DIGITAL CAMERA Quick Start Guide Introduction Get ready A Shoot B View Have more fun Connect to a smart device For your safety Technical notes 2 7 13 15 17 21 23 42 • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For your safety” (page 23) and “ Notes about shockproof, waterproof, and dustproof performance and condensation” (page 29). • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.
Introduction Types of manuals Quick Start Guide (this manual) Explains preparation for shooting and basic operations. Online Manual (HTML) A detailed manual you can view on a computer or smart device. It contains content like the following. • Detailed explanations of shooting features, playback features, and menu items • Connecting to a TV, printer, computer, or smart device • Solutions for when you have problems or when error messages are displayed https://onlinemanual.nikonimglib.
Visit our Download Center Visit our website to download manuals for Nikon imaging products, computer software, or firmware. https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com nikon download center W150 To view images on a computer or smart device Use the software or app below. Software for computers Download the software from our Download Center (page 3). • ViewNX-i: This software enables you to transfer images and movies to your computer for viewing and editing.
Confirming the package contents In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased the camera. COOLPIX W150 Digital Camera Strap1 (How to attach) 2 1 EN-EL19 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EH-73P Charging AC Adapter2 Brush3 Quick Start Guide (this manual) UC-E21 USB Cable Warranty 1 2 3 • • 4 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 10 9 5 11 9 999 29m 0s 8 7 6 15 13 12 14 1 Shutter-release button 9 Eyelet for strap 2 Power switch/ power-on lamp 10 Microphone 3 Flash 4 AF-assist illuminator/ self-timer lamp 5 b (e movie-record) button 6 Speaker 11 Charge lamp/flash lamp 12 Multi selector 13 c (shooting/playback mode) button 14 Monitor (Screen) 15 Flexible buttons* 7 Lens 8 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover * In this document, the flexible buttons are sometimes referred to as “flexibl
Using the monitor Battery level • S: The battery has enough power remaining. • U: 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 Do preparations with an adult. Inserting the battery and memory card 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 1 2 2 3 Insert the battery and memory card. 1 2 3 • With the battery’s positive and negative terminals oriented correctly, move the yellow battery latch (1), and fully insert the battery (2). • With the memory card oriented correctly, slide it into the memory card slot until it clicks into place (3).
3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Lay the cover completely flat in the direction indicated by the arrow (1), and fully slide it in (2). 1 2 Notes about opening and closing the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover • Make sure the camera and your hands are not wet. • Make sure that there is no debris, etc. inside the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. • Make sure that the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is firmly closed.
Charging the battery 1 Use the USB cable (included) to connect the Charging AC Adapter to the camera with the battery inserted. Charging AC Adapter 2 Insert the plug of the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet. • 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. • The battery starts charging, and the charge lamp flashes. • When the battery is fully charged, the charge lamp turns off.
Notes about charging and replacing the battery • Only an adult should charge and replace the battery. • Do not use any USB cable other than the UC-E21. Doing so 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.
Setting the camera When you turn on the camera for the first time, screens such as for setting the display language and camera clock are displayed. 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 • The displayed languages vary depending on the country or region. 3 English Press R [Yes]. Set time and date? Yes No 4 Select a date format.
5 Set the date and time, and press O. • Use J or K to select a field and 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. Date and time M D Y h m 01 01 2019 00 00 6 When the confirmation dialog is displayed, press R [Yes]. 7 Use J or K to select the screen design, and press O.
A Shoot Taking pictures 1 Hold the camera and aim it so that you can see your subject on the screen. • Guide one hand through the strap and hold the camera steady with both hands. • Be careful not to cover the flash or lens with your fingers. 2 Press the shutter-release button slightly (halfway). • The camera focuses. 500 25m 0s 3 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. 1/250 F3.3 • The camera captures an image.
Using the zoom H: Captures a bigger subject. I: Captures a wider view. 500 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 (e movie-record) button. • The camera starts recording a movie. 500 25m 0s 3 14 Press the b (e movie-record) button again. • The camera stops recording the movie.
B View Viewing your images 1 Press the c (shooting/ playback mode) button. • B is displayed on the lowerright of the screen. • The last picture you took is displayed. 500 25m 0s 11/15/2019 15:30 10 2 Press J or K on the multi selector to display the previous or next image. • If you press the c button again, A is displayed on the lowerright of the screen and the camera returns to the shooting screen.
Watching movies Display the movie you recorded and press H to start playback. You can press H or I during movie playback to change the sound volume. 11/15/2019 15:30 20s Movie playback guide Deleting images 1 Find the image you want to delete and press n. 11/15/2019 15:30 10 2 Press n [Erase this picture only]. • Press j if you want to exit without deleting the image. Erase Erase this picture only Erase selected pictures Erase all pictures 3 Press R [Yes].
Have more fun Main things you can do when shooting 1 2 3 4 500 25m 0s 1 A Allows you to easily take beautiful pictures. 2 Z x [Flash]: Allows you to set the flash. i [Self-timer]: Allows you to use the self-timer. 3 g g [Choose a style]: Allows you to shoot with settings suited to the selected style. A [Decorate]: Allows you to add borders to images. d [Change colors]: Allows you to change the brightness. 4 l u [Change sounds]: Allows you to set the shutter sound and button sound.
Shoot under water (g M g M J)* You can put the camera underwater and take pictures. The settings are changed automatically to suit shooting underwater. Mirror (g M g M L) You can shoot vertically or laterally symmetric images, as if a mirror was placed in the center of the screen. Decorate (g M A) You can add a border around your images. You can select from 10 border designs.
Main things you can do when viewing 1 2 3 4 11/15/2019 15:30 10 1 V E [Exchange messages]: Allows you to add voice messages to images. You can also reply to messages. V [Picture play]: Allows you to edit images. A [Grading] or I [Favorites]: Allows you to protect images from accidental deletion. 2 Z G [View by date]: Allows you to view images by selecting a date. m [Slide show]: Allows you to display images in order. 3 n Allows you to delete images.
Add makeup (V M V M K) You can enjoy changing effects such as adding cheek color, adding foundation, and making eyes larger. Arrange pictures (V M V M p) You can arrange four captured images into one image. Stamp (V M V M G) You can add stamps to images. You can make stamps big or small, and move them wherever you like. Slide show (Z M m) You can play back fun slide shows that have animated characters and music.
Connect to a smart device Installing the SnapBridge app When you wirelessly connect the camera and a smart device with the SnapBridge app installed, you can send pictures and movies taken with the camera to the smart device. You can also use the smart device to control the camera remotely and shoot. • Download the app from the Apple App Store® for iOS, and from Google Play™ for Android™. The “SnapBridge 360/170 app” cannot be used with this camera.
Connecting the camera and a smart device • Insert a memory card with sufficient free space into the camera. • Make sure that the remaining battery levels of the camera and smart device are sufficient. • Enable Bluetooth on the smart device. 1 2 Press l, and then press l [Camera settings] M C [Network menu] M V [Connect to smart device]. When the dialog at the right is displayed, start the SnapBridge app.
For your safety 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.
• Do not use this product in the presence of flammable dust or gas such as propane, gasoline or aerosols. Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or fire. • Do not aim the flash at the operator of a motor vehicle. Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents. • 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.
• Do not fire the flash in contact with or in close proximity to the skin or objects. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire. • 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.
• When batteries are no longer needed, insulate the terminals with tape. Overheating, rupture, or fire may result should metal objects come into contact with the terminals. • 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.
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. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.
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.
● 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.
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.
Caring for the product Observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For your safety” (pages 23-26) and “ Notes about shockproof, waterproof, and dustproof performance and condensation” (pages 29-32) 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.
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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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 Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period. To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera away again.
Technical notes Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the following before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. • Turning off the camera once may solve the issue. • If you cannot find the topic you are searching for, refer to “If there is a problem” in the detailed “Online Manual” (page 2) and the Nikon website for your region. Problem Cause/Solution The camera is on but does not respond. • Wait for recording to end.
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 (Video Speed Class V6) 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.
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