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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA COOLPI/_ Reference Manual...
  • Page 2 Trademark Information • Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other cou ntries. • Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.and other countries. The iFrame logo and the iFrame symbol are trademarks of Apple Inc.
  • Page 3 The Basics of Shooting and Playback General Camera Setup...
  • Page 4 Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX AWl 00 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in "For Your Safety" (_vi) "<Important> Shockproof, waterproof, dustproof, condensation, GPS/digital compass" (_xi), and familiarize yourself with the information manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.
  • Page 5 About This Manual If you want to start using tile camera Playback" (_19. To learn aBout the parts of the camera Camera and Basic Operations" Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information conventions are used in this manual: This icon indicates cautions and information using the camera.
  • Page 6 Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon's "Life Long Learning" continually updated information • For users in the U.S.A.: http.¢/wwvv.nikonusd.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http.¢/wwvv.eumpe • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle Visit these sites to keep up to date with the latest product asked questions (FAQs), and general information...
  • Page 7 Notice Concerning Prohibition Note that simply being in possession of a scanner, digital camera or other device • Items prohibited by law from being Do not copy or reproduce paper money, bonds, even if such copies or reproductions paper money, coins, or securities prior permission of the government...
  • Page 8 To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. WARNINGS Turn off in the event of malfunction...

  • Page 9: Battery Charger Mh

    Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak, overheat, or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product: • Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the Battery ChargerCAC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
  • Page 10 Use appropriate When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance product regulations. Handle moving Be careful that your fingers objects are not pinched cover or other moving CD-ROMs Tile CD-ROMs...
  • Page 11 Notices for Customers in the UoSoAo IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in tile U.S.A.,use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for tile power outlet if needed.
  • Page 12 Notice for Customers in the State of California WARNING Handling tile cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. 6" Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064...

  • Page 13: Method

    • Make sure toread the following "Caring for the Products" (_):2). Notes on shockproof performance This camera has passed Nikon's in-house test (drop test florn a height of 152 cm (60 in.) on a 5 cm (2 in.) thick plywood panel) compliant with MIbSTD 81OFMethod S16.S-Shock*.
  • Page 14 • The waterproof performance seawater only. The inner portion of this camera is not waterproof. could cause a malfunction. • Accessories are not waterproof_ • Do not handle the camera with wet hands. Do not insert a wet memory • Ira liquid such as water droplets battery-chamber/memory If the battery-chamber/memory conditions...
  • Page 15 Notes on using the camera Observe the following precautions the camera. • Do not dive into water deeper than • Do not continuously use the camera underwater • Use the camera in the water temperature using it underwater. Do not immerse the camera in hot water (such as bath or hot spring) that is higher than 40°C (104°F) •...
  • Page 16 1. Keep the battery-chamber/memory the camera with fresh water. with freshwater for 10 minutes. • If the buttons or switches do not operate properly, foreign substances Since this could cause a malfunction, Irnrnerse the carnera the camera in fresh water and shake it sufficiently in the water to remove the any foreign...
  • Page 17 Notes on operating condensation Tile operation of this carnera (14°F to 104°F). When you use the camera precautions. Keep the camera and spare batteries • The performance of the batteries (number drop temporarily. • If the camera is in a very cold state, the performance example, the monitor may be darker than normal immediately...
  • Page 18 Notes on GPS/digital • Map/location name Before using tile GPS function, MAP DATA AND LOL}ATION NAME DATA" (_79) and agree to the terms. • The maps and location name information The maps and location • The details of geological of a map. The scale of a map and level of detail of the location depending on country If the latitude...
  • Page 19 Introduction Read This First ... Confirming the Package About This Manual Information and P recautions For Your Safety WARNINGS Notices <Important> Shockproof, GPS/digital compass Notes on shockproof Notes on waterproof Before using the camera Notes on using the camera Cleaning after using the c amera Notes on operating...
  • Page 20 The Basics of Shooting Preparation I Charge the Battery ... Preparation 2 Insert the Battery ... Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card ... hternd Memory and Memory Cards ... Approved Memory Cards ... Step I Turn the Camera On ... Turning the Camera On and Off ...
  • Page 21 Changing the Image Size (image Mode) ... image Mode Settings (image Size and QuaJity) ... Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Using Face Detection Using Skin Softenim Focus Lock ... Playback Features ...69 Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback ... Available Playback Modes ...
  • Page 22 Reference Section ... _'_ 1 Using Easy Panorama Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama ... Viewing Easy Panorama (Scroll) ... Using Panorama Assist ... Playing and Deleting Images Captured (Sequence) ... Playing Images in a Sequence ... Deleting images in a Sequence ... Favorite Pictures Mode ...
  • Page 23 The Shooting Menu (1_1 (Auto) Mode) ... Image Mode (Image Size and Quality) ... White Balance (Adjusting Hue) ... Continuous Shootin_ ... 150 Sensitivity ... AF Area Mode ... Subject Tracking Mode (Focusing on a Moving Subject) ... Autofocus Mode ... The Playback Menu ...
  • Page 24 The Setup Menu ... Welcome Screen ... Time Zone and Date ... Monitor Settings ... Print Date (Imprinting Vibration Reduction ... Motion Detection ... AF Assist ... Digital Zoom ... Sound Settings ... Action Control Response ... Auto Off ... Format Memory/Format Language ...
  • Page 25 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations This chapter describes the parts of the camera functions of each part and basic: camera Parts of the Camera ... The Camera Body ... Controls Used in Shooting Controls Used in Playback Mode ... The Monitor ...
  • Page 26 The Camera Body 9 lO 11 12 13 14. 15 16 17 Eyelet for camera strap ... Shutter-release button ... Power switch/power-on Flash... GPSantenna ... Self-timer lamp ... AF-assist illuminator ... Movie illuminator ... Lens Memory card slot ... Battery latch ... Battery chamber ...
  • Page 27 Eyelet for camera strap ... Speaker ... Monitor ... Flash lamp ... Zoom buttons ... W : Wide ... T : Tele ... _;_: Thumbnail playback ... 33 : Playback zoom ... Help ... (_1_ movie-record) button ... 80 lIE] (playback) button ... 456789 11 12 (apply selection) button ...
  • Page 28 Parts ofthe Camera Controls Used in Shooting Name I_1 (shooting mode) button Zoom buttons Mufti selector MENU ( menu) button Shutter- release button • (,,m_movie- record) button Playback button Delete button Action button Mode " Main Function Change the shooting mode (displays the shooting-mode selection screen).
  • Page 29 Controls Used in Playback Name Playback button Zoom Multi selector Apply selection button MENU (menu) button Delete button I_1 (shooting mode) button Shutter- release button • (.l_ movie- record) button Action Mode Main Function • When the camera is turned off, press and hold this button to turn the camera on in playback mode.
  • Page 30 Parts of the Camera The Monitor • Tile information that is displayed on tile monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera's settings and state of use. information displayed when the camera is first turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo info in Monitor settings (_94) is set to Auto info).
  • Page 31 Shooting mode ... Macro mode ... _Zoomindicator AE/AF-L indicator ... Flash mode ... Battery level indicator..Vibration reduction icon ... GPS reception ... Log display ... Motion detection icon ... _Wind noise reduction ... "Date not set" indicator ... Travel destination indicator.

  • Page 32: Favorite Pictures Mode

    Parts of the Camera Playback Mode Time of recording ... Voice memo indicator ... Album icon in favorite pictures mode Category icon in auto sort mode... 70 List by date mode ... Battery level indicator ... Protect icon ... GPS reception ... Log display ...
  • Page 33 Switching Between The camera has two modes of operation: Shooting mode, which is used for taking pictures, and playback mode, which is used for viewing pictures. Press the [] (playback) button to switch to playback mode. Press the a (shooting mode) button to switch to shooting mode. •...
  • Page 34 Basic Operations Using the Multi Selector Operate by pressingup (A), down (V), left (_), right (1_), o r tile _ button. When Using Shooting (self-timer) Display _ menu ([]_)56) Display _ (macro mode) menu ({_]57), When Using Playback Select the previous image, move the _"_ displayed area when...
  • Page 35 Using Menus (the MENUButton) When the MENU button is pressed while the shooting screen or playback screen is displayed,the menu for the current mode isdisplayed.Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be changed. Shooting mode Tabs I_1 tab: Displays available settings in the current shooting...
  • Page 36 Basic Operations Switching Between Tabs Press the multi selector _i to highlight the tab. Selecting Menu Items Press the multi selector • or • to select an item, and then press i_ or the _) button. Displayed When the Menu Contains selector •...
  • Page 37 Using Action Button When the action button is pressed, either of the following operations set in Assign action button of the setup menu (_94) can be performed. • Display maps. • Perform the function by shaking the camera (action control). Display map Display the current location on a map during shooting (only when Record GPS data in GPS options of the...
  • Page 38 Basic Operations Notes on Action • When using the action control, the camera strap. • In the action control, onlythe • Action control may not perform control response (_95). Attaching the Camera Remove tile strap for land use before using tile camera underwater. Use of the Filter Use the inchJded filter adapter to attach a commercially available _ 40.5 mm filter.
  • Page 39 The Basics of Shooting Playback Preparation Preparation 1 Charge the Battery Preparation 2 Insert the Battery _,iii_:,,_.,,:_,_::,:h._:::_,h:,._.._.._.._.._.._.._.._:::_,_:._:.,._ Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card ..._..._i._i._i._i._..._i._i._i._i._i. Shooting Step 1 Tumth e ,Camera Setting the Display Language, Date_ and Time (First Use On !y)i--,:_ii,_--ii_24 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode.:ii_.._.._.._iii_i_iiii;i .
  • Page 40 Connect power Insert 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 hours and 30 minutes. • When charging is complete, the CHARGE lamp stops blinking.
  • Page 41 Understanding CHARGE Lamp Status Blinks Battery Battery The battery is not inserted correctly. Remove the battery and reinsert it into the battery charger so that the battery is lying flat. The ambient temperature battery indoors with an ambient temperature Flickers (41°F to %°F) before use.
  • Page 42 slot cover latch battery-chamber/memory-card latch ((2_) to open Pressthe battery-chamber/memory-card Insertthe battery. • Use the battery to push the orange battery latch in the direction shown ((_)and nsertthe battery/2:/ • When the battery is fully inserted, the battery latch locks it in place. _1_ Inserting the Battery Inserting the battery upside down or backwards...
  • Page 43 Removing the Battery Before opening the battery<hamberJmemory slot cover, turn the camera off([_]23) the power-on lamp and the monitor are off. To eject the battery, open the battery<hamberJ memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery latch in the direction shown (_). Then, remove the battery straight ((2_).
  • Page 44 Confirm that the power-on monitor are turned battery-chamber/memory • Be sure to turn offthe cover. Insertthe memory • Slide the memory into place. Inserting F," Correctly Inset ting the memory down or backwards camera or the memory confirm that the memory correct orientation.
  • Page 45 Removing Memory Cards Before opening tile battery-char_ff_erir_emory slot cover, turn tile camera offand confirm that tile power-on lamp and tile monitor are off. Press tile memory card in lightly with your finger to partially eject it, and then pull it out straight High Temperature Caution...
  • Page 46 Check battery Battery Level exhausted. Battery Number of Exposures Remaining The number of exposures remaining • When a memory card is not inserted, [] is displayed and images are recorded to the internal memory (approx. 83 MB). • The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the remaining capacity of the internal memory or memory card, and the image quality and image size (image mode) (_61).
  • Page 47 Turning the Camera • When tile cameraisturned on, tile power-on lamp (green)lights, andtile monitor is turned on (the power-on lampturns offwhen the monitor is turned on). • To turn offthe camera, press the power switch. Both the monitor and the power-on lamp are turned off.
  • Page 48 Step 1 Turn the Camera On Setting Display Dialogs for language selection and camera clock setting are displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Pressthe multi selector • to choose the desired and press the I_) button. Press • or •...
  • Page 49 Press A, V, _ or i_ to set date and time, and press the _) button. • To choose an item: Press • order: D (day) _ M (month) minute). • To set the contents: Press • • Finish setting: Choose minute, •...
  • Page 50 Pressthe I_1 button. • The shooting-mode allows you to select the desired shooting mode, is displayed. Pressthe_ button. • The camera switches to I_ (easy auto) mode. The shooting mode icon changes to 1'711, I _1, I'_i_, E_, [_i, Shooting mode icon •...

  • Page 51: Skin Softening

    Available Shooting By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically mode for simple shooting. scene Camera settings are automatically • To select a scene, first display the shooting-mode press the mufti selector •. Select the desired scene by pressing A, V, ,, and then press the _) button.
  • Page 52 Readythe camera. • Keep your fingers, assist illuminator • To shoot in the "tall" orientation, Frame the picture. • When the camera shooting mode icon changes • When the camera border (focus area) See "Using Face Detection" information. • When non-human detected is framed,...
  • Page 53 Using Zoom Press tile zoom buttons to activate tile optical zoom. • The subject fills a larger area of the frame: Pressi (zoom in). • The area visible increases in the frame: Press _V (zoom out). • When the power is turned on, the zoom is at the maximum wide-angle position.
  • Page 54 Press the shutter-release press button resistance. • When you press the shutter-release button halfway, the camera sets the focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value). Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release • When a face is detected: Focuses on the face around which a double border (focus area) is displayed (see "Using Face Detection"...
  • Page 55 During Recording • While the indicator showing the number recorded. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory removing the memory card in these circumstances camera or card. • Depending on the settings or shooting than usual (_):-16). Autofocus AutoBcus may not perform as expected may not be in focus despite the fact that the active focus area lights...

  • Page 56: Continuous Shootin

    Press the_ (playback) • When you switch from shooting to playback mode, the last image saved wiJ] be displayed in full-frame playback mode. Use the multi selector • To view previous images: • • To view next images: • • The image can be also selected by using action control (_13) camera.
  • Page 57 Changing How Images When using playbackmode you can change how imagesare displayedby pressingthe zoom button W (_)/T (q). Playback Zoom Image is displayed in full- frame playback mode. • To adjust the zoom ratio by pressing the zoom button W (I:_)/T can be zoomed up to lOx •...

  • Page 58: Protect

    image currently monitor. Press the'_ button Press the multi selector desired deletion button. • Current image: • Erase selected images: selected and deleted. SelectedImagesScreen"(_35) for more information. • All images: All images • To exit without deleting, Press • or • to select Yes and press the _) button.
  • Page 59 Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Press the multi selector image deleted, to be display • To cancd the sdection, press • • Press the zoom button (_)29) fu]Fframe playback mode or W (_;;_) to dispEay thumbnaiEs to all images apply button •...
  • Page 61 Shooting This chapter describes each of the camera's shooting modes and the features tha_ are available when using shooting mode. By referring to this information, you will learn how to selec_ different shooting modes and adjus_ settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to capture.
  • Page 62 When you frame a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene for simple shooting. Display the shooting screen -) I_1(shooting mode) button -) I_ (Easyauto) mode ([_)26, 27) When the camera is pointed at the subject, the camera automatically switches to the setting that is suited for tile following shooting mode.
  • Page 63 When one of the following scenes is selected, pictures are captured using settings that are optimized for the selected scene. Display the shooting screen -'_ I_1 (shooting the top _) -'_ i_ -'_ select a scene (_]26, The icon for the last scene mode selected is displayed. The default setting is _ Portrait (_40) [] Landscape (_40) Sports (_40)
  • Page 64 Scene Mode (Shooting Characteristics of Each Scene Useof a tripod is recommended in sceneswith which _ is indicated.Set Vibration reduction inthe setup menu (_94) to Off when using atripod to stabilize the camera. -_- Portrait Use this mode for portraits. •...

  • Page 65: The Setup Menu

    1_ Night portrait Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset or at night. • The camera detects and focuses on a face (see "Using Face Detection" (_65) for more information). • After the skin softening feature makes facial skin tones softer, the camera records the image (1_)66).
  • Page 66 Scene Mode (Shooting Dusk!dawn Preserve the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. • When the shutter-release button focus area or focus indicator (_6) Night landscape Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the atmosphere night landscape.
  • Page 67 _1 Food Use this mode when taking pictures of food. • Macro mode (1Z]]]57)is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position to the subject where the camera can shoot. • You can adjust the hue by pressing the mufti selector • V.

  • Page 68: Digital Zoom

    Scene Mode (Shooting Backlighting Use when light is coming from behind the subject, throwing shadow. In the screen that is displayed when [] Backlighting be selected in HDR (high dynamic range) composition. • Off (default setting): The flash fires to prevent the backlit subject from being hidden in shadow.
  • Page 69 I_1 Panorama Use this mode for shooting panorama pictures. In the screen that is displayed when 1:::1 Panorama panorama or Panorama assist. • Easy panorama (default setting): Shoots panorama pictures that can be played back on the camera by moving the camera in the direction picture.
  • Page 70 Scene Mode (Shooting Pet portrait Use this mode for shooting pictures of dogs or cats. • Select Single or Continuous continuously) Single: One picture is captured at a time Continuous (default setting): When the camera focuses on the detected face in Pet portrait auto release (default setting) mode, three pictures are shot continuously continuous shooting: approximately...
  • Page 71 Select one of the six special effects for shooting. The effect is applied to pictures during shooting. Display the shooting screen _ I_1 (shooting top _) -'_ i_ -'_ Select the effect (_]]26, 27) The last icon you selected is displayed. The default setting is SO (Soft). •...
  • Page 72 Special Effects Mode (Applying Changing Special Effects Mode Settings • See"Features That ClanBeSet Usingtile Multi Selector"(_53) for more information on flash mode (I_S4), self-timer (I_S6), macro mode (I_S7), and exposurecompensation (_SS). • Functionsthat can be set using the MENU b utton: The combination of image size and image quality (image mode) can be set using the MENU b utton (_61).

  • Page 73: Auto Off

    If the camera detects smiling faces, the shutter is automatically released without pressing the shutter-release button (Smile timer). The skin softening function makes facial skin tones softer. Display the shooting screen -') I_1(shooting mode) button -') [] Smart portrait mode (_26, 27) Frame the picture and wait for the subject to smile.
  • Page 74 Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Changing Smart Portrait • See "Features That Can Be Set Using tile Multi information on flash mode compensation (_58). • See "Options Available on functions that can be set using tile Options Available In smart portrait mode, can be changed.
  • Page 75 Nikon No reproduction (except for brief quotation made without written NIKON CORPORATION © 2011 Nikon Corporation in any form of this manual, in whole or in part in critical articles or reviews), may be authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. FX1H03(11) 6MM 15311-03...

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