DIGITAL CAMERA Quick Start Guide Connect to a Smartphone 2 Introduction 4 Get Ready 9 A Shoot 17 B View 19 Have More Fun 21 For Your Safety 25 Technical Notes 42 CAUTION There are important notes about the waterproofing from pages 31 to 34. Make sure that you read them carefully.
Connect to a Smartphone 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 “For Your Safety” (pages 25-41) and all other instructions carefully with an adult before using your camera. Keep this manual where it will be read by all who use the camera. Do the instructions in “Get Ready” (page 9-16) with an adult. Downloading the “Reference Manual” The Reference Manual (PDF format) provides more details in various languages on how to use this camera. Use your smart device or computer to refer to it along with this manual.
Nikon User Support Visit the site below to register your camera and keep up-to-date with the latest product information. You will find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and can contact us for technical assistance. http://www.europe-nikon.
Confirming the Package Contents In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased the camera. COOLPIX W100 Digital Camera Camera Strap1 (How to attach) 2 3 1 EN-EL19 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EH-73P Charging AC Adapter2 Brush3 Quick Start Guide (this manual) UC-E21 USB Cable Warranty (printed on the back cover of this manual) 1 2 3 • • 6 Do not swing the camera by the strap. The camera could strike objects or people causing injury and damage to the camera.
Parts of the Camera 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 11 7 9 8 11 12 13 16 15 14 1 Shutter-release button 10 Microphone 2 Power switch/ power-on lamp 11 Eyelet for camera strap 3 Flash 4 AF-assist illuminator/ self-timer lamp 5 b (movie-record) button 6 N-Mark (NFC antenna) 12 Charge lamp/flash lamp 13 Multi selector 14 c (shooting/playback mode) button 15 Monitor (Screen) 16 Flexible buttons* 7 Speaker 8 Lens 9 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover * In this document, the flexible buttons are sometimes refer
Using the Monitor Battery level • F: The battery has enough power remaining. • G: The battery level is low. 999 29m 0s Number of images that can be taken Maximum movie recording time Flexible buttons Press to select an item shown on the screen.
Get Ready Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 1 4 2 3 6 5 Battery Memory card • Look at the stickers and insert the battery and memory card the right way. • 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. Charging the Battery 1 Connect the camera to the Charging AC Adapter and to the electrical outlet. 9 8 7 If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, securely connect it to the Charging AC Adapter.
• The battery starts charging, and the charge lamp flashes. • When the battery is fully charged, the charge lamp turns off. • Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and then disconnect the cable. 2 Close the cover. • Lay the cover completely flat in the direction indicated by the arrow 0, and fully slide it in a. 0 a B Notes About Opening and Closing the Cover • Make sure the camera and your hands are not wet. • Make sure that there is no debris, etc.
Setting the Camera You can set the camera with or without using a smartphone or tablet. Setup from a Smartphone or Tablet • Before setting the camera, install the SnapBridge app (page 2) and enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your smartphone or tablet (called “smart device” from this point on). • The screens of the camera and smart device may be different from the actual screens. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. 2 Press J or K on the multi selector to highlight a language and press O.
4 Pair (i.e., establish a Bluetooth link between) the camera and the smart device. • Here, connecting the camera and a smart device wirelessly through Bluetooth is called “pairing.” • Android Devices with NFC Support After checking that NFC is enabled on the smart device, touch the camera Y (N-Mark) to the NFC antenna on the smart device to start the SnapBridge app. • iOS Devices and Android Devices Without NFC Support - Press O. The camera will wait for a connection.
5 Check the authentication code. • After checking that the camera and smart device display the same six-digit authentication code, and then follow the Camera steps below (note that the code may not be displayed in some versions of iOS, but you should follow the steps below even if the code is not displayed). - On the camera, press O. - On the smart device, tap Pairing (the name of the button may be different depending on the smart device). Auth.
8 Select a camera clock setting. • If you select RYes, the time is automatically set to match the smart device. Turn on time syncing in the SnapBridge app. • If you select SNo, set from step 4 (page 15) in “Setup from the Camera Menus”. Sync clock with smart device? Yes No 9 Confirm the messages about the waterproofing and press K. Waterproofing precautions • There are seven message screens. 10 Confirm the message on the screen shown at right and press O. • The shooting screen is displayed.
Setup from the Camera Menus The camera clock can be set manually. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. 2 Press J or K on the multi selector to highlight a language and press O. Language English 3 Press S when the dialog at right is displayed. Use SnapBridge to send photos to your smart device and share them online. To skip this screen and set SnapBridge later from the Network menu, press X. 4 Press RYes. Set time and date? Yes No 5 Select a date format.
6 Set the date and time, and press O. Date and time • Use J or K to select a field and D M h m Y then use H or I to set the / / date and time. • Select the minute field and press O to confirm the setting. • Press m to display m on the screen and enable daylight saving time. To disable daylight saving time, press m again. 01 01 2016 00 : 00 7 When the confirmation dialog is displayed, press RYes. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setting.
A Shoot Taking Pictures 1 Hold the camera steady and aim the camera so that you can see your subject on the screen. • Guide one hand through the camera strap and hold the camera steady with both hands. • When taking pictures, be careful not to cover the flash or lens with your fingers. 2 Press the shutter-release button slightly (halfway). • The camera focuses.
3 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. 1/250 F 3.3 • The camera captures an image. Using the Zoom H: Captures a bigger subject. I: Captures a wider view. 2100 25m 0s Recording Movies 1 While A is displayed on the lower-right of the screen, aim the camera so that you can see your subject on the screen. • Make sure you do not cover the microphone. 2 Press the b (movie-record) button. • The camera starts recording a movie. 3 18 Press the b (movie-record) button again.
B View Viewing Your Images 1 Press the c (shooting/ playback mode) button. • B is displayed on the lower-right of the screen. • The last picture you took is displayed. 2 2100 25m 0s Use the multi selector to look through your images. Current image Previous image Next image • If you press the c (shooting/playback mode) button again, A is displayed on the lower-right of the screen and the camera returns to the shooting screen.
Deleting Images 1 2 When B is displayed on the lower-right of the screen, look through your images and find an image you want to delete. 15/11/2016 15:30 4 Press n. 15/11/2016 15:30 4 3 Press n Erase this picture only. • Press Q if you want to exit without deleting the image. Erase Erase this picture only Erase selected pictures Erase all pictures 4 Press R Yes. • If you delete an image, you cannot recover it.
Have More Fun Things You Can Do When Shooting 1 2 3 4 2100 25m 0s 1 A Allows you to easily take beautiful pictures. 2 Z Allows you to set the flash, self-timer, and smile timer. 3 g Allows you to shoot with settings suited to the selected style. You can also add borders to images or change the colors. 4 l Allows you to change the camera’s settings.
Things You Can Do When Viewing 1 2 3 4 15/11/2016 15:30 4 1 V Allows you to edit images or add messages to images. You can also protect images from accidental deletion. 2 Z Allows you to select and view images from the calendar. In slide show, the images are displayed in order. 3 n Allows you to delete images. 4 l Allows you to change the camera’s settings. Add Makeup (V M V M K) You can play with makeup effects such as adding cheek color, adding foundation, and making eyes larger.
Taking Pictures Underwater Before Using the Camera Underwater Read “Notes About Shockproof, Waterproof, and Dustproof Performance” (page 32) and “Before Using the Camera Underwater” (page 33) thoroughly. 1 While A is displayed on the lower-right of the screen, press g. 2100 25m 0s 2 Press g Choose a style. More picture options Choose a style Decorate Change colors 3 Press J or K, select J Shoot under water and press O. • The waterproofing-related message is displayed.
4 Press the shutter-release button. Cleaning the Camera After Using It Underwater Read “Cleaning After Using the Camera Underwater” (page 40) thoroughly. Underwater Face Framing (g M g M J) The camera searches for human faces underwater and then automatically captures images. You can take pictures without submerging your face by putting only the camera underwater. Other Ways to Have Fun • E Add messages Add voice messages to captured images. • A Decorate Add a frame around your images.
For Your Safety 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.
About the Manuals • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission. • Illustrations and screen content shown in this manual may differ from the actual product. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.
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.
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. - Do not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat. - Do not disassemble. - Do not short-circuit the terminals by touching them to necklaces, hairpins, or other metal objects.
Notices Notices for Customers in Europe CAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. 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 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 10 m (33 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. • 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.
Inspection and Repair • If the camera is exposed to shock, it is recommended to consult your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative to confirm the waterproof performance (charged service). • If the waterproof packing begins to deteriorate, consult your retailer or Nikonauthorized service representative. The waterproof performance of the waterproof packing may start to deteriorate after one year.
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” (pages 27-29) and “ Notes About Shockproof, Waterproof, and Dustproof Performance and Condensation” (pages 31-34) 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 0°C (32°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 Nikon-authorized 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
Technical Notes 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 (page 4). Problem 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. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly. • If you use a card reader, make sure that it is compatible with your memory card. • Contact the manufacturer for information on features, operation, and limitations on use.
• Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty Dear Nikon Customer, We thank you for your purchasing this Nikon product. Should your Nikon product require warranty service, please contact the dealer from whom it was purchased or a member of our authorized service network within the sales territory of Nikon Europe B.V. (e.g. Europe/Russia/others). See details under: http://www.europe-nikon.
• any damage resulting from modifications or adjustments which may be made to the product, without the prior written consent of Nikon, in order to comply with local or national technical standards in force in any other country than the ones for which the product was originally designed and/or manufactured. 3.
No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION.
