DIGITAL CAMERA Quick Start Guide Introduction Parts of the Camera Getting Started Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Other Functions Technical Notes ii 1 2 9 15 21 • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page vi) and “ Notes About Shockproof, Waterproof, and Dustproof Performance and Condensation” (page ix). • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.
Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX W300 digital camera. Downloading the “Reference Manual” The Reference Manual (PDF format) provides details in various languages on how to use this product. Download the Reference Manual from our Download Center at the URL below and save it on your smart device or computer for reference. • The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Acrobat Reader (downloadable from the Adobe website) or iBooks (an iOS app).
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For Your Safety To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your Safety” in its entirety before using this product. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them. DANGER Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon carries a high risk of death or severe injury. WARNING Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could result in death or severe injury.
• Keep this product out of reach of children. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction. In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this product, seek immediate medical attention. • Do not entangle, wrap or twist the straps around your neck. Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.
• Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction. DANGER for Batteries • Do not mishandle batteries. Failure to observe the following precautions could result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire: - Use only rechargeable batteries approved for use in this product.
Notes About Shockproof, Waterproof, and Dustproof Performance and Condensation • The shockproof, waterproof, and dustproof performance described here do not guarantee that the camera will remain completely waterproof or free from damage and trouble under all conditions. • Do not subject the camera to excessive shock, vibration or pressure by dropping it, hitting it, or placing a heavy object on it.
Notes About Shockproof, Waterproof, and Dustproof Performance • Do not drop the camera, strike it against a hard object such as a rock, or throw it against a water surface. • Do not subject the camera to shock when using it underwater. - Do not subject the camera to water pressure by exposing it to rapids or waterfalls. - Do not expose to depths greater than 30 m (100 ft) underwater. - Make sure not to drop the camera underwater. This camera does not float in water.
Before Using the Camera Underwater Check the items below before using the camera underwater. • Remove the camera strap for land use. • Make sure that there are no foreign substances inside the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. • Make sure that the waterproof packing of the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is not cracked or deformed. - Make sure that the waterproof packing is not detached from the camera. • Make sure that the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is firmly closed.
● Clearing the fogging • Turn off the camera and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while in a place where the ambient temperature is stable (avoid places with high temperature, high humidity, sand, or dust). To clear the fogging, remove the battery and memory card, and leave the batterychamber/memory card slot cover open to allow the camera to adjust to the ambient temperature.
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 19 18 17 6 5 1 2 3 7 Shutter-release button Power switch/power-on lamp Flash 4 LED light Self-timer lamp AF-assist illuminator Movie light 5 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover latch 6 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover latch release 7 8 Monitor A (shooting mode) button 16 9 Zoom control 10 Charge lamp Flash lamp 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 b (e movie-record) button c (playback) button Multi selector* k (apply se
Getting Started How to Attach the Camera Strap for Land Use Remove the strap for land use before using the camera underwater.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Battery latch Memory card slot 4 2 1 3 5 8 6 7 • Press the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover latch release (1) and rotate the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover latch (2) to open the cover (3). • With the battery’s positive and negative terminals oriented correctly, move the orange battery latch (4), and fully insert the battery (5). • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (6).
B Formatting a Memory Card The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, make sure to format it with this camera. • Note that formatting a memory card permanently deletes all images and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any images you wish to keep before formatting the memory card. • Insert the memory card into the camera, press the d button, and select Format card in the setup menu (A19).
Charging the Battery Charge lamp Charging AC Adapter Electrical outlet 3 1 2 USB cable (included) If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, securely connect it to the Charging AC Adapter. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product. * The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or region in which the camera was purchased. This step can be omitted if the plug adapter comes permanently bonded to the Charging AC Adapter.
B Notes About the USB Cable • Do not use a USB cable other than the UC-E21. Using a USB cable other than the UC-E21 could result in overheating, fire or electric shock. • Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle. B Notes About Charging the Battery • The camera can be operated while the battery is charging, but the charging time increases. • If the battery level is extremely low, you may not be able to operate the camera while the battery is charging.
Camera Setup 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • Use the multi selector to select and adjust settings. Power switch Multi selector Up Left k button (apply selection) d button • A language selection screen will be displayed. Use the multi selector HI to highlight a language and press the k button to select. • The language can be changed at any time in the setup menu (A19) M Language.
4 Highlight your home time zone and press the k button. New York, Toronto, Lima • You can set daylight saving time by pressing H. When it is turned on, the clock is set one hour faster and W is displayed above the map. Press I to turn it off. Back 5 6 Use HI to select the date format and press the k button. Enter the current date and time and press the k button. • Use JK to highlight items and HI to change. • Select the minute field and press the k button to confirm the setting.
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting Images o (scene auto selector) mode is used here as an example. In o (scene auto selector) mode, the camera recognizes the shooting conditions when you frame a picture, and you can take pictures in accordance with the conditions. 1 Hold the camera steady. • Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone, and speaker.
• When the camera recognizes the shooting conditions, the shooting mode icon changes accordingly. • Battery level indicator b: The battery level is high. B: The battery level is low. • Number of exposures remaining C is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera, and images are saved in the internal memory. Shooting mode icon 40 30 20 10 0 -10 15m 1010hPa 25m 0s 500 Battery level indicator Number of exposures remaining 3 Press the shutter-release button halfway.
C The Auto Off Function • When no operations are performed for about one minute, the screen turns off, the camera enters standby mode, and then the power-on lamp flashes. The camera turns off after remaining in standby mode for about three minutes. • To turn the screen back on while the camera is in standby mode, perform an operation such as pressing the power switch or shutter-release button.
Playing Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode. • If you press and hold down the c button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. 2 Use the multi selector to select an image to display. • Press and hold down HIJK to scroll through the images quickly. • To play back a recorded movie, press the k button. • To return to shooting mode, press the A button or shutter-release button.
Deleting Images 1 Press the l (delete) button to delete the image currently displayed on the screen. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired deletion method and press the k button. • To exit without deleting, press the d button. Delete Current image Erase selected images All images 3 Select Yes and press the k button. • Deleted images cannot be recovered. Erase 1 image? Yes No B Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) • Images captured continuously, or with the multiple exp.
Action Control The operations described below can be performed by shaking the camera. Displaying the Previous or Next Image in Full-frame Playback Mode In full-frame playback mode, shake the camera up/down to display the next image, or forward/backward to display the previous image (when Playback action control in the setup menu (A19) is set to On). • Make sure to hold the camera firmly with the camera strap around your hand, and use your wrist to shake the camera as shown in the illustration.
Other Functions Selecting a Shooting Mode The shooting modes described below are available. • o Scene auto selector The camera recognizes the shooting conditions when you frame a picture, and you can take pictures in accordance with those conditions. • b Scene mode Select any one of scene modes based on the shooting conditions, and you can take pictures with the appropriate settings for those conditions.
C Help Display The descriptions of functions are displayed while changing the shooting mode or while the setting screen is displayed. You can show or hide the descriptions using Help display in Monitor settings in the setup menu. Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector When the shooting screen is displayed, you can press the multi selector H (m) J (n) I (p) K (o) to set the functions described below. • m Flash mode The flash mode can be set according to shooting conditions.
Operations Available with Location Data Functions When Use built-in location data in Location data options in the z (location data options) menu (A19) is set to On, the camera starts receiving signals from the positioning satellites. Location data reception can be checked on the shooting 0 15m screen. -10 1 0 1 0 h P a • n or o: Signals are being received from four or more satellites, or from three satellites, and location data is being obtained.
Displaying POI Information • When Embed POI in Points of interest (POI) in the location data options menu is set to On while the camera is positioning, the nearest location name information for the current position is also recorded on the images to be captured.
Menu Operations You can set the menus listed below by pressing the d (menu) button. • • • • • • A Shooting menu1, 2 D Movie menu1 G Playback menu3, 4 J Network menu z Location data options menu z Setup menu 1 2 3 4 Press the d button when the shooting screen is displayed. Menu icons and available setting options vary depending on the shooting mode. Press the d button when the playback screen is displayed. Menu icons and available setting options vary depending on the playback mode.
4 Select a menu option and press the k button. • Certain menu options cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state of the camera. 5 Select a setting and press the k button. Time zone and date Monitor settings Date stamp Photo VR AF assist Digital zoom Date stamp • The setting you selected is Date applied. Date and time • When you are finished using the Off menu, press the d button.
Technical Notes Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. 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 the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. The power supply unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.
Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. Notice for Customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the 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. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.
Notes About Wireless Communication Functions Restrictions on Wireless Devices The wireless transceiver included in this product conforms to wireless regulations in the country of sale and is not for use in other countries (products purchased in the EU or EFTA can be used anywhere within the EU and EFTA). Nikon does not accept liability for use in other countries.
Precautions when Exporting or Carrying This Product Abroad This product is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The permission of the United States government is not required for export to countries other than the following, which as of this writing are subject to embargo or special controls: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria (list subject to change). Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.
Notes About Location Data Functions (GPS/ GLONASS, Electronic Compass) Location name data of this camera Before using the location data functions, make sure to read “USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA” (A34) and agree to the terms. • The location name information (Points of Interest: POI) will not be updated. • Use the location name information only as a guide.
Caring for the Product Observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Avi–viii) and “ Notes About Shockproof, Waterproof, and Dustproof Performance and Condensation” (Aix) when using or storing the device. The Camera Do Not Apply Strong Impact to the Camera The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. In addition, do not touch or apply force to the lens.
The Battery Precautions for Use • Note that the battery may become hot after use. • Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below -10°C (-14°F) or above 40°C (104°F) as this could cause damage or malfunction. • If you notice any abnormalities such as excessive heat, smoke, or an unusual smell coming from the battery, immediately discontinue use and consult your retailer or Nikonauthorized service representative.
Charging an Exhausted Battery Turning the camera on or off while an exhausted battery is inserted in the camera may result in reduced battery life. Charge the exhausted battery before use. Storing the Battery • Always remove the battery from the camera or optional battery charger when it is not being used. Minute amounts of current are drawn from the battery while it is in the camera, even when not in use. This may result in excessive battery drain and complete loss of function.
Cleaning and Storage Cleaning After Using the Camera Underwater Follow the procedure below to rinse the camera with fresh water within 60 minutes after using it underwater or at the beach. 1. Keep the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover closed and wash off the camera with fresh water. Immerse the camera in a shallow basin filled with fresh water for 10 minutes. • Immerse the camera in fresh water and shake it sufficiently in the water to remove any foreign substances from the camera.
Storage If you do not intend to use the camera for an extended period, remove the battery and avoid storing the camera in any of the following types of locations: • Places that are poorly ventilated or subject to humidity of over 60% • Places exposed to temperatures above 50°C (122°F) or below –10°C (14°F) • Places next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as televisions or radios To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month, and turn it on and r
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Also, refer to the Reference Manual (PDF format) for further details on how to use this camera (Aii). Problem A Cause/Solution The camera is on but does not respond. • Wait for recording to end. • If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
Memory Cards That Can Be Used The camera supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards. • The camera also supports SDHC and SDXC cards compliant with UHS-I. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies (when recording 4K UHD movies at an image size/frame rate of d 2160/30p or c 2160/25p, cards rated UHS Speed Class 3 or faster are recommended). When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly.
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