Preparation 1 Charge the Battery

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

1Connect the power cable in the order indicated below.

2Insert the battery into the battery charger

by sliding the battery forward (1), and press down until it locks into place (2).

• CHARGE lamp starts blinking when charging starts.

• A fully-exhausted battery charges in about two hours and 30 minutes.

• When charging is complete, the CHARGE lamp stops blinking.

•See “Understanding CHARGE Lamp” (A17).

3When charging is complete, remove the battery, and then unplug the charger.

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Contents

Reference Manual Trademark Information AVC Patent Portfolio LicensePage Confirming the Package Contents Read This First About This Manual IiiOther Information Icon Information and Precautions Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important Pictures Disposing of Data Storage Devices Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Remove the strap when using the camera underwater Turn off in the event of malfunctionHandle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat Observe caution when handling the batteryVii Do not immerse in or expose to water Viii Modifications Interface Cables Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York Following apply only to users in European countries Introduction Department of Defense test method standard Before using the camera underwater Xii Cleaning after using the camera underwater Xiii Xiv Clearing the fogging Using the camera overseas XviMap/location name data of this camera Set the Record GPS data of the GPS options menu to Off Table of Contents Table of Contents Xviii Xix E10 E11E12 E14 Xxi Xxii Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode Parts of the CameraBasic Operations Use of the Filter Adapter and the Attachment Method Camera Body Parts of the CameraLens Ashooting mode button Menu button Parts of the CameraTripod socket Movie-record button Controls Used in Shooting Mode Controls Used in Playback Mode Shooting Mode Monitor Compass display Direction gauge Playback Mode Easy panorama playback guideE14 71, E21 Shooting mode Playback mode Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback ModeBasic Operations Using the Multi Selector When Using Shooting ModeWhen Using Playback Mode When Displaying Menus Using Menus the dButton Tab Displays the setup menu basic camera setup itemsIf Tabs Are Not Displayed Basic Operations Tab Switching Between Tabs Displayed When the Menu Contains Two or More PagesSelecting Menu Items Press the multi selector J Using the Action Button Display mapAction control Press the action button to select the function Attaching the Camera Strap for Land Use Use of the Filter Adapter and the Attachment Method Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time First Use Only Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Charge the Battery AC Power Supply Nikon-authorized service representativeUnderstanding Charge Lamp Flickers Preparation 2 Insert the Battery Insert the batteryPush the battery chamber/memory card Inserting the Battery Correctly Removing the Battery Preparation 2 Insert the BatteryHigh Temperature Caution Opening/Closing the Battery Chamber/Memory Card Slot-Cover Confirm that the power-on lamp Close the battery-chamber/memory card Slot coverPreparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Insert the memory card Approved Memory Cards Internal Memory and Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Press the power switch to turn on the camera Check the battery level and number of exposures remainingBattery Level Turn the Camera On Power Saving Function Auto Off Standby modeTurning the Camera On and Off Turn the Camera On Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time Press the multi selector HorPress Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button Press Hor Ito choose the date display order Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting Clock BatteryDaylight Saving Time Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Select a Shooting Mode Press the multi selector Hor To select a shooting modePress the Abutton Press the kbutton Select a Shooting Mode Features That Are Available in Shooting ModeAvailable Shooting Modes Action Control Using a Tripod Frame a PictureReady the camera Frame the picture Using the Zoom Digital ZoomFrame a Picture Digital Zoom and Interpolation When a face is not detected When a face is detectedFocus and Shoot Focus and Shoot During RecordingAutofocus AF-assist Illuminator and Flash Play Back Images Press the cplayback buttonUse the multi selector to view the previous and next images Viewing Pictures Changing How Images Are Displayed Playback ZoomThumbnail Playback, Calendar Display Play Back Images Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode Delete Unwanted ImagesPress Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button Deleting Images in a Sequence Delete Unwanted Images Operating the Erase Selected Images ScreenSelecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion Page Shooting Features Shooting Features GEasy Auto Mode Changing GEasy Auto Mode SettingsFeatures That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Features Changing Scene Mode Settings Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesView a Description of Each Scene Help Information Characteristics of Each Scene Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesPortrait Use this mode for portraits Sports ENight portrait Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset or at nightHSunset JNight landscape Museum SettingMFireworks show Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Panorama Use this mode for shooting panorama pictures Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Each setting Flash mode A54 Characteristics of Each Special EffectMacro mode A57 Changing Special Effects Mode Settings Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting Frame the picture and wait for the subject to smile Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling FacesShooting ends Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling Faces Changing Smart Portrait Mode SettingsOptions Available in the Smart Portrait Menu AAuto Mode Changing AAuto Mode SettingsOptions Available in the Shooting Menu AAuto Mode Aauto mode, the following option settings can be changed Manual, Center or Subject tracking mode AAuto ModeSet to Q4608×3456 Available Functions Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorFunction Easy auto Scene Special Smart AAuto Flash Modes Using the Flash Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorYou can set a flash mode that suits the shooting conditions Frame the subject and take a picture Available Flash Modes Flash Mode SettingAuto with Red-eye Reduction Using the Self-timer When the shutter is released, the self-timer turns OFFPress the shutter-release button all the way Focus and exposure are set Using Macro Mode Macro Mode Setting Exposure Compensation Adjusting Brightness Exposure compensation value FeaturesPress K oexposure compensation on the multi selector Press the shutter-release button to take a picture Default Settings Flash mode Macro mode ExposureA54 A56 A57 A58 A40 DA40 Image Mode Settings Image Size and Quality Changing the Image Size Image ModeImage Mode Setting Changing the Image Size Image Mode Number of Exposures Remaining Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Restricted Option DescriptionsDigital zoom Continuous A52 Digital zoom cannot be used Using Face Detection Viewing Pictures Taken Using Face DetectionFaces A51 is Face priority Using Skin Softening Portrait A40 or Night portrait A41 in scene mode Position the subject at the center of the frame Focus LockPress the shutter-release button Halfway Page Playback Features Playback Features Switching Between Playback Modes When viewing images, press the c ButtonSelecting Certain Types of Images for Playback Available Playback Modes Features Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu Features Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu Display optionsSequence XChoose key Individual images, or display only the key picture of a Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer USB/audio/video output connector Using ViewNX Installing ViewNXCompatible Operating Systems Windows Start the installer Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD from the CD-ROM DriveUsing ViewNX Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software Connecting the USB Cable When using WindowsTransferring Images to the Computer Choose how images will be copied to the computer Viewing Images Transfer images to the computerTerminate the connection Start ViewNX Editing Movies Retouching PhotographsPrinting Images Playback mode, press the k button to play a movie 7m42s Playing Back Movies Recording Movies Turn on the camera and display the shooting screenPress the bemovie-record button To start movie recording Press the bemovie-record button again to end recording Recording Movies Functions Available in Movie Recording Maximum Movie LengthRecording HS High Speed Movies Changing Movie Recording Settings Movie Menu HS movies When kHS 240 fps 320×240, hHSRecorded. When jHS 15 fps 1920×1080 is DHD 1080pP1920×1080 Press the cplayback button to enter playback mode Adjusting volumePlaying Back Movies Press the kbutton to play back the movie Using GPS/Displaying Maps Using GPS/Displaying Maps Signals cannot be received from the satellite, Starting GPS Data RecordingGPS reception Maps Recorded on the image Starting GPS Data Recording Pictures with Recorded Position Information When Using Shooting Mode When Using Playback ModeTo adjust the scale of the map, use the zoom button f h/g Displaying Maps Displaying Maps Map Display A86. The default setting is Off When using playback modeGPS options Map menu is set to On Off Page General Camera Setup General Camera Setup Setup Menu Blurring. The default setting is Auto E74 Motion detection Or the scene mode that is selectedSound settings Sound in the default setting E76 Operation sound is disabled Setup Menu Reference Section Reference Section Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing back Taking Pictures with Easy PanoramaSelect Easy panorama and press the k button Or Wide 360, and press the k Button Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing back When the guide showing the shooting point reachesExample of moving the camera Iicons showing the panorama direction are displayed Viewing Easy Panorama Scroll Choose Panorama assist and press the k Using Panorama AssistUse the multi selector to choose the direction Press the kbutton when shooting is completed Using Panorama AssistRexposure lock Indicator Shoot the next picture Sequence Display Options Playing Images in a SequenceChanging Key Picture in Sequence Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence Deleting Images in a Sequence Favorite Pictures Mode Adding Images to AlbumsWhich the images will be added and press the kbutton Use the multi selector to choose the album to Favorite Pictures Mode Playing Back Images in AlbumsRemoving Images From Albums E10 Press H, I, Jor Kto choose an icon and press the kbutton Changing the Favorites Album IconE11 Auto Sort Mode Auto Sort Mode CategoriesFireworks show scene mode A39 E12 Auto Sort Mode E13 List by Date Mode E14 Editing Features Editing Images Still PicturesE15 Fisheye, Miniature effect and Fog removal E16 Editing Images Still PicturesRestrictions on Image Editing Original Pictures and Edited Copies ID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and SaturationE17 Confirm the results To cancel, press JE18 Adjust the effect and press the kbutton PFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter EffectsE19 Or Cyanotype GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an Image E20 ACrop Creating a Cropped Copy E21Image Size Cropping the Picture in its Current Tall Orientation Connecting the Camera to a TV Playback on a TV When connecting using the included audio/video cableWhen connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV Connecting the Camera to a TV Playback on a TV When Nothing Appears on the TVUsing the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control E23 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print E24Printing Pictures Take pictures Connecting the Camera to a Printer Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintTurn off the camera Turn on the printer Turn on the camera Printing Individual Images E26 Printing Multiple Images Choose the desired paper size and press the kbuttonPrinting starts E27 E28 Print selection E29 Paper SizePrint all images Current print/total number of prints Editing Movies Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the MoviePress Hor Ito choose KChoose end Point E31 Editing Movies Image Mode Image Size and Quality Smile TimerSmart Portrait Menu Skin Softening E33 Blink ProofSmart Portrait Menu Shooting Menu AAuto Mode White Balance Adjusting HueE34 Manual for more information E35 Using Preset Manual Shooting Menu AAuto ModeChoose Measure Press the kbutton to measure the white balance value Option Description Single default Continuous ShootingE36 BSS Best Shot ISO Sensitivity E37 AF Area Mode E38 E39 Subject Tracking Mode Focusing on a Moving Subject Press the shutter-release button to take the pictureE40 Subject is registered Autofocus Mode Autofocus Mode for Movie RecordingE41 Choose how the camera focuses Playback Menu APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print OrderChoose the pictures up to a maximum Number of copies up to nine per picture E43 Playback Menu Favorite pictures mode Or auto sort mode List by date modeE44 Deleting All Print Orders Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A11 MbSlide show BSlide ShowSlide show begins Choose End or Restart Protect Press the c button Playback mode M dbutton A11 M dProtectE46 Image Selection Screen Press the multi selector Jor Kto choose the desired imagePress Hor Ito select or deselect or the number of copies Press the kbutton to apply the image selection E48 FRotate ImageRotating Images in a Sequence EVoice Memo Recording Voice MemosPlaying Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memos HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card Copy screen and press the kbuttonSelect a copy option and press the kbutton E50 CSequence Display Options XChoose Key PictureE51 Message Memory contains no images Movie Menu Movie OptionsNormal Speed Movies E52 Open with HS Footage HS MoviesE53 Movie Menu Press the bemovie-record button to end recording Press the bemovie-record button to start recordingE54 E55 HS Movie15 s Playback Min Slow motion playback No sound Playback Min Fast motion playback No sound Wind Noise Reduction Movie LightE56 GPS Settings Map MenuUpdating the A-GPS File E57 Distance Units E58Map Menu Display a map A88 M dbutton M U tab A11 M Distance units Calculate Distance E59 E60 POI Display When log recording is completed, select End Create Log Record the log of moving informationE61 Log in Create log in the map menu, and press Select Save log, and press the kbutton E62To Erase Log Data Log data is saved to a memory card View Log View the log on a map To Erase Log DataE63 Log Data Electronic Compass E64 E65 Welcome Screen E66 Time Zone and Date E67Hour minute Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone Choose xTravel destination and press the kbuttonPress K Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone E69 Time Zones Photo info Monitor SettingsE70 E71 Addition to information shown withAuto info above, the movie frame is Displayed before recording movies Reference Section Print Date Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures E72Print date and Print order Press the dbutton M ztab A11 M Print date On default Corrects for vibration caused by camera shake Off Vibration reduction is not enabledVibration Reduction E73 Motion Detection E74 Enable or disable the digital zoom AF AssistDigital Zoom E75 Adjust the following sound settings Sound SettingsE76 Auto Off Setting Action Control ResponseAuto Off E77 Format Memory/Format Card LanguageFormatting the Internal Memory Formatting Memory Cards TV Settings Adjust the settings for connecting to a TVE79 Hdmi and HDMI-CEC Did someone blink? Screen Blink WarningE80 Assign Action Button Reset AllE81 E82 E83 Setup MenuOthers Firmware Version E84Displays the current camera firmware version Press the dbutton M ztab A11 M Firmware version File and Folder Names E85 E86 File and Folder Names Optional Accessories E87 Display Description Solution Error MessagesE88 Error Messages E89 E90 E91 E92 E93 E94 Troubleshooting SpecificationsCaring for the Products Caring for the Camera Caring for the Products Camera Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature Do Not DropHandle the Lens and All Moving Parts with Care Keep away from Strong Magnetic Fields Battery Battery Charger Memory Cards Cleaning Cloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleanerCaring for the Camera Monitor Storage Caring for the Camera User License Agreement for MAP Data and Location Name Data Terms and Conditions F10 User License Agreement for MAP Data and Location Name Data F11 F12 Troubleshooting Power, Display and Settings IssuesSee Error Messages E88 for more information Problem Cause/Solution Shooting Issues TroubleshootingF14 Electronically Controlled Cameras F15 F16 When using skin softening function while shootingCorrected Playback Issues F17 F18 F19 F20 SpecificationsNikon Coolpix AW100 Digital Camera Specifications F21 F22 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 Battery Charger MH-65Specifications Supported Standards Symbols Playback zoom 33 C Scene modeIndex F24 Extracting parts of the movie 84 Eyelet for camera strap F25File name E85 Fill flash 55 Filter adapter F26 Subject tracking 52, E39, E40 Sunset h TeleShooting 26 Shooting menu Thumbnail Playback 33 Time difference E69 Time zone 24, E69 F27 FX1H0311 Nikon Corporation