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Caution
: Make sure to read the important precautions regarding
waterproof performance (pages x-xv).
Quick Start Guide
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    DIGITAL CAMERA Quick Start Guide Introduction Preparing for Shooting Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Using Menus Using Location Data Functions/Displaying Maps Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function Technical Notes Caution : Make sure to read the important precautions regarding waterproof performance (pages x–xv).

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction Read This First To get the most from this Nikon product, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (Avii–ix), “<Important> Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation” (Ax), “<Important> Notes About Location Data Functions (GPS/GLONASS, Electronic Compass)” (Axvi), and “Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network)” (Axix), and all other instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the camera.

  • Page 3: Confirming The Package Contents

    Confirming the Package Contents In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased the camera. COOLPIX AW130 Camera strap for land Rechargeable Li-ion Digital Camera Battery EN-EL12 Charging AC Adapter USB Cable UC-E21 Brush...

  • Page 4: Information And Precautions

    Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following websites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ •...
  • Page 5 About the Manuals • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission. • Illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from the actual product.

  • Page 6: Conformity Marking

    For the COOLPIX AW130, the log data saved on the memory card is handled in the same way as other data. To erase the log data that is obtained but not stored on the memory card, select Create log M End all logs M Erase logs.

  • Page 7: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety 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.
  • Page 8 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...
  • Page 9 • Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire. • Do not handle the plug or go near the charging AC adapter during lightning storms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. •...
  • Page 10 <Important> Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation • Make sure to read the following instructions as well as the instructions provided in “Caring for the Product” (A18). Notes About Shockproof Performance This camera has passed Nikon’s in-house test (drop test from a height of 210 cm (7 ft) on a 5 cm (2 in.) thick plywood panel) compliant with MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock*.
  • Page 11 If the camera is subjected to excessive shock, vibration or pressure caused by dropping it, hitting it, or placing a heavy object on it, the waterproof performance is not guaranteed. • If the camera is exposed to shocks, it is recommended to consult your retailer or -authorized service representative to confirm the waterproof Nikon...

  • Page 12: Before Using The Camera Underwater

    • If a foreign substance adheres to the outside of the camera or inside of the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (in locations such as yellow waterproof packing, hinges, memory card slot, or terminals), immediately remove it with a blower. If a foreign substance adheres to the waterproof packing inside of the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover, remove it with the included brush.
  • Page 13 Notes About Using the Camera Underwater Observe the following precautions to prevent water from seeping inside the camera. • Do not dive into water deeper than 30 m (100 ft) with the camera. • Do not continuously use the camera underwater for 60 minutes or more. •...
  • Page 14 1. Keep the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover closed and wash off the camera with fresh water. Immerse the camera in a shallow basin filled with fresh water (such as tap water and well-water that do not contain salt) for 10 minutes. •If the buttons or switches do not operate properly, foreign substances may have adhered.
  • Page 15 Notes About Operating Temperature and Humidity and Condensation 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 or at high altitudes, observe the following precautions. •...
  • Page 16 • The detailed map data and location name information (Points of Interest: POI) of the People’s Republic of China (“China”) and the Republic of Korea are not provided for the COOLPIX AW130. Notes about record location data functions and log recording •...
  • Page 17 Notes about measurement functions The COOLPIX AW130 is a camera. Do not use this camera as a navigation device or measuring instrument. • Use information (such as direction, altitude and water depth) measured by the camera as a guideline only. Do not use this information for navigation of an airplane, car, and person or land survey applications.
  • Page 18 Notices Notices for Customers in Europe CAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: •...
  • Page 19 Declaration of Conformity (Europe) Hereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that COOLPIX AW130 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_AW130.pdf.
  • Page 20 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. Personal Information Management and Disclaimer •...

  • Page 21: Preparing For Shooting

    Preparing for Shooting Insert the Battery and Memory Card Battery latch Memory card slot • Press the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover latch release (1) and rotate the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover latch (2) to open the cover (3). • With the battery’s positive and negative terminals oriented correctly, move the orange battery latch (4), and fully insert the battery (5).

  • Page 22: Removing The Battery Or Memory Card

    Opening/Closing the Battery-Chamber/Memory Card Slot Cover Do not open and close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover in a sandy or dusty environment or with wet hands. If the cover is closed without removing foreign particles, water may seep inside the camera or the camera may become damaged.

  • Page 23: Charge The Battery

    Charge the Battery With the battery installed, connect the camera to an electrical outlet. Charge lamp Charging AC Adapter Electrical outlet USB cable (included) If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, securely connect it to the Charging AC Adapter. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.
  • Page 24 Notes About the USB Cable • 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. • Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them.

  • Page 25: The Camera

    Turn the Camera On and Set 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. Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
  • Page 26 Set the date and time, and press Date and time the k button. • Use JK to select a field and then use HI to set the date and time. 2 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 • Select the minute field and press the k button to confirm the setting.

  • Page 27: Basic Shooting And Playback Operations

    Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting with Scene Auto Selector Mode Hold the camera steady. • Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator, microphone, and speaker. • When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the flash is above the lens.
  • Page 28 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • When the subject is in focus, the focus area or focus indicator is displayed in green. • When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed.

  • Page 29: Play Back Images

    Play Back Images Press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode. • If you press and hold down the c button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. Use the multi selector to select an Display the previous image image to display.

  • Page 30: Delete Images

    Delete Images Press the l (delete) button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. Use the multi selector HI to select the desired deletion Delete method and press the k button. Current image • To exit without deleting, press the d Erase selected images All images button.

  • Page 31: Changing The Shooting Mode

    Changing the Shooting Mode The shooting modes described below are available. • x Scene auto selector The camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene when you frame a picture, making it easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene. •...

  • Page 32: Recording Movies

    Using the Flash, Self-timer, Etc. When the shooting screen is displayed, you can press the multi selector H (m) J (n) I (p) K (o) to set the functions described below. • m Flash mode You can select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions. •...
  • Page 33 Action Control The operations described below can be performed by shaking or tilting the camera. Displaying the Previous or Next Image in Full- frame Playback Mode In full-frame playback mode, shake the camera up/ down to display the next image, or forward/ backward to display the previous image (when Playback action control in the setup menu (A14) is set to On).

  • Page 34: Using Menus

    Using Menus You can set the menus listed below by pressing the d (menu) button. • A Shooting menu Available by pressing the d button when the shooting screen is displayed. Allows you to change image size and quality, continuous shooting settings, etc.
  • Page 35 Select a menu icon Set up and press the k Time zone and date Monitor settings button. Date stamp • The menu options Photo VR become selectable. AF assist Digital zoom Select a menu option and press the k Time zone and date Monitor settings button.

  • Page 36: Using Location Data Functions/Displaying Maps

    Using Location Data Functions/ Displaying Maps The camera starts to receive signals from positioning satellites when Record location data in Location data options in the z (location data options) menu (A14) is set to On. Reception status can be checked on the shooting screen.

  • Page 37: Using The Wi-Fi (Wireless Lan) Function

    Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function 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 You can capture still images using the two methods described below.

  • Page 38: Technical Notes

    Technical Notes Caring for the Product Observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Avii–ix) and “<Important> Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation” (Ax) when using or storing the device. The Camera Do Not Apply Strong Impact to the Camera The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.

  • Page 39: The Battery

    Notes About the Monitor • Monitors and electronic viewfinders are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device.

  • Page 40: Battery Life

    Using the Battery When Cold On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. If an exhausted battery is used at a low temperature, the camera may not turn on. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.

  • Page 41: Cleaning And Storage

    Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a Lens blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Also, refer to the Reference Manual (PDF format) for further details on how to use this camera (Aii). Problem Cause/Solution Wait for recording to end.
  • Page 43 USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA AND LOCATION NAME DATA The map data and location name data that are stored in this digital camera (“Data”) is provided for your personal, internal use only and not for resale. It is protected by copyright, and is subject to the following terms and conditions which are agreed to by you, on the one hand, and Nikon Corporation (“Nikon”) and its licensors (including their licensors and suppliers) on the other hand.
  • Page 44 Disclaimer of Liability: NIKON AND ITS LICENSORS (INCLUDING THEIR LICENSORS AND SUPPLIERS) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU: IN RESPECT OF ANY CLAIM, DEMAND OR ACTION, IRRESPECTIVE OF THE NATURE OF THE CAUSE OF THE CLAIM, DEMAND OR ACTION ALLEGING ANY LOSS, INJURY OR DAMAGES, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE USE OR POSSESSION OF THE INFORMATION;...
  • Page 45 Government End Users. If the Data supplied by HERE is being acquired by or on behalf of the United States government or any other entity seeking or applying rights similar to those customarily claimed by the United States government, the Data is a "commercial item"...
  • Page 46 Austria:  Bundesamt für Eich- und Vermessungswesen Belgium:  - Distribution & Copyright CIRB Croatia/Cyprus/Estonia/Latvia/Lithuania/Moldova/Poland/Slovenia/Ukraine:  EuroGeographics Denmark: Contains data that is made available by the Danish Geodata Agency (FOT) Retrieved by HERE 01/2014 Finland: Contains data from the National Land Survey of Finland Topographic Database 06/2012. (Terms of Use available at h ttp://www.maanmittauslaitos.fi/en/ NLS_open_data_licence_version1_20120501)
  • Page 47 Contains information copyrighted by  Kartverket, made available in accordance with (http:// creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/no/). Contains data under the Norwegian licence for Open Government data (NLOD) distributed by Norwegian Public Roads Administration (NPRA) Portugal: Source: IgeoE – Portugal Spain: Información geográfica propiedad del CNIG Contains data that is made available by the Generalitat de Catalunya Government in accordance with the terms available at ttp://www.gencat.cat/web/eng/avis_legal.htm)

  • Page 48: Approved Memory Cards

    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.
  • Page 49 • Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google, Inc. • The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries.
  • Page 50 Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty Dear Nikon Customer, We thank you for your purchasing this Nikon product. Should your Nikon product require warranty service, please contact the dealer from whom it was purchased or a member of our authorized service network within the sales territory of Nikon Europe B.V.
  • Page 51 • any damage resulting from modifications or adjustments which may be made to the product, without the prior written consent of Nikon, in order to comply with local or national technical standards in force in any other country than the ones for which the product was originally designed and/or manufactured.
  • Page 52 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. YP6C03(11) 6MN55111-03...

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