Nikon COOLPIX AW100 Manuel d'utilisateur

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A\ Use appropriate cablesWhen connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maint

Notices for Customers In the U.S.A.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFU

Notice for Customers in the State ofCaliforniaWARNINGHandling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of Calif

<lmportant> Shockproof, waterproof, dustproof, condensation, GPS/digital compass• Make sure to read the following instructions as well as the i

<lmportant> Shockproof, waterproof dustproof condensation, GPS/digital compass• The waterproof performance of this camera is designed to work f

<lmportant> Shockproof, waterproof, dustproof, condensation, GPS/digital compassNotes on using the camera underwaterObserve the following pre

<lmportant> Shockproof, waterproof dustproof condensation, GPS/digital compass1. Keep the battery-chamber/memory carcJ slot cover closed and was

<lmportant> Shockproof, waterproof, dustproof, condensation, GPS/digital compassNotes on operating temperature and humidity and condensationThe

<lmportant> Shockproof, waterproof dustproof condensation, GPS/digital compassNotes on GPS/digital compass• Map/location name data of this came

Table of ContentsIntroduction...iiRead Th

Trademark Information• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United Sta

The Basics of Shooting and Playback...15Preparation 1 Charge the Battery...

changing the Image Size (Image Mode)...61Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)...

Reference Section...Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and P

The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode)... <^34Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)...

The Setup Menu...Welcome Screen...Time

Parts of the Camera and Basic OperationsThis chapter describes the parts of the camera and aiso expiains the main functions of each part and basic cam

Parts of the CameraThe Camera Body8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7I Eyelet for camera strap...14I Shutter-release button...4, 30I Power switch

Parts of the Camera4 5 6 7 8 9I Eyelet for camera strap...14I Speaker...71,84,95I Monitor...

Controls Used in Shooting ModeParts of the CameraControl Name Main Functionfli (shooting mode) buttonChange the shooting mode (displays the shooting-m

Parts of the CameraControls Used in Playback ModeControl Name Main FunctionPlaybackbuttonWhen the camera is turned off, press and hold this button to

IntroductionParts of the Camera and Basic OperationsThe Basics of Shooting and PlaybackShooting FeaturesPlayback FeaturesRecording and Playing Back Mo

The Monitor• The information that is displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera's settings and state o

Parts of the Cameram Shooting mode...1011 Macro mode...Q| Zoom indicator...IQ AE/AF-L indicato

Parts of the CameraPlayback ModeI Date of recording...I Time of recording...Voice memo indicator... 24,.24..71I Album icon in favorite pictures m

Basic OperationsSwitching Between Shooting Mode and Playback ModeThe camera has two modes of operation: Shooting mode, which is used for taking pictur

Basic OperationsUsing the Multi SelectorOperate by pressing up (A), down {▼), left {*^), right {►), or theWhen Using Shooting ModeDisplay ^ (flash mod

Basic OperationsUsing Menus (the MENU Button)When the MENU button is pressed while the shooting screen or playback screen is displayed, the menu for t

Basic OperationsSwitching Between TabsPress the multi selector ^ to highlight the tab.IPress the multi selector A or ▼ to select a tab, and press the

Basic OperationsUsing the Action ButtonWhen the action button is pressed, either of the foiiowing operations set in Assign action button of the setup

Basic Operations7a Notes on Action Control• When using the action control, be sure to hold the camera firmly by passing your hand through the camera

The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackPreparationPreparation 1 Charge the Battery...

IntroductionRead This FirstThank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPiX AWl 00 digitai camera.Before using the camera, piease read the information in &q

1 Connect the power cable in the order indicated below.Preparation 1 Charge the BatteryInsert the battery into the battery charger by sliding the batt

Preparation 1 Charge the BatteryUnderstanding CHARGE LampStatus DescriptionBlinks Battery charging.On Battery fully charged.Flickers• The battery is

1 Press the battery-chamber/memory-card slot cover latch release (Ci)) and rotate the battery-chamber/memory-card slot cover latch ((?)) to open the c

Preparation 2 Insert the BatteryRemoving the BatteryBefore opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off (IID23) and con

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardConfirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are turned off and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.•

Removing Memory CardsBefore opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and the mon

Step 1 Turn the Camera On1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.• If you are turning the camera on for the first time/ see “Setting the Displ

Turning the Camera On and Off• When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) lights, and the monitor is turned on (the power-on lamp turns

Setting the Display Language, Date, and TimeDialogs for language selection and camera clock setting are displayed the first time the camera Is turned

Step 1 Turn the Camera On5 Press ▲, T, or ► to set date and time, and press the @ button.• To choose an item; Press ► or^ (selected in the following

About This ManualIf you want to start using the camera right away, see "The Basics of Shooting and Playback" (CDl 5).To learn about the part

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode1 Press the O button.• The shooting-mode selection menu which allows you to select the desired shootina mode,

Step 2 Select a Shooting ModeAvailable Shooting Modes£1 Easy auto mode OZ338By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimu

Step 3 Frame a Picture1 Ready the camera.• Keep your fingers, hair, camera strap and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF- assist illuminator

Step 3 Frame a PictureZoom out Zoom inUsing the ZoomPress the zoom buttons to activate the optical zoom.• The subject fills a larger area of the fram

Step 4 Focus and Shoot1 Press the shutter-release button halfway, i.e., press the button slightly until you feel resistance.• when you pre

a During Recording• While the indicator showing the number of exposures remaining is blinking, images are being recorded. Do not open the battery-cha

Step 5 Play Back Images1 Press the [►] (playback) button.• When you switch from shooting moc to playback mode, the last image savi will be displayed i

Step 5 Play Back ImagesChanging How Images Are DisplayedWhen using playback mode, you can change how images are displayed by pressing the zoom buttonw

Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images1 Press the p button to delete the image currently displayed on the monitor.Press the multi selector A or ▼ to

Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images1 Press the multi selector or ► to select an image to be deleted, and then press ▲ to display• To cancel the selection,

Information and PrecautionsLife-Long LearningAs part of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support and educatio

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Shooting FeaturesThis chapter describes each of the camera's shooting modes and the features that are avaiiabie when using shooting mode.By refer

(Easy Auto) ModeWhen you frame a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene for simple shooting.I Display the shooting screen ^ O (sh

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)When one of the followinc that are optimized for theenes is seiected, pictures are captured using setting “cted

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)Characteristics of Each SceneUse of a tripod is recommended in scenes with which (U is indicated. Set Vibration

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)H Night portrait |_^Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset or at night.• The camera detects and focuses o

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)iii Dusk/dawn [/Preserve the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset.• When the sh

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)II FoodUse this mode when taking pictures of food.• Macro mode (iID57j is enabled and the camera automatically

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)iB BacklightingUse when light is coming from behind the subiect, throwing features or details into shadow.In the

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)w PanoramaUse this mode for shooting panorama pictures.In the screen that is displayed when W Panorama scene mod

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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)Pet portraitUse this mode for shooting pictures of dogs or cats.• Select Single or Continuous (three pictures a

Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)Select one of the six special effects for shooting. The effect is applied to pictures during shoo

Changing Special Effects Mode Settings• See "Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector" (iXISS) for more Information on flash mode

Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces.,gFaces)If the camera detects smiling faces, the shutter is automatically released without pressing the sh

Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces)Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings• See "Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector"

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For Your SafetyDrevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourseif or to others, read foiiowing safety precautions in their entirety before usi

yfV Observe caution when handling the batteryThe battery may leak, overheat, or explode If Improperly handled.Observe the following precautions when h