Flash Modes Using the Flash | Nikon COOLPIX AW100 specs

Shooting Features

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

Flash Modes (Using the Flash)

You can set a flash mode that suits the shooting conditions.

1 Press H(mflash mode) on the multi selector.

2Press the multi selector to select the desired

mode and press the kbutton.

• See “Available Flash Modes” (A55) for more information.

•If the k button is not pressed within a few seconds,

the selection will be canceled.

Flash mode

•When U(auto) is applied, Dis only displayed for

a few seconds, regardless of Photo info settings (A94).

3Frame the subject and take a picture.

• The flash lamp indicates the status of the flash when you press the shutter-release button halfway.

- On: The flash will fire when you press the shutter- release button all the way.

- Blinking: The flash is charging. The camera cannot take pictures.

- Off: The flash will not fire when a picture is taken.

•If the battery is low, the monitor will be turned off while the flash is charging.

CEffective Range of the Flash

The flash has a range of about 0.3 to 3.5 m (1 ft to 11 ft) for wide-angle position, and about

540.5 to 2.2 m (1 ft 8 in. to 7 ft 2 in.) for telephoto zoom position (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto).

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Nikon COOLPIX AW100 Flash Modes Using the Flash, Frame the subject and take a picture, Effective Range of the Flash

Contents

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