DIGITAL CAMERA N1530 Reference Manual • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page viii) and “ Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation” (page xi). • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.
Quick Topic Search You can return to this page by tapping or clicking in the lower right of any page. Main Topics For Smart Device Users ....................................................................................................... iii Introduction ............................................................................................................................. v Table of Contents ..........................................................................................................
For Smart Device Users Your images. The world. Connected Welcome to SnapBridge — Nikon’s new family of services to enrich your image experience. SnapBridge eliminates the barrier between your camera and compatible smart device, through a combination of Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) technology and a dedicated app. The stories you capture with your Nikon camera and lenses are automatically transferred to the device as they are taken.
The exciting image experience that SnapBridge offers… Automatic picture transfer from camera to smart device thanks to the constant connection between the two devices — making online photo sharing easier than ever Upload of photos and thumbnail images to the NIKON IMAGE SPACE cloud service A range of services that enriches your imaging life, including: • Camera remote control • Imprinting up to two pieces of credit information (e.g.
Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX W100 digital camera. Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual • Tap or click (Aii). • Symbols Symbol in the lower right of each page to display “Quick Topic Search” Description B This icon marks cautions and information that should be read before using the camera. C This icon marks notes and information that should be read before using the camera. A This icon marks other pages containing relevant information.
Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following websites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.
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For Your Safety 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. This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury.
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 Charging AC Adapter/AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. • Use only a EN-EL19 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (included).
Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts. Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment The flash should be no less than 1 meter (3 ft 4 in.) from the subject.
Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation • Make sure to read the following instructions as well as the instructions provided in “Caring for the Product” (A113). Notes About Shockproof Performance This camera has passed Nikon’s in-house test (drop test from a height of 1.5 m (5 ft) on a 5 cm (2 in.) thick plywood panel) compliant with MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5Shock*.
b If the camera is subjected to excessive shock, vibration or pressure by dropping or hitting it, or by placing heavy objects on it, the waterproof performance is not guaranteed. • If the camera is exposed to shocks, it is recommended to consult your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative to confirm the waterproof performance (charged service). - Do not drop the camera, strike it against a hard object such as a rock, or throw it at a water surface.
• Do not leave the camera in high-temperature conditions of 40°C (104°F) or more (in particular, a place exposed to direct sunlight, inside the cabin of a car, on a boat, on the beach, or near a heating device) for a long period of time. This could cause deterioration of the waterproof performance. Before Using the Camera Underwater 1. Make sure that there are no foreign substances inside the batterychamber/memory card slot cover.
Cleaning After Using the Camera Underwater After using the camera underwater or at the beach or other sandy or dusty environment, wipe off any sand, dust, or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water and dry thoroughly within 60 minutes. If you leave the camera in wet conditions where salt particles or other foreign substances adhere to it, this could cause damage, discoloration, corrosion, a bad smell or deterioration of waterproof performance.
3. After making sure that there are no water droplets on the camera, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, gently wipe off any water remaining inside the camera with a dry soft cloth, and use the blower to remove any foreign substances. • If you open the cover before the camera is thoroughly dried, water droplets may fall on the memory card or battery.
Notes About Operating Temperature and Humidity and Condensation The operation of this camera has been tested at temperatures –10°C – +40°C (14°F– 104°F). When you use the camera in cold climate regions, observe the following precautions. Keep the camera and spare batteries in a warm place before use. • The performance of the batteries (number of pictures shot and shooting time) will drop temporarily.
Table of Contents Quick Topic Search ............................................................................................................... ii Main Topics...................................................................................................................................................................... ii Common Topics ...........................................................................................................................................................
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations ................................................................... 17 Shooting Images................................................................................................................................... 18 Play Back Images................................................................................................................................... 20 Delete Images .......................................................................................
V Picture Play ....................................................................................................................................... 55 Before Editing Images ............................................................................................................................................ 55 K Add Makeup......................................................................................................................................................... 56 D Make Photo Albums....
Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i)......................................................................... 94 Installing ViewNX-i.................................................................................................................................................... 94 Transferring Images to a Computer .............................................................................................................. 94 General Camera Setup...................................................
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body ................................................................................................................... 2 The Monitor.............................................................................................................................. 4 Using the Flexible Buttons ..................................................................................................
The Camera Body 1 3 4 3 5 2 6 7 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 Shutter-release button............................ 19 5 Self-timer lamp ............................................ 28 AF-assist illuminator 6 7 8 9 Power switch/power-on lamp........... 14 Microphone (stereo) Flash.................................................................... 27 2 Parts of the Camera The Camera Body b (e movie-record) button ............ 82 Eyelet for camera strap..............................
2 3 4 1 5 6 12 11 10 9 8 7 1 2 Flexible buttons.............................. 6, 25, 51 3 Charge lamp.................................................. 12 Flash lamp....................................................... 27 4 Multi selector H: Telephoto................................................ 42 I: Wide-angle............................................. 42 5 c (shooting/playback mode) button ...............................................................................
The Monitor The information that is displayed on the shooting or playback screen changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. For Shooting 7 8 10 5 1 2 3 4 6 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.3 30s 10 1m 9 10 5m 11 12 999 29m 0s 20 19 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 17 9999 999 29m 0s 29m 0s 15 16 14 Flexible icons.................................................... 6 “Date not set” indicator ....................... 122 Shutter speed ............................................... 43 F-number....
For Playback 1 3 4 56 2 8 15/11/2015 15:30 9 10 11 12 13 999 18 14 9999 999 16 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Flexible icons.................................................... 6 8 Charging AC Adapter connection indicator 9 Image lock icon ........................................... 23 10 Favorites (when Variety menu is set to Off)................................................................ 68 C 7 Date of recording Time of recording Message (reply)............................................
Using the Flexible Buttons If you press a flexible button while the shooting screen or playback screen is displayed, the menu for the current mode is displayed. Once the menu is displayed, you can change various settings. In this document, the flexible buttons are referred to as “flexible button 1” through “flexible button 4”, in order from top to bottom. Shooting mode Playback mode Flexible button 1 Flexible button 2 Flexible button 3 Flexible button 4 1 Press a flexible button.
3 Press a flexible button to select an item. • When the menu content continues on another page, a guide indicating the page position is displayed. Camera settings Brightness Date stamp Electronic VR Use the multi selector HI to display other pages. 4 Press a flexible button to select a setting. • Press the flexible button to confirm the selected setting. • When a menu is displayed, you can switch to shooting mode by pressing the c button, shutter-release button, or b (e) button.
Getting Started How to Attach the Camera Strap...................................................................................... 9 Insert the Battery and Memory Card .............................................................................10 Charge the Battery ...............................................................................................................12 Camera Setup ....................................................................................................................
How to Attach the Camera Strap Pass the strap through either the left or right strap eyelet and attach the strap.
Insert the Battery and Memory Card 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, and then insert the battery and memory card. Battery latch 2 1 Memory card slot 4 5 6 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). • Be careful not to insert the battery or memory card upside-down or backward, as this could cause a malfunction.
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. Insert the memory card into the camera and select Format card in the camera settings menu (A104). Removing the Battery or Memory Card Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and screen have turned off, and then open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Move the battery latch to eject the battery.
Charge the Battery Electrical outlet Charge lamp Charging AC Adapter 1 3 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 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. • Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than EH-73P/EH-73PCH Charging AC Adapter, and do not use a commercially available USB-AC adapter or a battery charger for a mobile phone.
Camera Setup When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen, and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The screen turns on. • To turn the camera off, press the power switch again. 2 3 Use the multi selector JK to select the desired language and press flexible button 4 (O). Language English Press flexible button 3 (R Yes).
5 Set the date and time, and press flexible button 4 (O). Date and time • Use JK to select a field and then use h m D M Y HI to set the date and time. 01 / 01 / 2015 00 : 00 • Select the minute field and press the flexible button 4 (O) to confirm the setting. • Press flexible button 3 (m) to display m on the screen and enable daylight saving time. To disable daylight saving time, press flexible button 3 (m) again. 6 When the confirmation dialog is displayed, press flexible button 3 (R Yes).
9 Confirm the message on the screen shown at right and press flexible button 4 (O). After dr ying thoroughly, use a cloth to remove any droplets remaining on the areas indicated. • The shooting screen is displayed, and you can take pictures in A Point and shoot. • Battery level indicator F: The battery level is high. G: 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.
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting Images...................................................................................................................18 Play Back Images ..................................................................................................................20 Delete Images........................................................................................................................
Shooting Images A Point and shoot is used here as an example. In A Point and shoot, the camera recognizes the shooting conditions when you frame a picture, and you can take pictures in accordance with the conditions. 1 Press flexible button 1. • If you are continuing use of the camera from “Camera Setup” (A14), it is set to A Point and shoot. 1100 25m 0s 2 Hold the camera steady. • Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone, and speaker.
4 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • To press the shutter-release button “halfway” means to press and hold the button at the point where you feel a slight resistance. • When the subject is in focus, the focus area or focus indicator is displayed in green. • When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed. • If the focus area or focus indicator flashes, the camera is unable to focus.
Play Back Images 1 Press the c (shooting/playback mode) 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 JK to scroll through the images quickly. • To play back a recorded movie, press H. • To return to shooting mode, press the c button or shutter-release button.
Delete Images 1 Press flexible button 3 (n) to delete the image currently displayed on the screen. 15/11/2015 15:30 4 2 Use flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select the desired deletion method. Erase • To exit without deleting, press flexible button 1 (Q). Erase selected pictures Erase this picture only Erase all pictures 3 Press flexible button 3 (R Yes). • Deleted images cannot be recovered.
Selecting Which Images You Want to Delete 1 Use the multi selector JK to select an image to be deleted, and then press flexible button 2 (S). Erase selected pictures • The selected image is indicated by a check mark. • A check mark is displayed or removed every time you press flexible button 2 (S). • Press flexible button 3 (P) to remove all check marks. 2 Add check marks to all images that you want to delete and then press flexible button 4 (O) to confirm the selection.
Restrict Image Deletion (Image Lock) To prevent accidental deletion of images, you can lock image deletion (A21) and formatting (A104). 1 Press and hold down flexible buttons 1 and 4 at the same time while in shooting mode or playback mode. 15/11/2015 15:30 4 2 Press flexible button 3 (R Yes). • Image lock is set. Enable image lock? Yes No • When image lock is set, C is displayed on the screen.
Shooting Features Functions Available in Shooting Mode (Shooting Menu) .....................................25 A Point and Shoot..............................................................................................................26 Flash Mode..............................................................................................................................27 Self-timer .........................................................................................................................
Functions Available in Shooting Mode (Shooting Menu) Press a flexible button to display a menu. You can change the following settings. Option Description A – Sets the shooting mode to A Point and shoot. The camera recognizes the shooting conditions when you frame a picture, and you can take pictures in accordance with the conditions. 26 Flash You can select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions.
A Point and Shoot When this camera is used for the first time, the shooting mode is set to A Point and shoot. The camera recognizes the shooting conditions when you frame a picture, and you can take pictures in accordance with the conditions. A Point and shoot is the default shooting mode for this camera. • When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject (target finding AF). • The flash may fire when shooting in low light.
Flash Mode You can select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 2 (x Flash) Available Flash Modes w Auto flash The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting. y Flash off The flash does not fire. • We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark surroundings. x Always fire flash The flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects.
Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter 10 seconds after you press the shutter-release button. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 3 (i Self-timer) 1 Press flexible button 2 (j 10 s). • When Y Smile timer is selected, the camera uses face detection to detect a human face, and then automatically releases the shutter when a smile is detected (A29).
Smile Timer When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically without pressing the shutter-release button. The skin softening function makes the skin tones of human faces smoother. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 3 (i Self-timer) 1 Press flexible button 3 (Y Smile timer). Self-timer 10 s Smile timer Off 2 Frame the picture. • Point the camera at a human face. 3 Without pressing the shutter-release button, wait for the subject to smile.
Choose a Style (Shooting with Selected Shooting Conditions and Effects) When a style (shooting condition and effect) is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected condition. The expected effect may not be achieved depending on the subject. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 3 (g) M flexible button 2 (g Choose a style) Use the multi selector JK to select the desired style (shooting condition and effect) and press flexible button 4 (O).
Tips and Notes D Shoot night scenes • When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, the camera captures a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved. • Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still image is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the screen switches to the shooting screen. • The angle of view (i.e.
J Underwater face framing • You can take pictures of human faces underwater automatically without submerging your face. • When Underwater face framing is set, the waterproofing-related messages are displayed. Confirm each message and press the multi selector K to display the next message. Press flexible button 4 (O) to skip the messages and change to the shooting screen. • See “ Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation” (Axi-xvi) for more information about using the camera underwater.
I Take a series of pictures • While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots images continuously. • The camera shoots up to 11 images continuously at a rate of about 4.7 frames per second (fps) (when Choose a size > Photo size is set to D Large (13 megapixels)). • The frame rate for continuous shooting may vary depending on the current photo size setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.
L Mirror • You can take pictures that are vertically or horizontally symmetrical over the center of the frame. • Press flexible button 2 (c Top ➝ bottom) or flexible button 3 (b Left ➝ right) to set the flip direction. When c Top ➝ bottom is selected, the top half of the screen is flipped over the bottom half, and the image is composited and displayed. When b Left ➝ right is selected, the left half of the screen is flipped over the right half.
Q Take soft pictures • Softens the image by adding a slight blur to areas outside of the guide displayed on the screen. • A guide is displayed on the screen. Compose the shot so that the main subject is contained within the guide. • The flash is set to w Auto flash, but the setting can be changed (A27). • Y Smile timer is not available (A29). M Create a diorama effect • This effect is well-suited for images captured from a high vantage point with the main subject in the center of the image.
Decorate You can add a frame around your images when taking pictures. Nine different frames are available. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 3 (g) M flexible button 3 (A Decorate) • The C Choose a size > A Photo size setting is fixed at FSmall (2 megapixels) (A40). 1 Use the multi selector JK to select the desired frame and press flexible button 4 (O). Decorate • To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q). • You can press flexible button 3 (c) to remove the frame.
Change Colors You can adjust brightness (exposure compensation) and vividness when taking pictures. You can also select one color to keep in your images and turn the rest of the colors to shades of black and white. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 3 (g) M flexible button 4 (d Change colors) 1 Use flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select the setting. • Select b Brighter/darker, c More vivid/less vivid, or P Highlight colors.
Change Sounds Allows you to configure the shutter and button sounds. You can select one of eight different sounds, or turn sounds off. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 2 (u Change sounds) y Pick a shutter sound Allows you to select the sound heard when the shutter is released and when the focus has been locked. When using Take a series of pictures (A33) or when recording movies, the shutter sound is not heard.
3 Press flexible button 4 (O). Pick a shutter sound • The sound is set. C Muting All Sounds On the screen displayed in step 1, press flexible button 4 (u Turn sounds on or off) M flexible button 3 (z Turn sounds off), in that order, to mute all sounds. To cancel the mute, press flexible button 4 (u Turn sounds on or off) M flexible button 2 (u Turn sounds on), in that order.
Choose a Size Set the size of still images and movies. Choose a Photo Size Select the combination of image size and compression ratio to be used when saving images. The larger the image size, the larger the size at which it can be printed, and the lower the compression ratio, the higher the quality of the images, but the number of images that can be saved is reduced.
Choose a Movie Frame Size Select the desired movie option to record. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 3 (C Choose a size) M flexible button 3 (N Movie frame size) Image size Aspect ratio (horizontal to vertical) Frame rate 1920 × 1080 16:9 Approx. 30 fps H Small (640) 640 × 480 4:3 Approx. 30 fps C Small (old-fashioned)2 640 × 480 4:3 Approx.
Using the Zoom When you press the multi selector HI, the zoom lens position changes. • To zoom in: Press H. • To zoom out: Press I. When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to the maximum wide-angle position. Telephoto Wide-angle • A zoom indicator is displayed on the shooting screen when the multi selector HI is pressed.
Focusing The Shutter-release Button Press halfway To press the shutter-release button “halfway” means to press and hold the button at the point where you feel a slight resistance. • Focus and exposure (shutter speed and f-number) are set when you press the shutter-release button halfway. Focus and exposure remain locked while the button is pressed halfway. • The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode and settings.
Using Skin Softening In the following settings, if human faces are detected, the camera processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image (up to three faces). • Smile timer (A29) Make skin prettier can also be applied to saved images by using Add makeup in playback mode (A56). B Notes About Skin Softening • It may take more time than usual to save images after shooting.
Focus Lock Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject. The following explains how to use focus lock when the focus area is displayed in the center of the frame. 1 Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway. 1/250 F 3.3 1/250 F 3.3 • The camera focuses on the subject and the focus area is displayed in green. • Exposure is also locked.
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting Some functions cannot be used with other menu options. Restricted function Option Description Flash Choose a style (A30) When Shoot night scenes, Photograph food, Take a series of pictures, Photograph fireworks, Shoot backlit scenes, or Shoot a movie miniature is selected, the flash cannot be used.
Restricted function Electronic VR Digital zoom Option Description Choose a style (A30) When Shoot night scenes, Shoot at intervals, Take a series of pictures, Photograph fireworks, or Shoot backlit scenes is selected, electronic VR is disabled. Smile timer (A29) When Smile timer is selected, digital zoom cannot be used.
Playback Features Playback Zoom......................................................................................................................49 Thumbnail Playback ............................................................................................................50 Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu).......................................51 E Exchange Messages ......................................................................................................
Playback Zoom Pressing the multi selector H in full-frame playback mode (A20) zooms in on the image. 15/11/2015 15:30 H I Displayed area guide 4 Full-frame Playback Image is zoomed in. • You can change the magnification rate by pressing HI. • To view a different area of the image, press flexible button 3 (G) to lock the magnification rate and press HIJK. If you want to change the magnification rate, press flexible button 3 (H) and then change the magnification rate as desired.
Thumbnail Playback Press the multi selector I in full-frame playback mode (A20) to display images in contact sheets of thumbnail images. 15/11/2015 15:30 I H 7 Full-frame Playback Thumbnail Playback • While using thumbnail playback mode, press JK to select an image, and the selected image is magnified and displayed at the center of the screen. Select an image and press H, and the selected image is displayed in the full-frame playback mode.
Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode, you can select one of the flexible buttons (A6) and display the corresponding menu. Flexible button V Have fun with pictures Option 52 Picture play1 Allows you to edit your images using a variety of functions. 55 Grading2 Allows you to add grade marks to your images. You can play back only the images that have grade marks. Protects selected images from accidental deletion.
E Exchange Messages Voice messages can be recorded and attached to images. • You can attach up to two messages to each image. Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 2 (E Exchange messages) Leave a Message 1 Press flexible button 2 (q Record). Exchange messages Record Play recordings Erase recordings 2 Press flexible button 2 (I Leave a message). Record • You cannot select this option if the image already has a message attached to it.
