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Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera.
To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read "For
Your Safety" (page viii).
After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible
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Quick Start Guide

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    DIGITAL CAMERA Quick Start Guide For Smart Device Users Introduction Parts of the Camera Preparing for Shooting Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Other Functions Technical Notes Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety”...

  • Page 2: For Smart Device Users

    For Smart Device Users Your images. The world. Connected Welcome to SnapBridge — Nikon’s new family of services to enrich your image experience. SnapBridge eliminates the barrier between your camera and compatible smart device, through a combination of Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) technology and a dedicated app. The stories you capture with your Nikon camera and lenses are automatically transferred to the device as they are taken.
  • Page 3 — making online photo sharing easier than ever Upload of photos and thumbnail images to the NIKON IMAGE SPACE cloud service A range of services that enriches your imaging life, including: Camera remote control Imprinting up to two pieces of credit information (e.g.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX A900 digital camera. Downloading the “Reference Manual” The Reference Manual (PDF format) provides more details in various languages on how to use this camera. Use your smart device or computer to refer to it along with this manual.

  • Page 5: 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 A900 Camera Strap EN-EL12 Rechargeable Digital Camera Li-ion Battery EH-73P Charging AC UC-E21 USB Cable Adapter* Quick Start Guide (this...

  • Page 6: Information And Precautions

    Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

  • Page 7: Conformity Marking

    Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

  • Page 8: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your Safety” in its entirety before using this product. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them. Failure to observe the precautions marked DANGER with this icon carries a high risk of death or...
  • Page 9 Keep this product out of reach of children. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction. In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this product, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Page 10 Do not leave this product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction. DANGER for Batteries Do not mishandle batteries.

  • Page 11: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera The Camera Body K (flash pop-up) control Command dial q (snap-back zoom) button Power switch/power-on lamp 10 b (e movie-record) button Shutter-release button 11 c (playback) button Mode dial Flash 12 Rotary multi selector (multi selector) 13 k (apply selection) button Zoom control f : Wide-angle...

  • Page 12: Preparing For Shooting

    Preparing for Shooting How to Attach the Camera Strap The camera strap can be attached to the eyelet on either side (left and right) of the camera body. Preparing for Shooting...

  • Page 13: Inserting The Battery And Memory Card

    Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Memory card slot Battery latch With the battery’s positive and negative terminals oriented correctly, move the orange battery latch (3), and fully insert the battery (4). Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (5). Be careful not to insert the battery or memory card upside-down or backward, as this could cause a malfunction.

  • Page 14: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Charging AC Adapter Electrical outlet USB cable (included) Charge lamp 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 15 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. Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle. Notes About Charging the Battery The camera can be operated while the battery is charging, but the charging time increases.

  • Page 16: Changing The Angle Of The Monitor

    Changing the Angle of the Monitor You can adjust the direction and angle of the monitor. For normal shooting When taking self-portraits 1/ 25 0 1/ 25 0 25 0s 25 0s F3 .7 F3 .7 88 0 88 0 When shooting in a low position When shooting in a high position Notes About the Monitor...

  • Page 17: Camera Setup

    Camera Setup Setup from a Smartphone or Tablet Before proceeding, install the SnapBridge app (Aii) and enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your smartphone or tablet (below, “smart device”). The camera and smart device screens shown in this manual may differ from those of the actual products. Turn the camera on.
  • Page 18 Pair (i.e., establish a Bluetooth link between) the camera and the smart device. Android Devices with NFC Support After checking that NFC is enabled on the smart device, touch the camera Y (N-Mark) to the NFC antenna on the smart device to launch the SnapBridge app.

  • Page 19: Setup From The Camera Menus

    Press the k button when the dialog at right is displayed. When a constant connection between the camera and smart device is established, the dialog at right Your camera and smart device are connected! is displayed. SnapBridge will send your photos to If the camera displays Could not connect., press your smart device as they are taken.
  • Page 20 Highlight your home time zone and London, Casablanca press the k button. To turn daylight saving time on press H; W will be displayed at the top of the map. Press I to turn daylight saving time off. Back Press H or I to choose a date format and press the k button. Enter the current date and time and Date and time press the k button.
  • Page 21 What SnapBridge Can Do for You The SnapBridge app can be used for a variety of tasks once the camera has been paired with your smart device. Auto Upload At default settings, pictures will automatically be uploaded to the smart device as they are taken.
  • Page 22 Wireless Networks Option Description To pair the camera with a smart device (for example, with a new device or if you did not opt to pair with a smart device during setup), select Connect to smart device in the camera network Pairing menu and follow the instructions on page 8, starting with Step The camera can be paired with up to five smart devices, but can...

  • Page 23: Basic Shooting And Playback Operations

    Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting Images A (auto) mode is used here as an example. A (auto) mode enables you to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. Rotate the mode dial to A. Number of exposures remaining Battery level indicator b: The battery level is high.
  • Page 24 When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the flash is above the lens. Frame the picture. Move the zoom control to change the zoom lens position. If you lose sight of the subject while shooting with the lens in telephoto position, press the q (snap-back zoom) button to temporarily widen the visible area so that you can frame the subject more easily.

  • Page 25: Using The Flash

    Notes About Saving Images or Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing.

  • Page 26: Playing Back Images

    Playing 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 27: Deleting Images

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

  • Page 28: Other Functions

    Other Functions Selecting a Shooting Mode You can rotate the mode dial to align the desired shooting mode with the indicator mark on the camera body. A (Auto) mode Select this mode to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. o (Creative) mode The camera saves four images with effects and one image without effects simultaneously in one shot.
  • Page 29 Help Display The descriptions of functions are displayed while changing the shooting mode or while the setting screen is displayed. Press the shutter-release button halfway to quickly switch to shooting mode. You can show or hide the descriptions using Help display in Monitor settings in the setup menu. Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector When the shooting screen is displayed, you can press the multi selector H (m) J (n)

  • Page 30: Menu Operations

    Menu Operations You can set the menus listed below by pressing the d (menu) button. 1, 2 A Shooting menu e Movie menu N Playback mode menu (List by date mode) c Playback menu q Network menu z Setup menu Press the d button when the shooting screen is displayed.
  • Page 31 Select a menu option and Time zone and date press the k button. Monitor settings Certain menu options cannot be set Date stamp depending on the current shooting Photo VR mode or the state of the camera. AF assist Items can also be selected by Digital zoom rotating the multi selector.

  • Page 32: Technical Notes

    Technical Notes 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: This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point.
  • Page 33 (products purchased in the EU or EFTA can be used anywhere within the EU and EFTA). Nikon does not accept liability for use in other countries. Users who are unsure as to the original country of sale should consult with their local Nikon service center or Nikon-authorized service representative.
  • Page 34 Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria (list subject to change). Notice for Customers in Europe Declaration of Conformity (Europe) Hereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that COOLPIX A900 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_A900.pdf.

  • Page 35: Caring For The Product

    Caring for the Product Observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Aviii-x) when using or storing the device. The Camera Do Not Apply Strong Impact to the Camera The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. In addition, do not touch or apply force to the lens or lens cover.

  • Page 36: The Battery

    If you notice any abnormalities such as excessive heat, smoke, or an unusual smell coming from the battery, immediately discontinue use and consult your retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. After removing the battery from the camera or optional battery charger, put the battery in a plastic bag, etc.

  • Page 37: Storing The Battery

    Battery Terminals Dirt on the battery terminals may prevent the camera from functioning. Should the battery terminals become dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth before use. Charging an Exhausted Battery Turning the camera on or off while an exhausted battery is inserted in the camera may result in reduced battery life.

  • Page 38: 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).

  • Page 39: 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 (Aiv).

  • Page 40: Memory Cards That Can Be Used

    Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Nikon Corporation is under license. Apple®, App Store®, the Apple logos, Mac, OS X, iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch®...
  • Page 41 United States and in other countries. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. “Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic...
  • Page 42 Nikon Europe B.V. will, without charge for labor and parts, repair the product in the terms and conditions set as below. Nikon reserves the right (at its sole discretion) to replace or repair the product.
  • Page 43 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 44 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. FX6C01(11) 6MN67411-01...

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