Nikon 26465, 26466, 26467, 26468, COOLPIXSAW120BK, COOLPIXSAW120BLUE, COOLPIXSAW120CAMO, COOLPIXSAW120ORNG Introduction, Read This First

Introduction

Introduction

Read This First

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX AW120 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (A vii-ix), "<Important> Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation" (A xii), "<Important> Notes About Location Data Functions (GPS/GLONASS, Electronic Compass)" (A xviii), and "Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network)" (A xx), 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.

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Contents

Page Waterproofing Introduction Parts of the Camera The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Introduction Read This First About This Manual Other Information Information and Precautions Life-LongLearning Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Before Taking Important Pictures About the Manuals Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction •Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced •Cautions on certain copies and reproductions •Comply with copyright notices Disposing of Data Storage Devices Restore default settings For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the battery Observe the following precautions when handling the charging AC adapter Use appropriate cables Handle moving parts with care Turn the power off when using inside an airplane or the hospital Observe caution when using the movie light Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A Interface Cables Notice for customers in the State of California WARNING Wash hands after handling Notice for customers in Canada <Important> Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation Page Before Using the Camera Underwater 3.Make sure that the battery-chamber/memorycard slot cover is firmly closed Notes About Using the Camera Underwater Cleaning after Using the Camera Underwater Keep the Wipe off water droplets with a soft cloth and dry the camera in the After making sure that there are no water droplets on the camera, open the Notes About Operating Temperature and Humidity and Condensation bClearing the fogging <Important> Notes About Location Data Functions (GPS/GLONASS, Electronic Compass) bNotes about measurement functions bUsing the camera overseas Set Record location data to Off Wi-Fi(Wireless LAN Network) Notice for customers in Singapore Notice for Customers in Jamaica Precautions when Using Radio Transmissions Personal Information Management and Disclaimer Table of Contents Page Page Page Page Page Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Page Attaching the Camera Strap for Land Use Using the V(Action) Button (Action Control) Notes About Playback Action Control Action Control Map actions B Notes About Action Control Using Menus (the dButton) C Notes About Setting Menu Options The Monitor Page Playback Mode 25 a 5Individual pictures is selected) The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Battery B Notes About Closing the Cover without Getting the Camera Strap or Cord Caught Removing the Battery B High Temperature Caution B Opening/Closing the Battery-Chamber/MemoryCard Slot Cover Preparation 2 Charge the Battery B Notes About Charging C Charging Using a Computer or Battery Charger Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card B Formatting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Internal Memory and Memory Cards Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time Page C Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting Language C The Clock Battery C Imprinting the Shooting Date on Printed Images Print date Page Step 1 Turn the Camera On C The Auto Off Function Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Available Shooting Modes Step 3 Frame a Picture C When Using a Tripod Using the Zoom C Notes About Digital Zoom Step 4 Focus and Shoot The Shutter-releaseButton B Notes About Saving Images and Recording Movies Step 5 Play Back Images Step 6 Delete Images Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen B Deleting Images in a Sequence C Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode Shooting Features G(Easy Auto) Mode B Note after Taking the Camera out of the Water Functions That Can Be Set Using G(Easy Auto) Mode Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Tips and Notes P4608×3456) Hand-held •Tripod: Page oBacklighting pEasy panorama Normal (180°) Wide (360°) B Notes About Printing Panorama Images Single Continuous B Pet Portrait Auto Release Pet portrait auto release B Focus Area Page Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Page Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) A(Auto) Mode Using Quick Effects Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using the Flash B The Flash Lamp Available Flash Modes C The Flash Mode Setting C Auto with Red-eyeReduction Using the Self-timer Photo VR n10s n2s • n2s Using Macro Mode B Notes About Using the Flash C The Macro Mode Setting Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) C Exposure Compensation Value Fireworks show Default Settings X5/W5 HDR Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Shooting Menu) Options Available in the Shooting Menu P4608×3456 Target finding AF Pre-focus Normal Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously selected for White balance in Target finding AF Image review When Continuous H, Continuous L Pre-shootingcache, Continuous H: Motion detection Motion detection is disabled B Notes About Digital Zoom Focusing Using Face Detection •Portrait or Night portrait scene mode (A35) Face priority Portrait B Notes About Face Detection Using Skin Softening Skin softening Glamour retouch B Notes About Skin Softening Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus Focus Lock AF area mode Center Playback Features Playback Zoom Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Playback Menu) Page Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies B Maximum Movie Length B Notes About Movie Recording B Notes About Vibration Reduction During Movie Recording Movie VR B Camera Temperature B Notes About Autofocus Saving Still Images While Recording Movies B Notes About Saving Still Images During Movie Recording -When Movie options is set to Z1080/60i, U1080/50i, g480/30p 480/25p Functions That Can Be Set with the dButton (Movie Menu) • Default setting: e1080/30p (S1080/25p) Full-time Playing Back Movies Functions Available During Playback Deleting movies General Camera Setup Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Setup Menu) Page Using Location Data Functions/ Displaying Maps Starting Location Data Recording B Notes About Location Data Functions B Battery Drain While Recording Location Data and Log Recording C Location Data Reception Indicator and Points of Interest (POI) Information Embed POI C Underwater Recording of Location Data C Images with Recorded Location Data Displaying Maps When Using Shooting Mode B Map Display C Notes About Direction and Location Data Display When Using Playback Mode - Altitude/depth logs Create log (A88) -Center on saved location: Move the map C Notes About Saving Locations •When you select Center on saved location, the Using Altimeter and Depth Gauge C Altitude Log and Water Depth Log Create log Start all logs View log Functions That Can Be Set Using the dButton (Location Data Options Menu) - Record location data: Off km (m) Embed POI: Off - Display POI: Off - Level of detail: Level 6 (detailed) - Start all logs MLog interval: 15 s, Start log: Log data for next 24 hrs Using the Wi-Fi(Wireless LAN) Function Functions That Can Be Performed Using Wi-Fi Installing the Software on the Smart Device Connecting the Smart Device to the Camera To Terminate the Wi-FiConnection Disable B Notes About Wi-FiConnection Connect to smart device Auto off Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Connection Methods Page Using ViewNX Your Imaging Toolbox Transferring Images to the Computer SD card slot SD card reader •When using Windows displayed; select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK • Click Start Transfer Viewing Images C Starting ViewNX 2 Manually Windows ViewNX Mac Page Shooting Playback Menu Additional Information Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback) Wide (360°) Example of camera movement KLJI WNormal (180°) B Notes About Easy Panorama Shooting Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama B Notes About Scroll Playback Favorite Pictures Mode Playing Back Images in Albums (except Copy and Favorite pictures) B Notes About Deletion Removing Images from Albums Changing the Favorites Album Icon Auto Sort Mode List by Date Mode Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) Deleting Images in a Sequence Current image - Erase selected images: All images Editing Still Images Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood Page Red-eyeCorrection: Correcting Red-eyeWhen Shooting with the Flash B Notes About Red-eyeCorrection Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces HIJK Page Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image l4608×2592 B Notes About Small Picture Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy C Image Size C Cropping the Image in Its Current “Tall” Orientation Rotate image Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Connecting the Camera to a Printer PictBridge Print selection B If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is not Displayed Charge by computer Printing Individual Images Copies Start print Print selection View images Editing Movies B Notes About Movie Editing Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Image e1080/30p 1080/25p B Notes About Saving Still Images 1080/60i The Shooting Menu (for A(Auto) Mode) C Notes About Image Mode C Number of Images That Can Be Saved C Printing Images at 1:1 Aspect Ratio White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Auto Incandescent, etc. (E33) B Notes About White Balance Flash Using Preset Manual Preset manual White balance menu, and press the kbutton Measure B Notes About Preset Manual Continuous Shooting B Notes About Continuous Shooting C Pre-shootingCache ISO Sensitivity B Notes About ISO Sensitivity C ISO Sensitivity Display on the Shooting Screen Fixed range auto AF Area Mode B Notes About AF Area Mode C AF Area Mode for Movie Recording Using Subject Tracking B Notes About Subject Tracking Autofocus Mode C Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording Autofocus mode Quick Effects B Notes About Quick Effects The Smart Portrait Menu Smile Timer B Notes About Smile Timer Blink Proof B Notes About Blink Proof The Playback Menu Date Info Done B Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Information B Notes About Print Order C Canceling Existing Print Order Delete print order Slide Show Start Start Background music ON/OFF Protect The Image Selection Screen Rotate image, Choose key picture, and Welcome screen Rotate Image Voice Memo Recording Voice Memos Playing Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memos Protect Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) B Notes About Copying Images C Notes About Copying Images in a Sequence Card to camera Current sequence Sequence Display Options Choose Key Picture The Movie Menu HS Movie Options B Notes About HS Movie Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie) C Playing Back in Slow Motion and Fast Motion When recording at normal speed: When recording at hHS 480/4× (aHS 480/4×): When recording at jHS 1080/0.5× (YHS 1080/0.5×): Open with HS Footage Page Movie VR B Notes About Movie VR Movie Light Wind Noise Reduction Frame Rate 30 fps (30p/60i) 25 fps (25p/50i) The Setup Menu Time Zone and Date HI Select Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year, or Day/Month Year Setting the Time Zone Time zone 2Select wHome time zone or Travel destination and press the kbutton Date and time Monitor Settings B Notes About Monitor Settings Photo Info info Auto info in Auto info Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) B Notes About Print Date Photo VR Continuous setting: Single B Notes About Photo VR Motion Detection • Set ISO sensitivity (E37) to Auto in A(auto) B Notes About Motion Detection AF Assist Digital Zoom Subject tracking Sound Settings Action Control Response High Low Medium B Notes About Action Control Response Map actions B Notes About Map actions Auto Off 30 s 1 min Format Memory/Format Card Formatting the Internal Memory Format memory Formatting Memory Cards Format card Language TV Settings 480p 720p C HDMI and HDMI-CEC Charge by Computer B Notes About Charging with a Computer B When the Charge Lamp Quickly Flashes Green Blink Warning Face priority someone blink The Blink Warning Screen B Notes About Blink Warning Eye-FiUpload B Notes About Eye-FiCards Enable C Eye-FiCommunication Indicator •w: Eye-Fiupload is set to Disable Reset All Reset Language C Resetting File Numbering Reset all The Location Data Options Menu Location data options Update A-GPS file Distance Units km (m) mi (yd) Calculate Distance B Notes About Distance Calculation Points of Interest (POI) (Recording and Displaying Location Name Information) C POI Display Create Log (Record the Log of Movement Information) Start location log Create log B Notes About Log Recording C To Erase Log Data View Log Check or erase the log data stored on the memory card using Create log (E83) Location logs Location logs When Altitude/depth logs is selected To Erase Log Data Selected log All logs C Location Information Log Data Set Clock from Satellite B Notes About Set Clock from Satellite Set clock from satellite Electronic Compass Data imprint B Notes About Using the Electronic Compass Altitude/Depth Options Reset Use location data Correct manually is canceled B Notes About Altitude/Depth Options The Wi-FiOptions Menu Operating the Text Input Keyboard Character Input for SSID and Password Character Input for Channel, Subnet mask and DHCP server IP address Error Messages Page Page Page Page File Names File name : N140515 0.log Optional Accessories Page AND LOCATION NAME DATA Caring for the Product BDo Not Allow Damp to Enter Inside the Camera BPrevent Water from Seeping Inside the Camera BShock and Vibration BMaximum Depth BPrecautions on Handling the Camera in Cold Locations B Do Not Point the Lens at Strong Light Sources for Extended Periods B Turn the Product off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power Source The Battery Charging AC Adapter Memory Cards Cleaning and Storage Storage Troubleshooting Page Hide info is selected for Photo info in Print date not support Print date Shooting Issues Close-up • Digital zoom portrait, Night landscape panorama, Pet portrait, or Underwater menu is set to Subject tracking Backlighting Skin softening - Hand-held in Night portrait - Hand-held in Night landscape - HDR set to oin Backlighting Playback Issues • HDMI settings Location Data Functions the Altimeter/depth gauge to Off Easy panorama Altimeter/depth gauge tracking of AF area mode Use Wi-Fi USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA AND LOCATION NAME DATA Page Page Notices related to licensed software copyright holders Page Page Specifications 4608×3456P 4608×3456 3264×2448 2272×1704 1600×1200 •GPS •GLONASS Page Rechargeable Li-ionBattery EN-EL12 Charging AC Adapter EH-71P B Specifications Approved Memory Cards AVC Patent Portfolio License See http://www.mpegla.com FreeType License (FreeType2) MIT License (HarfBuzz) Trademark Information Index