DIGITAL CAMERA Quick Start Guide Introduction Parts of the Camera Getting Started Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Other Functions Technical Notes ii 1 3 10 16 20 • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page vi). • 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 A1000 digital camera. For Detailed Explanations Aside from this document, the Reference Manual (PDF format) provides details 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).
Confirming the Package Contents In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased the camera. COOLPIX A1000 Digital Camera Strap EH-73P Charging AC Adapter* UC-E21 USB Cable Quick Start Guide (this manual) SnapBridge Connection Guide EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Warranty (printed on the back cover of this manual) * A plug adapter is attached depending on the country or region of purchase.
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.: https://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe: https://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 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. • Do not transport the camera with a tripod or similar accessory attached. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction. DANGER for Batteries • Do not mishandle batteries.
• If battery liquid comes into contact with a person’s skin or clothing, immediately rinse the affected area with plenty of clean water. Failure to observe this precaution could result in skin irritation.
x Introduction
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 23 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 8 7 22 21 20 19 18 1 Command dial 13 K (flash pop-up) control 2 Shutter-release button 3 Zoom control Power switch/power-on lamp 14 (charge lamp) 4 Mode dial 15 c (playback) button 5 Flash 6 q (snap-back zoom) button Rotary multi selector 16 (multi selector)* 7 Side zoom control 8 w (function) button 9 Eye sensor 10 Electronic viewfinder 11 Diopter adjustment control 12 x (monitor) button 17 k (apply selec
Operating the Touch Panel The monitor of this camera is a touch panel, and can be operated by touching it with your fingers. Tapping Flicking Briefly touch the touch panel. Sweep your finger up, down, left, or right on the touch panel. Sliding Touch the touch panel, move your finger up, down, left, or right, and then release. Spreading/pinching Touch the touch panel with two fingers, and spread them apart or pinch them together.
Getting Started How to Attach the Strap • The strap can be attached to the eyelet on either side (left and right) of the camera body.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Battery latch Memory card slot • With the battery’s positive and negative terminals oriented correctly, move the orange battery latch (3), and fully insert the battery (4). • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (5). • Be careful not to insert the battery or memory card upside-down or backward, as this could cause a malfunction. • If the write-protect switch of the memory card is locked, you cannot shoot, delete images, or format the memory card.
Charging the Battery Charging AC Adapter* Electrical outlet USB cable (included) Power-on lamp (charge lamp) * A plug adapter is attached depending on the country or region of purchase. The shape of the plug adapter varies with the country or region of purchase. • Charging starts when the camera is connected to an electrical outlet while the battery is inserted, as shown in the illustration. The power-on lamp (charge lamp) slowly flashes while the battery is charging.
B Notes About Charging the Battery • The camera can be operated while the battery is charging, but the charging time increases. The power-on lamp (charge lamp) turns off while the camera is being operated. - Movies cannot be recorded while the battery is charging. • Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than the EH-73P Charging AC Adapter, and do not use a commercially available USB-AC adapter or a battery charger for a mobile phone.
Changing the Angle of the Monitor You can adjust the direction and angle of the monitor. For normal shooting When shooting in a low position When shooting in a high position When taking self-portraits B Notes About the Monitor • When moving the monitor, do not apply excessive force and move slowly within the monitor's adjustable range so that the connection will not be damaged. • Do not touch the rear side of the monitor. Failure to observe this precaution could cause product malfunction.
Camera Setup When the camera is turned on for the first time, screens to set the display language and camera clock are displayed. 1 Turn on the camera. • Use the multi selector to select and adjust settings. Multi selector Up Left Power switch Right Down k button (apply selection) • A language selection screen will be displayed. Use the multi selector HI to highlight a language and press the k button to select. The displayed languages vary depending on the country or region.
3 Highlight your home time zone and press the k button. • Press H to set daylight saving time. When it is on, the time is one hour earlier and W is displayed. When you press I to turn it off, the time goes back one hour. Home time zone London, Casablanca UTC+0 Back 4 5 Press HI to select a date format and press the k button. Enter the current date and time for the camera clock and press the k button. • Press JK to highlight items and press HI to change.
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting Images A (auto) mode is used here as an example. A (auto) mode enables you to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. 1 Rotate the mode dial to A. • 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. Number of exposures remaining 100 1/250 F3.4 0.
3 Frame the picture. • Move the zoom control or the side zoom control to change the zoom lens position. • If you lose sight of the subject while shooting with the lens in telephoto position, press the q (snap-back zoom) button to temporarily widen the visible area so that you can frame the subject more easily. Zoom out Zoom in Zoom in Zoom out 4 Press the shutter-release button halfway.
B Notes About Saving Images or Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the memory card.
Touch Shooting You can switch the touch shooting feature by tapping the touch shooting icon on the shooting screen. • At the default setting A Touch shutter, the shutter is released when you simply tap the subject on the screen without using the shutterrelease button. 100 1/250 F3.4 0.0 25m 0s 500 Switching Between the Monitor and Viewfinder It is recommended that you use the viewfinder when bright conditions make it difficult to see the monitor, such as when outdoors in sunlight.
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. Display the previous image • Press and hold down HIJK to scroll through the images quickly. • Images can also be selected by rotating the multi selector or command dial. • To play back a recorded movie, press the k button.
Deleting Images 1 In playback mode, 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.
Other Functions Selecting a Shooting Mode You can rotate the mode dial to align the desired shooting mode with the indicator mark on the camera body. • A (Auto) mode Select this mode to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. • o (Creative) mode Apply effects to images during shooting. • y (Scene) modes You can press the d button and select a scene mode to shoot using settings suited for the conditions.
Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector (m/n/p/o) 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 When the flash is raised, the flash mode can be set according to shooting conditions. The flash always fires when m (fill flash) or m (standard flash) is selected.
Menu Operations You can set the menus listed below by pressing the d (menu) button. • • • • • A Shooting menu1, 2 e Movie menu1 c Playback menu3 J Network menu z Setup menu 1 2 3 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. 1 Press the d (menu) button. • The menu is displayed. 2 Press the multi selector J. • The current menu icon is displayed in yellow.
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. Set up Time zone and date Monitor settings EVF auto toggle Date stamp Self-timer: after release Photo VR AF assist Date stamp Date • The setting you selected is Date and time applied. Off • When you are finished using the menu, press the d button.
Technical Notes Notices Notices for Customers in Europe CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: • This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
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).
Caring for the Product Observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Avi-ix) 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 or lens cover. Keep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.
Notes About the Monitor • Monitors (including electronic viewfinders) are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device. • Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting.
Battery Terminals Dirt on the battery terminals may prevent the camera from functioning. Should the battery terminals become dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth before use. 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.
Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Lens/ viewfinder Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end).
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. If you cannot solve a problem using the following, see the Reference Manual (PDF format) (Aii) for further details or the Nikon website for your region. Problem The camera is on but does not respond. A Cause/Solution • 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 supports UHS-I. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 (Video Speed Class V6) or faster are recommended for recording movies. When Movie options is set to d 2160/30p (4K UHD) or c 2160/25p (4K UHD), memory cards with a UHS Speed Class rating of 3 (Video Speed Class V30) or faster are recommended. When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly.
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