Nikon AW100 Shooting Features

Shooting Features

This chapter describes each of the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when using shooting mode.

By referring to this information, you will learn how to select different shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to capture.

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Auto mode

Shooting menu

		Image mode
		White balance
		Continuous
	29m 0s	ISO sensitivity
	29m 0s	AF area mode
	1 342	AF area mode
	1 342	Autofocus mode
		Autofocus mode

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Flash mode

Features Shooting

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Contents

Page Trademark Information AVC Patent Portfolio License See http://www.mpegla.com Page Confirming the Package Contents About This Manual Information and Precautions Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Disposing of Data Storage Devices WARNINGS Page Handle moving parts with care CD-ROMs Observe caution when using the flash Avoid contact with liquid crystal Turn the power off when using inside an airplane or the hospital Notices for Customers in the U.S.A Notice for Customers in the State of California WARNING Wash hands after handling Notice for Customers in Canada CAUTION Notes on shockproof performance Notes on waterproof and dustproof performances Before using the camera underwater Notes on using the camera underwater Cleaning after using the camera underwater Keep the Notes on operating temperature and humidity and condensation Notes on GPS/digital compass Table of Contents Page Page Page Page Page Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The Camera Body Page Controls Used in Shooting Mode Controls Used in Playback Mode The Monitor Page Playback Mode Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode Using the Multi Selector Using Menus (the dButton) Switching Between Tabs Selecting Menu Items CDisplayed When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages Using the Action Button Attaching the Camera Strap for Land Use Use of the Filter Adapter and the Attachment Method The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation Shooting Preparation 1 Charge the Battery Understanding CHARGE Lamp BNotes on Battery Charger BNotes on Battery CAC Power Supply Preparation 2 Insert the Battery BInserting the Battery Correctly BNote on Closing the Cover without Getting the Camera Strap or Cord Caught Removing the Battery B High Temperature Caution BOpening/Closing the Battery Chamber/Memory Card Slot-Cover Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card B Inserting the Memory Card Correctly BFormatting a Memory Card BNote on Memory Cards Internal Memory and Memory Cards Approved Memory Cards Step 1 Turn the Camera On Turning the Camera On and Off Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time Daylight Saving Time CChanging the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting CThe Clock Battery C Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Available Shooting Modes Step 3 Frame a Picture BNotes on G(Easy Auto) Mode CISO Sensitivity CUsing a Tripod Using the Zoom Step 4 Focus and Shoot BDuring Recording BAutofocus CAF-assistIlluminator and Flash CTo Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot Step 5 Play Back Images CViewing Pictures CMore Information Changing How Images Are Displayed Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images BNotes on Deletion CDeleting Images in a Sequence CDeleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen CSelecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion Page Shooting Features Changing G(Easy Auto) Mode Settings Changing Scene Mode Settings Characteristics of Each Scene Page Page Page Page BNote on Printing Panorama Pictures Page Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Characteristics of Each Special Effect Changing Special Effects Mode Settings Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces) BNotes on Smart Portrait Mode CAuto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode CWhen the Self-timerLamp Blinks CReleasing the Shutter Manually Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu Changing A(Auto) Mode Settings Options Available in the Shooting Menu (A(Auto) Mode) Page Available Functions Flash Modes (Using the Flash) Available Flash Modes CFlash Mode Setting CAuto with Red-eyeReduction Using the Self-timer Using Macro Mode Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness) Default Settings Page Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality) CNumber of Exposures Remaining Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously BNotes on Digital Zoom Using Face Detection BNotes on Face Detection CViewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection Using Skin Softening •Portrait (A40) or Night portrait (A41) in scene mode Glamour retouch BNotes on Skin Softening Focus Lock Page Playback Features Available Playback Modes Switching Between Playback Modes Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) Page Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2™ Installing ViewNX Page Transferring Images to the Computer Viewing Images Retouching Photographs Editing Movies Printing Images Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies BNote on Saving Movies BNotes on Movie Recording BNotes on Autofocus BNotes on the Camera Temperature C Maximum Movie Length CFunctions Available in Movie Recording CRecording HS (High Speed) Movies Changing Movie Recording Settings (Movie Menu) Playing Back Movies Adjusting volume Operation during playback BNote on Movie Playback Using GPS/Displaying Maps Using GPS/Displaying Maps Starting GPS Data Recording CGPS Reception Indicator and Point of Interest (POI) Information BNotes on GPS CPictures with Recorded Position Information When Using Shooting Mode When Using Playback Mode BMap Display Changing the GPS or Electronic Compass Settings (Map Menu) Page Page General Camera Setup General Camera Setup Page Page EReference Section Shooting Menu Additional Information Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama Example of moving the camera BNotes on Easy Panorama Shooting Viewing Easy Panorama (Scroll) Using Panorama Assist Panorama assist BNotes on Panorama Assist CR(exposure lock) Indicator CPanorama Creation Playing Images in a Sequence Deleting Images in a Sequence Adding Images to Albums Playing Back Images in Albums Removing Images From Albums Changing the Favorites Album Icon Auto Sort Mode Auto Sort Mode Categories BNotes on Auto Sort Mode List by Date Mode BNotes on List by Date Mode Editing Features CRestrictions on Image Editing COriginal Pictures and Edited Copies kQuick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation ID-Lighting:Enhancing Brightness and Contrast sGlamour Retouch: Making Facial Skin Tones Softer, Face Smaller, or Eyes Larger pFilter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects gSmall Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image aCrop: Creating a Cropped Copy Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV) When connecting using the included audio/video cable When connecting using a commercially available HDMI cable BNotes on Connecting an HDMI Cable BNotes on Connecting the Audio/Video Cable BWhen Nothing Appears on the TV CUsing the TV’s Remote Control (HDMI Device Control) Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) BNotes on Power Source CPrinting Pictures Connecting the Camera to a Printer Printing Individual Images Printing Multiple Images Page CPaper Size Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie BNotes on Editing Movies Image Mode (Image Size and Quality) Skin Softening Smile Timer Blink Proof White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Using Preset Manual Incandescent White balance bPreset manual Measure Continuous Shooting ISO Sensitivity AF Area Mode BNotes on AF Area Mode Subject Tracking Mode (Focusing on a Moving Subject) Autofocus Mode aPrint Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) BNotes on Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Information BNotes on Print order CDeleting All Print Orders CPrint Date bSlide Show dProtect The Image Selection Screen fRotate Image EVoice Memo hCopy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) CSequence Display Options xChoose Key Picture Movie Options Open with HS Footage Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie) BNotes on HS Movie DHS Movie Movie Light Wind Noise Reduction GPS Settings Distance Units Calculate Distance Points of interest (POI) (Recording and Displaying Location Name Information) Create Log (Record the log of moving information) Save log BNotes on Log Recording CTo Erase Log Data View Log (View the log on a map) Electronic Compass BNotes on Using the Digital Compass Welcome Screen Time Zone and Date Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone Time zone 2Choose xTravel destination and press the kbutton CwHome Time Zone CTime Zones Monitor Settings Page Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures) Vibration Reduction Motion Detection AF Assist Digital Zoom Sound Settings Action Control Response Auto Off Format Memory/Format Card Language TV Settings Blink Warning Assign Action Button Reset All Smart Portrait Menu Shooting Menu Movie Menu Setup Menu Others Reset all Shooting menu White balance Playback menu Firmware Version DSCN0001.JPG Page Optional Accessories Error Messages Page Page Page Page Page Page Technical Notes and Index USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA AND The Camera BDo Not Drop BHandle the Lens and All Moving Parts with Care BKeep away from Strong Magnetic Fields BAvoid Sudden Changes in Temperature BThe Monitor The Battery The Battery Charger The Memory Cards Cleaning Storage USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA AND LOCATION NAME DATA Page Notices related to licensed software copyright holders Page Troubleshooting Power, Display and Settings Issues bElectronically Controlled Cameras Shooting Issues Page Page Playback Issues Page GPS Specifications Page Page Supported Standards Index RE6