Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto MH-65 del fabbricante Nikon
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i Introduction Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The Basics of Shooting and Playbac k Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies Using GPS/Displaying Maps Genera l Ca.
ii Introduction Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX A W100 digital camera. B e f o re u s i n g t h e c a m e r a , p l e a s e r e a d t h e i n f o r m a t i o n .
iii Read This First Introduction About This Manual If you want to star t using the camera righ t aw ay, see “The B asics o f Sho oting and Playbac k” ( A 15). To learn about the parts of the camera and b asic operations, see “Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations” ( A 1).
iv Read This First Introduction Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learni ng” commit ment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is avai lable online at the followi ng sites: • For users in the U.
v Read This First Introduction Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproducti on Note that simply being in posses sion of material that was digita lly copied or reproduce d by means of a scanner, digital camera or othe r device may be pu nishable by law.
vi Introduction For Y ou r S af et y To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety befor e usin g this equipment. Keep thes e safety ins tructions where all th ose who use the product wi ll read them.
vii For Your Safety Introduction Observe caution when handling the battery The batter y may leak , overheat , or explode if improperly handled . Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product: • Before replacing th e batter y, turn the product off.
viii For Your Safety Introduction Use app ropriate ca bles When connec ting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to mai ntain compliance with product regulations.
ix Introduction Notices Notice s for Customers in the U.S.A. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHO CK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW T HESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.
x Notices Introduction Notice for Customer s in the State of Califo rnia WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause bir th defects or other repr oductive harm. W ash hands after handling .
xi Introduction <Important> Sh ockproof , waterpr oof , dust proof , condensa tion, GPS/dig ital compa ss • M ake sure to read the following instructions as well as the instruc tions provided in “Caring for the Products” ( F 2).
xii <Impor tant> Shockproof , waterpr oof , dustproof , condensa tion, GPS/digital compass Introduction • The waterproof performance of this camera is designed to work f or fresh wat er and seawater only. • The inner por tion of this camera is not wa ter proof.
xiii <Important> Sh ockproof, waterproof, dust proof, condensa tion, GPS/digital compass Introduction Notes on using the camera underwater Observe the following pr ecautions to prevent water from seeping inside the camera. • D o not d ive into water deeper th an 10 m (33 ft) with the camera.
xiv <Impor tant> Shockproof , waterpr oof , dustproof , condensa tion, GPS/digital compass Introduction 1. Keep the battery-chamber/memory card slot co ver closed and w ash off the camera with fresh wa ter . Immerse the camera in a shallow basin filled with freshwater f or 10 minutes.
xv <Important> Sh ockproof, waterproof, dust proof, condensa tion, GPS/digital compass Introduction Notes on operating temperature and humidity and con den sat ion The operation of thi s camera has been test ed at temperatures fr om -10°C to +40°C (14°F to 104°F).
xvi <Impor tant> Shockproof , waterpr oof , dustproof , condensa tion, GPS/digital compass Introduction Notes on GPS/digital compass b Map/location name data of this camera Befor e using the GPS function, make sure to read “USER LICENSE A GREEMENT FOR MA P DA T A AN D LOC A TI ON NAM E DA T A ” ( F 9) a nd agree to the te rms.
xvii Introduction T able of C ontents Introduction ......... ............... .............. ............ ............... .............. ............... .............. ....... ... .............. ...... ii Read This First.......... .....................
xvi ii Ta b l e o f Co n t e n t s Introduction The Basics of Shooting and Playback ........ ................. .......... .............. ............... .............. .......... 15 Pre paration 1 Charge the Batt ery ................................. .
xix T abl e of Contents Introduction Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) .................................................... ................................ 61 Image Mode Settings (Image Siz e and Quality) ........... ...................... .......
xx Ta b l e o f Co n t e n t s Introduction Refere nce Section................ ............... .............. ............... ............ .............. ............... ......... .......... E 1 Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back) ........
xxi T abl e of Contents Introduction The Shootin g Menu ( A (Aut o) Mode) ........................................... ..................................... E 34 Image Mode (Image Size and Quality) ........................... ................... ......
xxii Ta b l e o f Co n t e n t s Introduction The Setup Menu ......................... ........................................ ................................. ............... ......... E 66 Wel come Screen .............................. ...........
1 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 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 b asic camera operations. Parts of the Camera ....................
2 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera The Ca mera Bo dy 1 8 2 1 9 10 8 3 4 5 67 1 6 1 7 13 1 5 12 1 4 11 1 Eyelet f or camera strap .............. ............... 14 2 Shutter-r elease button.
3 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 12 3 2 1 45 678 11 10 9 13 1 4 1 Eyelet f or camera strap .............. ............... 14 2 Speaker .......................... .................. ... 71, 84, 95 3 Monitor ........... ...
4 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Controls Used in Shooting Mode Control Name Main Function A A (shooting mode) button Change the shooting mode (displays the shooting-mode se lection screen). 26 Zoom buttons Press g ( i ) (telephoto zoom position) to zoom in, and f ( h ) (wide-angle position) to zoom out.
5 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Controls Used in Playback Mode Control Name Main Function A Playback button • When the camera is turned off, press and hold this bu tton to tur n the camera on in playback mode. • Return to shooting mode.
6 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The M oni tor • The information that is displayed on th e monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settin gs and state of use.
7 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 1 Shooting mode........................... ........... 26, 27 2 Macro mode ...................... .................. ............57 3 Zoom indicator .................... ..................
8 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Playback Mode 999/999 9 9 9 / 9 99 9999. J PG 9 9 9 9 . J P G 2 5 2 4 1 5/ 11 /20 11 1 5 / 1 1 /2 0 11 9999.
9 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Basic Operations Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode The camera has two modes of operation: Shooting mode, which is used for taking pictures, and playback mode, which is used for viewing pictures.
10 Basic Operati ons Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Using the Multi Selector Operate by pressing up ( H ), down ( I ), left ( J ), right ( K ), or the k button.
11 Basic Operations Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Using Menus (the d Button) When t he d button is pressed while the shootin g screen or playback screen is displayed, the menu for the current mo de i s displayed. Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be change d.
12 Basic Operati ons Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Switching Between Tabs Selecting Menu Items C Displayed When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages The scroll bar is displayed to indicate the current page.
13 Basic Operations Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Using the Action Button When the action button is pressed, either of the following op erations set in Assign action button of the setup menu ( A 94) can be performed. • Di splay maps. • Perform the function by shaking the camera (action control).
14 Basic Operati ons Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations B Notes on Action Control • When using the action control, be sure to hold the camera firmly by passing your hand through the camera strap. • In the action control, only the ac tion button, shutter-release butto n and power switch can be used.
15 The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation Preparation 1 Charge the Battery .......... ............... ............ ................ ............... ............. . 16 Preparation 2 Insert the Battery ......
16 The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 1 Charge the Battery 1 Connect the power cable in the order indicated below. 2 Insert the battery into t he battery charger by sliding the batt ery forward ( 1 ), and press down until it locks into place ( 2 ).
17 Preparation 1 Charge the Battery The Basics of Shooting and Playback Understanding CHARGE Lamp B Notes on Battery Charger • Be sure to read and fol low the warnings of “For Y our Safety” ( A vi) thor oughly be fo re us in g t h e Battery Charger.
18 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 2 Insert the Battery 1 Press the battery-chamber/memor y- card slot cover latch release ( 1 ) and rotate the battery-chamber/memor y- card slot cov er latch ( 2 ) to open the cov er ( 3 ). 2 Inser t the battery.
19 Preparation 2 Insert the Battery The Basics of Shooting and Playback Removing the Battery Before opening the batter y- chamber/mem or y card slot cover , turn the camera off ( A 23) and confirm that the power -on lamp and the monitor are off.
20 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 3 Insert a Memor y Card 1 Confirm that the pow er-on lamp and the monitor are turned off and open the battery- chamber/memor y card slot cov er . • Be sure to turn off the camera bef ore opening the cover .
21 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory C ard The Basics of Shooting and Playback Removing Memory Cards Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off and confirm t hat the power-on lamp and the monitor are o ff.
22 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 1 T urn the Camera On 1 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” ( A 24) . • The monitor is turn ed on.
23 Step 1 Turn the Camera On The Basics of Shooting and Playback Turning the Camera On and Off • When the camer a 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).
24 Step 1 Turn the Camera On The Basics of Shooting and Playback Setting the Display Language, Date , and T ime Dialogs for language selection and camera clock setting are displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the desired language and press the k button.
25 Step 1 Turn the Camera On The Basics of Shooting and Playback 5 Press H , I , J or K to set date and time, and press the k button. • T o choose an item : Press K or J (selected in the following order: D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ hour ➝ minute ).
26 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode 1 Press the A button. • The shooting-mode se lection menu which allows you to sel ect the desired shooting mode, is displayed. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select a shooting mode.
27 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode The Basics of Shooting and Playback Available Shooting Modes C Features That Are A vailable in Shooting Mode • The functions of th e multi selector H ( m ), I ( p ), J ( n ) or K ( o ) can be set. See “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” ( A 53) for more information.
28 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 3 F rame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. • K eep your fingers, hair, camera strap and other objects away fr om the lens, flash, AF- assist illuminator and micr ophone. • T o shoot in the “tall” orientation, hold the camera so that the flash is abov e the lens.
29 Step 3 Frame a Picture The Basics of Shooting and Playback Using the Zoom Pres s the zoom buttons to activate the optical zoom. • The subject fills a larger are a of the frame: Press g (zoom in). • The area vi sible increases in the frame: Press f (zoom out).
30 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 4 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway, i.e., press the button slightly until you feel resistance. • When you press the shutt er-release button hal fway, the camera sets the fo cus and exposure (shutt er speed and aperture valu e).
31 Step 4 Focus and Shoot The Basics of Shooting and Playback B During Recording • Whil e the indicator showing the number of exp osures remaining is blinking, images are bein g recorded.
32 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 5 Play Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button. • When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode, the last image sav ed will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. 2 Use the multi selector to view the previous and next images.
33 Step 5 Play Back Images The Basics of Shooting and Playback Changing How Images Are Displa yed When using playback mode, you ca n change how images are displayed by pressing the zoom button f ( h )/ g ( i ). Playback Zo om • To adjust the zoom ratio by pressing t he zoom button f ( h )/ g ( i ).
34 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 6 Delete Unw anted Images 1 Press the l button to delete the image currently display ed on the monitor. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired deletion method and press the k button. • Curren t image : Only the current image is deleted.
35 Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images The Basics of Shooting and Playback Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Press the multi selector J or K to select an image to be deleted, and then press H to display y . • To cancel the selection, press I to remove y .
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37 Shooting Features Shooting Features This chapter describes each of the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available wh en using shooting mode.
38 Shooting Features Shooting Features G (Easy Auto) Mode When you frame a picture, the camera automatically selects the o ptimum scene for simple shooting. When th e camera is pointed at th e subject, t he camera automatically switches to the setting that is suited for the following shooting mode.
39 Shooting Features Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) When one of the following scenes is selected, pictures are captured using settings that are optimized for the select ed scene. * The icon f or the last scene mode se lect ed is displayed. Th e default setting is b (portrait).
40 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features Characteristics of Each Scene Use of a tripod is recommended in scenes with which O is indicated. Set Vibration reduction in the setup menu ( A 94) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
41 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features e Night portrait Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset or at night. • The camera detects and focuses on a face (see “Using Face Detection” ( A 65) for more information).
42 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features i Dusk/dawn Preserve the colors se en in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. • When the shutter-releas e button is pres sed halfway, the focus ar ea or fo cus in dicator ( A 6) always lights in green.
43 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features u Food Use this mode when taking pictu res of food. • Macro mode ( A 57) is enabled and the camera automatical ly zooms to the clos est position to the su bject where the camera can sho ot.
44 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features o Backlighting Use when light is coming fro m behind the subject, throwing featu res or details into shadow. In the screen tha t is displayed when o Back lighting scene mode is selected, On or Of f can be selected in HDR (high dynamic range) composition.
45 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features B Note on Printing Panorama Pictures When printing panor ama pictures, a full view may n ot be printed dependi ng on the printer se ttings. Additionally, printing may not be available depend ing on the printer.
46 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features O Pet portrait Use this mode for shoot ing pictures of dogs or cats. • Select Single or Continuous (three pictures are shot continuously).
47 Shooting Features Special Effects Mode (Applying E ffects When Shooting) Select one of the six special effects for sh ooting. The effect is applied to pictures during shooting. * The last icon you selected is displayed. The de fault setting is D (Soft).
48 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Shooting Features Changing Special Effects Mode Settings • See “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” ( A 53) for more information on flash mode ( A 54), self-timer ( A 56), macro mode ( A 57), and exposure compensation ( A 58).
49 Shooting Features Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling F aces) If the camera detects smiling faces, the shutter is automatically released without pressing the shutter-release button (Smile timer). The skin softening functi on makes facial skin tones softer.
50 Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces) Shooting Features Changing Smart Portrait Mode Se ttings • See “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” ( A 53) for more information on flash mode ( A 54), self-timer ( A 56), and exposure compensation ( A 58).
51 Shooting Features A (A uto) Mode Basic shooting operations can be performe d. In addition, the options of shooting menu can be adjusted according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to capture.
52 A (Auto) Mode Shooting Features C Features That Ca nnot Be Used Simultaneously These featur es may not be used in comb ination with ce rtain feature s ( A 63). White balance Adjust colors in the image close r to the colors as they appear to the eye.
53 Shooting Features F eatures T hat Can Be Set Using the Multi Selec tor Press the multi selector H ( m ), J ( n ), I ( D ), or K ( o ) while shooting to operate the following functions. Available Functions Available functions differ according to the shooting mode as follows.
54 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Flash Modes (Using the Flash) Y ou can set a flash mode th at suits the shooting conditions . 1 Press H ( m flash mode) on the multi selector. 2 Press the multi selector to select the desired mode and press the k butt on.
55 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Available Flash Modes C Flash Mode Setting • The setti ng varies with shooting mode. See “Available Functions” ( A 53) and “Default Settings” ( A 59) for more in formation.
56 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Using the Self-timer The self-timer is suitable for taking group pictures and r educing the vibration when the shutter-r elease button is pressed. When usin g the self-tim er , use of a tr ipod is recom mended.
57 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Using Macro Mode When using macro mode, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the front of the lens. This feature is useful when taking clos e-up pictures of flowers and other small subjects.
58 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness) By adjus ting expo sure co mpensati on when taking pictures, you can adjust overall image brightness. 1 Press K ( o exposure compensation) on the multi selector.
59 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Default Settings The default settings in each shooting mode are described below. • Similar information about scene mode can be found on the next page. 1 U (auto) and W (off) can be select ed.
60 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features The default settings in each scene mode are described below. 1 The setting cannot be changed. 2 The setting cannot be changed. Th e flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sy nc and red-eye reduction.
61 Shooting Features Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) Use the Image mode setting in the shooting men u to select the combination of image size and image quality (c ompression rate) that is used when saving images.
62 Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) Shooting Features C Number of Exposures Remaini ng The following ta ble lists the approximat e number of image s that can be saved in the internal memory and on a 4 GB memory ca rd. Note t hat due to JP EG compress ion, the num ber of expos ures remaining di ffers depen ding on the comp osition of the image.
63 Shooting Features F eatures T hat Cannot Be U sed Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used in combination with other functions. Restricted function Option Descript ions Flash mode Continuous ( A 52) When continuous is us ed for shooting, the flash cannot be used.
64 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultan eously Shooting Features B Notes on Digital Zoom • The digital zoom is not availabl e depending on th e shooting mode. • When the digital zoom is used, th e camera focus es on the subje ct at the cent er of the fr ame.
65 Shooting Features Using F ace Detection In the following shooting mo des, the camera uses face detection to automatically foc us on human faces. If more than one face is detected, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera will focus on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.
66 Shooting Features Using Skin Softening In the following mode, the camera detects up to th ree human faces when the shutter is released, and processes the i mage to make facial skin tones softer before saving the image.
67 Shooting Features Foc u s L o c k Use focus lock to focus on off-center subj ec ts when center is selected for AF area mode. To focus on off-center subjects when Center is selected for AF area mode for the shooting menu ( A 51) in A (auto) mode, use focus lock as described below.
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69 Playback Features Playback Features This chapter describes how to select certai n types of images for playback as well as some of the features availabl e wh en playing back images . 4 4 1 32 1 3 2 ޓ 1 32 0004. J PG 00 04 . J P G 0004. J PG 1 5 : 30 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 : 30 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 1 1 5/ 11 /20 11 4 4 1 32 1 3 2 ޓ 1 32 0004.
70 Playback Features Playback Features Selec ting Certain T ypes of Images f or Playback Playback mode can be c han ged according to the type of images you want to view. Available Playback Modes Switching Between Playback Modes 1 When viewing images, press the c button.
71 Playback Features F eatures A v ailable in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configu re the following functions by pressing the d button to display the menu, and then selecting the c tab, h tab, F tab or C tab ( A 11).
72 Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) Playback Features 1 This function is applied to edit the image currentl y selected a nd store it as sepa rate files from the original files. Pictures shot wit h an Image mode ( A 61) of g 4 60 8 ×2 5 92 , pictures shot with ea sy panorama and movies cannot be edit ed ( E 15, E 16).
73 Playback Features Connecting the Camer a to a TV , Computer , or P rinter You can enhance your enjoyment of image s and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connecting the camera to an exte rnal device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off.
74 Playback Features Using V iewNX 2 ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software pack age which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images. Install ViewNX 2 using the ViewNX 2 Installer CD.
75 Using ViewNX 2 Playback Features 2 Select a language in the language select ion dialog to op en the installatio n window. • If the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the desired language (the Region Se lectio n button is not available in the European release).
76 Using View NX 2 Playback Features Transferring Images to the Computer 1 Choose how ima ges will be copied to t he computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct US B connection : Turn the came ra off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera .
77 Using ViewNX 2 Playback Features 2 Transfer images to the computer. • Confirm that the name of the connected came ra or removable disk is displayed in the “Source” panel in the Nikon Transfer 2 “Options” area ( 1 ). • Click Start Transfer ( 2 ).
78 Using View NX 2 Playback Features Retouching Photographs Click Edit in the ViewNX 2 toolbar. Image editing functions include tone compensation, sharpness adjustme nt, and trimming (cropping). Editing Movies Click Movie Editor in the ViewNX 2 toolbar.
79 Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b ( D movie-record) button. In playback mode, press the k button to play a movie. 9 9 2 9 m 9 s 29m 9s 7m23s 7 m 2 3 s 7m23s 1 0m 1 6s 1 0 m 1 6s 1 0m 1 6s 0004.
80 Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies Recor ding Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b ( e movie-record) button. Color tones, white balance, and other settings are the same when recording movies as they are when taking still images.
81 Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies B Notes on Movie Recor ding • When saving a movie onto a memory card, a memory card with an SD s pee d class of Class 6 or higher is re commended ( A 21). If the transfer speed of the card is slow, the movie recording may end unexpe ctedly.
82 Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies C Maximum Movie L ength All figur es are app roxim ate. T he maximum mo vie length varies with th e make of the memory car d and the bitrate of the recorded movie.
83 Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies Changing Mo vie Recordin g Settings (Movie Menu) The following option settings can be changed. Display the shootin g screen M d button M D tab ( A 11) Option Description A Movie options Select the type of movie recorded.
84 Recording and Playing Back Movies Playing Back Mo vies 1 Press the c (playback) button to enter playback mo de. • Use the multi selector to select the movi e. • Movi es can be recognized by the movie options icon ( A 82, 83). 2 Press the k button to play back the movie.
85 Using GPS /Displaying Maps Using GPS/Displaying Maps This chapter describes how to record the position information on the image using GPS and how to display the current positi on and image shooting location on the screen using the camera’s internal map information.
86 Using GPS /Displaying Maps Using GPS/Displaying Maps Star ting GPS Data Recording The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a sa tellite-ba sed navigation system using the electro-magnetic waves of a network of GPS satellites placed into orbit. It allows users to determine their loca tions anywhere on Earth.
87 Starting GPS Data Recording Using GPS /Displaying Maps B Notes on GPS • When positioning for the first time , when positi oning was unable to be performed for about two hours, or after the battery was changed, it takes a few min utes to obtain the posi tion information.
88 Using GPS /Displaying Maps Displaying Maps The current position or image shooting location can be displayed on the screen using the camera’s internal map information. To display the map, press the act ion button in shooting mode or playback mode.
89 Display ing Maps Using GPS /Displaying Maps B Map Display • The map dis play cannot be rotated. Only the north up display (the top of the screen indicates the north) is available. • The map display scale m ay vary depe nding on the country where the map is displayed.
90 Using GPS /Displaying Maps Changing the GPS or Electronic C ompass Se ttings (Map Me nu) In map display mode, the following option settings can be changed.
91 Changing the GPS or Electronic Compass Settings (Map Menu) Using GPS /Displaying Maps Points of interest (POI) Make the settings for the POI (points of interest, location name information). Embed PO I : When set to On , the locat ion name information is recorded on the pictures to be shot.
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93 General Camera Setup General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjust ed in the z setup menu. • See “Using Menus (the d Button)” ( A 11) for more informatio n about using the camera’s menus. • For further details about each setting, refer to “The Setup Menu” in the Reference Section ( E 66).
94 General Camera Setup General Camera Setup The Setup Menu From the menu screen, select the z tab to display the setup menu, and then you can change the following settings. Press the d button M z (setup) tab ( A 11) Option Description A Welcome screen Select the image displ ayed as the welcome scree n when the camera is turne d on.
95 The Setup Menu General Camera Setup Motion dete ction When the camera detects c amera shake or subjec t movement at the tim e of shooting, it automatica lly increases ISO sensitivit y and shutter speed to reduce blurring. The default setting is Auto .
96 The Setup Menu General Camera Setup Format memory/ Format card Format the internal memory (only when a me mory card is not inserted) or the me mory card (when a memory card is inserted). • All data stored in the in ternal memory or on the memory card is deleted d uring formatting and cannot be restored.
E 1 Reference Sect ion E Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed infor mation and hints for using the camera. Shooting Using Easy Pan orama (Shooting a nd Playing back ) ............ ................... ....... E 2 Using Panorama Assist .
E 2 Reference Sect ion Reference Section Using Easy P anorama (S hooting and Playing back) Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama * The icon f or the last scene mode se lect ed is displayed. Th e default setting is b (portrait). 1 Select Easy panorama and press the k button.
E 3 Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing ba ck) Reference Sect ion 4 Press the shutter-release button all the way, and releas e it. • The I icons showing the panorama direction are displayed. 5 Move the camera straight and slowly in one of the four directions to st art shooting.
E 4 Using Easy Panorama (Shooting a nd Playing back) Reference Sect ion Viewing Easy Panorama (Scroll) Switch to playback mode ( A 32), display the picture recorded with easy panorama in full-frame playback mode and press the k button.
E 5 Reference Sect ion Using P anorama Assist Using a tripod makes the composition easier . When usi ng a tripod to stabilize the camera, set Vibration reduction ( E 73) to Off in the setup menu. * The icon f or the last scene mode se lect ed is displayed.
E 6 Using Panorama Assist Reference Sect ion 4 Shoot the next picture. • Match the outline of the next pict ure so that 1/3 of the frame overla ps the previous picture, and press the shutte r-release button. • Repeat until you have taken the necessary number of pictu res to complete the image.
E 7 Reference Sect ion Pla ying and Deleting Images Cap tured Us ing C on tinuous Shoo ting M ode (Sequen ce) The i mage s shot i n the f ollow ing co ntin uous shoot ing m ode ar e saved as a g roup (called a “sequence”) each time you shoot.
E 8 Playing and Deleting I mages Captured Using Co ntinuous Shooting Mode (Sequence) Reference Sect ion C Playback Me nu Options Available When Using Sequ ence When the d button is presse d during an image se quence playba ck, the f ollowing me nu operations are available.
E 9 Reference Sect ion F a vorite Pictures Mode You can add favorite pictures to one o f ni ne albums after shooting in accordance with the category (excluding movies). After images are added, they can be easily played back using “ h favo rite pictures mode.
E 10 Favorite Pictures M ode Reference Sect ion Playing Back Images in Albums Use the multi selector to select an album and press the k button to play back only images added to the same album. • The followin g operations can be performed on the album list screen.
E 11 Favorite Pictures Mode Reference Sect ion Changing the Favorites Album Icon 1 Press the multi selector J or K to choose an icon color and press the k button. 2 Press H , I , J or K to choose an icon and press the k button. • The icon change s and the monitor display ret urns to the list of albums scree n.
E 12 Reference Sect ion Au to Sort Mode Captured images are automatically sorted into categories, such as portraits, landscape, and movie. If you select F Auto sort using the procedure described in “Switching Between Playback Modes” ( A 70), the category selection screen is displayed.
E 13 Auto Sort Mode Reference Sect ion B Notes on Auto Sort Mode • Up to 999 images and movie files can be sorted to each category in auto sort mode . If 999 images or movies hav e already be en sorted to a specific catego ry, new images and movies cannot be sorted to that category nor can they be displaye d in auto sort mode.
E 14 Reference Sect ion List by Dat e Mode If you select C List by date using the procedur e described in “Switching Between Playback Modes” ( A 70), the shooting date selection screen is displayed. Use the multi selector to se lect a date and then press the k button to play back images captured on the selected date.
E 15 Reference Sect ion Editing Images (Still Pictures) Editing Features Images can be easily edited with this camera using the functions below. Edited images are stored as separate files ( E 85 ). B Notes on Image Editing • Pictu res shot with an Image mode ( A 61) of g 4 60 8 ×2 5 92 cannot be modi fied.
E 16 Editing Images (Still Pictures) Reference Sect ion C Restrictions on Image Editing The following re strictions apply whe n editing pictu res that were created by edi ting. • Copies created by editing cannot be ed ited again using the same ed iting function.
E 17 Editing Images (Still Pictures) Reference Sect ion k Quick Retouch: Enhancin g Contrast and S aturation Press the multi selector H or I to choose the setting level, and press the k button. • The original version is disp layed on the left and the edited version is displayed on the right.
E 18 Editing Images (Still Pictures) Reference Sect ion s Glamour Retouch: Making Facial Skin Tones Softer, Face Smaller, or Eye s Larger 1 Press the multi selector H or I to select the effect type, and press the k button. • All : Soften facial skin tones, make faces look smaller, and make eyes look larger.
E 19 Editing Images (Still Pictures) Reference Sect ion p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects 1 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the filter effect type and press the k button. • When Cross screen , Fisheye , Miniature effect or Fog removal is selected, proceed to step 3.
E 20 Editing Images (Still Pictures) Reference Sect ion 3 Check the effect and press the k button. • A new, edited copy is created. • To cancel, press J . • Copies created by editing wi th filt er effect can be recognized by the c icon displayed in playback mode.
E 21 Editing Images (Still Pictures) Reference Sect ion a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the porti on visible on the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom ( A 33) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separa te files.
E 22 Reference Sect ion Connecting the Camer a to a TV (Playback on a T V ) Connect the camera to a television to play back pictur es on the television. If your television is equi pped with an HDMI connector, you can connect it to the camera with a commercially available HDMI cab le to play back movies.
E 23 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV) Reference Sect ion 3 Tune the television to the video channel. • See the instruction manual provided with your tel evision for detail s. 4 Hold down the c butt on to turn on the camera. • The camera enters playback mode, and the re corded pictures are displayed on t he television.
E 24 Reference Sect ion Connecting the Camer a to a Prin ter (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible ( F 23) printers can co nnect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. The steps for printing ar e as follows.
E 25 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Sect ion Connecting the Camer a to a Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. • Check the printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable.
E 26 Connect ing the Camer a to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Sect ion Printing Individual Images After connecting the camera to the printer correctly ( E 25), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 Use the multi selector to choose the picture to be printed an d press the k button.
E 27 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Sect ion 5 Choose the desired paper size and press the k button. • To s pecify the pape r size using the printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. 6 Choose Start print and press the k button.
E 28 Connect ing the Camer a to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Sect ion 3 Choose the desired paper size and press the k button. • To s pecify the pape r size using the printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. 4 Choose Print selection , Print all images or DPOF printing and press the k butto n.
E 29 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Sect ion 5 Printing starts. • The monitor display returns to that shown in step 2 when printing is complete.
E 30 Reference Sect ion Editing Movie s Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie The desired portions of a recorded movie can be saved as a se parate file (except for movies recorded with p iFrame 54 0 (960× 54 0) ). 1 Play back the movie to be edited and pause at the start point of the portion that is to be extracted ( A 84).
E 31 Editing Movies Reference Sect ion B Note s on Edi ting Movi es • Once a movie is created throu gh editing, it cannot be used again for extra cting a movie.
E 32 Reference Sect ion T h e S m a rt P ort r a i t M e nu Image Mode (Image S ize and Quality) See “Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)” ( A 61) for more information on Image mode .
E 33 The Smart Portrait Menu Reference Sect ion Blink Proof When On is selected, the camera auto matically releases the shutter twice each time a picture is taken.
E 34 Reference Sect ion The Shooting Menu ( A (A uto) Mode) Image Mode (Image S ize and Quality) See “Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)” ( A 61) for more information on Image mode . White Balance (Adjusting Hue) The color of light reflected fr om an object varies with the color of the light source.
E 35 The Shooting Menu ( A (Auto) Mode) Reference Sect ion Using Preset Manual Use when white balance setti ng ( Auto , Incandescent , etc.) may not produce the desired results , such as when shooting under unusual lighting conditions (e.
E 36 The Shooting Menu ( A (Auto) Mode) Reference Sect ion Continuous Shooting Change the settings for continuous sh ooting and BSS (Best Shot Selector).
E 37 The Shooting Menu ( A (Auto) Mode) Reference Sect ion ISO Sensitivity The higher th e ISO sensitivity, t he less light need ed for taking pict ures.
E 38 The Shooting Menu ( A (Auto) Mode) Reference Sect ion AF Area Mode You can set how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. Display the sho oting screen in A (Auto) mode ( A 51) M d butto.
E 39 The Shooting Menu ( A (Auto) Mode) Reference Sect ion B Notes on AF Area Mo de • When the digital zoom is in effe ct, the camera fo cuses on the su bject at the ce nter of the fram e regardless of the applied AF area mode option.
E 40 The Shooting Menu ( A (Auto) Mode) Reference Sect ion Subject Tracking Mode (Focusing on a Moving Subject) Choose this mode to shoot moving subjects. Subject tracking begins once you select a subject to be focused on, and the focus area will move and follow the subject.
E 41 The Shooting Menu ( A (Auto) Mode) Reference Sect ion B Notes on Subject Tracking • The digital zoom is not available. • Set the zoom position , flash mode, or menu settings before register ing a subject. If any of these are changed after a subjec t is registered , the subject will be cancele d.
E 42 Reference Sect ion The Play back Menu See “Editing Images (Still Pict ures)” ( E 15) for the function of editing features ( Quick retouch , D-Lighting , Glamour retouch , Filter effects , Small picture ).
E 43 The Playback Menu Reference Sect ion 3 Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and shooting inf ormation. • Choose Date and press the k button to print the shooting date on all pictures in the print order .
E 44 The Playback Menu Reference Sect ion B Notes on Print order When a print ord er is created in favori te pictures mode, auto sor t mode, or list by d ate mode, the screen shown below i s displayed if pictur es other than those in the selected album, category, or shooting date h ave been marke d for printing .
E 45 The Playback Menu Reference Sect ion b Slide Show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memor y card in an automatic slide show . 1 Use the multi selector to choose Star t and press the k button. • Before selecting Start , select the fol lowing options and press the k butto n to change the setting .
E 46 The Playback Menu Reference Sect ion d Protect Pr otect selected pictures fr om accidental deletion. In the picture selection screen, choose a pictur e and set or cancel prot ection. See “The Image Selection Screen” ( E 47 ) for mo re i nfo rm at io n.
E 47 The Playback Menu Reference Sect ion The Image Selection Screen The image selection screen is displa yed in the followi ng menus. Only one image can be selected for some menu items, while f or other menu items, multiple images can be selected. F ollow the procedur e described below to select images.
E 48 The Playback Menu Reference Sect ion f Rotate Image Change the orientation of pictures play ed back in the camer a ’ s monitor afte r shooting. Still pictures can be rotat e d 90° clock wise or counterclockwise. Pictures that wer e recorded in the “tall” orientation can be rotated up t o 180° in either direction.
E 49 The Playback Menu Reference Sect ion E Voice Memo Use the camera ’ s microphone to recor d voice memos f or pictures. • The recording screen is displaye d for a picture without voice memo, while the voice mem o playback screen is displayed for a pictur e with voice memo (a picture marked with p in full-frame playback mode).
E 50 The Playback Menu Reference Sect ion h Copy (Copy Between Intern al Memory and Memory Card) Copy pictures between the int ernal memor y and a memory card. 1 Use the multi selector to s elect an option from the copy screen and press the k button. • q : Copy pictures from the internal memor y to the memor y card.
E 51 The Playback Menu Reference Sect ion C Message: “M emory contains no images.” If there are no pictures stored on the mem ory card when playback mode is sel ected, the messag e, Memory contains no images.
E 52 Reference Sect ion The Mo vie Menu Movie Options You can choose the type of movie to shoot. The camera can record normal speed movies and HS (high speed) movie s ( E 54), which can be played back in slow mo tion or fast motion. The larger the image size and bit rate, the hi gher the image quality; however, the file size also becomes larger.
E 53 The Movie Menu Reference Sect ion HS Movies See “Rec ording Movies i n Slow Moti on and Fast Motion (HS Movie)” ( E 54) for more information. * The maximu m recording t ime refers only to the section sho t for slow motion or fast motion playb ack.
E 54 The Movie Menu Reference Sect ion Recording Mo vies in Slow Moti on and Fast Motion (HS Movie) HS (high speed) movies can be recorded. Movies record ed using HS movie can be played back in slow motion at 1/8, 1/4 or 1/2 of norma l playback speed, or played back in fast motion at a speed two times faster than normal speed.
E 55 The Movie Menu Reference Sect ion B Notes on HS Movie • Portions recorded for slow motion or fast motion playback is not recorded with sound. • Zoom positi on, focus , exposure and white b alance are locked when the b ( e m ovie -re co rd) button is pressed to start recording.
E 56 The Movie Menu Reference Sect ion Autofocus Mode Choose how the camera focuses wh en recording normal speed movies ( E 52). Movie Light Enable or disable the movie light that assists recording in dark places during movie recording. Wind Noise Reduction Set whether or not to reduce w ind nois e during normal-spe ed movie recording ( E 52).
E 57 Reference Sect ion Map Menu GPS Settings Updating the A-GPS File Download the latest A-GPS file from the website below, and use it to update the file. http://nikonimglib.com/agps/index. html • The A-GPS file for COOLPIX AW100 is only available from the website above.
E 58 Map Men u Reference Sect ion B Notes on Synchronize • Date/time adjustment by Synchroni ze is set according to the time zone set in Time zone and date ( A 24, E 67) of the setup menu. Check the time zone before setting Synchronize . • The d ate/time set usi ng Synchronize is not as accurate as radio clocks.
E 59 Map Menu Reference Sect ion Calculate Distance This calculates the linear distance from the current loca tion to the shooting location on the image or between the shooting locations of two images. 1 Use the multi selector to select the target for calculating the distance, and press the k button.
E 60 Map Men u Reference Sect ion Points of interest (POI) (Recor ding and Displaying Location Name Information) This shows how to set the POI (point of interest, location name information). C POI Display If there is no location n ame information in th e display level tha t was set, “---” is displaye d.
E 61 Map Menu Reference Sect ion Create Log (Record the l og of moving information) When log recording starts, the meas ured tracking information for a certain duration is recorded until a preset t ime has elapsed. To display the log data ( E 63), save it to a memory card.
E 62 Map Men u Reference Sect ion 4 Select Save log , and press the k button. • The log data is saved to a memory card. B Notes on Log Recording • If the date and time are n ot set, the log cannot be recorded.
E 63 Map Menu Reference Sect ion View Log (Vie w the log on a map) Display on the map the log data saved in the memory card using Create log ( E 61) to check your movement route. 1 Use the multi selector to select the l og data to be displayed, and p ress the k button.
E 64 Map Men u Reference Sect ion Electronic Compass Display a map ( A 88) M d button M U tab ( A 11) M Electronic compass Option Descri ption Compass d isplay When set to On , a compass is displaye d on the shooting scre en. • The default setting is Off .
E 65 Map Menu Reference Sect ion B Notes on Using the Digital Compass • The digital compass is not displa yed when the camera lens is facing upwards. • Do not use the digital comp ass in this camera for mountain climbing and othe r specialized applications.
E 66 Reference Sect ion The Setup Menu Welcome Screen Choose whether or not to display the welcome screen on the monitor when the camera is turned on. Press the d button M z tab ( A 11) M Welcom e screen Option Description None (default setting) Display the shooting or playback screen without displaying the welcome screen.
E 67 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Time Zone and Date Press the d button M z tab ( A 11) M Time zone and dat e Option Description Date and time Set the camera clock to the current date and time.
E 68 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector to choose Time zone and press the k button. • The Time zone screen is displayed. 2 Choose x Travel destination and press the k button. • The date and time displaye d on the monitor change according to the region currently selec ted.
E 69 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion C Time Zones The camera suppor ts the ti me zones listed be low. For time differ ences not listed below, set the camera clock using Time zone and date .
E 70 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Monitor Settings Photo info Select whether or not the photo info rmation is displayed on the monitor . See “The Monitor” ( A 6) for more information on indicators d isplayed on the monitor .
E 71 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Framing grid+auto info In addition to information shown with Auto info above, a fr aming grid is displayed to help frame pictures. It is not displayed while rec ording movies. The same information as in Auto info is displayed.
E 72 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Print Date (Imprinting Date and Tim e on Pictures) The shooting date and time can be imprinted on pictures at the time of sh ooting. This information can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of the date and time ( E 43).
E 73 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Vibration Reduction Specify the vibration reduction settin g for shooting still pictur es or movies. Correct blur , caused by slight hand mov ement known as camera shake, that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds .
E 74 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Motion Detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of camera shake and subject movement when shooting still pictures. When Auto is selected, an icon for this setting is di splayed on the monitor ( A 6).
E 75 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion AF Assist Enable or disable the AF-assist illumina tor that assists the autofocus when the lighting is dim. Digital Zoom Enable or disable the digital zoom. B Notes on Digital Zoom • When the digital zoom is used, the camera focuses at the center of the frame.
E 76 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Sound Settings Adjust th e following so und sett ings. B Notes on Sound Settings • In Pet portra it scene mode, even when On is set, the b utton soun d and shutter sound are disabled. • Even when On is set, the shutter sound is disabled durin g movie recording.
E 77 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Action Control Response Set the sensitivity of the ope ration perf ormed when shaking the camera (action control) ( A 13). When this option is set to High (default setting), the operation is performed even if the camera shake movement is small.
E 78 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Format Memory/F ormat Card F ormat the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting permanently deletes all data in the internal memory or memory card. The deleted data cannot be recovered. Be sure to tran sfer important pictures to a computer before formatting.
E 79 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion TV Settings Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV. C HDMI and HDMI-CEC “HDMI” is an abb reviation of H igh-Definition Multimed ia Inter face, which is on e type of multimedia interface.
E 80 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Blink Warning Choose whether or not blinking eyes are detected when us ing face detection ( A 65) in the f ollo wing shoot ing modes .
E 81 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Assign Action Button Set the function to be performed when the action button ( A 13) is pressed. Reset All When Reset is selected, the camera settings are restored to th e default values.
E 82 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Smart Portrait Menu Shooting Menu Movie Menu Map Menu Setup Menu Opt ion Default va lue Skin softening ( E 32) Normal Smile timer ( E 32) On Blink proof ( E 33) .
E 83 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Others • Choos ing Reset all also clears the current file number ( E 85) in the memory. After resetting, numbering continues from t he lowest number available in the internal memory or the memory card.
E 84 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Firmware Version Displays the current camera firmware vers ion. Press the d button M z tab ( A 11) M Firmware versi on COOLPIX A W100 Ver .
E 85 Reference Sect ion File and F older Names Pictures, movies and voice memos ar e assigne d file names as follows. • A folder for storing files is automatica lly created using the following naming convention: “Folder number + NIKON” (e.g ., “100NIKON”).
E 86 File and Folder Names Reference Sect ion • When image fi les or voice files are copied to or from the internal memory or memory card ( E 50), the file naming conventions are a s follows: - File.
E 87 Reference Sect ion Optional Ac cessories * Included with the camera at the time of purchase (see “Confirm ing the Package Contents” ( A ii) for more information). See our websites or product catalo gs for up-to-date information on accessories for the COOLPIX AW100 .
E 88 Reference Sect ion Error Messages The following table lists the error messag es and other war nings displayed on the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display Description Solution A O (blinks) Clock not set. Set date and time.
E 89 Error Messages Reference Sect ion P Card is not formatted. For m a t c ar d ? Ye s No Memory card has not been f ormatted for use in this camera. All data stored on the memor y card is deleted when formatted.
E 90 Error Messages Reference Sect ion N Unabl e to c reate panorama. Cannot perform easy panorama shooting. Easy panorama s hooting may not be available in the f ollowing situations .
E 91 Error Messages Reference Sect ion N F ile contains no image data. File not cr eated with COOLPIX A W100. File cannot be view ed on this camera. View file using the computer or any other devices which was used to create or edit this file. – P This file cannot be played back.
E 92 Error Messages Reference Sect ion N No A-GPS file found on card An A-G PS file tha t can be updated is not found in the memor y card. Check the following items.
E 93 Error Messages Reference Sect ion * Se e the instruction manual provided with your printer for fur ther guidance and information. PR Pri nt er er ro r : c he ck printer status. Pri nt er er ro r Chec k prin ter. After s olvin g the problem, sele ct Resume and press the k button to r esume printing .
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Technical Notes and Inde x F 1 Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Products ......... ............... ................ ..... F 2 The Camera .... ............... ................ ............ ............... ................ ............ .........
Technical Notes and Inde x F 2 Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Pr oduc ts The Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device.
F 3 Caring for the Products Technical Notes and Inde x • At temperatures from –10°C to 0°C (14°F to 32° F), the performance of the batterie s (number of pictures shot and shooting time) will drop temporarily.
F 4 Caring for the Products Technical Notes and Inde x The Battery • Be sure to read and follow the warnings of “For Your Safety” ( A vi to viii) thoroughly before using the battery. • Check t he battery level before using the camera and replace or charge the battery if necessary.
F 5 Caring for the Products Technical Notes and Inde x • A marked drop in the time a fully-charged battery retains its charge, when used at room temper ature, indicates t hat the battery needs to be replaced. Purchase a new EN-EL12 battery. • Re place the battery when it no longer holds a charge.
F 6 Caring for the Products Technical Notes and Inde x The Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” ( A 21 ). • Be sur e to observe the precautions in the memory card documentation when you use the memory card.
Technical Notes and Inde x F 7 Caring for the C amera Cleaning Do not use volatile organic so lvents su ch as alcohol or thinner, chemical detergents, anticor rosive agents, or anti-fogging agents.
F 8 Caring for the Camera Technical Notes and Inde x Storage Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period. Do not store the c amera wi th naphth a or camph or moth balls, o.
Technical Notes and Inde x F 9 USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP D A T A AND LO CA TION NAME DA T A The map data and location name data that are stored in this digital camera (“Data ”) is provided for your personal, intern al use only and not for resale.
F 10 USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA AND LOCATION NAME DATA Technical Notes and Inde x Export Contr ol. Y ou agree not to export from anywhere any part of the Data or any dir ect product thereof e.
F 11 USER LICENSE AGRE EMENT FOR MAP DATA AND LOCATION NA ME DATA Technical Notes and Inde x Notices related to lic ensed software copyright holders . • Map data and location name data for Japan • Map data and location name data except for Japan © 2011 ZENRIN CO.
F 12 USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA AND LOCATION NAME DATA Technical Notes and Inde x Canada This data includes info rmation taken with permission from Canadian authorities, including © Her Maje.
Technical Notes and Inde x F 13 T roubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expe cted, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Refer to the page numbers in the righ t-most column for more information.
F 14 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Inde x b Electronically Controlled Camera s In ex tremely rare instances, unusual char acters may appear on the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static ch arge.
F 15 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Inde x Bright specks appear in pictures shot using flas h. Flash is reflecting off particl es in air . Set the flash to W (off ). 5 5 Flas h do es n ot fire. • Flash is set to W (off ). • A scene mode that cann ot turn on flas h is selected .
F 16 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Inde x Pictures ar e too dark (underexposed). • Flash is set to W (off ). • Flash win dow i s bl ock ed. • Subject is beyond f lash rang e. • Adjust exposure compensation. • Raise the ISO sens itivity.
F 17 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Inde x Playback Issues Prob l em Cause/S olut ion A Fil e c a nn o t b e played back. • F ile was overwritten or renamed by computer or another make or model of camera. • Movies recorded with cameras othe r than COOLPIX A W100 cannot b e played back.
F 18 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Inde x The saved images are not displayed in auto sort mode. • The desir ed image was sorted to a cate gor y other than the categor y currently displayed. • Images saved by cameras other than COOLPIX A W100 and images copi ed using the Copy option cannot be displayed i n auto sor t mode.
F 19 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Inde x GPS Prob l em Cause/S olut ion A Unable to identify the location or it takes time to identify the locati on. • The camera may not be able to identify the location in some shooting environme nts. T o use the GPS feature, use the camera as much as possible in an open-air area.
Technical Notes and Inde x F 20 Specific ations Nik on COOLPIX A W100 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 16.0 million Image sensor 1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx . 16.79 million total pixels Lens 5× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens Focal length 5.
F 21 Specifications Technical Notes and Inde x ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) • ISO 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 • Auto (auto gain from ISO 125 to 800) • Fixed range auto (ISO 1.
F 22 Specifications Technical Notes and Inde x • Unles s otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 o p erated at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). 1 Based on Camera and Imaging Products Associat ion ( CIP A) standards f or measuring the life of camera batteries.
F 23 Specifications Technical Notes and Inde x Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN -EL12 Battery Charger MH-65 B Specifications • Nikon will not be held liable for an y errors this m anual may contain. • The appeara nce of th is prod uct and i ts specif ic ations are subject to change without notice.
F 24 Technical Notes and Inde x Index Symbols R E 6 k Apply selection button 5, 10 A Auto mode 51 F Auto sort mode 70, E 12 l Delete button 4, 5, 34, E 49 G Easy auto mode 38 o Exposure compensation 5.
Index F 25 Technical Notes and Inde x Dusk/dawn i 42 E Easy auto shooting menu 38 Easy panorama 45, E 2 Editing Images E 15 Editing movies E 30 Exposure compensation 58 Extensi on E 85 Extracting part.
F 26 Index Technical Notes and Inde x P Panorama assist 45, E 5 Panorama p 45 Paper size E 26, E 27 Party/indoor f 41 Pet portrait O 46 Photo info 94, E 70 PictBridge E 24, F 23 Playback 32, 70, 84, E.
Index F 27 Technical Notes and Inde x Wide 29 Wind noise redu ction 83, E 56 Z Zoom 29 Zoom buttons 4, 5, 29.
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