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Waterproofing The following are important notes about the camera's waterproofing. Before using the camera, please thoroughly read the information in “ Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation” (Axii). Waterproofing-related Messages The camera will display messages related to its waterproof capabilities when you select certain settings or perform certain operations. Read and follow the information displayed in the messages when they are displayed.
Introduction Parts of the Camera The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Using Location Data Functions/Displaying Maps Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Reference Section Technical Notes and Index i
Introduction Read This First Introduction ii Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX AW120 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Avii-ix), " Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation" (Axii), " Notes About Location Data Functions (GPS/GLONASS, Electronic Compass)" (Axviii), and "Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network)" (Axx), and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual.
About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A12). To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see “Parts of the Camera” (A1).
Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning Introduction As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.
About the Manuals Introduction • 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. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices Introduction vi Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.
For Your Safety This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury. Introduction 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.
Introduction Do not remain in contact with the camera, charging AC adapter, or AC adapter for extended periods while the devices are on or in use Parts of the devices become hot. Leaving the devices in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in low-temperature burns. Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight Failure to observe this precaution could cause damage or fire.
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 m (3 ft 4 in.) from the subject.
Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. Introduction 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. Notices for customers in Europe 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.
Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation Introduction • Make sure to read the following instructions as well as the instructions provided in “Caring for the Product” (F2). Notes About Shockproof Performance This camera has passed Nikon’s in-house test (drop test from a height of 202 cm (6 ft 6 in.) on a 5 cm (2 in.) thick plywood panel) compliant with MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock*.
Introduction b If the camera is subjected to excessive shock, vibration or pressure by dropping or hitting 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 use the camera deeper than 18 m (59 ft) underwater. - Do not subject the camera to water pressure by exposing it to rapids or waterfalls.
Before Using the Camera Underwater Remove the strap for land use before using the camera underwater. Introduction 1. Make sure that there are no foreign substances inside the batterychamber/memory card slot cover. • Any foreign substances such as sand, dust or hair inside the batterychamber/memory card slot cover should be removed with a blower. • Any liquid such as water droplets inside the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover should be wiped off with a soft dry cloth. 2.
Cleaning after Using the Camera Underwater Introduction • After using the camera underwater, clean the camera within 60 minutes. If you leave the camera in wet conditions where salt particles or other foreign substances are adhered to it, this could cause damage, discoloration, corrosion, a bad smell or deterioration of waterproof performance. • Before cleaning the camera, thoroughly remove water droplets, sand, salt particles, or other foreign substances from your hands, body, and hair.
Introduction xvi 3. After making sure that there are no water droplets on the camera, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and gently wipe off any water or sand remaining inside the camera with a dry soft cloth. • If you open the cover before the camera is thoroughly dried, water droplets may fall on a memory card or battery. The water droplets may also seep inside the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (in locations such as waterproof packing, hinges, memory card slot, or terminals).
Notes About Operating Temperature and Humidity and Condensation Introduction The operation of this camera has been tested at temperatures from −10°C to +40°C (14°F to 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 images shot and shooting time) will drop temporarily.
Notes About Location Data Functions (GPS/GLONASS, Electronic Compass) Introduction b Map/location name data of this camera Before using the location data functions, make sure to read “USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA AND LOCATION NAME DATA” (F20) and agree to the terms. • The maps and location name information (Points of Interest: POI) are as of April 2013. The maps and location name information will not be updated.
bUsing the camera overseas • Before taking the camera with location data functions overseas for travel, consult your travel agency or embassy of the country you are visiting to confirm whether there is any restriction on use. For example, you cannot record location data logs without permission from the government in China. Set Record location data to Off. • The location data may not function properly in China and on the borders between China and neighboring countries (as of December 2013).
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network) Introduction This product is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations, and you are required to obtain permission from the United States government if you export or re-export this product to any country to which the United States embargoes goods. The following countries were subject to embargo: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria.
COOLPIX AW120, which is equipped with a DW092 (FCC ID:EW4DW092/IC ID:4634A-3149EC) Wireless LAN Module, has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Please refer to the SAR test report that was uploaded to FCC website.
Precautions when Using Radio Transmissions Always keep in mind that radio transmission or reception of data is subject to interception by third parties. Note that Nikon is not responsible for data or information leaks that may occur during data transfer.
Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................ ii Introduction Read This First ............................................................................................................................ ii About This Manual ..................................................................................................................................... iii Information and Precautions .......................
Step 3 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................... 26 Using the Zoom......................................................................................................................................... 27 Step 4 Focus and Shoot........................................................................................................ 28 The Shutter-release Button....................................................................
Playing Back Movies .............................................................................................................. 74 General Camera Setup........................................................................................... 76 Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Setup Menu) ............................ 76 Starting Location Data Recording .................................................................................... 78 Displaying Maps....................................
Introduction xxvi List by Date Mode........................................................................................................... E10 Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)............. E11 Viewing Images in a Sequence ............................................................................................... E11 Deleting Images in a Sequence .............................................................................................. E12 Editing Still Images.......
Introduction Voice Memo ........................................................................................................................................ E51 Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card).................................. E52 Sequence Display Options ........................................................................................................ E53 Choose Key Picture .......................................................................................................
Introduction Points of Interest (POI) (Recording and Displaying Location Name Information)......................................................................................................................................... E82 Create Log (Record the Log of Movement Information) ........................................ E83 View Log ................................................................................................................................................
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 3 4 5 2 6 7 Parts of the Camera 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Eyelet for camera strap.........................3 2 Shutter-release button....................28 14 8 HDMI micro connector (Type D) .................................................... 92 Hinge..........................................................xiii 3 Power switch/power-on lamp....22 9 4 Flash............................................................48 10 Waterproofing packing ................
1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 Parts of the Camera 10 11 12 13 1 Eyelet for camera strap.........................3 8 k (apply selection) button ............6 2 Speaker ..................................... 67, 74, 76 9 Multi selector ...........................................6 3 OLED monitor (monitor)*.........8, 22 10 U (map) button ................................. 82 11 V (action) button.................................4 4 Zoom control........................................27 f : wide-angle.....
Attaching the Camera Strap for Land Use Remove the strap for land use before using the camera underwater.
Using the V (Action) Button (Action Control) When the V (action) button is pressed, you can perform the function by shaking the camera. Parts of the Camera As shown in the illustration, use your wrist and shake the camera for a single up/down or forward/backward stroke to perform the functions. Easy auto mode Confirm Action menu In the action menu, you can select the following options by shaking the camera up/down or forward/backward. Press the V (action) button to select the function.
Notes About Playback Action Control When Playback action control in the setup menu (A76) is set to On, you can shake the camera up/down to display the next image or forward/backward to display the previous image in full-frame playback mode. Action Control B Notes About Action Control • When using the action control, make sure to hold the camera firmly by passing your hand through the camera strap. • In the action control, only the V (action) button, shutter-release button and power switch can be used.
Using Menus (the d Button) Use the multi selector and k button to navigate the menus. 1 Press the d button. • The menu is displayed. 40 30 20 10 0 Parts of the Camera -10 15m 1010hPa 25m 0s 880 2 Press the multi selector J. Easy auto mode Image mode • The current menu icon is displayed in yellow. Menu icons 3 Select the desired menu icon. • The menu is changed. Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Photo VR Motion detection AF assist 4 Press the k button.
5 Select a menu option. Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Photo VR Motion detection AF assist Press the k button. • The settings for the option you selected are displayed. Photo VR On (hybrid) On Off 7 Select a setting. Parts of the Camera 6 Photo VR On (hybrid) On Off 8 Press the k button. • The setting you selected is applied. • When you are finished using the menu, press the d button.
The Monitor The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. By default, information is displayed when the camera is first turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A76)).
1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Print date .................................................76 26 Travel destination icon........... E64 27 “Date not set” indicator...................18 Eye-Fi communication indicator 28 .......................................................................77 Wi-Fi communication indicator 29 .......................................................................89 30 Save location........................................
Playback Mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 91011 12 13 999 / 999 32 Parts of the Camera 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 a b 999 / 999 9999 / 9999 29m00s 29m00s 15 16 15m 1010hPa 17 9999.
1 Album icon in favorite pictures mode....................................................E5 18 Small picture icon ............. 67, E19 2 Category icon in auto sort mode ..................................................................E9 20 Volume indicator ............... 74, E51 3 List by date icon ......................... E10 21 Quick effects guide ...........................30 4 Protect icon........................... 67, E49 5 Sequence display (when Individual pictures is selected) .....
The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Battery The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Press the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover latch release (1) and rotate the batterychamber/memory card slot cover latch (2) to open the cover (3). 2 Insert the battery. • Push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1), and fully insert the battery (2). • The battery locks into place when inserted correctly.
B Notes About Closing the Cover without Getting the Camera Strap or Cord Caught If the camera strap’s cord gets caught in the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover when it is closed, the cover could be damaged. Before closing the batterychamber/memory card slot cover, make sure that the strap or cord does not get caught in it. Removing the Battery B High Temperature Caution The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera.
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery 1 Prepare the included charging AC adapter. The Basics of Shooting and Playback If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the charging AC adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place. 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.
Charge lamp Description The battery is charging. Off When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops flashing green and turns off. About 2 hours and 20 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. Flashes quickly (green) • The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). • The USB cable or charging AC adapter is not properly connected, or there is a problem with the battery.
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 1 Turn off the camera and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the memory card. The Basics of Shooting and Playback • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place. B Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera and the memory card. 3 16 Be Careful to Insert the Memory Card in Correct Direction Close the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover.
B Notes About Closing the Cover without Getting the Camera Strap or Cord Caught If the camera strap’s cord gets caught in the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover when it is closed, the cover could be damaged. Before closing the batterychamber/memory card slot cover, make sure that the strap or cord does not get caught in it. B Formatting Memory Cards 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.
Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time 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. • If you exit without setting the date and time, O will flash when the shooting screen is displayed. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired language and press the k button.
4 Select your home time zone and press the k button. • To enable daylight saving time, press H. When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is displayed above the map. To turn off the daylight saving time function, press I. 5 Back Date format Year/Month/Day Month/Day/Year Day/Month/Year 6 Set the date and time, and press the k button. • Select a field: Press JK (changes between D, M, Y, h, and m). • Edit the date and time: Press HI.
8 Read the message about the waterproof function, and press K. • There are 6 message screens. Do not open the covers by the water or in sandy locations, as foreign matter could enter the camera. 1/6 9 When you have read the message shown on the right, press the k button. After drying thoroughly, use a cloth to remove any droplets remaining on the areas indicated. The Basics of Shooting and Playback • The camera switches to shooting mode (A22).
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On 1 Press the power switch. • The monitor turns on. • To turn the camera off, press the power switch again. • Note that the power switch is enabled a few seconds after the battery is inserted. Wait a few seconds before pressing the power switch. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 2 Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining.
C The Auto Off Function Flashes No operations performed No operations performed 40 30 20 10 0 -10 15m 1010hPa 3 min 25m 0s 880 Camera enters standby mode. Camera turns off. The Basics of Shooting and Playback • The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode is about 1 minute. The time can be changed using the Auto off setting in the setup menu (A76).
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode The Basics of Shooting and Playback 24 1 Press the A button. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select a shooting mode and press the k button. • G (easy auto) mode Multi selector is used in this example. • The selected shooting mode is saved even if the power is turned off.
Available Shooting Modes G Easy auto mode A33 The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame an image, making it even easier to take images using settings that suit the scene. b Scene mode A35 Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select. D Special effects A42 Effects can be applied to images during shooting. Smart portrait A44 The camera detects smiling faces and releases the shutter automatically. A Auto mode A45 Used for general shooting.
Step 3 Frame a Picture 1 Hold the camera steady. • Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone, and speaker. The Basics of Shooting and Playback • When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the flash is above the lens. 2 Frame the picture. • When the camera automatically determines the scene mode, the shooting mode icon changes (A33).
C When Using a Tripod • We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations. - When shooting in dim lighting - When shooting with the flash mode (A49) set to W (off) - When using the telephoto setting • When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting, set Photo VR to Off in the setup menu (A76) to prevent potential errors caused by this function.
Step 4 Focus and Shoot 1 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 28 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • When the subject is in focus, the focus area that includes the subject or focus indicator (A9) glows green (multiple focus areas can glow green). • When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed. When the camera has focused, the focus indicator (A9) glows green.
The Shutter-release Button Press halfway To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value), press the shutter-release button lightly until you feel a slight resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Press all the way Press the shutter-release button all the way to release the shutter and take an image. Do not use force when pressing the shutterrelease button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred images. Press the button gently.
Step 5 Play Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button. • If you press and hold down the c (playback) button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. 2 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 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. Display the next image • To return to shooting mode, press the A button or shutter-release button. 4/4 15m 1010hPa 0004.
Step 6 Delete Images Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. 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. 3 Delete Current image Erase selected images All images Select Yes and press the k button. • Deleted images cannot be recovered. • To cancel, select No and press the k button.
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Use the multi selector JK to select an image to be deleted, and then use H to display K. • To undo the selection, press I to remove K. • Move the zoom control (A2) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 2 Erase selected images Back Add K to all images that you want to delete and then press the k button to confirm the selection. • A confirmation dialog is displayed.
Shooting Features G (Easy Auto) Mode The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame a picture, making it even easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene. Display the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M G (easy auto) mode M k button When the camera selects a scene mode, the shooting mode icon displayed on the shooting screen changes to that for the scene mode currently enabled.
B Note after Taking the Camera out of the Water After taking the camera out of water, sometimes it may not automatically switch to another scene from underwater mode. Gently brush any water droplets with your hand from the camera or wipe it off with a soft and dry cloth. See “Cleaning after Using the Camera Underwater” (Axv) for more information on caring for the camera.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) When a scene is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. Display the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M b (the second icon from the top*) M K M HI M select a scene M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.
Tips and Notes d Sports • While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots up to about 5 images continuously at a rate of about 6.9 fps (when image mode is set to P 4608×3456). • The frame rate for continuous shooting may become slow depending upon the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition. • Focus, exposure, and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series.
j Night landscape k Close-up • Macro mode (A51) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • You can move the focus area. Press the k button, use the multi selector HIJK to move the focus area, and press the k button to apply the setting. Shooting Features • From the screen displayed after j Night landscape is selected, select Handheld or Tripod.
l Museum • The camera captures a series of up to 10 images while the shutter-release button is held all the way down, and the sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved (BSS (Best Shot Selector)). • The flash does not fire. m Fireworks show • The shutter speed is fixed at about 4 seconds. n Black and white copy • Use together with macro mode (A51) when shooting subjects that are close to the camera.
p Easy panorama • From the screen displayed after p Easy panorama is selected, select the shooting range from Normal (180°) or Wide (360°). • The zoom position is fixed at wide-angle. • Press the shutter-release button all the way down, remove your finger from the button, and then slowly pan the camera horizontally. Shooting ends when the camera captures the specified shooting range. • Focus and exposure are locked when shooting starts.
O Pet portrait • When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and focuses on it. By default, the shutter is automatically released when the camera detects a dog or cat face (pet portrait auto release). • From the screen displayed after O Pet portrait is selected, select Single or Continuous. - Single: Whenever the camera detects a dog or cat face, the camera captures 1 image.
C Underwater • If you select Underwater, screens about recording of location data (A81) and water depth calibration are displayed followed by messages about waterproofing (refer to the back side of the front cover). The next message is displayed when you press the multi selector K after reading the messages. When the shutter-release button is pressed, the camera switches to shooting mode without displaying any subsequent screens.
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Effects can be applied to images during shooting. Display the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M D (the third icon from the top*) M K M HI M Select the effect M k button * The last icon you selected is displayed. Category Shooting Features 42 Description D Soft (default setting) Softens the image by adding a slight blur to the entire image.
• The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. • When Selective color or Cross process is selected, use the multi selector HI to select the desired color from the slider. To change settings for any of the following functions, press the k button to end color selection. - Flash mode (A48) - Self-timer (A50) - Macro mode (A51) - Exposure compensation (A52) To return to the color selection screen, press the k button again.
Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer (A57)). You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones of human faces. Display the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button 1 Frame the picture. • Point the camera at a human face.
A (Auto) Mode Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. Display the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button • You can change how the camera selects the area of the frame to focus on by changing the AF area mode setting (A56). The default setting is Target finding AF (A61).
Using Quick Effects When in A (auto) mode, you can apply effects to images immediately after releasing the shutter. • The edited image is saved as a separate file with a different name. 1 Press the k button when the image is displayed after it is taken in A (auto) mode. Quick effects • When you press the d button or when no operations are performed for about 5 seconds, the monitor display returns to the Cancel shooting screen.
Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector The functions that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below. 1 2 4 3 Easy auto 1 m Flash mode (A48) w 2 n Self-timer (A50) w 3 D Macro mode (A51) 4 o Exposure compensation (A52) w Scene * Special effects Smart portrait A (auto) w w* w w w* w w - w w w w Shooting Features Function * Availability depends on the setting. See “Default Settings” (A53) for more information.
Using the Flash You can select the flash mode to match the shooting conditions. 1 Press the multi selector H (m). 2 Select the desired flash mode (A49) and press the k button. Auto • If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. Shooting Features 48 40 30 B The Flash Lamp • The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.
Available Flash Modes U Auto The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting. • The flash mode icon on the shooting screen is displayed only immediately after the setting is made. V Auto with red-eye reduction Reduce “red-eye” in portraits caused by the flash. W Off The flash does not fire. • We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark surroundings. X Fill flash Y Slow sync Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery.
Using the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter about 10 seconds or 2 seconds after you press the shutter-release button. Set Photo VR to Off in the setup menu (A76) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. 1 Press the multi selector J (n). 2 Select n 10s or n 2s, and press the k button. Self-timer Shooting Features • n 10s (10 seconds): Use on important occasions, such as weddings. • n 2s (2 seconds): Use to prevent camera shake.
Using Macro Mode Use macro mode when taking close-up images. 1 Press the multi selector I (p). 2 Select o and press the k button. Macro mode • If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. Move the zoom control to set the zoom ratio to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green.
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust overall image brightness. Shooting Features 52 1 Press the multi selector K (o). 2 Select a compensation value and press the k button. Exposure compensation • To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value. • To darken the image, set a negative (–) value. • The compensation value is applied, even without pressing the k button.
Default Settings Default settings for each shooting mode are described below. Flash (A48) Shooting mode Self-timer (A50) Macro (A51) Exposure compensation (A52) U1 k k2 0.0 b (portrait) V k k3 0.0 c (landscape) W3 k k3 0.0 d (sports) W3 k3 k3 0.0 S (night portrait) V3 k k3 0.0 f (party/indoor) V4 k k3 0.0 Z (beach) U k k3 0.0 z (snow) U k k3 0.0 h (sunset) W3 k k3 0.0 i (dusk/dawn) W3 k k3 0.0 X (night landscape) W3 k k3 0.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Shooting Features 54 The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected. W (off) can be selected manually. Cannot be changed. The camera enters macro mode when i is selected. The setting cannot be changed. May switch to slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode. Flash is fixed at X (fill flash) when HDR is set to k, and is fixed at W (off) when HDR is set to o. Self-timer cannot be used. Pet portrait auto release can be turned on or off (A40).
Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Shooting Menu) The settings listed below can be changed by pressing the d button during shooting (A6).
Options Available in the Shooting Menu Option Shooting Features 56 Description A Image mode Allows you to set the combination of image size and image quality used when saving images. • Default setting: P 4608×3456 E30 White balance Allows you to adjust white balance to suit the weather conditions or light source in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eyes. • Default setting: Auto E32 Continuous Allows you to select single or continuous shooting.
Option Description A Skin softening Allows you to select the skin softening level for human faces. • Default setting: Normal E42 Smile timer Allows you to select whether or not the camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a human smiling face. • Default setting: On E43 Blink proof The camera automatically releases the shutter twice with every shot and saves one image in which the subject’s eyes are open.
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some functions cannot be used with other menu options. Restricted function Option Description Continuous (A56) When a setting other than Single is selected, the flash cannot be used. Blink proof (A57) When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be used. Smile timer (A57) When Smile timer is selected, the selftimer cannot be used. AF area mode (A56) When Subject tracking is selected, the self-timer cannot be used.
Restricted function Option Description White balance (A56) When a setting other than Auto is selected for White balance in Target finding AF mode, the camera does not detect the main subject. Quick effects Continuous (A56) The quick effects function cannot be used for images with continuous shooting. Monitor settings Quick effects (A56) When Quick effects is set to On, images are displayed after shooting regardless of the Image review settings.
Restricted function Motion detection Option Description Flash mode (A48) When the flash fires, Motion detection is disabled. Continuous (A56) When Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps or Multi-shot 16 is selected, Motion detection is disabled. When the ISO sensitivity is set to any ISO sensitivity (A56) setting other than Auto, Motion detection is disabled.
Focusing The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode. Using Target Finding AF When AF area mode (A56) in A (auto) mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera focuses in the manner described below. • When the camera detects the main subject, a yellow border (focus area) is displayed around it. If a human face is detected, the camera automatically sets focus priority on it. When you press the shutter-release button 15m 1010hPa halfway, the focus area that is in focus glows 25m 0s green.
Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. • G (easy auto) mode (A33) 15m • Portrait or Night portrait scene mode 1010hPa (A35) 25m 0s • Smart portrait mode (A44) 880 • When AF area mode (A56) in A (auto) mode (A45) is set to Face priority. If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera focuses on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.
Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes listed below, the camera detects human faces and processes the image to soften facial skin tones (up to 3 faces). • Smart portrait mode (A44) - The skin softening level can be adjusted. • G (easy auto) mode (A33) • Portrait or Night portrait scene mode (A35) Editing functions such as Skin softening can be applied to saved images by using Glamour retouch (A67) even after shooting.
Focus Lock Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject. 1 2 Set AF area mode to Center in A (auto) mode (A55). Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway. • Confirm that the focus area glows green. • Focus and exposure are locked. Shooting Features 3 F2.8 1/250 F2.8 Without lifting your finger, recompose the picture.
Playback Features Playback Zoom Moving the zoom control toward g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A30) zooms in on the image. Displayed area guide 4/4 15m 1010hPa 0004. JPG 15/05/2014 15:30 Full-frame Playback 3.0 Image is zoomed in. C Playback Features • You can change the zoom ratio by moving the zoom control toward f (h) or g (i). • To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector HIJK.
Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display Moving the zoom control toward f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A30) displays images as thumbnails. 1 / 20 1 / 20 2014 Sun Mon Tue 2 05 Wed Thu 1 15m 1010hPa 0004.
Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the menu operations listed below by pressing the d button (A6). Quick retouch 4/4 D-Lighting Red-eye correction Glamour retouch 15m 1010hPa Data imprint 0004. JPG 15/05/2014 15:30 Print order Slide show Option Description A E15 D-Lighting* Allows you to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of an image.
Description A Sequence display options Allows you to select whether to display only the key picture for a sequence of images captured continuously or to display the sequence as individual images. • When only the key picture is displayed for a sequence, press the k button to display each image in the sequence. Press the multi selector H to return to the key picture display. E53 Choose key picture Allows you to change the key picture for images captured in sequence.
Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies Display the shooting screen. • Check the remaining amount of movie recording time. • If Photo info in the Monitor settings (A76) in the setup menu is set to Movie frame+auto info, the area that will be visible in the movie can be confirmed before movie recording starts. 2 40 30 20 10 0 -10 15m 1010hPa 25m 0s 880 Movie recording time remaining Press the b (e movie-record) button to start movie recording.
B Recording and Playing Back Movies 70 Maximum Movie Length Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording. • The maximum movie length for a single movie is displayed on the shooting screen. • Recording may end before either limit is reached if camera temperature becomes elevated. • The actual movie length may vary depending on the movie content, subject movement, or type of memory card.
B Notes About Vibration Reduction During Movie Recording • When Movie VR (A73) in the movie menu is set to On (hybrid), the angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) becomes narrower during movie recording. • When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during recording, set Movie VR to Off to prevent potential errors caused by this function. Camera Temperature • The camera may become warm when shooting movies for an extended period of time or when the camera is used in a hot area.
Saving Still Images While Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies 72 If the shutter-release button is pressed all the way while recording a movie, one frame is saved as a still image. Movie recording continues while the still image is being saved. • Q is displayed at the top left of the monitor. When z is displayed, a still image cannot be saved. • The image size of the still images to be saved is the same as the Movie options (A73) setting.
Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Movie Menu) Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M k button Movie options Open with HS footage AF area mode Autofocus mode Movie VR Movie light Wind noise reduction Option Movie options Open with HS footage AF area mode Autofocus mode Movie VR Movie light Wind noise reduction Frame rate Description Select the movie type. Select normal speed to record movies at normal speed, or HS (high speed) to record movies that play in slow or fast motion.
Playing Back Movies Press the c button to enter playback mode. Movies are indicated by the movie options icon (A73). Press the k button to play back movies. Recording and Playing Back Movies 74 10s 0010. MOV 15/05/2014 15:30 Movie options • To adjust the volume, move the zoom control (A2).
Functions Available During Playback Function Icon Rewind A Hold down the k button to rewind the movie. Description Advance B Hold down the k button to advance the movie. Pause playback. The operations listed below can be performed while paused. Pause End E G C Rewind the movie one frame. Hold down the k button for continuous rewinding. D Advance the movie one frame. Hold down the k button for continuous advancing. F Resume playback.
General Camera Setup Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Setup Menu) Press the d button M z (setup) menu icon M k button The settings of the menu options listed below can be configured. Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date General Camera Setup 76 Photo VR Motion detection AF assist Description A Welcome screen Allows you to select whether or not the welcome screen is displayed in the monitor when the camera is turned on.
Option Description A E71 Playback action control Allows you to set whether or not to enable the image to be selected by shaking the camera in fullframe playback mode. E71 Map actions Allows you to zoom in and out of maps by shaking the camera. E72 Auto off Allows you to set the amount of time that passes before the monitor turns off to save power. E72 Format memory/ Format card Allows you to format the internal memory or the memory card.
Using Location Data Functions/ Displaying Maps Starting Location Data Recording Using Location Data Functions/Displaying Maps This camera receives signals from positioning satellites and obtain its current time and location data. The obtained location data (latitude and longitude) can be recorded on the images to be shot.
B Notes About Location Data Functions Using Location Data Functions/Displaying Maps • Before using the location data functions, read " Notes About Location Data Functions (GPS/GLONASS, Electronic Compass)" (Axviii). • It takes a few minutes to obtain location data when positioning is performed for the first time or in a situation where positioning cannot be performed for a long period of time, or just after the battery is replaced. • Positions of the positioning satellites change constantly.
B Battery Drain While Recording Location Data and Log Recording • When Record location data is set to On, record location data functions will continue to operate at the specified interval for approximately 6 hours even after the camera is turned off. Also, record location data functions and log recording will continue to operate while recording logs (A88) even after the camera is turned off. • When Record location data is set to On or while recording logs, the battery power will drain faster than usual.
C Underwater Recording of Location Data While the location data is being obtained, if you select Underwater scene mode, or select G (easy auto) mode and then submerge the camera under water, the screen on the right is displayed. Select Yes and press the k button. The location data obtained prior to underwater shooting is recorded on the images to be shot underwater.
Displaying Maps Using Location Data Functions/Displaying Maps The current position or image shooting location can be displayed on the screen using the camera’s internal map information. To display the map, press the U (map) button in shooting mode or playback mode. • Maps cannot be displayed while the camera is being charged with the charging AC adapter.
B Map Display C Notes About Direction and Location Data Display Direction or location data, etc. is displayed when a map is being displayed in shooting mode or if the U (map) button is held down while the power is off.
When Using Playback Mode Using Location Data Functions/Displaying Maps If an image displaying z in the full-frame display is selected and the U (map) button is pressed, the image shooting location is displayed on the screen. • To display the map and the image shooting location, the location data must have been recorded on playback image. • To adjust the scale of the map, use the zoom control (f (h)/g (i)). Scale 500m Location name information (A80) • To move the map display, use the multi selector.
• The following operations can be performed when you press the k button while thumbnails are displayed. m / time 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 100 80 60 - Scroll map: Return to the map display screen - Altitude/depth logs: Display the altitude log or water depth log graph (A88) when you play back images shot while the altitude log or water depth log was recorded using Altitude log or water Create log (A88).
Using Altimeter and Depth Gauge Using Location Data Functions/Displaying Maps You can display the altitude or water depth and the atmospheric pressure of the current position on the screen and record the displayed value on the images to be shot. • Use Alt./depth correction in the Location data options menu to correct the data in advance. Before using the camera underwater, make sure to adjust the data to 0 m at the surface of water.
C Altitude Log and Water Depth Log When Create log in the Location data options menu is selected, altitude or water depth information can be recorded at regular intervals. • If you select Start all logs, the log recording of location, altitude, and water depth information starts. • If you select Start depth log and submerge the camera under water, only the log recording of water depth starts. You can display the recorded logs as graphs by using View log.
Description A Points of interest (POI) Allows you to make the settings for the POI (points of interest, location name information). • Default setting: - Embed POI: Off - Display POI: Off - Level of detail: Level 6 (detailed) E82 Create log Allows you to make the settings to create a log of location, altitude, and water depth information. You can delete the log data or save it to memory card.
Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function Functions That Can Be Performed Using Wi-Fi You can perform the following functions if you install the dedicated software “Wireless Mobile Utility” on your smart device that runs on Android OS or iOS, and connect it to the camera. Take Photos *Operations cannot be performed on the camera during remote control operation. View Photos You can copy the images saved in the camera’s memory card and view them on your smart device.
Connecting the Smart Device to the Camera Press the d button M q menu icon M k button 1 Use the multi selector HI to select Connect to smart device and press the k button. • If Connect to smart device cannot be selected, see "Notes About Wi-Fi Connection" (A91). Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function • When the Wi-Fi function is turned on, the SSID and password of the camera are displayed. • If no connection confirmation is received from the smart device within 3 minutes, the message “No access.
To Terminate the Wi-Fi Connection Perform one of the following operations. • Turn off the camera. • Select Disable Wi-Fi in the Wi-Fi options menu on the camera (except when the camera is operated by remote control). • Set the Wi-Fi setting on the smart device to Off.
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Connection Methods You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. HDMI micro connector (Type D) Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer 92 Micro-USB connector How to open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover (A14) Insert the plug straight. • Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off.
Viewing images on a TV E21 Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect a commercially available HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI input jack. Viewing and organizing images on a computer A95 Printing images without using a computer E23 If you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print images without using a computer. Connection method: Connect the camera directly to the printer’s USB port with the USB cable.
Using ViewNX 2 Install ViewNX 2 to upload, view, edit, and share photos and movies. Your Imaging Toolbox Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer 94 ViewNX 2™ Installing ViewNX 2 An Internet connection is required. For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region. 1 Download the ViewNX 2 installer. Start the computer and download the installer from: http://nikonimglib.com/nvnx/ 2 3 4 Double-click the downloaded file. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Transferring Images to the Computer 1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable. The camera automatically turns on. To transfer images that are saved in the camera’s internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera before connecting it to the computer.
2 Transfer images to the computer. • Click Start Transfer. Start Transfer Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer 96 • At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer. 3 Terminate the connection. • If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
Viewing Images Start ViewNX 2. • Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete. • Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2. Starting ViewNX 2 Manually • Windows: Double-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desktop. • Mac: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock.
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Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera. Shooting Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback)...................... E2 Playback Favorite Pictures Mode..................................................................... E5 Auto Sort Mode................................................................................... E9 List by Date Mode ............................................................................
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback) Shooting with Easy Panorama Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button Mb (second icon from the top*) M K M HI M p Easy panorama M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed. 1 Select W Normal (180°) or X Wide (360°) as the shooting range and press the k button. Normal (180°) • When the camera is readied in the horizontal position, the image size (width × height) is as follows.
4 Move the camera in one of the four directions until the guide indicator reaches the end. Guide • When the camera detects which direction it is moving in, shooting begins. Example of camera movement • Using your body as the axis of rotation, move the camera slowly in an arc, in the direction of the marking (KLJI).
Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama Switch to playback mode (A30), display an image captured using easy panorama in fullframe playback mode, and then press the k button to scroll the image in the direction that was used when shooting. 4/4 0004. JPG 15/05/2014 15:30 Playback controls are displayed at the bottom of the monitor during playback. Use the multi selector JK to select a control, and then press the k button to perform the following operations.
Favorite Pictures Mode By adding images (except movies) to albums as favorite pictures, you can play back only the added images. • Images can be sorted into nine albums. Up to 200 images can be added to each album. • The original images are not copied or moved. • The same image can be added to multiple albums. Adding Images to Albums Press the c button (playback mode*) M d button M c , F or C menu icon M Favorite pictures M k button * Images cannot be added in favorite pictures playback mode.
Playing Back Images in Albums Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M h Favorite pictures M k button Use the multi selector to select an album and Favorite pictures then press the k button to play back the images in the selected album. • Functions in the playback menu (A67) can be used for the images in the selected album (except Copy and Favorite pictures). • The following operations are available from Choose icon the album selection screen. - d button: Changes the album icon (E8).
Removing Images from Albums Enter favorite pictures mode M select the album containing the image you want to remove M k button M d button M Remove from favorites M k button 1 Use the multi selector JK to select an image and use H to hide L. • To display the icons again, press I. • Move the zoom control (A2) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback. 2 3 Remove from favorites Back Press the k button after configuring the settings.
Changing the Favorites Album Icon Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M h Favorite pictures M k button 1 Use the multi selector to select an album and press the d button. Favorite pictures Choose icon 2 Use JK to select an icon color and press the k button. Choose icon Back 3 Select an icon and press the k button. Choose icon • The icon changes.
Auto Sort Mode Images are automatically sorted into categories, such as portraits, landscapes, and movies, based on the camera settings at the time of shooting. Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M F Auto sort M k button Use the multi selector to select a category and then press the k button to play back the images in the selected category. • Functions in the playback menu (A67) can be used for the images in the selected category (except Copy and Remove from favorites).
List by Date Mode Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M C List by date M k button Use the multi selector to select a date and then press the k button to play back the images captured on the selected date. • Functions in the playback menu (A67) can be used for the images in the selected shooting date (except Copy and Remove from favorites). • The following operations are available while the shooting date selection screen is displayed. - d button: The functions listed below are available.
Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) Viewing Images in a Sequence Images captured continuously are saved as a sequence. The first image of a sequence is used as the key picture to represent the sequence when displayed in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode (default setting). To display each image in the sequence individually, press the k button. 1/5 0004. JPG 15/05/2014 15:30 After pressing the k button, the operations listed below are available.
Deleting Images in a Sequence When the l button is pressed for images in a sequence, the images that are deleted vary depending on how the sequences are displayed. • When the key picture is displayed: - Current image: - Erase selected images: - All images: All images in the displayed sequence are deleted. When a key picture is selected on the erase selected images screen (A32), all images in that sequence are deleted. All images in the internal memory or on the memory card are deleted.
Editing Still Images Before Editing Images You can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files. Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original. C Restrictions on Image Editing An image can be edited up to ten times.
Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood Quick effects option Description Pop and Super vivid Mainly enhances the color saturation. Painting, High key, Toy camera effect 1, Toy camera effect 2, Low key, Cross process (red), Cross process (yellow), Cross process (green), and Cross process (blue) Mainly adjusts hue and creates a different look for the image. Soft, Soft portrait, Fisheye, Cross screen, and Miniature effect Processes images with a variety of effects.
Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Quick retouch M k button Use the multi selector HI to select the amount of effect applied and press the k button. Quick retouch • The edited version is displayed on the right. • To exit without saving the copy, press J.
Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When Shooting with the Flash Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Red-eye correction M k button Preview the result and press the k button. Red-eye correction • To exit without saving the copy, press the multi selector J. Back B Save Notes About Red-eye Correction • Red-eye correction can only be applied to images when red-eye is detected. • Red-eye correction can be applied to pets (dogs or cats) even if their eyes are not red.
Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Glamour retouch M k button 1 Use the multi selector HIJK to select the face that you want to retouch and press the k button. Subject selection • When only one face is detected, proceed to step 2. Back 2 Use JK to select the effect, use HI to select the effect level, and press the k button. Skin softening • You can simultaneously apply multiple effects.
B Notes About Glamour Retouch • Only one face per image can be edited using the glamour retouch function. You can retouch up to ten people (ten times) if you continue choosing different faces to retouch from the edited copy you created. • Depending upon the direction in which faces are looking, or the brightness of faces, the camera may be unable to accurately detect faces, or the glamour retouch function may not perform as expected.
Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Small picture M k button 1 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired copy size and press the k button. • Images taken at an image mode setting of l 4608×2592 are saved at 640 × 360 pixels. Proceed to step 2. 2 Small picture 640×480 320×240 160×120 Select Yes and press the k button. • An edited copy is created (compression ratio of approximately 1:8).
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy 1 2 Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (A65). Refine copy composition and press the d button. • Move the zoom control toward g (i) or f (h) to adjust the zoom ratio. Set a zoom ratio at which u is displayed. • Use the multi selector HIJK to scroll the image so that only the portion to be copied is visible in the monitor. 3 3.0 Select Yes and press the k button. • An edited copy is created. Save this image as displayed? Yes No 3.
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) 1 Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV. • Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them. To the HDMI input connector HDMI micro connector (Type D) 2 Set the TV’s input to external input. • See the documentation provided with your TV for details. 3 Hold down the c button to turn on the camera.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 2 Turn off the camera. Turn on the printer. • Check printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable. • Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them. 4 The camera is automatically turned on. • The PictBridge startup screen (1) is displayed in the camera monitor, followed by the Print selection screen (2). 1 2 Print selection 15/05/2014 No.
Printing Individual Images 1 Use the multi selector to select the desired image and press the k button. Print selection 15/05/2014 No. 32 • Move the zoom control toward f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback or g (i) to switch to full-frame playback. 2 Use HI to select Copies and press the k button. PictBridge 1 prints Start print Copies Paper size 3 Select the desired number of copies (up to 9) and press the k button.
4 Select Paper size and press the k button. PictBridge 4 prints Start print Copies Paper size 5 Select the desired paper size and press the k button. • To apply the paper size setting configured on the printer, select Default as the paper size option. • The paper size options available on the camera vary depending on the printer that you use. 6 Select Start print and press the k button. • Printing starts. • To cancel printing, press the k button. Paper size Default 3.5×5 in. 5×7 in.
Printing Multiple Images 1 2 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the d button. Use the multi selector HI to select Paper size and press the k button. • To exit the print menu, press the d button. 3 Select the desired paper size and press the k button. • To apply the paper size setting configured on the printer, select Default in the paper size option. • The paper size options available on the camera vary depending on the printer that you use.
Print selection Select images (up to 99) and the number of Print selection 10 copies (up to 9) of each. • Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use HI to specify the 1 1 3 number of copies to be printed. • Images selected for printing are indicated by M and the numeral Back indicating the number of copies to be printed. If no copies have been specified for images, the selection is canceled.
Editing Movies Extracting Only the Desired Portion of a Movie The desired portions of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file. 1 Play back the desired movie and pause at the start point of the portion that is to be extracted (A74). 2 Use the multi selector JK to select I in the playback controls, and then press the k button. 3 Use HI to select M (Choose start point) in the editing controls. 1m30s Choose start point • Use the multi selector JK to move the start point.
B Notes About Movie Editing • Use a sufficiently charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during editing. • A movie that was created by editing cannot be trimmed again. • The actual trimmed portion of a movie may differ slightly from the portion selected using the start and end points. • Movies cannot be trimmed so that they are less than two seconds long. Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Image The desired frame of a recorded movie can be extracted and saved as a still image.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality) Enter shooting mode M d button M Image mode M k button Select the combination of image size and compression ratio that is used when saving images. The higher the image mode setting, 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.
C Notes About Image Mode • The image mode setting can also be changed in shooting modes other than auto. The changed setting is also applied to other shooting modes. • The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions. C Number of Images That Can Be Saved • The approximate number of images that can be saved can be checked in the monitor when shooting (A22).
White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Select A (auto) mode M d button M A menu icon M White balance M k button Adjust white balance to suit the light source or weather conditions in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eyes. • Use Auto under most conditions. Change the setting when you want to adjust the hue of the image you are taking. Option Description a Auto (default setting) White balance is automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions.
Using Preset Manual Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting. 1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select Preset manual in the White balance menu, and press the k button. • The camera zooms in to the position for measuring white balance. White balance Auto Preset manual Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent Cloudy Flash 3 Select Measure.
Continuous Shooting Select A (auto) mode M d button M A menu icon M Continuous M k button Option Description Reference Section U Single (default setting) One image is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed. k Continuous H While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured continuously. • The frame rate for continuous shooting is about 6.9 fps and the maximum number of continuous shots is about 5 (when image mode is set to P 4608×3456).
Option Description D BSS (Best Shot Selector) While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera captures a series of up to 10 images and automatically saves the sharpest image. Use when shooting a stationary subject in a place where flash photography is prohibited and camera shake is likely to occur. W Multi-shot 16 Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down, the camera captures a series of 16 images and saves it as a single image.
C Pre-shooting Cache When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway or all the way down, images are saved in the manner described below. Press down halfway Press down all the way Images saved by pressing halfway Images saved by pressing all the way • The pre-shooting cache icon (Q) in the monitor glows green while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.
ISO Sensitivity Select A (auto) mode M d button M A menu icon M ISO sensitivity M k button Higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, images can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced. • When higher ISO sensitivity is set, images may contain noise. Option Description a Auto (default setting) Sensitivity is automatically selected from the range of ISO 125 to 1600.
AF Area Mode Select A (auto) mode M d button M A menu icon M AF area mode M k button Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus when shooting still images. Option Description When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face. See “Using Face Detection” (A62) for more information.
Option Description The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. 40 30 20 10 y Center 0 -10 15m 1010hPa 25m 0s 880 Focus area s Subject tracking M Target finding AF (default setting) Use this function to take images of moving subjects. Register the subject on which the camera focuses. The focus area automatically moves to track the subject. See “Using Subject Tracking” (E40) for more information. When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject.
Using Subject Tracking Select A (auto) mode M d button M A menu icon M AF area mode M k button M s Subject tracking M k button M d button 1 Register a subject. • Align the subject that you want to track with the border in the center of the monitor and press the k button. • When the subject is registered, a yellow border (focus area) is displayed around that 15m 1010hPa subject and the camera begins tracking that subject. 25m 0s Start 880 • If the subject cannot be registered, the border glows red.
Autofocus Mode Select A (auto) mode M d button M A menu icon M Autofocus mode M k button Select how the camera focuses when shooting still images. Option Description A Single AF The camera focuses only when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. B Full-time AF The camera continues focusing even when the shutterrelease button is not pressed halfway. The sound of lens drive movement is heard while the camera focuses.
The Smart Portrait Menu • See “Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)” (E30) for information about Image mode. Skin Softening Select smart portrait mode M d button M F menu icon M Skin softening M k button Option S High Description Q Low When the shutter is released, the camera detects one or more human faces (up to 3), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image. You can select the amount of effect that is applied. Off Turns skin softening off.
Smile Timer Select smart portrait mode M d button M F menu icon M Smile timer M k button The camera detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected. Option Description a On (default setting) Whenever a smile is detected, the camera automatically releases the shutter. Off Turns the smile timer off. B Notes About Smile Timer The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions.
Blink Proof Select smart portrait mode M d button M F menu icon M Blink proof M k button Option Description y On The camera automatically releases the shutter twice with every shot and saves A blink was detected in the picture just taken. one image in which the subject's eyes are open. • If the camera saved an image in which the subject’s eyes may have been closed, the dialog shown on the right is displayed for a few seconds. Off (default setting) Turns the blink proof off.
The Playback Menu • See “Editing Still Images” (E13) for information about image editing functions. • See “Favorite Pictures Mode” (E5) for information about Favorite pictures and Remove from favorites. Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Print order M k button If you configure print order settings in advance, you can use them with the printing methods listed below.
2 Select images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to 9) of each. Print selection • Use the multi selector JK to select images, 1 1 and use HI to specify the number of copies to be printed. • Images selected for printing are indicated by M and the numeral indicating the number Back of copies to be printed. If no copies have been specified for images, the selection is canceled. • Move the zoom control toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback.
B Notes About Print Order When a print order is created in favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode, the screen shown below is displayed if images other than those in the selected album, category, or shooting date have been marked for printing. • Yes: Does not remove print markings from other images, and adds the current print order settings. • No: Removes print markings from all other images, and uses only the current print order settings.
Slide Show Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Slide show M k button Play back images one by one in an automated “slide show.” When movie files are played back in the slide show, only the first frame of each movie is displayed. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select Start and press the k button. Slide show Start Effects 1 Background music • The slide show begins. Frame intvl • Before selecting Start, select the following Loop options and press the k button to change Pause the setting.
Protect Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Protect M k button The camera protects selected images from accidental deletion. Select images to protect or cancel protection for previously protected images from the image selection screen (E49). Note that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card permanently deletes protected files (E73).
Rotate Image Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Rotate image M k button Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed during playback. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. Select an image from the image selection screen (E49). When the Rotate image screen is displayed, use the multi selector JK to rotate the image 90 degrees.
Voice Memo Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Voice memo M k button Voice memos can be recorded and attached to images. Recording Voice Memos • Press and hold the k button to record (up to about 20 seconds). • Do not touch the microphone. • During recording, o and p flash in the monitor. • The voice memo playback screen is displayed 17s after recording ends. Press the k button to play back the voice memo.
Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Copy M k button Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 2 Use the multi selector HI to select a destination option to which images are copied and press the k button. Select a copy option and press the k button. • If you choose the Selected images option, use the image selection screen to specify images (E49).
C Notes About Copying Images in a Sequence • If you select a key picture of a sequence in Selected images, all images in the sequence are copied. • If you press the d button while images in a sequence are displayed, only the Card to camera copy option is available. All images in the sequence are copied if you select Current sequence. C Copying to a Memory Card That Contains No Images When the camera is switched to playback mode, Memory contains no images. is displayed.
The Movie Menu Movie Options Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie options M k button Select the desired movie option to record. Select normal speed movie options to record at normal speed, or HS movie options (E55) to record in slow or fast motion. • Memory cards (Class 6 or higher) are recommended for recording movies (F31).
HS Movie Options Recorded movies are played back in fast or slow motion. See “Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)” (E56). Option Image size Aspect ratio (horizontal to vertical) k HS 240/8× k 320 × 240 4:3 h HS 480/4× a 640 × 480 4:3 i HS 720/2× X 1280 × 720 16:9 j HS 1080/0.5× Y 1920 × 1080 16:9 Description 1/8-speed slow motion movies • Max. recording time*: 10 seconds (playback time: 1 minute 20 seconds) 1/4-speed slow motion movies • Max.
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie) Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie options M k button Movies recorded using HS movie can be played back in slow motion at 1/8, 1/4 or 1/2 of the normal playback speed, or in fast motion at twice the normal playback speed. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select an HS movie option (E55) and press the k button. Movie options HS 480/4× HS 720/2× HS 1080/0.
C Playing Back in Slow Motion and Fast Motion When recording at normal speed: Recording time 10 s Playback time 10 s When recording at h HS 480/4× (a HS 480/4×): Movies are recorded at 4× normal speed. They are played back in slow motion at 4× slower speed. Recording time 10 s Playback time 40 s Slow motion playback When recording at j HS 1080/0.5× (Y HS 1080/0.5×): Movies are recorded at 1/2 normal speed. They are played back in fast motion at 2× faster speed.
Open with HS Footage Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Open with HS footage M k button Set whether to start recording HS movies or at normal speed when recording movies. Option Description On (default setting) Record HS movies when movie recording begins. Off Record normal speed movies when movie recording begins.
Autofocus Mode Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Autofocus mode M k button Set how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option Description A Single AF (default setting) Focus is locked when the b (e movie-record) button is pressed to start recording. Select this option when the distance between the camera and the subject will remain fairly consistent. B Full-time AF Camera focuses continuously.
Movie VR Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie VR M k button Set to reduce the effects of camera shake while recording movies. Set this option to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during recording. Option Description V On (hybrid) (default setting) Performs optical compensation for camera shake using the lens shift method. Also performs electronic VR using image processing. The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) becomes narrower.
Wind Noise Reduction Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Wind noise reduction M k button Set whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording. Option Description Y On Reduces the sound produced when wind passes over the microphone. Other sounds may become difficult to hear during playback. Off (default setting) Wind noise reduction is not enabled. • When an HS movie option is selected in Movie options, the setting is fixed at Off.
The Setup Menu Welcome Screen Press the d button M z menu icon M Welcome screen M k button Configure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera. Option Description None (default setting) Does not display the welcome screen. COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen with the COOLPIX logo. Select an image Displays an image selected for the welcome screen. • The image selection screen is displayed. Select an image (E49) and press the k button.
Time Zone and Date Press the d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k button Set the camera clock. Option Description • Select an item: Press the multi selector JK (changes between D, M, Y, h, and m). • Edit the date and time: Press Date and time HI. • Apply the setting: Select the m setting and press the k button. Date and time D M Y 15 05 2014 h m 15 10 Edit Date format Select Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year, or Day/Month/ Year. Time zone Set time zone and daylight saving time.
Setting the Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector HI to select Time zone and press the k button. Time zone and date Date and time Date format Time zone London, Casablanca 15/05/2014 15:30 2 Select w Home time zone or x Travel destination and press the k button. • The date and time displayed in the monitor changes depending on whether the home time zone or travel destination is selected. 3 Press K.
Monitor Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M Monitor settings M k button Option Description Photo info Set whether or not to display information in the monitor. Image review This setting determines whether or not the captured image is displayed immediately after shooting. • Default setting: On Brightness Select from 5 settings.
Shooting mode Playback mode 4/4 40 30 20 10 0 -10 15m 1010hPa 15m 1010hPa 25m 0s 880 Framing grid+auto info In addition to information shown with Auto info, a framing grid is displayed to help frame images. The framing grid is not displayed when recording movies. 0004. JPG 15/05/2014 15:30 The current settings or operation guide is displayed as in Auto info.
Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) Press the d button M z menu icon M Print date M k button The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images when shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (E46). 15.05.2014 Option Description f Date Date is imprinted on images. S Date and time Date and time are imprinted on images. Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on images.
Photo VR Press the d button M z menu icon M Photo VR M k button Set to reduce the effects of camera shake while shooting still images. Set this option to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Option Description V On (hybrid) Performs optical compensation for camera shake using the lens shift method. Under the following conditions, also performs electronic VR using image processing.
Motion Detection Press the d button M z menu icon M Motion detection M k button Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still images. Option Description U Auto (default setting) Motion detection is enabled with some shooting modes or settings, when r is displayed on the shooting screen. When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake, r turns green, and the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring.
Digital Zoom Press the d button M z menu icon M Digital zoom M k button Option Description On (default setting) Digital zoom is enabled. Off Digital zoom is disabled. B Notes About Digital Zoom • Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations. - When the scene mode is Portrait, Night portrait, Night landscape, Backlighting (when HDR is o), Easy panorama, Pet portrait, or Underwater.
Action Control Response Press the d button M z menu icon M Action control response M k button Set the sensitivity of the operation performed when shaking the camera (action control) (A4). When this option is set to High, the operation is performed even if the camera shake movement is small. When this option is set to Low, the operation is performed if the camera shake movement is large. The default setting is Medium.
Map actions Press the d button M z menu icon M Map actions M k button Option Description On (default setting) You can zoom in and out of maps by shaking the camera (A5). Off You cannot zoom in and out of maps by shaking the camera. B Notes About Map actions If the V (action) button is pressed, you cannot zoom in and out of maps. Auto Off Press the d button M z menu icon M Auto off M k button Set the amount of time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode (A23).
Format Memory/Format Card Press the d button M z menu icon M Format memory/Format card M k button Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Make sure to transfer important images to a computer before formatting. • Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting.
Language Press the d button M z menu icon M Language M k button Select a language for display of camera menus and messages. TV Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M TV settings M k button Adjust settings for connection to a TV. Option Description HDMI Select a resolution for HDMI output. When Auto (default setting) is selected, the option best suited to the TV to which the camera is connected is automatically selected from 480p, 720p, or 1080i.
Charge by Computer Press the d button M z menu icon M Charge by computer M k button Option Description a Auto (default setting) When the camera is connected to a computer that is running (A92), the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer. Off The battery inserted into the camera is not charged when the camera is connected to a computer.
Blink Warning Press the d button M z menu icon M Blink warning M k button Select whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using face detection (A62) when shooting in the following modes: • G (easy auto) mode • In the following scene modes: Portrait or Night portrait (when Tripod is selected) (A36) • A (auto) mode (when Face priority (E38) is selected for AF area mode option) Option Description On When one or more human subjects may have blinked in an image captured using face
Eye-Fi Upload Press the d button M z menu icon M Eye-Fi upload M k button Option Description b Enable (default setting) Upload images created by the camera to a preselected destination. c Disable Images are not uploaded. B Notes About Eye-Fi Cards • Note that images will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient even if Enable is selected. • Remove your Eye-Fi card from the camera where wireless devices are prohibited. Signals may be transmitted even if Disable is selected.
Reset All Press the d button M z menu icon M Reset all M k button When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default values. • Some settings, such as Time zone and date or Language, are not reset. C Resetting File Numbering To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all images saved in the internal memory or on the memory card (A31) before selecting Reset all. Firmware Version Press the d button M z menu icon M Firmware version M k button View the current camera firmware version.
The Location Data Options Menu Location data Options Press the d button M z (location data options) menu icon M Location data options M k button Option Description Record location data When set to On, signals are received from the positioning satellites, and positioning starts (A78). • Default setting: Off Update A-GPS file A memory card is used to update the A-GPS (assist GPS) file. Using the latest A-GPS file can shorten the time needed for obtaining the location data.
3 Insert the memory card containing the copied file into the camera. 4 5 Turn on the camera. 6 Press the d button to display the Location data options menu, and use the multi selector to select Location data options. Select Update A-GPS file, and update the file. • About 2 minutes are needed to update the A-GPS file. B Notes About Updating A-GPS File • The A-GPS file is disabled when a position is determined for the first time after the camera is purchased.
Calculate Distance Press the c button (playback mode) M Display a map (A82) M d button M z (location data options) menu icon M Calculate distance M k button Calculate the linear distance from the current position to the shooting location of the image or between the shooting locations of two images. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired option for calculating the distance, and press the k button.
Points of Interest (POI) (Recording and Displaying Location Name Information) Press the d button M z (location data options) menu icon M Points of interest (POI) M k button Configure the POI (Points of Interest, location name information) settings. Option Description Reference Section Embed POI Set whether or not to record the location name information on the images to be shot. • Default setting: Off • The location name information can be recorded on both still images and movies.
Create Log (Record the Log of Movement Information) Press the d button M z (location data options) menu icon M Create log M k button When log recording starts, the measured movement information is recorded until a preset time has elapsed at the interval set for Log interval. • The recorded log data cannot be used by itself. To use the data, end log recording and save it to a memory card. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select a log to be recorded, and press the k button.
3 Select the duration that the log will be recorded, and press the k button. • Log recording starts. • The log data is recorded at the interval set for the Log interval until the preset time is reached. • When Start depth log is selected, the duration for recording the log cannot be selected. The duration for recording the log is fixed at 1 hour. • D is displayed on the screen during log recording (A8).
B Notes About Log Recording C To Erase Log Data • If the date and time are not set, the log cannot be recorded. • Use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during log recording. When the battery power becomes exhausted, log recording ends. While the altitude log or water depth log is recorded, the battery is exhausted much faster. Exercise caution regarding the remaining battery level.
View Log Press the d button M z (location data options) menu icon M View log M k button Check or erase the log data stored on the memory card using Create log (E83). 1 2 Use the multi selector HI to select a log to be displayed, and press the k button. View log Location logs • Location logs: Display the recorded log data of location data. • Altitude/depth logs: Display the recorded log data of altitude information or water depth information.
When Altitude/depth logs is selected m / time 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 100 • The altitude information or water depth information is displayed on the graph. • When the zoom control is moved toward g (i), a graph is enlarged. When the zoom 26/05/2014 [2] 15:30 control is moved toward f (h), the entire graph is displayed. • To move the graph display, press the multi selector JK. • When the k button is pressed, another image can be selected. - Press the multi selector JK to select the image.
Set Clock from Satellite Press the d button M z (location data options) menu icon M Set clock from satellite M k button Signals from the positioning satellites are used to set the date and time of the camera’s internal clock. Check the positioning status before setting the clock using this option. B Notes About Set Clock from Satellite • To set the camera's internal clock, positioning must have been done successfully (A78).
Electronic Compass Press the d button M z (location data options) menu icon M Electronic compass M k button Option Compass display Description Set whether or not to display a compass on the shooting screen. • Default setting: Off • The direction the camera is pointing is displayed based on measured direction information. • When the camera lens faces downward, the compass display switches to a circle compass with a red arrow that points north.
B Notes About Using the Electronic Compass • The electronic compass is not displayed when the camera lens is facing upwards. • Do not use the electronic compass in this camera for mountain climbing and other specialized applications. The displayed information is intended as a general guide only. • Direction may not be measured correctly near the following objects: magnets, metals, electrical motors, electrical home appliances or electrical power cables.
Altitude/Depth Options Press the d button M z (location data options) menu icon M Altitude/depth options M k button Option Altimeter/depth gauge Description Set whether or not to display the altimeter or depth gauge on the shooting screen. • Default setting: On The altitude or water depth value is compensated. Use location data: The altitude is compensated using Record location data function. • When the confirmation dialog is displayed, choose Yes and press the k button.
The Wi-Fi Options Menu Press the d button M q menu icon M k button Configure the Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) settings to connect the camera and a smart device. Option Description Connect to smart device Select when wirelessly connecting the camera and a smart device. See “Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function” (A89) for more information. Disable Wi-Fi Select to terminate the wireless connection between the camera and a smart device. See “Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function” (A89) for more information.
Operating the Text Input Keyboard Character Input for SSID and Password • Use the multi selector HIJK to select alphanumeric characters. Press the k button to enter the selected character in the text field and move the cursor to the next space. • To move the cursor in the text filed, select N or O on the keyboard, and press the k button. • To delete one character, press the l button. • To apply the setting, select P on the keyboard and press the k button.
Error Messages Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed. Display Battery temperature is elevated. The camera will turn off. The camera will turn off to prevent overheating. Memory card is write protected. This card cannot be used. This card cannot be read. Card is not formatted. Format card? A Cause/Solution The camera turns off automatically. Wait until the camera or battery temperature has cooled before resuming use. – The write-protect switch is in the “lock” position.
Display Image cannot be saved. A Cause/Solution An error occurred while saving the image. Insert a new memory card or format the internal memory or memory card. E73 The camera has run out of file numbers. Insert a new memory card or format the internal memory or memory card. E73 The image cannot be used for the welcome screen. E62 There is insufficient space to save the copy. Delete images from the destination. 31 Album is full. No further pictures can be added.
Display A Cause/Solution Reference Section All images are hidden. There are no images available for a slide show, etc. E48 This image cannot be deleted. The image is protected. Disable protection. E49 Failed to set clock from satellite. The camera clock was not set correctly. Change the location or time and determine the location again. – No A-GPS file found on card. An A-GPS file that can be updated is not found on the memory card. Check the following items.
Display A Cause/Solution E89 No access. The camera could not receive the communication signal from the smart device. Select Connect to smart device in the Wi-Fi options menu, and wirelessly connect the camera and smart device again. 90, E92 Could not connect. The camera failed to establish the connection while receiving the communication signals from the smart device. Select a different channel in Channel in Options in the Wi-Fi options menu and establish the wireless connection again.
Display Cause/Solution A Printer error: check printer status. After solving the problem, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: check paper. Load the specified size of paper, select Resume, and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: paper jam. Remove the jammed paper, select Resume, and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: out of paper.
File Names Images, movies, or voice memos are assigned file names as follows. D S C N 00 0 1 .
C Log Data Saved on Memory Cards The log data is saved in the “NCFL“ folder. File name : N140515 0 .log (1) (2) (3) (1) Date Date (last two digits of the year, and the month and day in YYMMDD format) on which the log recording was started is assigned automatically. (2) Identification number To manage log data events that are recorded on the same date, ID numbers are assigned automatically in an ascending order, starting from “0,” in the order in which they are recorded.
Optional Accessories Battery charger Battery Charger MH-65 (Charging time when no charge remains: approx. 2 h 30 min) AC Adapter EH-62F (connect as shown) AC adapter Make sure that the power connector cord has been properly aligned in power connector. • While using the AC adapter, the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover cannot be closed. Do not pull the cord of the AC adapter. If the cord is pulled, the connection between the camera and power source is interrupted, and the camera turns off.
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Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product..................................... F2 The Camera.............................................................................................F2 The Battery..............................................................................................F4 Charging AC Adapter..........................................................................F5 Memory Cards........................................................................................
Caring for the Product The Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Avii-ix) and “ Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation“ (Axii-xvii) when using or storing the device. B Do Not Drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.
B Shock and Vibration 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 an area subject to vibration. If the camera is subjected to excessive shock, this could result in camera malfunction or damage. B Maximum Depth This camera is designed to withstand water pressure up to a depth of 18 m (59 ft) for approximately 60 minutes. At greater depth, water could seep inside the camera, resulting in camera malfunction.
B Do Not Point the Lens at Strong Light Sources for Extended Periods Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or storing the camera. Intense light may cause deterioration of the image sensor, producing a white blur effect in photographs. B Turn the Product off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power Source Do not remove the battery while the product is on, or while images are being saved or deleted.
Charging AC Adapter Be sure to read and follow the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Avii-ix) before use. • The Charging AC Adapter EH-71P is for use only with compatible devices. Do not use with another make or model of device. • 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.
• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than Charging AC Adapter EH-71P, and do not use a commercially available USB-AC adapter or a battery charger for a mobile phone. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera. • The EH-71P is compatible with AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical outlets. When using in other countries, use a plug adapter (available commercially) as necessary.
Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Monitor Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints and other stains, clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply pressure. Body Use a blower to remove dust, dirt, or sand, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.
Storage Turn the camera off when not in use. Be sure that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period.
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. Power, Display, Settings Issues Problem A Cause/Solution – 22, E101 The camera is on but does not respond. • Wait for recording to end. • If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
Problem Camera turns off without warning. Monitor is blank. Monitor is hard to read. Technical Notes and Index F10 Date and time of recording are not correct. A Cause/Solution • The camera automatically turns off to save power (auto off function). • The camera or battery has become too cold and cannot operate properly. • The inside of the camera has become hot. Leave the camera off until the inside of the camera has cooled, and then try turning it on again.
Problem A Cause/Solution No indicators displayed in monitor. Hide info is selected for Photo info in Monitor settings in the setup menu. 76, E65 Print date not available. Time zone and date has not been set in the setup menu. 18, 76, E63 Date not imprinted on images even when Print date is enabled. • The current shooting mode does not support Print date. • The date cannot be imprinted on movies. 76, E67 Screen for setting time zone and date is displayed when camera is turned on.
Problem No image captured when the shutterrelease button is pressed. Camera cannot focus. 30 • The subject is too close. Try shooting with macro mode, G (easy auto) mode or Close-up scene mode. • The subject is hard to focus on. • Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto. 33, 37, 51 • Turn the camera off and then on again. Images are blurred. • Use the flash. • Increase the ISO sensitivity value. • Enable vibration reduction or motion detection. • Use j (Best Shot Selector).
Problem Digital zoom cannot be used. A Cause/Solution • Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu. • Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations. - When the scene mode is Portrait, Night portrait, Night landscape, Backlighting (when HDR is o), Easy panorama, Pet portrait, or Underwater.
Problem Images are too dark (underexposed). • The subject is backlit. Set the scene mode to Backlighting with HDR set to k, or set the flash mode to X (fill flash). Technical Notes and Index F14 A Cause/Solution • The flash mode is set to W (off). • The flash window is blocked. • The subject is beyond the range of the flash. • Adjust exposure compensation. • Increase ISO sensitivity. 48 26 48 52 56, E37 38, 48 Images are too bright (overexposed). Adjust exposure compensation.
Problem Cause/Solution When shooting with backlighting or when a very strong light source (such as sunlight) is in A ring-shaped belt or the frame, a ring-shaped belt or rainbowrainbow-colored stripe colored stripe (ghosting) may occur. Change appears in the monitor the position of the light source, or frame the or images. image so that the light source does not enter the frame, and try again. A – Playback Issues Problem Cause/Solution A File cannot be played back.
Cause/Solution A • This camera cannot rotate images captured with another make or model of digital camera. • Images edited using Data imprint cannot be rotated. – Problem Cannot rotate image. Images are not displayed on TV. Nikon Transfer 2 does not start when camera is connected to a computer. Technical Notes and Index F16 67, E18 • HDMI is not correctly set in the TV settings setup menu. • A computer or printer is connected to the camera. • The memory card contains no images.
Location Data Functions Problem A Cause/Solution • The camera may not be able to identify the 79 location in some shooting environments. To use the location data functions, use the Unable to identify the camera as much as possible in an open-air location or it takes time area. to identify the location. • When positioning for the first time or when 79 positioning was unable to be performed for about two hours, it takes a few minutes to obtain the location data.
Problem Water depth shows 0 m A Cause/Solution The altimeter or depth gauge and Set Photo info of Monitor settings in the atmospheric pressure setup menu to Hide info. icon remain displayed on the shooting screen. Even when Altimeter/depth gauge is set to On, the altimeter or depth gauge is not displayed in the following situations.
Problem Cause/Solution A Unable to save log data. • Make sure that a memory card is inserted in – the camera. • Up to 36 log data events for location data – logs can be recorded per day whereas up to 34 log data events each for altitude logs and water depth logs can be recorded per day.
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Specifications Nikon COOLPIX AW120 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective pixels 16.0 million Image sensor 1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 16.76 million total pixels Lens NIKKOR lens with 5× optical zoom Focal length 4.3-21.5 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 24120 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) f/-number f/2.8-4.
Image size (pixels) • • • • • • • • ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) • ISO 125 - 1600 • ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using Auto mode) 16M (High) 16M 8M 4M 2M VGA 16:9 12M 1:1 4608×3456P 4608×3456 3264×2448 2272×1704 1600×1200 640×480 4608×2592 3456×3456 Exposure Metering mode Matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2×), spot (digital zoom 2× or more) Exposure control Programmed auto exposure and exposure compensation (–2.0 - +2.
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol) ARIB STD-T66 (standard for low power data communication systems) Communications protocols IEEE 802.11b: DBPSK/DQPSK/CCK IEEE 802.11g: OFDM IEEE 802.11n: OFDM Range (line of sight) Approx. 30 m (32 yd) Operating frequency 2412 - 2462 MHz (1 - 11 channels) Data rates (actual measured values) IEEE 802.11b: 5 Mbps IEEE 802.11g: 17 Mbps IEEE 802.
Battery life1 Still pictures Approx. 350 shots when using EN-EL12 Movies (actual battery life for recording)2 Approx. 1 h 15 min (1080/30p) when using EN-EL12 Approx. 1 h 20 min (1080/25p) when using EN-EL12 Tripod socket 1/4 (ISO 1222) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 110.1 × 66.0 × 25.8 mm (4.4 × 2.6 × 1.1 in.) (excluding projections) Weight Approx. 213 g (7.
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Rated capacity DC 3.7 V, 1050 mAh Operating temperature 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 32 × 43.8 × 7.9 mm (1.3 × 1.7 × 0.3 in.) Weight Approx. 22.5 g (0.8 oz) Charging AC Adapter EH-71P Rated input AC 100 V–240 V, 50/60 Hz, MAX 0.2 A Rated output DC 5.0 V, 1.0 A Operating temperature 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F) Approx. 55 × 22 × 54 mm (2.2 × 0.9 × 2.2 in.
Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. • 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.
AVC Patent Portfolio License This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.
Trademark Information • Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Mac, OS X, the iFrame logo and the iFrame symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., in the U.S. and other countries. • Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. • SDXC, SDHC and SD Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • PictBridge is a trademark.
Index Symbols Technical Notes and Index V Action Button............................. 2, 4 A Auto mode.......................... 24, 45 F Auto sort mode........................ E9 l Delete button...... 31, 75, E51 G Easy Auto Mode ........................... 33 o Exposure compensation .......... 52 h Favorite pictures mode....... E5 m Flash mode ....................................... 48 j Help....................................................... 35 C List by date mode................. E10 p Macro mode .
Blink proof............................. 57, E44 Blink warning...................... 77, E76 Brightness ............................. 76, E65 BSS............................................. 38, E35 Button sound................................. E70 C Calculate distance ............ 87, E81 Calendar display .................................. 66 Charge by computer ..... 77, E75 Charge lamp............................................ 15 Charger.................................. 15, E101 Charging AC Adapter ..
Format memory cards ........................................... 17, 77, E73 Formatting ................. 17, 77, E73 Frame rate.............................. 73, E61 FSCN.................................................... E99 Full-frame playback ............................ 65 Full-time AF ...... 73, E41, E59 G Glamour retouch............... 67, E17 H HDMI................................................... E74 HDMI cable ........................... 93, E21 HDMI connector cover .........................
O Protect.................................... 67, E49 Open with HS footage .................................. 73, E56, E58 Optical zoom .......................................... 27 Optional accessories ............... E101 Q P R Recording movies ............................... 69 Recording slow motion movies .................................. 73, E55, E56 Red-eye correction .......... 67, E16 Remove from favorites..... 68, E7 Reset all................................... 77, E78 Rotate image...........
Smart portrait menu....... 55, E42 Smart portrait mode ......................... 44 Smile timer........................... 57, E43 Snow z..................................................... 35 Soft D....................................................... 42 Sound settings................... 76, E70 Speaker.......................................................... 2 Special effects mode......................... 42 Sports d......................................... 35, 36 SSCN.................................
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