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COOLPIX by Nikon AW100 Digital Camera User Manual

1. Changing Scene Mode Settings e See Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector LL153 for more information The setting varies with sce for more information ne mode See Default Settings LL159 e Functions that can be set using the MENU button The combination of image size and image quality image mode can be set by pressing the MENU button in shooting mode LL 61 except Easy panorama Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously These features may not be used in combination with certain features L163 A a Q Q ct 5 Kel mn m f D im 39 Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Characteristics of Each Scene Use of a tripod is recommended in scenes with which AJ is indicated Set Vibration reduction in the setup menu LL194 to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera Use this mode for portraits e The camera detects and focuses on a face see Using Face Detection LL165 for more information After the skin softening feature makes the subject s skin appear smoother the camera records the image C7166 If no faces are detected the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame The digital zoom is not available Milandscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the focus area or focus indicator C216 always lights in green w Q Q en Q n
2. 22 22 Aperture value eee DO Parts of the Camera ett Focus area for manual center ad OA 24 Focus rea for auto eser D2 Focus area for face detection pet detection 40 52 65 26 Focus area for subject tracking 52 o A SO PEW ISO sensitivity 52 29 Exposure compensation value 58 30 Skin Softehtll cg sacco DO E White balance sette D2 EHI Blink Proof icon rotte EE Backlighting HDR 44 E Continuous shooting mode s 52 39 Compass display Compass 91 Location name information POI information 9 y in o n ot x D C y 3 b y ty 5 o vel ty Ei n ge b n i gt o 5 n TU o m an Q H et gt D C o E D c o Q UJ e e O TD D D et Q Wa Parts of the Camera Playback Mode 1 2 3 16 i Date of recording nica 24 2 Time of recording esce 24 ES Voice memo indicator 71 Album icon in favorite pictures mode ai List by date MOOS rica 70 a Battery level indicator 22 6 Protect CON sot e cs d A A DU EN too displasia 9 Compass display Compass 91 10 Patones clas aid 11 Irnadge TiO dl ia lO B Movie OD otra ad B Easy panorama indicatof 45 a Current image number total number of IMAGES 32 b Movie le
3. OE E EE T TT unsere petiit tt etit at etit urea LLE ey ong dada Option ii eee A UA DIDI Aga ORA UN Description i O OO m OO A w gt Q Q pa Q n m c eth c m u Allow you to select the combination of image size and image quality used when saving images C1161 The default 61 setting is i 4608x3456 This setting is also applied to other shooting modes Image mode Enable skin softening The camera makes facial skin tones Skin softening softer before saving images The extent of effect applied can 4832 be selected The default setting is Normal When set to On default setting the camera detects human Smile timer faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a 68532 smile is detected Self timer cannot be used with this feature When On is selected the camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time a picture is taken Of the two shots Blink proof one in which the subject s eyes are open is saved 533 The flash cannot be used when On is selected The default setting is Off 50 Nikon 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 CE NIKON CORPORATION FX1H03 11 O 2011 Nikon Corporation 6MM15311 03
4. A shooting mode button Shutter release button Return to shooting mode FP movie record button Display the location of a picture taken on a map Action button Parts of the Camera The Monitor e The information that is displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera s settings and state of use 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 in Monitor settings 12194 is set to Auto info Shooting Mode 4 COSSA GER o Qm mU AER D m 11 CERO Uu os c an Q H et gt D C o E D c o Q UJ O e O TT fb D et Q u oA 27 22 21 Ce 28 20 i ooo cn 4 DE Bs RSI i ef DUE o is e J ux na gt di a A 27 A Macro IOC er catt oit DU al ZOO Mind R OEC aer ei daZ d LE AE AF L Indicat nnn OOG al Flash Mod NND l6 Battery level indicator 22 Vibration reduction icon sessu 94 EN GPS TecepUon neos tia QU I eae 9 LFOGGISplaya meaning 10 Motion detection ICON DS 11 Wind noise reduction B3 12 Date not set indicator 25 94 E Travel destination indicatof 94 114 Pt a J4 115 Movie Option S iO 19 EASY panoraMa estr Number of exposures remaining still pictures 22 62 E Internal memory indicator
5. 2011 11 ED SU M BEN TF Sn o 1415 16 17 12 19 212223 25 25 26 27 28 29 30 T so bi is H Q Full frame Playback Image Thumbnail Display Calendar Display Mode 4 9 and 16 images per screen You can view several images on one screen making it easy to find the image you want e You can change the number of images displayed by pressing the zoom button W EDT 9 Press the multi selector A V lt or P to select an image and then press the button to display that image in full frame playback mode e When 16 images are displayed press the zoom button W Ha to switch to calendar display e While using calendar display mode press the multi selector A Y d or P to select a date and then press the 0 button to display the first picture taken on that day 2 D UJ c n o uU o A un o o o ch 3 Q ci 3 Aa 2 lt o c a a 34 Press the Tp button to delete the rr image currently displayed on the x monitor i Ls Press the multi selector A or Y to select the desired deletion method and press the 09 button Current image Only the current image is deleted Erase selected images Multiple images can be Erase selected images r i All ima selected and deleted See Operating the Erase iL Selected Images Screen 12135 for more information Allimages All images are deleted To exit without deleting press the MENU button 3 Press A or V to
6. 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 Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user s responsibility Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person erase all data using commercial deletion software or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information for example pictures of empty sky Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting LL194 Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices 5 ot Q Q C ct O 2 vi 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 WARNINGS AN Turn off in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke oran unusual smell coming from the camera or Battery Charger unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately taking care to avoid
7. Select the effect 1126 27 The last icon you selected is displayed The default setting is SO Soft Thecamera focuses on the subject at the center area of the frame E S Soft Soften the image by adding a slight blur to the overall image Add a sepia tone and reduce the contrast to simulate the qualities 9E Nostalgic sepia of an old photograph E High contrast Change the image to black and white and gives it sharp contrast monochrome HI High key Give the overall image a bright tone LO Low key Give the overall image a dark tone Create a black and white image in which only the specified color 4 Selective color remains When Selective color is set select a color that you want to retain using the multi selector A or V To adjust the following settings press the 68 button to temporarily cancel color selection and then adjust each setting Flash mode 12154 Macro mode L157 To return to the color selection screen press the 68 button again un a Q Q cr 5 Kel mn m f d D im 47 Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting Changing Special Effects Mode Settings e See Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector LL153 for more information on flash mode 12154 self timer C2156 macro mode LL157 and exposure compensation LL158 e Functions that can be set using the MENU button The combi
8. Using Macro Mode pmo none cR cO ACE cT Exposure C pensation Adjusting dia RETRATTILE OO Baca A NA xviii Table of Contents Changing the Image Size Image Mod incor 61 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously eret 63 Using Face Defeat 65 Using SIS O end oi 66 FOCUS a a lle 67 Playback FU cda 69 Selecting Certain Types of Images for fee m PM 70 Available Playback Modes Lm uU SML A mctu ed Switching Between Playback Modes a E yO Features Available in Playback Mode Playback Men IO 71 Connecting the Camera to a TV Computer or Printe conecciones 73 SIMIO VIEWNA aaa arr 74 Installing ViewNX 2 m M Transferring Images to she Computer ts O VISITE Retouching PRIORS s P ER PEE DIM MM iaia E A Editing oe eni 78 A lo Recording and Playing Back MOVIES 2 ais 79 Recording A A 80 Playing Back MOVES nia cas ia rompe cab ai 84 USING GBS Displayitig Massa a vera loci ra Eva ada 85 Starting GPS Data Recording aos ua cdesd re ce obo aS theta itu in a de 86 Display India Sarna lisis 88 When Using Shooting Mode A E E TOO When Using Playback Mode A OO Changing the GPS or Electronic Comp Settings Map Menu vta 90 General Camera Setup X RR RR RA RARA 93 The Setup Miani 94 2 ot Q o tI n Si o 2 XiX Table of Contents Reference Section danilo gb 1 Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing back o Taking Pictures
9. 30 When the digital zoom is in effect the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed When the subject is in focus the focus indicator 1216 lights in green When the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the focus area or focus indicator may blink red the camera is unable to focus Change the composition and press the shutter release button halfway again 2 Pressthe shutter release button all the way i e press the button the rest of the way down e The shutter is released and the picture is recorded c If you press the shutter release button with too much force the camera may shake causing images to be blurred Press the button gently Step 4 Focus and Shoot Y During Recording e While the indicator showing the number of exposures remaining is blinking images are being recorded Do not open the battery chamber memory card slot cover Cutting the power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card Depending on the settings or shooting conditions the image recording time may take longer than usual X 16 Y Autofocus Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations In some rare cases the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the active focus area lights in green e Subject is very dark e Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the sce
10. Insert a Memory Card Removing Memory Cards Before opening the battery chamber memory card slot cover turn the camera off and confirm that the power on lamp and the monitor are off Press the Moe card in lightly with your Li sd a 1 o Y High Temperature Caution The camera battery and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card Internal Memory and Memory Cards Camera data including images and movies can be saved in either the camera s internal memory approximately 83 MB or on a memory card To use the camera s internal memory for shooting or playback first remove the memory card Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital SD memory cards have been tested and approved fot use in this camera When recording a movie onto a memory card a memory card with an SD speed class of Class 6 or higher is recommended If the transfer speed of the card is slow the movie recording may end uis peels A F D ve o un O a un d O 2 5 i Du 5 o azi Q lt o amp o e 21 SD memory cards SDHC memory cards SDXC memory cards SanDisk 2 GB AGB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB TOSHIBA 2GB AGB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB l 4 GB 8 GB 12 GB Panasonic 2GB 16 GB 32 GB 48 GB 64 GB Lexar AGB 8GB JI6GB 32GB 1 Before using a car
11. blower or brush e Any liquid such as water droplets inside the battery chamber memory card slot cover should be wiped off with a soft dry cloth 2 Make sure that the waterproof packing of the battery chamber memory card slot cover is not cracked or deformed The waterproof performance of waterproof packing may start to deteriorate after one year It is recommended to consult your retailer or Nikon authorized service representative once a year to replace the waterproof packing with a new one charged service 3 Make sure that the battery chamber memory card slot cover is firmly closed Rotate the battery chamber memory card slot cover latch until it clicks into place Make sure that the thin cord of the camera strap does not get caught e Make sure that the latch indicator indicates the Close status 5 ot O Q C ct O 2 Xii lt Important gt Shockproof waterproof dustproof condensation GPS digital compass Notes on using the camera underwater Observe the following precautions to prevent water from seeping inside the camera Do not dive into water deeper than 10 m 33 ft with the camera e Do not continuously use the camera underwater for 60 minutes or more e Use the camera in the water temperature range from 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 when using it underwater Do not immerse the camera in hot water such as bath or hot spring that is higher than 40 C 104 F Donot open or close t
12. burns Continued operation could result in injury After removing or disconnecting the power source take the equipment to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection A Do not disassemble Touching the internal parts of the camera or Battery Charger could result in injury Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians Should the camera or Battery Charger break open as the result of a fall or other accident take the product to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the product and or removing the battery A Do not use the camera or Battery Charger in the presence of flammable gas Using the camera in the presence of flammable gases such as propane and gasoline as well as flammable sprays or dust could result in explosion or fire A Remove the strap when using the camera underwater Twisting the camera strap around the neck may cause suffocation A Handle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Keep out of reach of children Do not keep the products within reach of children Doing so may cause injury Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths A Do not remain in contact with the camera battery charger or AC adapter for extended periods while the devices are on or in use Parts of the devices become hot Leaving the devices
13. est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Notices for Customers in Europe CAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS This symbol indicates that this product isto be collected separately The following apply only to users in European countries MA e his product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately The following apply only to users in European countries All batteries whether marked with thissymbolornot are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste e For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management lt Important gt Shockproof waterproof dustproof condensation GPS digital compass Make sure to read the following instructions as well as the instructions provided in Caring for the Products X 2 Notes on shockproof performance This camera has passed Nikon s in house test drop test from a height of 152 cm 60 in on a5 cm 2 in thick plywood panel compliant with MIL STD 810F Method 516 5 Shock This test does not guarantee
14. fb a MEN menu i i m boum Display and hides the menu A E When pressed halfway i e if you stop 3 pressing when you feel resistance slightly A Shutter Set focus and exposure 30 2 release button When pressed all the way i e if you press P the button all the way down Release the shutter H movie i o di esere buen Start and stop movie recording 80 Playback bU Play back images 9 32 Delete button Delete the last image that was saved 34 Operate the function when the camera Action button is shaken e Display the current location on a map Parts of the Camera Controls Usedi in palas Mode When the camera is turned off press and hold this button to turn the camera on in playback mode Playback button Return to shooting mode 9 Magnify the image with T Q display 33 image thumbnails or the calendar with Zoom buttons W ED D e Adjust the volume for voice memo and 71 84 3 movie playback 9 gt D 1 idum eese See Using the Multi Selector for more 10 3 information 3 5 Display individual images of a sequence 10 a in full frame 3 DIS Scroll a picture recorded with easy 10 9 Li a x b e Play back movies 84 o utton A e Switch from image thumbnail or 10 zoomed image display to full frame playback mode MENU menu ai Display and hide the menu 11 Delete button Delete images 34
15. on flash mode LL154 self timer LL156 and exposure compensation LL158 e Functions that can be set using the MENU button The combination of image size and image quality image mode can be set using the MENU button LLJ61 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously These features may not be used in combination with certain features L163 When one of the following scenes is selected pictures are captured using settings that are optimized for the selected scene Display the shooting screen gt shooting the top gt P gt select a scene 1126 27 mode button gt Z the second icon from The icon for the last scene mode selected is displayed The default setting is Z portrait Zi Portrait LLIAO Landscape 12140 H Food 27143 X Sports Q40 Night portrait CL 41 EB Beach 141 Sunset 01141 ili Dusk dawn 2142 Night landscape 12142 E Panorama CL145 ffi Museum LLM3 Fireworks show LL143 DAR LAICI teirt Ld Black and white copy R143 el Backlighting 1144 9j Pet portrait 12146 Underwater LL 46 View a Description of Each Scene H Select the desired scene from the scene selection screen and press the zoom button L129 T to view a description of that scene help To retum to the original screen press the zoom button T again elp Information
16. the skin Wear gloves etc AN Drivers should not operate the camera while driving This could cause a traffic accident A Observe caution when using the movie light Do not look directly into the movie light This could damage the eyes or result in visual impairment Notices for Customers in the U S A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U S A use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed The power supply unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position Federal Communications Commission FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no quarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by
17. the waterproof performance of the camera or that the camera will be free from damage or trouble under all conditions Changes in appearance such as paint peeling off and deformation of the drop shock portion are not subject to the Nikon s in house test US Department of Defense test method standard This droptest drops 5 cameras in 26 directions 8 edges 12 corners and 6 faces from a height of 122 cm 48 in to make sure that one to five cameras pass the test if any defect is detected during the test another five cameras are tested to make sure that the test criteria are satisfied for one to five cameras O Do not subject the camera to excessive shock vibration or pressure by dropping or hitting it Failure to observe this precaution could cause waterto seep inside the camera and result in camera malfunction e Donotuse the camera deeper than 10 m 33 ft underwater Do not subject the camera to water pressure by exposing it to running water e Donotsit down with the camera in the pocket of your trousers Do not forcibly stuff the camera into a bag Notes on waterproof and dustproof performances The camera is equivalent to IEC JIS waterproof grade 8 IPX8 and IEC JIS dustproof grade 6 IP6X and enables shooting pictures underwater at a depth of 10 m 33 ft for up to 60 minutes This rating does not quarantee the waterproof performance of the camera or that the camera will be free from damage or trouble under all conditions Th
18. turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Nikon COOLPIX AW 100 c CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules 5 eE Q o G N und 5 5 5 ot O Q E C ct O 2 Notices Notice for Customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Nikon Inc 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville New York 11747 3064 USA Tel 631 547 4200 Notice for Customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 ATTENTION Cet appareil num rique de la classe B
19. 1 Press the DJ playback button When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode the last image saved will be displayed in full frame playback mode Use the multi selector to view the previous and next images e To view previous images A or e To view next images W or gt e The image can be also selected by using action control C113 and shaking the camera e Toreturn to shooting mode press the button the shutter release button or the CH movie record button To play back images that are saved 15 11 2011 ADO an in the internal memory remove the EM memory card E is displayed x around current image number total number of images on the playback screen Current image number Total number of images Viewing Pictures Pictures taken using face detection LL165 or pet detection 146 will be rotated automatically when displayed in full frame playback mode according to the orientation of the face except for pictures taken when Continuous in the shooting menu LL151 was set When pictures taken with the continuous shooting feature are displayed each series of images is treated as a group and only the groups key picture is displayed see Playing Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode Sequence LL172 for more information images may be displayed at low resolution immediately after switching to the previous or next image More Information See Features Availabl
20. 20 Internal Memory and Memory Estonia da iio dose tana Approved Memory Cards struct Mini tape dui dat erac Step 1 Turm the Cam ra Olson 22 Turning the Camera On and Off EET EDU MER RR Setting the Display Language Date ana neh ini Step 2 Selecta Shooting Mode vasta lada trios 26 Available Shooting VOS dz Step 2 Frame a PICAR RARA 28 USING MS LO ERE INTO Step 4 Focus a ndSnootisu iii Aaa 30 Step 5Pl y Back Masai oa 32 Changing How Images Are Displays neral tanta BI Step 6 Delete Unwanted IMagesinara ds 34 5 cr O Q E eC ct O 2 Shooting Features alta 37 cs Easy Auto Modena ees a dt da Cel ARO ti ac 38 Changing Y Easy Auto Mode Settings 38 Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes unicidad 39 Changing Scene Mode Settings tette OD Characteristics of Each Scene u AQ Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When hooting Trop m 47 Characteristics of Each Special MOC a sassoni Changing Special Effects Mode Settings neret 48 Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling FACES unida 49 Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings scsi DO Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu DO D SS om 5 Changina i Auto Mode Se ELIAS aia Options Available in the Shooting Menu Auto Mode 51 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector urine 53 Available Functions AX Flash Modes Using ihe Flash A IA IR non er ano Using the Self timer adt A NA ao
21. A V lt or P and then press the 68 button 90 special effets ng Effects can be applied to pictures during shooting Six different effects are available e To select an effect press the multi selector in the shooting mode selection menu press A V 4 or b to select effects and press the button a ca portrait rt IR C The camera detects smiling faces and automatically releases the shutter even if you don t press the shutter release button smile timer The skin softening function makes facial skin tones softer n t AumIOdes de DU Iu cs Basic shooting operations can be performed Also change the settings for the options in the shooting menu 12151 according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to capture xpeqKejd pue Buljooyus Jo saiseg eu Features That Are Available in DEA Mode The functions of the multi selector A F Y Y or P Ed can be set See Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector 153 for more NE e Press the MENU button to display the menu for the selected shooting mode See Shooting Features LL 138 for more information about the settings available in the menu for the current shooting mode Action Control When Assign action button in the setup menu LL194 is set to Action control the shooting mode can be switched by action control C113 27 DCI ee 1 Ready the camera Keep your fingers hair camera strap and other objects
22. D c eth c m u 40 Use this mode when shooting sporting events The camera captures a series of still pictures that allow you to clearly see detailed movements in a moving subject The camera focuses on the subject at the center area of the frame To capture a series of images hold down the shutter release button all the way Up to 12 pictures are shot at a rate Dou 14 pane per second fps when image mode is set to IB 4608x3456 The camera focuses on the subject even when the shutter release button is not pressed halfway You may hear the sound of the camera focusing Focus exposure and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first shot in each series The frame rate with continuous shooting may decrease depending upon the current image mode setting the memory card used or shooting condition Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Night portrait gt ATT Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset or at night e The camera detects and focuses on a face see Using Face Detection L165 for more information After the skin softening feature makes facial skin tones softer the camera records the image LL366 If no faces are detected the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame The digital zoom is not available Suitable for taking pictures in parties Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting The camera focuses on the subjec
23. GPS digital compass O Map location name data of this camera Before using the GPS function make sure to read USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA AND LOCATION NAME DATA 9 and agree to the terms e The maps and location name information Point of Interest POI are as of December 2010 The maps and location name information will not be updated The details of geological formations are displayed simplistically according to the scale of a map The scale of a map and level of detail of the location information vary depending on country and region If the latitude becomes higher the horizontal and vertical scales displayed on the monitor vary therefore displayed geological formations differ from the actual formations Use the maps and location name information only as a guide Notes on GPS digital compass Donotoperate the GPS digital compass while you are driving a car e Use information such as direction and distance measured by the camera as a guideline only This information cannot be used for navigation of an airplane car and person or land survey applications When you use the camera for mountain climbing trekking or underwater be sure to take a map navigation device or measuring instrument separately e When the camera lens is facing upward the digital compass is not displayed Anindividual may be identified from still pictures or movies that have been recorded with location information Observe caution whe
24. NR T ROA Table of Contents THe Setup M tia des 66 a les time ZOMG AAG Dota bs TON QUA Monitor Settings en A TE RIA SAS Print Date dinprinting Date and Imek on A RAM Sm 72 Mis A A A E Motion Det osao nettes ceto e att Re deme t dettagli ATA Digital AA A OTO Sound SONO nr alta OOO Actio Control RESPONDA Auto Off oues QI Format TTI M nd E cM UMEN mM n TOM CA 0878 E A A Qood am ope Cf cement ON Blink Warning tales uaa ata SON QD ASSIGNACHON UTO arie 08 Desert AAA A A A OOB ESO a ALe eli ODE rileand Folder Names illa 6685 Optional ACCESSONIOS sanas 02587 Error MOSS AS on ost a cee DE ru DA e tala D ts 0688 5 cr O Q E eC ct O 2 Technical Notes and Index eee eese esent totns tattoo tosta enean re 1 Caring forthe Producida aaa i2 MA O otii tope tle O se The Battery cT The Battery Charger siii iii a The Memory CA D6 Caring forthe Camera ta amp 7 Coe ioni lst siria lieu ieri iii aed Cena I STORAGE ia RAR 8 USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA AND LOCATION NAME DATA O D9 A A e 13 Specifications aaa aii x20 Supported Hadad inn tt 2S xxii les __ Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations This chapter describes the parts of the camera and also explains the main functions of each part and basic camera operations Parts of the Camera eere eee ee ee ee eee eoe ooseossse The Camera DOG ad 2 Controls Used i
25. Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA COOLPIX AWIOO Reference Manual Trademark Information Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries The iFrame logo and the iFrame symbol are trademarks of Apple Inc Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc SDXC SDHC and SD Logos are trademarks of SD 3C LLC PictBridge is a trademark HDMI Ea FTR logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC 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 AVC Patent Portfolio License This productis licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non commercial 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 No license is granted ot shall be implied for any other use Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA L L C See http www mpegla com Introduction Parts of the Camera and Basic O
26. Time LL124 for more information Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Set the date and time before shooting You can imprint the shooting date in images as they are captured by setting Print date in the setup menu 12194 if you want the shooting date to be printed without using the Print date setting print using the ViewNX 2 software LL 74 A F D ve o os un O a un F O 3 5 to Du 5 o azi Q x on y o S 25 x eqKe d pue Buljooys Jo saiseg ay 26 1 Press the 4 button e The shooting mode selection menu which allows you to select the desired shooting mode is displayed Press the multi selector A or Y to select a shooting mode C Easy auto mode is used in this example Select Y Easy auto mode Press the 69 button The camera switches to easy auto mode The shooting mode icon changes to 0 EM OU EX E ER or EN according to the subject and composition See The Monitor C116 for more information e he selected shooting mode is saved even if the power is turned off Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode AValable pida Modes By simply framing a picture the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for AMPE shooting Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene To select a scene first display the shooting mode selection menu and then press the multi selector P Select the desired scene by pressing
27. Turn the Camera On Turning the Camera On and Off When the camera is turned on the power on lamp green lights and the monitor is turned on the power on lamp turns off when the monitor is turned on To turn off the camera press the power switch Both the monitor and the power on lamp are turned off e Hold down the gt playback button to turn on the camera in playback mode Power Saving Function Auto Off If no operations are performed for a while the monitor will be turned off the camera will enter standby mode and the power on lamp will blink If no operations are performed for another three minutes the camera will turn off automatically A F D ve o un O a un d O 2 5 to Du 5 o azi Q lt on y o o 23 While the camera is in standby mode the monitor is turned on again when any of the following buttons is pressed Power switch shutter release button shooting mode button playback button or Q H movie record button Blinks No operations performed No operations performed E sages ur Camera enters CERES turns off standby mode e The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the Auto off setting in the setup menu LL194 e in the default setting the camera enters standby mode in about five minutes when you are using shooting mode or playback mode e if you are using the optional AC Adapter EH 62F
28. Use the included filter adapter to attach a commercially available d 40 5 mm filter The filter adapter is used in cases such as when attaching the color filter or polarizing filter Attach the filter adapter to the camera strap using a cord Y Note on Using the Filter Adapter Lights of AF assist illuminator movie illuminator LL12 are blocked out when the filter adapter is attached Set AF illuminator LL195 and movie illuminator LL183 to Off when using the filter adapter 14 M i M O A A O Preparation Preparation 1 Charge th e Battery ut xt a eet PAT iy Bs DA Preparation 2 Insert the Battery Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Shooting Step 1 Tum the Camera On eerte mene eating Setting the Display Language Date and Time First Use Only 24 Playback Step 5 Play Back Images Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images cmd A F D ve o un O a un O 2 5 to o 5 a gt E lt c y O A 15 x eqKe d pue Bunooys Jo saiseg ay 16 2 Insert the battery into the battery charge by sliding the battery forward 1 and press down until it locks into place D UI od PARTIE Li we a CHARGE CHARGE lamp starts blinking when charging starts A fully exhausted battery charges in about two hours and 30 minutes When charging is complete the CHARGE lamp sto
29. arts of the camera and basic operations see Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations LL11 Other Information e Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual ES LU ap Ie p Sete Juris OS ee Lp Lp Lp Lp Lp Lp Lp Lp Lp Lp LL Log Log LLORO O NN LEER 3 ot Q o G N ne 5 5 iii Description v This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before using the camera This icon marks notes information that should be read before using the camera These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information Om Reference Section X Technical Notes and Index Cy eee ox e SD SDHC and SDXC memory cards are referred to as memory cards in this manual e he setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the default setting e The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor and the names of buttons or messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold e In this manual images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown e illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from the actual product 5 ot O Q E eC ct O 2 iv Read This First Information and Precautions Life Long Learning As part of Nikon s Life Long Learning commitment to ongoing prod
30. away from the lens flash AF assist illuminator and microphone e To shoot in the tall orientation hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens Md CID 2 Frame the picture e When the camera determines a scene mode the shooting mode icon changes 12126 When the camera detects a face a yellow double border focus area is displayed See Using Face Detection 12165 for more information When non human subjects are photographed or a subject with which no face can be detected is framed the focus area is not displayed Position the main subject near the center of the monitor 1 gt m UJ c 2 o uu o A un o o o ch 3 Q ci 3 Aa 2 lt o c a n Y Notes on Easy Auto Mode e When the digital zoom is in effect the shooting mode is set to EJ Depending upon shooting conditions the camera may not select the desired scene mode In this case select another shooting mode ISO Sensitivity 18 ISO sensitivity LLI7 may be displayed on the shooting screen When is displayed the ISO sensitivity is automatically raised Using a Tripod in the following situations use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and to avoid the effects of camera shake When shooting in dark surroundings or when flash mode LL154 is set to off When shooting at the telephoto zoom position e To take a picture with the camera attached to a tripod set V
31. ctures When printing panorama pictures a full view may not be printed depending on the printer settings Additionally printing may not be available depending on the printer For more information see your printer s manual or contact a digital photo lab 45 Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes W P tpottat DPI I s Use this mode for shooting pictures of dogs or cats Select Single or Continuous three pictures are shot continuously Single One picture is captured at a time Continuous default setting When the camera focuses on the detected face in Pet portrait auto release default setting mode three pictures are shot continuously frame rate with continuous shooting approximately 1 4 frames per second when image mode is set to 4608x3456 If pet portrait auto release is not used up to 12 pictures are shot at a rate of about 1 4 frames per second while the shutter release button is fully held down when image mode is set to Li 4608x3456 e The camera detects and focuses on the face of a dog or cat In the default setting when the subject is in focus the shutter is released automatically Pet portrait auto release Upto five pet faces are detected simultaneously e fa pet s face is not detected press the shutter release button halfway to focus on the subject at the center of the frame Press the multi selector d to change the pet portrait auto release settings Pet portrait auto release defau
32. d beyond the d h position interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator also turns yellow dh moves right as the image size becomes smaller allowing you to confirm the zoom position that can be used to capture still images without image degradation before shooting at the current image mode setting MEE cT E c When the image size is small Using Digital zoom in the setup menu L494 it is possible to set the digital zoom so that it does not operate you 70 O DE i Ur o 1 Press the shutter release button halfway i e press the button slightly until you feel resistance When you press the shutter release button halfway the camera sets the focus and exposure shutter speed and aperture value Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter release button is pressed halfway e When a face is detected Focuses on the face around which a double border focus area is displayed see Using Face Detection 2165 for more information When the camera has focused on that face the double border will turn green e When a face is not detected Focuses on the focus area selected by the camera according to the shooting scene When the subjectisin focus the focus area active focus area lights in green i n p UM maximum of nine areas m T ponam x coisa men gea DEUM c value Shutter sa 1 gt EN UJ c n o uU o A un 2 o o fb 3 Q 3 Aa 2 lt o c a n
33. d reader or similar device check that the device supports 2 GB cards 2 SDHC compliant Before using a card reader or similar device check that the Ly device supports SDHC 3 SDXC compliant Before using a card reader or similar device check that the SS device supports SDXC e Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards x eqKe d pue Huljooys Jo saiseg ay 22 Press the power switch to turn on the camera If you are turning the camera on for the first time see Setting the Display Language Date and Time 2124 The monitor is turned on Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining Battery level indicator Number of exposures remaining 5 s i Be du dd Battery Level SEE Sey pog pen sana ean al Battery level high al Battery level low Prepare to charge or replace the battery Cannot take pictures Charge or replace the battery Battery exhausted Number of Exposures Remaining The number of exposures remaining is displayed e When a memory card is not inserted I is displayed and images are recorded to the internal memory approx 83 MB e The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the remaining capacity of the internal memory or memory card and the image quality and image size image mode R161 e The number of exposures remaining shown in the illustration differs from the actual value Step 1
34. default setting Shoots panorama pictures that can be played back on the camera by moving the camera in the direction you want to create a panorama picture Shooting range can be selected from Normal 180 default setting or Wide 360 Pressthe shutter release button all the way and release it then move the camera slowly in the horizontal or vertical direction When shooting starts the camera focuses on the subject at the center area of the frame The zoom is fixed at the wide angle position Display the picture recorded with easy panorama in full frame playback mode and press the button The camera displays the short side of the picture filling the entire screen and scrolls the picture automatically See Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing back 6862 Panorama assist Use this mode when shooting a series of pictures that can later be joined on a computer to form a single panorama Press the multi selector A Y d or P to select the direction in which pictures are to be joined and press the 69 button After shooting the first picture shoot the necessary number of pictures while confirming the seams To finish shooting press the button Transfer taken pictures to a computer and use the included Panorama Maker 5 software 12176 486 to join them in a single panorama See Panorama Assist 485 for more information Ww a Q Q Lt D Kel mn m i D im Y Note on Printing Panorama Pi
35. e et Q u Basic Operations Switching Between Tabs Shooting menu Shooting menu Press the multi selector Press the multi selector A The selected menu is to highlight the tab or Y to select a tab and displayed press the 69 button or P Selecting Menu Items Shooting menu ofocus mode antec Rar nestor ba ee Press the multi selector Press A or Y to selectan When you finish A or Y to select an item item and then press the changing settings press and then press or the 0 button the MEN menu button 0 button to exit the menu Displayed When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages The scroll bar is displayed to indicate the current page Basic Operations Using the Action Button When the action button is pressed either of the following operations set in Assign action button of the setup menu Q194 can be performed e Display maps e Perform the function by shaking the camera action control Display map Display the current location on a map during shooting only when Record GPS data in GPS options of the map menu LL 86 is set to On Display the shooting location of an image on a map during playback only images on which position information is recorded Action control As shown in the illustration use your wrist and shake the camera for a single up down or forward backward stroke to perform the functions y in o n ot x D C y 3 b pes y y 5 o ve
36. e in Playback Mode Playback Menu LLI71 for more information See Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback LL170 for more information Step 5 Play Back Images Changing How Images Are Displayed When using playback mode you can change how images are displayed by pressing the zoom button W EDT Playback Zoom 15 11 2011 1880 em T y y eae a UU DU UMS as a ko Display position guide Image is displayed in full Image is zoomed in frame playback mode e To adjust the zoom ratio by pressing the zoom button W RT Q Images can be zoomed up to 10x e To view a different area of the image press the multi selector A Y d orb e Pictures taken using face detection LL165 or pet detection 12146 are enlarged at the center of the face that was detected during shooting except for pictures taken when Continuous in the shooting menu 1151 was set If more than one face is detected when the image was captured use A V lt or P to display a different face To zoom in on an area of the image where there are no faces first change the zoom ratio and then press A Y d or You can crop the displayed area of the image and save it as a separate image by pressing the MENU button 68821 Press the button to return to full frame playback mode Thumbnail Playback Calendar Display 18 11 2013 1530 ex W A F D ve o os un O a un d O 3 5 to y 5 o azi w x T amp o a 33
37. e is displayed the playback mode selection menu is displayed from which you can select one of the available playback modes LL170 e Use the multi selector to select a shooting mode or playback mode R110 TD y un O ot x m CY ty 3 0 n y ty 5 o ve oy EL n ge D Qu Ch o 2 n UU o m an Q H et gt D C o E D c o Q UJ o e e O zo D pe et Q uU 10 Basic Operations Using the Multi Selector Operate by pressing up A down V left 4 right gt or the 69 button When Using Shooting Mode Display flash mode menu LL154 select the item above Display Y MEF Display the 4 self timer el ok exposure menu 056 RAN compensation guide 1758 Flash mode Apply selection Display macro mode menu 12157 choose the item below When Using Playback Mode Select the previous image move the displayed area when the image is magnified 12133 15 11 2011 1580 fa d Select the next Dee 2 E PR image move the displayed area when the image is magnified 12133 Plays back images of a sequence 6957 plays back panorama pictures 984 plays back movies LL184 When displaying image thumbnails or when the image is magnified this button switches the camera to full frame playback mode When Displaying Menus Select the item above Select the item on the right display sub menu apply selec
38. e the camera can shoot You can move the focus area that the camera focuses on Press the 69 button and then press the multi selector A Y lt or P to move the focus area To adjust the following settings press the button to temporarily cancel focus area selection and then adjust each setting Flash mode self timer or exposure compensation Thecamera focuses on the subject even when the shutter release button is not pressed halfway You may hear the sound of the camera focusing w gt Q Q en Q n D c eth c m u 42 Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Use this mode when taking pictures of food e Macro mode LL157 is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position to the subject where the camera can shoot e You can adjust the hue by pressing the multi selector A or W The hue adjustment setting is saved in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off You can move the focus area that the camera focuses on Press the 08 button and then press the multi selector A Y dor to move the focus area To adjust the following settings press the 69 button to temporarily cancel focus area selection and then adjust each setting Hue self timer or exposure compensation The camera focuses on the subject even when the shutter release button is not pressed halfway You may hear the sound of the camera focusing Use indoors where flash photography is pr
39. er moving parts A CD ROMs The CD ROMs included with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment Playing CD ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment A Observe caution when using the flash Using the flash close to your subject s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment Particular care should be observed if photographing infants when the flash should be no less than 1m 3ft4in from the subject A Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire A Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid ctystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth A Turn the power off when using inside an airplane or the hospital Turn the power off while inside an airplane during takeoff and landing Also before boarding an airplane set the GPS tracking information recording function to OFF If using in a hospital be sure to follow the instructions of the hospital The electromagnetic waves emitted by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital A Do not touch the camera directly for a long time in low temperatures of 0 C 32 F or lower If the skin contacts metal parts etc it may result in injury to
40. ero IV F r Your Salesiana ddr anita vi NOTICES mm ix Important Shockproof waterproof dustproof condensation GPS digital CONN ASS aedes teorie terms e as xi Notes on shockproof performance mA E LI d sie Notes on waterproof and dustproof peor dessen H Y Before using the camera Pu MERDA QA AMAN xii Notes on using the camera underwater Xi Cleaning after using the camera Underwater sua OM Notes on operating temperature and humidiy and cadi or MI TARE LM Notes on GPS digital COMPAS nia ies XVI 5 ot Q o fm n Si o 2 xvii Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations uu essssssessesecesecscsnescsscstenscecsnecsenscusescseenceneenenes 1 Parts ortis Calera O din beast nd noce d MU ocn ONE 2 The Camera Body dto e dz Controls Used in hostia Mode NEL HT HC Loro TR Controls Used in Playback ELL 5 Nerola leali BASICO DOOR RN A 9 Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode uu 9 Using the Multi Selectof AAA A 1O Using Menus the MENU Button PEA A Using the Action Button lo nec eet Mrs PETER S Attaching the Camera Strap for land Usa d 14 Use of the Filter Adapter and the Attachment Method 14 Table of Contents The Basics of Shooting and Playback RR AS 15 Preparation Charge the Baleari iii 16 Preparation 2 Insert the Battery uas ies asta OS ed 18 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Cardia didas
41. ge Size and Quality CMOS 2 SI SONENN G dra TQ ons A _ gt A cL A MM ira O 5 cr O Q E eC ct O 2 XX Table of Contents The Shooting Menu Auto Mode csssssossssseressssessnsssssssosssesstssvssosensessensvsvessensssseseens Image Mode Image size and Quasi White Balance Adiusting HOS ca s ose iate qne c te a p ea e bebat Continuous rea ISO Sensitivity RA anita pata iaia air OM AF Area Mode as MD Subject Taking Mode FOGG ona Mind SA aa DAD Autofocus Int 854 The Playback Men s aos tort te ii aia ires irt te irt erar eye var de uiid 00542 l Print Order Creating a DPOF Print Order e GBA Gi Slide Show lbs On Protect sua aaa STO The Image Selection stretti RAR RR RR CRA IR CURA e NETT E Rotete AOS oett aan DAD amp voice Memo xe cedit AO E Copy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card E ND Lii Sequence Display Options M sel S Choose a AA A O E QOO Ihe Movie Menta 6652 Movie Options A A A 07 Open with HS Poo ae data OO S Recording Movies in Jon elon and Fast Motion HS Tr oes n554 Autofocus M OAS O O A A OLO Wind Noise Reduction stat ODO 2 ot Q o tI n Si o 2 XXi A A SD Distance Units a OO Calculate Distances aute doses OO Points of interest POI Recording a Ed Depang loci n Name Information wwe A REA OOOO Create Log Record ile log ohi moving Jin pt da AO View Log View the log on a TRE O e 5563 Electronice e pes
42. he battery chamber memory card slot cover underwater e Do not subject the camera to shock when using it underwater Do not jump into water with the camera or subject it to high water pressure conditions such as rapids or waterfalls e This camera does not float in water Make sure not to drop the camera underwater 5 ot Q o G N und 5 5 xiii Cleaning after using the camera underwater After using the camera underwater clean the camera within 60 minutes If you leave the camera in wet conditions where salt particles hot spring particles or other foreign substances are adhered to it this could cause damage discoloration corrosion a bad smell or deterioration of waterproof performance Before cleaning the camera thoroughly remove water droplets sand salt particles hot spring particles or other foreign substances from your hands body and hair e tisrecommended to clean the camera indoors to avoid a place where it could be exposed to water spray or sand Donotopen the battery chamber memory card slot cover until all foreign substances are washed off with water and all moisture is wiped off lt Important gt Shockproof waterproof dustproof condensation GPS digital compass 1 Keep the battery chamber memory card slot cover closed and wash off the camera with fresh water Immerse the camera in a shallow basin filled with freshwater for 10 minutes e if the buttons or switches do not ope
43. ibration reduction in the setup 2g menu LL194 to Off Step 3 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Zoom out Zoom in Press the zoom buttons to activate the optical zoom ES up v e The subject fills a larger area of the frame Press T zoom in e he area visible increases in the frame Press W zoomout 0 0 G 2 24 lo ES e When the power is turned on the zoom is at the maximum wide angle position e A zoom position is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom button is pressed Optical zoom Digital zoom Digital Zoom If the zoom button T is pressed continuously when optical zoom is set at the maximum telephoto zoom position maximum optical zoom digital zoom will be activated Digital zoom can magnify the subject up to about 4x beyond the maximum magnification of the optical zoom ATTI eu Maximum optical zoom Digital zoom enabled A e D ve o un O a un d O 3 5 to Du 5 o azi Q lt on y o o 29 e The focus will be at the center of the frame and the focus area will not be displayed when the digital zoom is in effect Digital Zoom and Interpolation Unlike the optical zoom the digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify images resulting in slight deterioration of image quality depending on the image mode CL161 and digital zoom magnification Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond dh When the zoom is increase
44. in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in low temperature burns For Your Safety A Observe the following precautions when handling the Battery Charger e Keep dry Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock e Dust on or near the metal parts of A Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak overheat or explode if improperly handled Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product 3 ot Q o G N ne 5 5 Before replacing the battery turn the product off If you are using the Battery Charger AC adapter be sure it is unplugged Use only a Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL 12 included Charge the battery by inserting it in a Battery Charger MH 65 included When inserting the battery do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards Do not short or disassemble the battery or attempt to remove or break the battery insulation or casing Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat Do not immerse in or expose to water Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery Do not transport orstore with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins The battery is prone to leakage when fully discharged Io avoid damage to the product be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the battery s
45. is rating indicates that the camera has been designed to withstand the specified water pressure for the specified period of time when the camera is used according to the methods defined by Nikon O If the camera is subjected to excessive shock vibration or pressure by dropping or hitting it the waterproof performance is not guaranteed e Ifthe camera is exposed to shocks it is recommended to consult your retailer or Nikon authorized service representative to confirm the waterproof performance charged service Do not use the camera deeper than 10 m 33 ft underwater Do not subject the camera to water pressure by exposing it to the running water Your Nikon warrantee may not cover troubles caused by water seeping inside the camera due to improper handling of the camera 5 ot Q o G N und 5 5 Xi lt Important gt Shockproof waterproof dustproof condensation GPS digital compass The waterproof performance of this camera is designed to work for fresh water and seawater only The inner portion of this camera is not waterproof Water seeping inside the camera could cause a malfunction e Accessories are not waterproof Do not handle the camera with wet hands Do not insert a wet memory card or battery in the camera e If aliquid such as water droplets falls on the outside of the camera or inside of the battery chamber memory card slot cover immediately wipe it off with a soft dry c
46. l ty EL n ge b Qu gt o 5 n 13 Action menu In the action menu you can select the following options by shaking the camera up down or forward backward e Shooting mode You can select the Easy auto mode Auto mode Beach Snow Landscape and Underwater modes Start movie recording Press the action button to begin shooting Press the button again to exit shooting e Quick playback Display images in full frame playback mode Current position Display the current location on a map only when Record GPS data in GPS options of the map menu LL186 is set to On Press the action button to select the function In Quick playback or full frame playback mode shake the camera up down to display the next image or forward backward to display the previous image Basic Operations Y Notes on Action Control When using the action control be sure to hold the camera firmly by passing your hand through the camera strap e In the action control only the action button shutter release button and power switch can be used Action control may not perform well depending on how the camera is shaken Change the Action control response L495 Attaching the Camera Strap for Land Use Remove the strap for land use before using the camera underwater UU o m an Q oh gt D C o E D c o Q UJ O e O TT D pe et Q u Use of the Filter Adapter and the Attachment Method
47. local authorized Nikon dealer Holographic seal identifies this device as an authentic Nikon product 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 normally Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction About the Manuals No part of the documentation included with this product may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without Nikon s prior written permission Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in the documentation at any time and without prior notice While every effort was made to ensure that the information in the documentation 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 Read This First Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner digital camera or other device may be punishable by law Items prohibited by law from being copied or
48. loth If the battery chamber memory card slot cover is opened or closed under wet conditions near a waterfront or underwater this could cause water to seep inside the camera or result in camera malfunction Do not open or close the cover with wet hands This could cause water to seep inside the camera or result in camera malfunction e fa foreign substance adheres to the outside of the camera or inside of the battery chamber memory card slot cover in locations such as yellow waterproof packing hinges memory card slot or terminals immediately remove it with a blower or brush e If a foreign substance such as suntan oil sunscreen lotion hot spring bath mix powder detergent soap organic solvent oil or alcohol adheres to the camera immediately wipe it off Do not leave the camera in low temperature conditions in cold climate regions or in high temperature conditions of 40 C 104 F or more in particular a place exposed to direct sunlight inside the cabin of a car on a boat on the beach or near heating apparatus for a long period of time This could cause deterioration of the waterproof performance Before using the camera underwater Remove the strap for land use before using the camera underwater 1 Make sure that there are no foreign substances inside the battery chamber memory card slot cover e Any foreign substances such as sand dust or hair inside the battery chamber memory card slot cover should be removed with a
49. lt setting When the camera focuses on the detected face the shutter is released automatically When Pet portrait auto release is selected EJ is displayed on the shooting screen OFF Press the shutter release button to release the shutter In the following situations Pet portrait auto release is automatically switched to OFF When pet portrait auto release is repeated five times When remaining capacity of the internal memory or memory card is low To continue shooting with pet portrait auto release press the multi selector S to set again The digital zoom is not available e Under some shooting conditions such as pet to camera distance speed of moving pets direction in which the pets are facing and brightness of the faces the camera may be unable to detect a dog or cat or a border is displayed around something other than a dog or cat w gt Q Q en Q n D c mt c m u 46 x Underwater Ada cron Ha cbr ste ae duc e Men s Use this mode for underwater shooting e The camera focuses on the subject at the center area of the frame The digital zoom is not available e See cImportant Shockproof waterproof dustproof condensation GPS digital compass xi for more information on shooting underwater Select one of the six special effects for shooting The effect is applied to pictures during shooting Display the shooting screen gt Il shooting mode top gt P gt gt
50. n Shooting Mode sse 4 Controls Used in Playback Mode sse 5 Thes MOI OE oos iE RS nO UU ar do SIDES 6 BasicOperationSa sn pinna Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode 9 Using the Multi Selector nennen 10 Using Menus the MENU Button sse 11 Using the Action Button renine a tenerent 13 Attaching the Camera Strap for Land Use sss 14 Use of the Filter Adapter and the Attachment Method 14 If you want to start using the camera right away see The Basics of Shooting and Playback Q115 suoneiedQ gt 1seg pue eieuie eui Jo SULA suonelado oiseg pue ejawen aya Jo sued o x Be s y 7 m Ps es ta ing DS 783 Ve O ul ey A 11 12 Ta Eyelet for camera strap 14 2 Shutter release button 4 30 3 Power switch power on lamp 23 4 d tUm 8 GPS ante Id sila 86 Self timer lamp AF assist iluminan Movie HUMINator cnica 83 Lens EH Memory cara SIO sa caet ote a battery latc hune iien Lo 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 Battery CHNAMiDeri uno 11 HDMI mini connector Type 73 14 USB Audio video connector 73 Battery chamber memory card slot cover latch release 18 20 E Microphone stere0 71 80 Battery chamber memory card slot cover late Misuri
51. n is enabled 9 is displayed at the top of the monitor Press W to disable the daylight saving time function YA Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting e You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date setting in the Y setup menu 12194 In the Time zone setting of Time zone and date in Y setup menu when the daylight saving time function is enabled the camera s clock is set forward by one hour and when disabled set back by one hour When the travel destination is set the camera automatically calculates the time difference between the travel destination and the ffr home time zone and saves images using the date and time of the travel destination If you exit without setting the date and time will blink when the shooting screen is displayed Use the Time zone and date setting in the setup menu LL194 to set the date and time The Clock Battery e The camera s clock is powered by a backup battery that is separate from the camera s main battery e The backup battery charges after about ten hours of charging when the main battery is inserted into the camera or when the camera is connected to an optional AC adapter and can store the set date and time for several days if the camera s backup battery becomes exhausted the date and time setting screen is displayed when the camera is turned on Set the date and time again See step 2 of Setting the Display Language Date and
52. n you transfer still pictures or movies recorded with location information or GPS log files to a third party or upload them to a network such as the Internet where the public can view them Be sure to read Disposing of Data Storage Devices Lv When the Record GPS data of the GPS options menu is On the GPS function will continue to operate even when the camera is turned off The electromagnetic waves emitted from the camera may affect the measuring instruments of an airplane or medical equipment When use of the camera is prohibited during airplane takeoffs and landings or inside a hospital set the Record GPS data to Off and turn off the camera When the Record GPS data is set to On the battery will be drained even when the camera is turned off Using the camera overseas Before taking the camera with GPS function overseas for travel consult your travel agency or embassy of the country you are visiting to confirm whether there is any restriction on use For example you cannot record location information logs without permission from the government in China Set the Record GPS data of the GPS options menu to Off e The GPS may not function properly in China and on the borders between China and neighbouring countries as of December 2010 Table of Contents MM ad li are ORLA ET RIS Coniac ien DE ii Confirming the Package CC LIES al About AAA ies etcetera cuc ie e cR ces LaL Hl FORA OT eNO CAE ONS a cl
53. na 108 20 Battery chamber memory card slot cover 18 20 Parts of the Camera 10 11 12 13 14 o gt un O 9 et D CY o 3 D Rial o o 5 e w o A O 5 d bia E zt o 5 n BE Eyelet for camera strap 14 EN 6 apply selection button 10 2 Speaker ee tette 71 84 95 i MUTE selecto a camera ica 10 ES Monitor us 0 26 Action button Display map sss 19 EN Flash re amp Action control 13 Zoom DUELOS n 29 ul Tripod socket I Te 9 12 shooting mode button 9 26 a Thumbnail playback 33 MENU bi EGEO So a O 15 menu Dutton 11 50 51 8 O Help mE 14 TD delete button 34 84 6 Q CR movie record button 80 gt playback DUtton 9 32 Parts of the Camera Controls Used in daba Mode RE pp e pec A pt EE E EU ye ECC E Em E i c EA x i o a A nt a e PREDA Control Name anna Main Function dro IP RATA CA oa mer IA S Ta shooting Change the shooting mode displays the mode button shooting mode selection screen Press T Q telephoto zoom position to Zoom buttons zoom in and W Ex wide angle position to zoom out y 9 See Using the Multi Sel pi By Multi selector Using the Multi Selector for more 10 D information O o 3
54. nation of image size and image quality image mode can be set using the MENU button 61 A gt o o er i e n D D eth D um Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously 48 These features may not be used in combination with certain features L163 If the camera detects smiling faces the shutter is automatically released without pressing the shutter release button Smile timer The skin softening function makes facial skin tones softer Display the shooting screen gt amp shooting mode button gt E Smart portrait mode 126 27 1 Frame the picture and wait for the subject to smile When the camera detects a human face a yellow double border focus area is displayed around that face When the camera has focused on that face the double border will light in green for a moment and focus is locked e Up to three faces can be detected When more than one face is detected the face closest to the center of the frame is framed by a double border and the others by single borders e Ifthe camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling the Smile timer C150 feature is activated and the shutter is automatically released e Each time the shutter is released automatic shooting using face detection and smile Ww a Q Q ct D Kel mn m f d D im 49 2 Shooting ends e To finish automatic shooting of smile detection press the button to switch to another sho
55. ne e g the sun behind the subject makes that subject appear very dark e No contrast between the subject and surroundings e g a portrait subject wearing a white shirt is standing in front of a white wall e Several objects are at different distances from the camera e g an animal inside a cage e Subjects that repeat the same pattern e g as window blinds or buildings lined with windows of the same shape e Subject is moving rapidly In these situations try pressing the shutter release button halfway again to refocus several times if necessary If the subject is still not in focus select auto mode and use focus lock LL167 to take the picture by first focusing on an object that is at the same distance from the camera as the desired subject AF assist Illuminator and Flash in dark places the AF assist illuminator LL 95 may light when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the flash LL154 may fire when the shutter release button is pressed all the way To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot If you are concerned that you might miss a shot press the shutter release button all the way without first pressing it halfway A y D ve o un O a un d O 2 5 i Du 5 o azi Q lt o amp o Q 31 1 gt m UJ c n o uU o A un o o o ch 3 Q ci 3 Aa 2 lt o c a n 32 i VR SA TAI 2 RIA VO SORIA GA i eee a EU vo we
56. ng scenes with high contrast The camera focuses on the subject at the center area of the frame Press the shutter release button all the way to shoot a single picture The HDR icon is displayed on the shooting screen If there are very bright areas and very dark areas in the frame the HDR icon lights in green The camera focuses on the subject at the center area of the frame When the shutter release button is pressed all the way the camera shoots pictures continuously and saves the following two images An image processed by D Lighting C2171 at the time of shooting HDR composite image loss of detail is reduced in highlights and shadows The second image saved is an HDR composite image If only one image can be saved an image processed by D Lighting is the only image saved Once the shutter release button is pressed all the way hold the camera steady without moving it until a still picture is displayed After taking a picture do not turn the camera off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen Use of a tripod is recommended Set Vibration reduction in the setup menu R194 to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera The digital zoom is not available Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes ti Panorama e 5o 9 0 c o ee Use this mode for shooting panorama pictures In the screen that is displayed when Panorama scene mode is selected Select Easy panorama or Panorama assist Easy panorama
57. ngth 84 T 909097 19 Bier eere e he T d amp i SAS 15 15 Internal memory indicator 32 Easy panorama playback guide Sequence playback guide Movie playback guide 84 List by date guide u 9614 E Volume indicator 71 84 Location name information POI information 91 E D Lighting ICON canino 71 21 QUIGKIGIOUGNICO Razzi zine tasca 22 Filter effects ICON auridasl dll 23 Small picture 71 608521 24 Glamour retouch icon 71 25 Sequence display 72 26 File number and type 985 The camera has two modes of operation Shooting mode which is used for taking pictures and playback mode which is used for viewing pictures Press the De playback button to switch to playback mode Press the amp shooting mode button to switch to shooting mode e While using playback mode you can also switch to shooting mode by pressing the shutter release button or the Q I movie record button Shooting mode Playback mode 15 19 2011 1580 e ME Easy auto mode Shooting mode selection Playback mode selection menu menu e Ifyou press the shooting mode button while the shooting mode is displayed the shooting mode selection menu is displayed from which you can select one of the available shooting modes 1126 27 e If you press the gt playback button while the playback mod
58. ohibited for example in museums and art galleries or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash e The camera focuses on the subject at the center area of the frame e The camera captures up to ten images while the shutter release button is pressed all the way and the sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved BSS Best Shot Selector LL152 Ww a Q Q ct 5 Kel mn m f D n 43 ta Fireworks shows X Oo ON o DIN CO ae AJ Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from fireworks The camera focuses at infinity When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the focus area or focus indicator CL16 always lights in green Gd Black and white copy ee re oa CR d Provide clear images of text or drawings on a white board or in print e The camera focuses on the subject at the center area of the frame When shooting nearby object shoot with macro mode LL157 w Q Q en Q n D c eth c m u 44 Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Use when light is coming from behind the subject throwing features or details into shadow In the screen that is displayed when A Backlighting scene mode is selected On or Off can be selected in HDR high dynamic range composition Off default setting The flash fires to prevent the backlit subject from being hidden in shadow e On Use when shooti
59. or become distorted Operating environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity may cause fogging condensation on the inside of the monitor or lens Thisis not the camera malfunction or defect O Environmental conditions that are likely to cause condensation inside of the camera Fogging condensation may occur on the inside of the monitor or lens in the following environmental conditions where there are sharp temperature changes or high humidity e The camera is suddenly immersed in low temperature underwater from high temperature on land hecamerais brought to a warm place such as inside a building from the cold climate outside e The battery chamber memory card slot cover is opened or closed in a high humidity environment O Clearing the fogging Open the battery chamber memory card slot cover after turning off the camera in a place where the ambient temperature is stable avoid any place that has high temperature high humidity sand or dust To clear the fogging remove the battery and memory card and leave the camera with the battery chamber memory card slot cover open to allow the camera to adjust to the ambient temperature e ifthe fogging does not clear consult your retailer or Nikon authorized service representative 5 ot Q o G N und 5 5 XV xvi lt Important gt Shockproof waterproof dustproof condensation GPS digital compass Notes on
60. oting mode Y Notes on Smart Portrait Mode The digital zoom is not available e Under some shooting conditions faces and smiling faces may not be detected properly See Notes on Face Detection LL 65 for more information Auto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode When Smile timer is set to On the auto off function 195 is activated and the camera turns off when any one of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed e The camera does not detect any faces The camera detected a face but cannot detect a smile When the Self timer Lamp Blinks When using smile timer the self timer lamp blinks when the camera detects a face and flickers immediately after the shutter is released Releasing the Shutter Manually The shutter can also be released by pressing the shutter release button If no faces are detected the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling Faces Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings e See Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector LL153 for more information on flash mode LL154 self timer LL156 and exposure compensation LL158 e See Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu below for more information on functions that can be set using the MENU button Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu In smart portrait mode the following option settings Emart portrait can be changed 7
61. perations The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies Using GPS Displaying Maps General Camera Setup Technical Notes and Index y ot O Q C ct O Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX AW100 digital camera Before using the camera please read the information in For Your Safety Lvi and lt Important gt Shockproof waterproof dustproof condensation GPS digital compass Lxi 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 Confirming the Package Contents In the event that any items are missing please contact the store where you purchased the camera COOLPIX AW 100 Camera strap for land use Rechargeable Li ion Battery Digital Camera EN EL12 with terminal cover Battery Charger MH 65 Filter Adapter UR E23 USB Cable UC E6 with power cable with cord Audio Video Cable EG CP16 ViewNX 2 Installer CD Reference Manual CD Warranty Shape of power cable depends on country of use NOTES e Accessories are not waterproof A memory card is not included with the camera ii Read This First About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away see The Basics of Shooting and Playback LL115 1o learn about the p
62. ppens wipe the water off with a dry soft cloth if the cover is closed when the inside is wet this could cause condensation or malfunction e if the microphone or speaker openings are clogged with water droplets the sound may deteriorate or become distorted Wipe the water off with a dry soft cloth Do not puncture the microphone or speaker openings with a sharp implement If the inside of the camera is damaged the waterproof performance will deteriorate lt Important gt Shockproof waterproof dustproof condensation GPS digital compass Notes on operating temperature and humidity and condensation The operation of this camera has been tested at temperatures from 10 C to 40 C 14 F to 104 F When you use the camera in cold climate regions observe the following precautions Keep the camera and spare batteries in a warm place before use The performance of the batteries number of pictures shot and shooting time will drop temporarily e ifthe camera is in a very cold state the performance may drop temporarily for example the monitor may be darker than normal immediately after the camera is turned on or residual images may be produced e When snow or water droplets adhere to the exterior of the camera immediately wipe them off If the buttons or switches are frozen they may not operate smoothly Ifthe microphone or speaker openings are clogged with water droplets the sound may deteriorate
63. ps blinking charger Preparation 1 Charge the Battery Understanding CHARGE Lamp 22 yw eee ULSS SI UL LE La ea E E ERE LU 2 Lt UL E UL I LEI ELE LE EL LEA LLE LEAL LE US SU ap LIS isaac EO e Description one Blinks Battery charging On Battery fully charged The battery is not inserted correctly Remove the battery and reinsert it into the battery charger so that the battery is lying flat The ambient temperature is not suited to charging Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F before use e The battery is faulty Stop charging immediately unplug the charger and take both the battery and charger to your retailer or Nikon authorized service representative Flickers 4 e D ve o un O a un d O 2 5 to Du 5 o azi Q lt on y o o Y Notes on Battery Charger Be sure to read and follow the warnings of For Your Safety Lvi thoroughly before using the Battery Charger e Be sure to read and follow the warnings for The Battery Charger 5 thoroughly before using the battery Y Notes on Battery Be sure to read and follow the warnings of For Your Safety Lvi thoroughly before using the battery e Be sure to read and follow the warnings for The Battery 4 thoroughly before using the battery AC Power Supply e f the AC Adapter EH 62F available separately 68587 is used power is included
64. r memory card slot cover make sure that the strap or cord does not get caught in it Preparation 2 Insert the Battery Removing the Battery Before opening the battery chamber memory card slot cover turn the camera off 12123 and confirm that the power on lamp and the monitor are off To eject the battery open the battery chamber memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery oa latch in the direction shown CL Then remove the battery straight 2 Y High Temperature Caution The camera battery and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card A F D ve o un O a un d O 2 5 to Du 5 o azi Q lt on y o o 19 Y Opening Closing the Battery Chamber Memory Card Slot Cover Do not open and close the battery chamber memory card slot cover in a sandy or dusty environment or with wet hands if the cover is closed without removing foreign particles water may seep inside the camera or the camera may become damaged e if foreign particles get inside the cover or camera immediately remove them with a blower or brush f liquid such as water gets inside the cover or camera immediately wipe it off with a soft and dry cloth 2 D UJ c n o uU o A un o o o ch 3 Q ci 3 Aa 2 lt o c a n 20 1 Confirm that the power on lamp and the monitor are turned off and open the ba
65. rate properly foreign substances may have adhered Since this could cause a malfunction immerse the camera in fresh water and shake it sufficiently in the water to remove the any foreign substances from the camera When the camera is immersed in the water a few air bubbles may come out from the water drain holes of the camera such as openings in the microphone or speakers This is not a malfunction 5 cr O Q E eC ct O 2 XIV 2 Wipe off water droplets with a soft cloth and dry the camera in the well ventilated and shady place Place the camera on a dry cloth to dry it Water will flow out from openings in the microphone or speakers e Do not dry the camera with hot air from a hair dryer or clothes dryer Do not use chemicals such as benzine thinner alcohol or cleanser soap or neutral detergents Ifthe waterproof packing or body of the camera becomes deformed the waterproof performance will deteriorate 3 After making sure that there are no water droplets on the camera open the battery chamber memory card slot cover and gently wipe off any water or sand remaining inside the camera with a dry soft cloth e If you open the cover before the camera is thoroughly dried water droplets may fall on a memory card or battery The water droplets may also seep inside the battery chamber memory card slot cover in locations such as waterproof packing hinges memory card slot or terminals If that ha
66. reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money coins securities govermment bonds or local government bonds even if such copies or reproductions are stamped Sample The copying or reproduction of paper money coins or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited Unless the prior permission of the government was obtained the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited 5 ot Q o G N und 5 5 The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies shares bills checks gift certificates etc commuter passes or coupon tickets except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company Also do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government licenses issued by public agencies and private groups ID cards and tickets such as passes and meal coupons Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books music paintings woodcut prints maps drawings movies and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws
67. select Yes and press the 69 button e Deleted images cannot be recovered e To cancel press A or V to select No and press the 08 button Y Notes on Deletion Deleted images cannot be recovered Transfer important images to a computer before deleting them Protected images cannot be deleted LL 71 Deleting Images in a Sequence e When images are taken with continuous shooting each series of images is treated as a group pictures in a sequence and only the group s key picture is displayed in the default setting 6m 7 e When the Tp button is pressed during displaying only the key picture all images in the sequence including the key picture are deleted e To delete each picture in a sequence before pressing the Tl button press the 68 button to display each image in the sequence individually Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode When using shooting mode press the f button to delete the last image that was saved Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Press the multi selector or to select an image to be deleted and then press A to display S7 e To cancel the selection press W to remove 7 e Press the zoom button LL129 T Q to switch back to full frame playback mode or W sx to display thumbnails button to apply the selection e A confirmation dialog is displayed Follow the instructions displayed on the monitor xpeqKejd pue B
68. t at the center area of the frame When shooting in dark surroundings hold the camera steadily to avoid the effects of camera shake To take a un picture with the camera attached to a tripod set 3 Vibration reduction in the setup menu 12194 to Off 2 Kw hg e AE e A AI LR AS o MI Beach a ans NERA ma RR Nd M RERO QE E a D in Capture the brightness of such subjects as beaches or sunlit expanses of water The camera focuses on the subject at the center area of the frame Snow Capture the brightness of sunlit snow e The camera focuses on the subject at the center area of the frame A UNSL S a NU UE LER SII Preserve the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises e The camera focuses on the subject at the center area of the frame 41 Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Preserve the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset e When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the focus area or focus indicator CL16 always lights in green Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the atmosphere of a night landscape When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the focus area or focus indicator CL16 always lights in green Close up DE E E ur Use this mode to photograph flowers insects and other small objects at close range e Macro mode LL157 is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position to the subject wher
69. the camera enters standby mode after 30 minutes Step 1 Turn the Camera On Setting the Display Language Date and Time Dialogs for language selection and camera clock setting are displayed the first time the camera is turned on 1 Press the multi selector A or Y to choose the desired language and press the 69 button Language Multi selector 2 Press A or V to choose Yes and press the 09 button e To cancel setting select No Time zone and date 3 Press orb to select your home time zone Time zone and press the button e See Daylight Saving Time CL125 for more information about daylight saving time D UJ c n o uU o A un 2 o o fb 3 Q 3 Aa 2 lt o c a n 24 4 Press A or V to choose the date display order and press the button or P Date format Step 1 Turn the Camera On 5 Press A V dor to set date and time and press the 69 button e To choose an item Press P or selected in the following order D day M month Y year hour minute Toset the contents Press A or V Date and time e Finish setting Choose minute and press the button or P After finishing the setting the shooting screen is displayed Daylight Saving Time If daylight saving time is in effect press the multi selector A to enable the daylight saving time function while setting the region in step 3 When the daylight saving time functio
70. tion 7 Shooting menu Select the item onthe left return display to 49 ok E the previous screen T amp N Select the item below NOME Apply selection Basic Operations Using Menus the MENU Button When the MENU button is pressed while the shooting screen or playback screen is displayed the menu for the current mode is displayed Once the menu is displayed various settings can be changed Shooting mode Playback mode 15 11 201 Ms 1 530 0004 JPG Fasy auto mode Playback menu Tabs Tabs O tab x tab Displays available settings in the current shooting mode L127 Depending on the current shooting mode the tab icon that is displayed will be different 9 tab Displays the settings that deal with movie recording Y tab Displays the setup menu basic camera setup items Displays available settings in the current playback mode L170 Depending on the current playback mode the tab icon that is displayed will be different tab Displays the setup menu basic camera setup items If Tabs Are Not Displayed If you press the MENU button and the screen that allows you to change the image mode is displayed press to display the tabs Image mode no y in o h ot x D C y 3 b y y 5 o vel ty EL n ge b Qu gt o 5 n TU o m an Q H et gt D C o E D c o Q UJ O e O TD D p
71. to the camera from an electrical outlet enabling taking and playing back pictures Do not under any circumstances use an AC Adapter other than the EH 62F Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera 17 2 D UJ c n o uU o A un o o o ch 3 Q ci 3 Aa 2 lt o c a n Press the battery chamber memory card slot cover latch release 1 and rotate the battery chamber memory card slot cover latch 2 to open the cover 3 Insert the battery Use the battery to push the orange battery latch in the direction shown CD and fully insert the battery 2 When the battery is fully inserted the battery latch locks it in place eoo Battery latch Y Inserting the Battery Correctly Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera Be sure to confirm that the battery is in the correct orientation Push the battery chamber memory card slot cover to the camera 1 and rotate the battery chamber memory card slot cover latch until the cover is locked 2 e Rotate the battery chamber memory card slot cover latch until it clicks into place Y Note on Closing the Cover without Getting the Camera Strap or Cord Caught If the camera strap or filter adapter s cord gets caught in the battery chamber memory card slot cover when it is closed the cover could be damaged Before closing the battery chambe
72. ttery chamber memory card slot cover e Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover Insert the memory card Slide the memory card until it clicks into place Y Inserting the Memory Card Correctly Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card Be sure to confirm that the memory card is in the correct orientation 3 Closethe battery chamber memory card slot cover Y Note on Closing the Cover without Getting the Camera Strap or Cord Caught If the camera strap or filter adapter s cord gets caught in the battery chamber memory card slot cover when it is closed the cover could be damaged Before closing the battery chamber memory card slot cover make sure that the strap or cord does not get caught in it Y Formatting a Memory Card 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 All data stored on a memory card is permanently deleted when the card is formatted Be sure to make copies of any data you wish to keep before formatting the memory card To format a memory card insert the memory card into the camera and press the MENU button and select Format card from the setup menu LLI94 Y Note on Memory Cards Refer to the documentation included with the memory card as well as The Memory Cards 6 in Caring for the Products Preparation 3
73. uch as discoloration or deformation If liquid from the damaged battery comes in contact with clothing or skin rinse immediately with plenty of water the plug should be removed with a dry cloth Continued use could result in fire e Donot handle the power cable or go near the Battery Charger during lightning storms Fallure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock Do not damage modify forcibly tug or bend the power cable place it under heavy objects or expose it to heat or flames Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed take it to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock Do not handle the plug or Battery Charger with wet hands Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC to AC inverters Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire vii 5 ot Q Q E eC ct o 2 viii For Your Safety A Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations A Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or oth
74. uct support and education continually updated information is available online at the following sites e For users in the U S A http www nikonusa com e For users in Europe and Africa http www europe nikon com support e 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 photography Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area Visit the site below for contact information http imaging nikon com Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry Only Nikon brand electronic accessories including battery chargers batteries and AC adapters certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry THE USE OF NON NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY The use of third party rechargeable Li ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating igniting rupturing or leaking For more information about Nikon brand accessories contact a
75. ulooys Jo saiseg aul Selecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion When using favorite pictures mode auto sort mode or list by date mode LL170 images in the same album or category or pictures taken on the same date can be deleted 35 GEAR NE MO SE AE EA SE AR EMO EA IE AR HEAR SE AR HEAR HEAR IE AE NE AE DEERE HE 48 IE AA XP MO HE 4e JE OA EA AEREA EE YM A EA AO IE W SAA IANS IEW IA A VE IAW IA W IAW SA m MEE nt arene e m ve ne ve ne vt we ne we ne we ne we NE we ne we HO we ne we ne vt ve ne ve m Mo a voi vec vov v vios Ove ve vei e va wo onm m oo wee Eo ntm m t Mone ve Shooting Features S EB 4 E m E ES m a E D nd PE e O pic uy Vi y Fus ded YU LL o E par E en un ui LLL DLL ILL LLL ALLL mm This chapter describes each of the camera s shooting modes and the features that are available when using shooting mode UL O b C E 43 LE dent 79 E a C 2 d 5 c O GQ DI c paar O O EZ 43 Len J O DI 5 Em O V d a C E par dent Q gt 5 ai D E a wy qp D O E v redd EL ne e a NL O d e C a z O a qp CO a E By referring to this information you will learn how to select different shooting Wh 37 w Q Q en Q n D c eth c m u 38 When you frame a pict
76. ure the camera automatically selects the optimum scene for simple shooting Display the shooting screen gt shooting mode button gt cs Easy auto mode C2126 27 When the camera is pointed at the subject the camera automatically switches to the setting that is suited for the following shooting mode ES Portrait TW Landscape EM Night portrait EW Night landscape EX Close up EN backlighting EY Underwater E Other scenes The camera is switched to underwater mode when it is lowered into water The camera automatically selects the focus area for autofocus in accordance with the composition The camera detects and focuses on faces see Using Face Detection LL165 for more information Y Notes on Easy Auto Mode When the digital zoom is in effect the shooting mode is set to E e The desired scene mode may not be selected in certain conditions In this case select another shooting mode Y Note after Taking the Camera out of the Water After taking the camera out of water sometimes it may not automatically switch to another scene from underwater mode Gently brush any water droplets with your hand from the camera or wipe it off with a soft and dry cloth See Cleaning after using the camera underwater LLlxiii for more information on caring for the camera Changing Easy Auto Mode Settings e See Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector LL153 for more information
77. with Easy Paola Malal ntt ta pate OO 2 Viewing Easy Panorama SG ur Dt dd Re tae OA Using Panorama ASI o5 Playing and Deleting Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode SEU Casita 57 Playing Images in a Senta ionica lean ira duras O Y Deleting Images in a Sequence COO Favorite Pictures Mode auna ii o9 Adding Images to AIUTI iaia DI Playing Back Images in Albums ittis tette intestine OO 10 REMOVING Images From Alb SAO Changing the Favorites ADUM Copias da QNO T Auto SONO cdam Reihe aaa Sosa 52512 Listby Date Node 60514 Editing Images Still Pieter t iicet ei onde redit on eie iob t rot onere 515 Editing Features dg RANE ANITA 1 Quick Reruch Enhancing Contrast sind Saturation a AO VL ER D Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast T nia OPON 7 ES Glamour Retouch Making Facial Skin Tones Solier Face lena or Eyes Larger A ONTO Q Filter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects o gd E Pa Small Picture Reducing the Size of an elet 5520 Crop Creating a Cropped Copy P o o Connecting the Camera to a TV Playback oi ona a TU ei aaa 022 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print rire 524 Connecting the Camera to a PATE se ta de 25 Printing Individual IMAGES uses A D26 Printing Multiple MAGES sssusa Ome Editing MOV Sd A caida 52530 Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie 082630 The Smart Portrait MED duode Da quita ied S d dudo t FO BUR a Dan tte 0632 Image Mode Ima

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