Nikon COOLPIX AW100 specs

Introduction

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

Shooting Features

Playback Features

Recording and Playing Back Movies

Using GPS/Displaying Maps

General Camera Setup

Reference Section

Technical Notes and Index

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Contents

Reference Manual AVC Patent Portfolio License Trademark InformationPage Read This First Confirming the Package Contents Icon About This ManualIii Other Information Before Taking Important Pictures Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Life-Long Learning Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Disposing of Data Storage Devices Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Remove the strap when using the camera underwaterTurn off in the event of malfunction Handle the camera strap with care Do not immerse in or expose to water Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heatObserve caution when handling the battery Vii Viii Interface Cables Modifications Following apply only to users in European countries Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York Department of Defense test method standard Introduction Xii Before using the camera underwater Xiii Cleaning after using the camera underwater Xiv Clearing the fogging Set the Record GPS data of the GPS options menu to Off Using the camera overseasXvi Map/location name data of this camera Table of Contents Xviii Table of Contents Xix E14 E10E11 E12 Xxi Xxii Use of the Filter Adapter and the Attachment Method Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback ModeParts of the Camera Basic Operations Parts of the Camera Camera BodyLens Movie-record button Ashooting mode button Menu buttonParts of the Camera Tripod socket Controls Used in Shooting Mode Controls Used in Playback Mode Monitor Shooting Mode Compass display Direction gauge 71, E21 Playback ModeEasy panorama playback guide E14 Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode Shooting mode Playback modeBasic Operations When Displaying Menus Using the Multi SelectorWhen Using Shooting Mode When Using Playback Mode Basic Operations Tab Using Menus the dButtonTab Displays the setup menu basic camera setup items If Tabs Are Not Displayed Press the multi selector J Switching Between TabsDisplayed When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages Selecting Menu Items Press the action button to select the function Using the Action ButtonDisplay map Action control Use of the Filter Adapter and the Attachment Method Attaching the Camera Strap for Land Use Basics of Shooting and Playback Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time First Use Only Preparation 1 Charge the Battery Flickers AC Power SupplyNikon-authorized service representative Understanding Charge Lamp Inserting the Battery Correctly Preparation 2 Insert the BatteryInsert the battery Push the battery chamber/memory card Opening/Closing the Battery Chamber/Memory Card Slot-Cover Removing the BatteryPreparation 2 Insert the Battery High Temperature Caution Insert the memory card Confirm that the power-on lampClose the battery-chamber/memory card Slot cover Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Internal Memory and Memory Cards Approved Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Turn the Camera On Press the power switch to turn on the cameraCheck the battery level and number of exposures remaining Battery Level Turn the Camera On Power Saving Function Auto OffStandby mode Turning the Camera On and Off Press Hor Ito choose the date display order Setting the Display Language, Date, and TimePress the multi selector Hor Press Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time SettingClock Battery Daylight Saving Time Press the kbutton Select a Shooting ModePress the multi selector Hor To select a shooting mode Press the Abutton Action Control Select a Shooting ModeFeatures That Are Available in Shooting Mode Available Shooting Modes Frame the picture Using a TripodFrame a Picture Ready the camera Digital Zoom and Interpolation Using the ZoomDigital Zoom Frame a Picture When a face is detected When a face is not detectedFocus and Shoot AF-assist Illuminator and Flash Focus and ShootDuring Recording Autofocus Viewing Pictures Play Back ImagesPress the cplayback button Use the multi selector to view the previous and next images Play Back Images Changing How Images Are DisplayedPlayback Zoom Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display Deleting Images in a Sequence Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting ModeDelete Unwanted Images Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Delete Unwanted ImagesSelecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion Page Shooting Features Shooting Features Features GEasy Auto ModeChanging GEasy Auto Mode Settings Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Changing Scene Mode SettingsView a Description of Each Scene Help Information Sports Characteristics of Each SceneScene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Portrait Use this mode for portraits Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset or at night ENight portraitHSunset JNight landscape Setting MuseumMFireworks show Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Panorama Use this mode for shooting panorama pictures Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Characteristics of Each Special Effect Each setting Flash mode A54Macro mode A57 Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting Changing Special Effects Mode Settings Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling Faces Frame the picture and wait for the subject to smileShooting ends Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling FacesOptions Available in the Smart Portrait Menu Aauto mode, the following option settings can be changed AAuto ModeChanging AAuto Mode Settings Options Available in the Shooting Menu AAuto Mode AAuto Mode Manual, Center or Subject tracking modeSet to Q4608×3456 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Available FunctionsFunction Easy auto Scene Special Smart AAuto Frame the subject and take a picture Flash Modes Using the FlashFeatures That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector You can set a flash mode that suits the shooting conditions Flash Mode Setting Available Flash ModesAuto with Red-eye Reduction Focus and exposure are set Using the Self-timerWhen the shutter is released, the self-timer turns OFF Press the shutter-release button all the way Macro Mode Setting Using Macro Mode Press the shutter-release button to take a picture Exposure Compensation Adjusting BrightnessExposure compensation value Features Press K oexposure compensation on the multi selector Default Settings DA40 Flash modeMacro mode Exposure A54 A56 A57 A58 A40 Changing the Image Size Image Mode Image Mode Settings Image Size and QualityImage Mode Setting Number of Exposures Remaining Changing the Image Size Image Mode Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Digital zoom cannot be used Features That Cannot Be Used SimultaneouslyRestricted Option Descriptions Digital zoom Continuous A52 A51 is Face priority Using Face DetectionViewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection Faces Portrait A40 or Night portrait A41 in scene mode Using Skin Softening Focus Lock Position the subject at the center of the framePress the shutter-release button Halfway Page Playback Features Playback Features Available Playback Modes Switching Between Playback ModesWhen viewing images, press the c Button Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback Features Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu Individual images, or display only the key picture of a Features Available in Playback Mode Playback MenuDisplay options Sequence XChoose key USB/audio/video output connector Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Windows Using ViewNXInstalling ViewNX Compatible Operating Systems Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software Start the installerRemove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD from the CD-ROM Drive Using ViewNX Choose how images will be copied to the computer Connecting the USB CableWhen using Windows Transferring Images to the Computer Start ViewNX Viewing ImagesTransfer images to the computer Terminate the connection Retouching Photographs Editing MoviesPrinting Images 7m42s Playing Back Movies Playback mode, press the k button to play a movie Press the bemovie-record button again to end recording Recording MoviesTurn on the camera and display the shooting screen Press the bemovie-record button To start movie recording Recording Movies Maximum Movie Length Functions Available in Movie RecordingRecording HS High Speed Movies DHD 1080pP1920×1080 Changing Movie Recording Settings Movie MenuHS movies When kHS 240 fps 320×240, hHS Recorded. When jHS 15 fps 1920×1080 is Press the kbutton to play back the movie Press the cplayback button to enter playback modeAdjusting volume Playing Back Movies Using GPS/Displaying Maps Using GPS/Displaying Maps Maps Recorded on the image Signals cannot be received from the satellite,Starting GPS Data Recording GPS reception Pictures with Recorded Position Information Starting GPS Data Recording Displaying Maps When Using Shooting ModeWhen Using Playback Mode To adjust the scale of the map, use the zoom button f h/g Map Display Displaying Maps Map menu is set to On A86. The default setting is OffWhen using playback mode GPS options Off Page General Camera Setup General Camera Setup Setup Menu Operation sound is disabled Blurring. The default setting is Auto E74 Motion detectionOr the scene mode that is selected Sound settings Sound in the default setting E76 Setup Menu Reference Section Reference Section Or Wide 360, and press the k Button Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing backTaking Pictures with Easy Panorama Select Easy panorama and press the k button Iicons showing the panorama direction are displayed Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing backWhen the guide showing the shooting point reaches Example of moving the camera Viewing Easy Panorama Scroll Using Panorama Assist Choose Panorama assist and press the kUse the multi selector to choose the direction Shoot the next picture Press the kbutton when shooting is completedUsing Panorama Assist Rexposure lock Indicator Playing Images in a Sequence Sequence Display OptionsChanging Key Picture in Sequence Deleting Images in a Sequence Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence Use the multi selector to choose the album to Favorite Pictures ModeAdding Images to Albums Which the images will be added and press the kbutton E10 Favorite Pictures ModePlaying Back Images in Albums Removing Images From Albums Changing the Favorites Album Icon Press H, I, Jor Kto choose an icon and press the kbuttonE11 E12 Auto Sort ModeAuto Sort Mode Categories Fireworks show scene mode A39 E13 Auto Sort Mode E14 List by Date Mode Fisheye, Miniature effect and Fog removal Editing FeaturesEditing Images Still Pictures E15 Original Pictures and Edited Copies E16Editing Images Still Pictures Restrictions on Image Editing KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation ID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and ContrastE17 To cancel, press J Confirm the resultsE18 Or Cyanotype Adjust the effect and press the kbuttonPFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects E19 E20 GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an Image Cropping the Picture in its Current Tall Orientation ACrop Creating a Cropped CopyE21 Image Size Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV Connecting the Camera to a TV Playback on a TVWhen connecting using the included audio/video cable When connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable E23 Connecting the Camera to a TV Playback on a TVWhen Nothing Appears on the TV Using the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control Take pictures Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintE24 Printing Pictures Turn on the camera Connecting the Camera to a PrinterConnecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print Turn off the camera Turn on the printer E26 Printing Individual Images E27 Printing Multiple ImagesChoose the desired paper size and press the kbutton Printing starts Print selection E28 Current print/total number of prints E29Paper Size Print all images Point Editing MoviesExtracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie Press Hor Ito choose KChoose end Editing Movies E31 Skin Softening Image Mode Image Size and QualitySmile Timer Smart Portrait Menu Blink Proof E33Smart Portrait Menu Manual for more information E35 Shooting Menu AAuto ModeWhite Balance Adjusting Hue E34 Press the kbutton to measure the white balance value Using Preset ManualShooting Menu AAuto Mode Choose Measure BSS Best Shot Option Description Single defaultContinuous Shooting E36 E37 ISO Sensitivity E38 AF Area Mode E39 Subject is registered Subject Tracking Mode Focusing on a Moving SubjectPress the shutter-release button to take the picture E40 Choose how the camera focuses Autofocus ModeAutofocus Mode for Movie Recording E41 Number of copies up to nine per picture Playback MenuAPrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order Choose the pictures up to a maximum Playback Menu E43 Deleting All Print Orders Favorite pictures mode Or auto sort modeList by date mode E44 Choose End or Restart Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A11 MbSlide showBSlide Show Slide show begins Press the c button Playback mode M dbutton A11 M dProtect ProtectE46 Press the kbutton to apply the image selection Image Selection ScreenPress the multi selector Jor Kto choose the desired image Press Hor Ito select or deselect or the number of copies FRotate Image E48Rotating Images in a Sequence Deleting Voice Memos EVoice MemoRecording Voice Memos Playing Voice Memos E50 HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory CardCopy screen and press the kbutton Select a copy option and press the kbutton Message Memory contains no images CSequence Display OptionsXChoose Key Picture E51 E52 Movie MenuMovie Options Normal Speed Movies Movie Menu Open with HS FootageHS Movies E53 Press the bemovie-record button to start recording Press the bemovie-record button to end recordingE54 Playback Min Fast motion playback No sound E55HS Movie 15 s Playback Min Slow motion playback No sound Movie Light Wind Noise ReductionE56 E57 GPS SettingsMap Menu Updating the A-GPS File Display a map A88 M dbutton M U tab A11 M Distance units Distance UnitsE58 Map Menu E59 Calculate Distance POI Display E60 Log in Create log in the map menu, and press When log recording is completed, select EndCreate Log Record the log of moving information E61 Log data is saved to a memory card Select Save log, and press the kbuttonE62 To Erase Log Data Log Data View Log View the log on a mapTo Erase Log Data E63 E64 Electronic Compass E65 E66 Welcome Screen Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year Time Zone and DateE67 Hour minute Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone Setting the Travel Destination Time ZoneChoose xTravel destination and press the kbutton Press K Time Zones E69 Monitor Settings Photo infoE70 Displayed before recording movies Reference Section E71Addition to information shown with Auto info above, the movie frame is Press the dbutton M ztab A11 M Print date Print Date Imprinting Date and Time on PicturesE72 Print date and Print order E73 On default Corrects for vibration caused by camera shakeOff Vibration reduction is not enabled Vibration Reduction E74 Motion Detection E75 Enable or disable the digital zoomAF Assist Digital Zoom Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settingsE76 E77 Auto Off SettingAction Control Response Auto Off Formatting Memory Cards Format Memory/Format CardLanguage Formatting the Internal Memory Hdmi and HDMI-CEC TV SettingsAdjust the settings for connecting to a TV E79 Blink Warning Did someone blink? ScreenE80 Reset All Assign Action ButtonE81 E82 Setup Menu E83Others Press the dbutton M ztab A11 M Firmware version Firmware VersionE84 Displays the current camera firmware version E85 File and Folder Names File and Folder Names E86 E87 Optional Accessories Error Messages Display Description SolutionE88 E89 Error Messages E90 E91 E92 E93 E94 Caring for the Camera TroubleshootingSpecifications Caring for the Products Camera Caring for the Products Keep away from Strong Magnetic Fields Avoid Sudden Changes in TemperatureDo Not Drop Handle the Lens and All Moving Parts with Care Battery Battery Charger Memory Cards Monitor CleaningCloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner Caring for the Camera Caring for the Camera Storage Terms and Conditions User License Agreement for MAP Data and Location Name Data User License Agreement for MAP Data and Location Name Data F10 F11 F12 Problem Cause/Solution TroubleshootingPower, Display and Settings Issues See Error Messages E88 for more information Electronically Controlled Cameras Shooting IssuesTroubleshooting F14 F15 When using skin softening function while shooting F16Corrected F17 Playback Issues F18 F19 Specifications F20Nikon Coolpix AW100 Digital Camera F21 Specifications F22 Supported Standards Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12Battery Charger MH-65 Specifications F24 SymbolsPlayback zoom 33 C Scene mode Index F25 Extracting parts of the movie 84 Eyelet for camera strapFile name E85 Fill flash 55 Filter adapter Thumbnail Playback 33 Time difference E69 Time zone 24, E69 F26Subject tracking 52, E39, E40 Sunset h Tele Shooting 26 Shooting menu F27 Nikon Corporation FX1H0311

Nikon COOLPIX AW100 manual

Models: COOLPIX AW100 AW100