Nikon COOLPIX W300 Reference Manual page 215

Problem
Images are blurred.
Bright specks appear in
images captured with
flash.
Flash does not fire.
Digital zoom cannot be
used.
Image mode not
available.
Movie options not
available.
No sound when the
shutter is released.
AF-assist illuminator
does not light.
Images appear smeared. The lens is dirty. Clean the lens.
Colors are unnatural.
Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
Cause/Solution
Use the flash.
Increase the ISO sensitivity value.
Enable Photo VR when shooting still images.
Enable Movie VR when recording movies.
Use a tripod to stabilize the camera (using the self-
timer at the same time is more effective).
The flash is reflecting off particles in the air. Set the
flash mode setting to W (off).
The flash mode is set to W (off).
A scene mode that restricts the flash is selected.
A function that restricts the flash is enabled.
Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu.
Digital zoom cannot be used with certain
shooting modes.
A function that restricts Image mode is enabled.
The battery temperature is below 0°C (32°F). If you want
to continue recording movies with the size/frame rate set
to d 2160/30p (4K UHD), c 2160/25p (4K UHD),
e 1080/60p, f 1080/50p, h HS 480/4×,
a HS 480/4×, j HS 1080/0.5×, or
Y HS 1080/0.5×, remove the battery from the
camera and warm it up with your palms, etc. before use.
Off is selected for Shutter sound in Sound settings
in the setup menu. No sound is produced with some
shooting modes, even when On is selected.
Off is selected for the AF assist option in the setup
menu. AF-assist illuminator may not light depending
on the position of the focus area or shooting mode,
even when Auto is selected.
White balance or hue is not adjusted properly.
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