Nikon AW100, COOLPIX AW100 The Setup Menu

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Reference Section

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 (A11) M Welcome screen

Option Description

None

(default setting)

Display the shooting or playback screen without displaying the

welcome screen.

COOLPIX Display the welcome screen before displaying the shooting or

playback screen.

Select an image

Select an image taken to display as the welcome screen. Display the

image selection screen, choose an image (E47), and press the k

button to register it.

•Because the selected image is stored in the camera, the image

appears in the welcome screen even if the original image is deleted.

•Pictures taken with Image mode (A61) of g 4608×2592,

pictures recorded with easy panorama (E2), and pictures created

with small picture (E20) or crop function (E21) that are 320×240

or smaller cannot be registered.

Contents

Main Page i ii Introduction Read This First Confirming the Package Contents iii About This Manual iv Read This First Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY Before Taking Important Pictures v Read This First Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Disposing of Data Storage Devices vi For Your Safety WARNINGS vii viii ix Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. COOLPIX AW100 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement x xi <Important> Shockproof, waterproof, dustproof, condensation, GPS/digital compass Notes on shockproof performance Introduction Notes on waterproof and dustproof performances xii Before using the camera underwater 3. Make sur e tha t the b atte ry-c hamb er/me mory card slot c over i s fir mly c losed . xiii Notes on using the camera underwater Observe the following precautions to prevent water from seeping inside the camera. Cleaning after using the camera underwater xiv xv Notes on operating temperature and humidity and condensation xvi Notes on GPS/digital compass function will continue to operate even when the camera is turned off. xvii Table of Contents xviii xix Table of Contents xx xxi Table of Contents xxii Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera................................................2 Basic Operations.....................................................9 2 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 18 2 1910834567 161713 1512 1411 12 321 45 678 1110 9 13 14 Controls Used in Shooting Mode Controls Used in Playback Mode 6 The Monitor Shooting Mode Page 8 Playback Mode Basic Operations Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode 10 Using the Multi Selector When Displaying Menus Operate by pressing up (H), down (I), left (J), right (K), or the k button. When Using Shooting Mode When Using Playback Mode C 12 Switching Between Tabs Selecting Menu Items C 13 Using the Action Button Display map Action control B Attaching the Camera Strap for Land Use Use of the Filter Adapter and the Attachment Method The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Charge the Battery 1 2 3 17 Preparation 1 Charge the Battery B C Preparation 2 Insert the Battery 1 2 B 3 B B 20 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 1 monitor are turned off and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover. 2 Slide the memory card until it clicks into place. B Internal Memory and Memory Cards Approved Memory Cards 22 Step 1 Turn the Camera On 1 2 Step 1 Turn the Camera On Turning the Camera On and Off C Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time 1 2 3 4 25 5 press the k button. Daylight Saving Time C Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode 1 2 3 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Available Shooting Modes C 28 Step 3 Frame a Picture 1 2 B C 29 C 30 Step 4 Focus and Shoot 1 press the button slightly until you feel resistance. 2 i.e., press the button the rest of the way down. Step 4 Focus and Shoot B C 32 Step 5 Play Back Images 1 2 C 33 Changing How Images Are Displayed Playback Zoom Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images 1 2 3 B C 1 2 C Page Shooting Features 38 Shooting Features G (Easy Auto) Mode B Changing G (Easy Auto) Mode Settings Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) C Changing Scene Mode Settings Characteristics of Each Scene Page Page Page Page B Page Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Characteristics of Each Special Effect Changing Special Effects Mode Settings 49 Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces) 1 smile. 2 B C Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu In smart portrait mode, the following option settings can be changed. A (Auto) Mode Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings Options Available in the Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) A (Auto) Mode Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Available Functions 54 Flash Modes (Using the Flash) You can set a flash mode that suits the shooting conditions. 1 2 mode and press the k button. 3 C 55 C 56 Using the Self-timer 1 2 or 2s and press the k button. 3 4 way. 1 2 3 B C 1 2 3 4 C Default Settings The default settings in each scene mode are described below. Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality) C Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used in combination with other functions. B Using Face Detection B C Using Skin Softening B Focus Lock 1 2 3 4 Page Playback Features Playback Features 70 Playback Features Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback Playback mode can be changed according to the type of images you want to view. 1 button. 2 mode and then press the k button. 3 Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Using ViewNX 2 Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2 Installing ViewNX 2 1 2 3 6 4 5 1 B 77 Using ViewNX 2 2 3 Viewing Images Start ViewNX 2. C Page 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. 80 Recording and Playing Back Movies 1 screen. 2 to start movie recording. 3 B C Changing Movie Recording Settings (Movie Menu) The following option settings can be changed. 84 Playing Back Movies 1 playback mode. 2 Adjusting volume Use the zoom button g or f (A3) during playback. Page 86 Using GPS/Displaying Maps Starting GPS Data Recording C Starting GPS Data Recording B C Displaying Maps When Using Shooting Mode When Using Playback Mode B Changing the GPS or Electronic Compass Settings (Map Menu) In map display mode, the following option settings can be changed. Changing the GPS or Electronic Compass Settings (Map Menu) Page General Camera Setup 94 General Camera Setup The Setup Menu Page Page E1 E Reference Section Shooting Playback Menu Additional Information 1 2 3 E3 Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back) 4 and release it. 5 of the four directions to start shooting. Example of moving the camera Viewing Easy Panorama (Scroll) Using Panorama Assist 1 2 3 E6 Using Panorama Assist 4 5 The camera returns to step 2. B C Playing and Deleting Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode (Sequence) Playing Images in a Sequence B C E8 C Deleting Images in a Sequence E9 Favorite Pictures Mode Adding Images to Albums 1 choose an image and press H to display y. 2 button to set the chosen images. 3 1 choose an image and press H to display y. 2 the chosen images. 3 1 2 B E12 Auto Sort Mode Auto Sort Mode Categories E13 B E14 List by Date Mode B E15 Editing Images (Still Pictures) Editing Features B E16 C E17 kQuick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Press the multi selector H or I to choose the setting level, and press the k button. ID-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Press the multi selector H or I to choose OK, E18 1 effect type, and press the k button. 2 B E19 1 filter effect type and press the k button. 2 E20 3 gSmall Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image 1 desired copy size and press the k button. 2 1 2 3 4 the k button. C Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV) 1 2 E23 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV) 3 See the instruction manual provided with your television for details. 4 camera. B Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) B C Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 2 3 4 Printing Individual Images 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Printing Multiple Images 1 2 3 4 DPOF printing and press the k button. E29 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) 5 C Editing Movies Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie 1 2 3 4 5 Page E32 The Smart Portrait Menu Image Mode (Image Size and Quality) Skin Softening Smile Timer E33 Blink Proof E34 The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) Image Mode (Image Size and Quality) White Balance (Adjusting Hue) B 1 2 3 4 5 B E37 ISO Sensitivity B E38 AF Area Mode You can set how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. E39 B E40 Subject Tracking Mode (Focusing on a Moving Subject) 1 tracking and press the k button. 2 3 picture. B Autofocus Mode Choose how the camera focuses. C E42 1 images and press the k button. 2 and number of copies (up to nine per picture). E43 3 date and shooting information. Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the w icon displayed in playback mode. B E44 C List by date modeFavorite pictures mode or auto sort mode E45 bSlide Show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show. 1 press the k button. 2 3 B dProtect E47 The Image Selection Screen Follow the procedure described below to select images. 1 desired image. 2 number of copies). 3 B E49 E Voice Memo Use the cameras microphone to record voice memos for pictures. Recording Voice Memos B E50 hCopy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 the copy screen and press the k button. 2 B E51 C CSequence Display Options xChoose Key Picture E52 The Movie Menu Movie Options Normal Speed Movies B E53 Open with HS Footage E54 Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie) 1 (E53) and press the k button. 3 2 recording. B D E56 Autofocus Mode E Set whether or not to reduce wind noise during normal-speed movie recording ( Choose how the camera focuses when recording normal speed movies (E52). Movie Light 1 2 3 4 5 6 E58 B Distance Units Calculate Distance 1 2 3 B E60 C Create Log (Record the log of moving information) 1 2 3 E62 4 The log data is saved to a memory card. B C E63 1 be displayed, and press the k button. 2 To Erase Log Data C Electronic Compass Display a map (A88)M d button M U tab (A11) M Electronic compass Option Description E65 B E66 The Setup Menu Welcome Screen Choose whether or not to display the welcome screen on the monitor when the camera is turned on. E67 Time Zone and Date E68 Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone 1 2 3 4 (Time zone). C E70 Monitor Settings Photo info E71 E72 Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures) The icon for the current setting other than Off is displayed on the monitor (A6). B C Press the d button M z tab (A11) MPrint date E73 Vibration Reduction B E74 Motion Detection B E75 AF Assist Enable or disable the AF-assist illuminator that assists the autofocus when the lighting is dim. Digital Zoom B E76 Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings. B E77 Action Control Response B Auto Off C E78 Format Memory/Format Card B Language E79 TV Settings Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV. C E80 Blink Warning The Did someone blink? Screen B E81 Assign Action Button Special Effects Mode Set the function to be performed when the action button (A13) is pressed. Reset All When Reset is selected, the camera settings are restored to the default values. Pop-up Menu E82 Smart Portrait Menu Shooting Menu Setup Menu Movie Menu Map Menu E83 Page E85 File and Folder Names DSCN0001.JPG E86 E87 Optional Accessories E88 Error Messages E89 E90 E91 E92 E93 Page Technical Notes and Index F2 Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Products The Camera B F3 Caring for the Products B or the Memory Card B F4 The Battery F5 The Battery Charger F6 The Memory Cards F7 Caring for the Camera Cleaning F8 Storage F9 USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA AND LOCATION NAME DATA F10 F11 Notices related to licensed software copyright holders. Map data and location name data for Japan Map data and location name data except for Japan F12 F13 Troubleshooting Power, Display and Settings Issues F14 Shooting Issues F15 F16 F17 Playback Issues F18 F19 GPS F20 Specifications Nikon COOLPIX AW100 Digital Camera F21 Specifications F22 Specifications F23 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 Battery Charger MH-65 B Supported Standards F24 Index Symbols A B C F25 E F G H F26 P Q R S