Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page vi) and “<Important> Notes About Shockproof, Waterproof, and Dustproof Performance and Condensation” (page ix). After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.
Page 2: Quick Topic Search
Quick Topic Search You can return to this page by tapping or clicking in the lower right of any page. Main Topics Introduction ..........................iii Table of Contents ........................xiii Parts of the Camera ....................... 1 Getting Started........................9 Basic Shooting and Playback Operations ..............17 Shooting Features........................25 Playback Features.........................66 Movies ............................79...
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX W300 digital camera. Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual Tap or click in the lower right of each page to display “Quick Topic Search” (Aii). Symbols Symbol Description This icon marks cautions and information that should be read before using the camera.
Page 4: 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 5 Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying memory cards. For the COOLPIX W300, 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 6: 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 7 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 8 Do not leave the 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 9: Important> Notes About Shockproof, Waterproof, And Dustproof Performance And Condensation
Notes About Shockproof Performance This camera has passed Nikon’s in-house test (drop test from a height of 240 cm (7 ft 10 in.) on a 5 cm (2 in.) thick plywood panel) compliant with the MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock* standard.
Page 10: Notes About Shockproof, Waterproof, And Dustproof Performance
Notes About Shockproof, Waterproof, and Dustproof Performance Do not drop the camera, strike it against a hard object such as a rock, or throw it against a water surface. Do not subject the camera to shock when using it underwater. - Do not subject the camera to water pressure by exposing it to rapids or waterfalls.
Page 11: Before Using The Camera Underwater
Before Using the Camera Underwater Check the items below before using the camera underwater. Remove the camera strap for land use. Make sure that there are no foreign substances inside the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. Make sure that the waterproof packing of the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is not cracked or deformed.
Page 12: Inspection And Repair
If the camera is exposed to shock, it is recommended to consult your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative to confirm the waterproof performance (charged service). If the waterproof packing begins to deteriorate, consult your retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. The waterproof performance of the waterproof packing may start to deteriorate after one year.
Page 13: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Quick Topic Search ....................... ii Main Topics..................................ii Common Topics ................................ii Introduction ........................... iii Read This First ............................iii Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual ..................iii Information and Precautions ..........................iv For Your Safety ............................vi <Important>...
Page 14 Basic Shooting and Playback Operations ..............17 Shooting Images........................... 18 Recording Movies ..............................20 Using the LED Light..............................20 Playing Back Images ..........................21 Deleting Images ............................ 22 The Image Selection Screen for Deletion ....................23 Action Control............................24 Displaying the Previous or Next Image in Full-frame Playback Mode ........24 Using Action Menu ..............................
Page 15 Playback Features........................ 66 Playback Zoom ............................67 Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display..................68 List by Date Mode..........................69 Viewing and Deleting Images in a Sequence................70 Viewing Images in a Sequence......................... 70 Deleting Images in a Sequence ........................71 Editing Images (Still Images) ......................72 Before Editing Images ............................
Page 16 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer........107 Utilizing Images..........................108 Viewing Images on a TV ........................110 Printing Images Without a Computer..................111 Connecting the Camera to a Printer ......................111 Printing Images One at a Time ........................112 Printing Multiple Images ...........................
Page 17 The Playback Menu........................... 148 Mark for Upload............................... 148 Slide Show .................................. 149 Protect................................... 150 Rotate Image................................150 Copy (Copy Between the Memory Card and Internal Memory)..........151 Sequence Display..............................152 The Network Menu ........................... 153 Operating the Text Input Keyboard......................155 The Location Data Options Menu....................
Page 18 Technical Notes......................... 177 Notices..............................178 Notes About Wireless Communication Functions ..............180 Notes About Location Data Functions (GPS/GLONASS, Electronic Compass) .... 183 Caring for the Product ........................184 The Camera................................184 The Battery ................................. 185 The Charging AC Adapter..........................186 Memory Cards................................
Page 19: Parts Of The Camera
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body ........................2 The Monitor..........................4 Parts of the Camera...
Page 20: The Camera Body
The Camera Body 4 5 6 Eyelet for camera strap ......10 Microphone (stereo) Shutter-release button......19 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover latch............11 Power switch/power-on lamp.... 15 Battery-chamber/memory card slot Positioning antenna ......... 98 cover latch release........11 Flash..............50 Waterproofing packing .......ix, xi LED light............
Page 21 2 3 4 5 6 Monitor..............4 Multi selector*..........119 l (delete) button ........22 Zoom control..........56 f : Wide-angle........56 d (menu) button .......119 g : Telephoto ......... 56 A (shooting mode) button h : Thumbnail playback....68 ........ 26, 28, 30, 40, 42, 47, 88 i : Playback zoom ......
Page 22: The Monitor
The Monitor The information that is displayed on the shooting or playback screen changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. By default, information is displayed when the camera is 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 (A164)).
Page 23 23 24 25 26 10 10 60 60 32 33 10 10 +1.0 +1.0 2 9 m 0 s 2 9 m 0 s 1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 0 F 2.8 F 2.8 4 0 0 4 0 0 9 9 9 9 9 9...
Page 24 1 5 m 1 5 m 1 0 1 0 h P a 1 0 1 0 h P a +1.0 +1.0 2 9 m 0 s 2 9 m 0 s 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Focus area (target finding AF)...59, 135...
Page 25: For Playback
For Playback 1 3 45678 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 2 9 m 0 s 2 9 m 0 s...
Page 26: For The Active Guide
For the Active Guide 3 4 5 15/11/2017 15:30 15/11/2017 15:30 4000 3500 1010 1010 4500 3000 1000 2500 1500 31 º 23’ 15” 2000 136 º 15’ 32” Next Next 15/11/2017 15:30 m / m 4000 3500 4500 3000 1000 2500 1500...
Page 27: Getting Started
Getting Started How to Attach the Camera Strap for Land Use............10 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card...............11 Charging the Battery......................13 Camera Setup ........................15 Getting Started...
Page 28: How To Attach The Camera Strap For Land Use
How to Attach the Camera Strap for Land Use Remove the strap for land use before using the camera underwater. Getting Started How to Attach the Camera Strap for Land Use...
Page 29: Inserting The Battery And Memory Card
Inserting 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 30: Removing The Battery Or Memory Card
Formatting a Memory Card 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. Note that formatting a memory card permanently deletes all images and other data on the memory card.
Page 31: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery 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 32 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.
Page 33: Camera Setup
Camera Setup Press the power switch to turn on the camera. Use the multi selector to select and adjust settings. Power switch Multi selector Left Right k button (apply selection) Down d button A language selection screen will be displayed. Use Language the multi selector HI to highlight a language and press the k button to select.
Page 34 Highlight your home time zone and press the k button. London, Casablanca You can set daylight saving time by pressing H. When it is turned on, the clock is set one hour faster and W is displayed above the map. Press I to turn it off.
Page 35: Basic Shooting And Playback Operations
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting Images........................18 Playing Back Images......................21 Deleting Images........................22 Action Control ........................24 Basic Shooting and Playback Operations...
Page 36: Shooting Images
Shooting Images o (scene auto selector) mode is used here as an example. In o (scene auto selector) mode, the camera recognizes the shooting conditions when you frame a picture, and you can take pictures in accordance with the conditions. Hold the camera steady.
Page 37 When the camera recognizes the shooting Shooting mode icon conditions, the shooting mode icon changes accordingly. Battery level indicator b: The battery level is high. B: The battery level is low. 1 5 m 1 5 m Number of exposures remaining 1 0 1 0 h P a 1 0 1 0 h P a C is displayed when no memory card is inserted...
Page 38: Recording Movies
The Auto Off Function When no operations are performed for about one minute, the screen turns off, the camera enters standby mode, and then the power-on lamp flashes. The camera turns off after remaining in standby mode for about three minutes. To turn the screen back on while the camera is in standby mode, perform an operation such as pressing the power switch or shutter-release button.
Page 39: 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 image to display. Press and hold down HIJK to scroll through Display the previous image the images quickly.
Page 40: 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 To exit without deleting, press the d button. Erase selected images All images Select Yes and press the k button.
Page 41: The Image Selection Screen For Deletion
The Image Selection Screen for Deletion Use the multi selector JK to select the Erase selected images image that you want to delete. Move the zoom control (A3) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback, or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback.
Page 42: Action Control
Action Control The operations described below can be performed by shaking 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 (A119) is set to On).
Page 43: Shooting Features
Shooting Features Selecting a Shooting Mode ....................26 o (Scene Auto Selector) Mode ..................28 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) ........30 Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) ..........40 Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting) ......42 A (Auto) Mode........................47 Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector ..........49 Flash Mode..........................50 Self-timer ..........................52...
Page 44: Selecting A Shooting Mode
Selecting a Shooting Mode The shooting modes described below are available. o Scene auto selector The camera recognizes the shooting conditions when you frame a picture, and you can take pictures in accordance with those conditions. b Scene mode Select any one of scene modes based on the shooting conditions, and you can take pictures with the appropriate settings for those conditions.
Page 45 Help Display The descriptions of functions are displayed while changing the shooting mode or while the setting screen is displayed. You can show or hide the descriptions using Help display in Monitor settings in the setup menu. Shooting Features Selecting a Shooting Mode...
Page 46: O (Scene Auto Selector) Mode
o (Scene Auto Selector) Mode The camera recognizes the shooting conditions when you frame a picture, and you can take pictures in accordance with those conditions. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M o (scene auto selector) mode M k button When the camera automatically recognizes the shooting conditions, the shooting mode icon displayed on the shooting screen changes accordingly.
Page 47 Functions Available in o (Scene Auto Selector) Mode Flash mode (A50) Self-timer (A52) Exposure compensation (A55) Image mode (A127) Shooting Features o (Scene Auto Selector) Mode...
Page 48: Scene Mode (Shooting Suited To The Shooting Conditions)
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) Select any one of scene modes based on the shooting conditions, and you can take pictures with the appropriate settings for those conditions. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (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.
Page 49: Tips And Notes About Scene Mode
Tips and Notes About Scene Mode d Sports While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured continuously. The camera can capture up to about 5 images continuously at a rate of about 7.5 fps (when Image mode is set to P 4608×3456). The frame rate for continuous shooting may become slow depending on the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting conditions.
Page 50: Night Landscape
j Night landscape On the screen displayed when j Night landscape is selected, select u Hand-held or w Tripod. u Hand-held: - While the j icon on the shooting screen is displayed in green, press the shutter-release button all the way to capture a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved.
Page 51: M Fireworks Show
m Fireworks show The shutter speed is fixed at four seconds. Exposure compensation cannot be used (A55). o Backlighting On the screen displayed when o Backlighting is selected, select ON or OFF to enable or disable the high dynamic range (HDR) function based on the shooting conditions. OFF: The flash fires to prevent the subject from being hidden in shadow.
Page 52: O Pet Portrait
O Pet portrait When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the face of a dog or cat and focuses on it. By default, the shutter is automatically released when the face of a dog or cat is detected (pet portrait auto release).
Page 53 U Multiple exp. Lighten The camera automatically captures moving subjects at regular intervals, compares each image and composites only their bright areas, and then saves them as one image. Light trails such as the flow of car lights or motion of stars are captured. On the screen displayed when U Multiple exp.
Page 54 Time Remaining You can check the time remaining until shooting automatically ends on the screen. 1 0 m 0 s 1 0 m 0 s End recording C Underwater If you select Underwater, screens about recording of location data and water depth calibration are displayed followed by messages about waterproofing.
Page 55: Shooting With Easy Panorama
Shooting with Easy Panorama Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (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. Select W Normal or X Wide as Normal the shooting range and press the...
Page 56 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). Shooting stops if the guide does not reach the edge within about 15 seconds (when W Normal is selected) or within about 30 seconds (when X Wide is selected) after shooting starts.
Page 57: Playback With Easy Panorama
Playback with Easy Panorama Switch to playback mode (A21), display an image 4 / 4 4 / 4 captured using easy panorama in full-frame playback mode, and then press the k button to scroll the image in the direction that was used when shooting. 1 5 m 1 5 m 1 0 1 0 h P a...
Page 58: Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) The camera saves four images with effects and one image without effects simultaneously in one shot. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M s Creative mode M k button The camera focuses in the center of the frame. Press the k button.
Page 59 Functions Available in Creative Mode Flash mode (A50) Self-timer (A52) Macro mode (A54) Exposure compensation (A55) Shooting menu (A127) Shooting Features Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
Page 60: Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting)
Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting) You can take a picture with the glamour retouch function to enhance human faces. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button Press the multi selector K. Apply an effect.
Page 61 Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode Glamour retouch (A42) Smile timer (A44) Self-Collage (A45) Flash mode (A50) Self-timer (A52) Smart portrait menu (A138) Using Skin Softening and Foundation Makeup When smart portrait mode is set to Skin softening or Foundation makeup and the camera detects a human face, it processes the image to soften facial skin tones or adjust facial colors before saving the image (up to three faces).
Page 62: Using Smile Timer
Using Smile Timer Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button When you press the multi selector J to select a Smile timer and press the k button, the camera automatically releases the shutter whenever a smiling face is detected.
Page 63: Using Self-Collage
Using Self-Collage The camera can capture a series of four or nine images at intervals and save them as a one-frame image (a collage image). Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button Press the multi selector J to select n Self-Collage, and press the k button.
Page 64 On the screen displayed when the camera finishes taking the number of shots that is set in Number of shots, select Yes and press the k button. The collage image is saved. Each captured image is saved as an individual image separate from the collage image.
Page 65: A (Auto) Mode
A (Auto) Mode Select this mode to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. Enter shooting mode 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 (A134).
Page 66 Use JK to select an item. Brightness (Exp. +/-) F Hue: Adjust the hue (reddish/bluish) of the entire image. G Vividness: Adjust the vividness of the entire image. o Brightness (Exp. +/-): Adjust the brightness of - 2.0 the entire image. J Active D-Lighting: Reduce the loss of details in highlights and shadows.
Page 67: Setting Shooting Functions With The Multi Selector
Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector 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 The flash mode can be set according to shooting conditions. n Self-timer, Self-portrait timer The camera releases the shutter when the set number of seconds elapses after you press the shutter-release button.
Page 68: Flash Mode
Flash Mode The flash mode can be set according to shooting conditions. Press the multi selector H (m). Select the desired flash mode (A51) Auto and press the k button. If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button, the selection will be canceled. The Flash Lamp The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.
Page 69: Available Flash Modes
Available Flash Modes Auto The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting. The flash mode indicator is only displayed immediately after setting on the shooting screen. Auto with red-eye reduction Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash. The flash does not fire.
Page 70: Self-Timer
Self-timer The camera releases the shutter when the set number of seconds elapses after you press the shutter-release button. Set Photo VR (A167) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Press the multi selector J (n). Select the number of seconds until the Self-timer shutter is released, and press the...
Page 71 Focus and Exposure When Shooting with the Self-timer n10s, n2s: The focus and exposure are locked when you press the shutter-release button all the way down. r5s: The focus and exposure are set right before the shutter is released. The Self-timer Setting The setting may not be available with some shooting modes (A62).
Page 72: Macro Mode (Taking Close-Up Pictures)
Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures) Use macro mode when you take close-up pictures. Press the multi selector I (p). Select ON and press the k button. Macro mode If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button, the selection will be canceled. Move the zoom control to set the zoom ratio to a position where F and the zoom indicator are displayed in green.
Page 73: Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness)
Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness) You can adjust overall image brightness. Press the multi selector K (o). Select a compensation value and press Exposure compensation the k button. 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.
Page 74: Using The Zoom
Using the Zoom When you move the zoom control, the zoom lens Zoom in position changes. To zoom in: Move toward g To zoom out: Move toward f When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to the maximum wide-angle position. Zoom out A zoom indicator is displayed on the shooting screen when the zoom control is moved.
Page 75: Focusing
Focusing The Shutter-release Button To press the shutter-release button “halfway” means to press and hold the button at the point where you feel a slight resistance. Focus and exposure (shutter speed and f-number) are Press halfway set when you press the shutter-release button halfway. Focus and exposure remain locked while the button is pressed halfway.
Page 76: Using Face Detection
Using Face Detection In the following settings, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. o (scene auto selector) mode (A28) Portrait or Night portrait scene mode (A30) Smart portrait mode (A42) 1 5 m 1 5 m 1 0 1 0 h P a 1 0 1 0 h P a When AF area mode (A134) in A (auto) mode...
Page 77: Using Target Finding Af
Using Target Finding AF When AF area mode (A134) in A (auto) mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera focuses in the manner described below when you press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it.
Page 78: Subjects Not Suitable For Autofocus
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator is displayed in green: Subject is very dark Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the shooting conditions (e.g.
Page 79: Focus Lock
Focus Lock Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject. Set AF area mode to Center in A (auto) mode (A134). Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway.
Page 80: Default Settings (Flash, Self-Timer, And Macro Mode)
Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Macro Mode) The default settings for each shooting mode are listed below. Flash Self-timer Macro mode (A50) (A52) (A54) o (scene auto selector) Scene modes b (portrait) c (landscape) N (time-lapse movie) d (sports) e (night portrait) f (party/indoor) Z (beach) z (snow)
Page 81 The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the shooting conditions it has selected. W (off) can be selected manually. Cannot be changed. The camera enters macro mode when i is selected. Cannot be changed. r5s Self-portrait timer cannot be used. Cannot be changed.
Page 82: Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting Some functions cannot be used with other menu settings. Restricted function Setting Description When a setting other than Single is Continuous (A131) selected, the flash cannot be used. When Blink proof is set to On, the flash Blink proof (A139) cannot be used.
Page 83 Restricted function Setting Description When hue is adjusted using the creative slider in Target finding AF mode, the camera does not detect the main subject. Hue (using the creative To detect the main subject, select P in slider) (A47) the creative slider setting screen to reset the brightness, vividness, hue, and Active AF area mode D-Lighting.
Page 84: Playback Features
Playback Features Playback Zoom........................67 Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display.................68 List by Date Mode ........................69 Viewing and Deleting Images in a Sequence.............70 Editing Images (Still Images) ....................72 Playback Features...
Page 85: Playback Zoom
Playback Zoom Moving the zoom control toward g (i playback zoom) in full-frame playback mode (A21) zooms in g (i) on the image. 4 / 4 4 / 4 1 5 m 1 5 m 1 0 1 0 h P a 1 0 1 0 h P a Displayed area 0 0 0 4 .
Page 86: Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display
Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display Moving the zoom control toward f (h thumbnail playback) in full-frame playback mode (A21) displays images as thumbnails. f (h) 1 / 2 0 4 / 4 4 / 4 2 0 1 7 Sun Mon Tue Wed 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12...
Page 87: List By Date Mode
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 HI to select a date and then List by date press the k button to play back the images captured 20/11/2017 on the selected date.
Page 88: Viewing And Deleting Images In A Sequence
Viewing and Deleting Images in a Sequence Viewing Images in a Sequence Images captured continuously, or with the multiple exp. lighten, creative mode, or self-collage function, are saved as a sequence. One image in a sequence is used as the key picture to 1 / 5 1 / 5 represent the sequence when displayed in full-frame...
Page 89: Deleting Images In A Sequence
Deleting Images in a Sequence When the l (delete) button is pressed for images in a sequence, the images that are deleted vary depending on how the images are displayed. When the key picture is displayed: - Current image: All images in the displayed sequence are deleted. - Erase selected images: When a key picture is selected on the erase selected images screen (A23), all images in that...
Page 90: Editing Images (Still Images)
Editing Images (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. Restrictions on Image Editing An image can be edited up to 10 times.
Page 91: Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast And Saturation
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 Quick retouch desired effect level and press the k button. The edited version is displayed on the right.
Page 92: D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness And Contrast
D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M D-Lighting M k button Use the multi selector HI to select OK and D-Lighting press the k button. The edited version is displayed on the right. To exit without saving the copy, select Cancel and press the k button.
Page 93: Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces
Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M Glamour retouch M k button Use the multi selector HIJK to Subject selection select the face that you want to retouch and press the k button.
Page 94: Data Imprint: Imprinting Information Such As Electronic Compass Heading On
Select Yes and press the k button. An edited copy is created. Save OK? Notes About Glamour Retouch Only one face at a time can be edited. To retouch another face in the same image, select the edited copy of the image and make additional changes. Depending on 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.
Page 95: Small Picture: Reducing The Size Of An Image
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 Use the multi selector HI to select Small picture the desired copy size and press the k button.
Page 96: Crop: Creating A Cropped Copy
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (A67). Adjust the image so that only the portion that you want to keep is displayed, and then press the d (menu) button. Move the zoom control toward g (i) or f (h) to adjust the magnification rate.
Page 97: Movies
Movies Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback........80 Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies............84 Shooting Time-lapse Movies....................85 Recording Superlapse Movies ..................87 Short Movie Show Mode (Combining Movie Clips to Create Short Movies)...88 Operations During Movie Playback ................91 Editing Movies ........................92 Movies...
Page 98: Basic Operations Of Movie Recording And Movie Playback
Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback Display the shooting screen. Movie frame Check the remaining amount of movie recording time. It is recommended that you display the movie frame that indicates the area that will be recorded in a movie (A81). 1 5 m 1 5 m 1 0 1 0 h P a...
Page 99 Movie Frame Set Photo info in Monitor settings (A164) in the setup menu to Movie frame+auto info to display the movie frame. Check the range of a movie in a frame before movie recording. The area that is recorded in a movie varies depending on the settings of Movie options or Movie VR, etc.
Page 100 Notes About Movie Recording 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 101 Notes About Autofocus for Movie Recording Autofocus may not perform as expected (A60). Should this occur, try the following: 1. Set AF area mode to Center and Autofocus mode to Single AF (default setting) in the movie menu before starting movie recording. 2.
Page 102: Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies
Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies 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. A still image can be captured when y is displayed on the screen.
Page 103: Shooting Time-Lapse Movies
Shooting Time-lapse Movies The camera can automatically capture still images at a specified interval to create time-lapse movies that are approximately 10 seconds long. When the Frame rate setting of the movie menu is set to 30 fps (30p/60p), 300 images are captured and saved with e 1080/30p. When set to 25 fps (25p/50p), 250 images are captured and saved with S 1080/25p.
Page 104 Select whether or not to fix exposure AE-L off (brightness), and press the k button (except R and S). When AE-L on is selected, the exposure used for the first image is used for all images. When the brightness changes drastically like at dusk, AE-L off is recommended.
Page 105: Recording Superlapse Movies
Recording Superlapse Movies The camera records movies and saves them in fast motion (e 1080/30p or S 1080/25p). Use to record a movie while moving the camera. The camera compresses the time of changes in the subject and saves the movie. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M HI M u (superlapse movie) M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.
Page 106: Short Movie Show Mode (Combining Movie Clips To Create Short Movies)
Short Movie Show Mode (Combining Movie Clips to Create Short Movies) The camera creates a short movie that is up to 30 seconds long (e 1080/30p or S 1080/25p) by recording and automatically combining multiple movie clips that are several seconds long. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M M Short movie show mode M k button Press the d (menu) button and...
Page 107 Save the short movie show. The short movie show is saved when the camera finishes recording the specified number of movie clips. To save a short movie show before the camera finishes recording the specified number of movie clips, press the d button when the shooting standby screen is displayed, and then select End recording.
Page 108: Using Special Effects
Functions Available in Short Movie Show Mode Self-timer (A52) Macro mode (A54) Exposure compensation (A55) Short movie show menu (A88) Movie options menu (A140) Using Special Effects Apply effects to images during shooting. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M M Short movie show mode M k button M d button M Special effects M k button Type Description...
Page 109: Operations During Movie Playback
Operations During Movie Playback To adjust the volume, move the zoom control while a movie is playing (A3). Volume indicator Playback controls are displayed on the screen. The operations described below can be performed by using the multi selector JK to select a control and then pressing the k button.
Page 110: Editing Movies
Editing Movies Extracting Only the Desired Portion of a Movie The desired portion of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file. Play back a desired movie and pause at the start point of the portion that you want to extract (A91). Use the multi selector JK to select 1 m 3 0 s 1 m 3 0 s...
Page 111: Saving A Frame From A Movie As A Still Image
Notes About Movie Editing Use a sufficiently charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during editing. When the battery level indicator is B, movie editing is not possible. A movie that was created by editing cannot be edited again. The actual trimmed portion of a movie may differ slightly from the portion selected using the start and end points.
Page 112: Using Location Data Functions
Using Location Data Functions Operations Available with Location Data Functions..........95 Recording the Location Data on the Image..............97 Using Altimeter and Depth Gauge................100 Recording the Log of Movement Information............101 Displaying Altitude/Depth Logs as a Graph ............104 Displaying the Active Guide ..................105 Using Location Data Functions...
Page 113: Operations Available With Location Data Functions
Operations Available with Location Data Functions When Use built-in location data in Location data options in the z (location data options) menu (A119) is set to On, the camera starts receiving signals from the positioning satellites. Location data reception can be checked on the shooting 1 5 m 1 5 m screen.
Page 114 Displaying POI Information When Embed POI in Points of interest (POI) in the location data options menu is set to On while the camera is positioning, the nearest location name information for the current position is also recorded on the images to be captured. When Display POI in the location data options menu is set to On while the camera is positioning, the nearest location name information for the...
Page 115: Recording The Location Data On The Image
Recording the Location Data on the Image Press the d button M z menu icon M Location data options M k button Set Time zone and date (A162) correctly before using the location data functions. Set Use built-in location data to On. Use built-in location data After the settings are complete, press the d button or shutter-release button to exit the menu.
Page 116 Notes About Location Data Functions Before using the location data functions, read “Notes About Location Data Functions (GPS/GLONASS, Electronic Compass)” (A183). It takes a few minutes to obtain location data when positioning is performed for the first time, when positioning cannot be performed for a long period of time, or just after the battery is replaced.
Page 117: Updating The A-Gps File
Updating the A-GPS File Using the latest A-GPS file can shorten the time needed to obtain the location data. Download the latest A-GPS file to the computer from the website below. http://nikonimglib.com/agps3/ Use a card reader or other device to copy the downloaded file to the “NCFL”...
Page 118: Using Altimeter And Depth Gauge
Using Altimeter and Depth Gauge You can check the atmospheric pressure as well as the altitude or water depth of the current position on the screen, and record the displayed values to the captured images. The altitude, water depth, and atmospheric pressure that are recorded on images can be imprinted on the images by using Data imprint (A76) in the playback menu.
Page 119: Recording The Log Of Movement Information
Recording the Log of Movement Information Starting Log Recording Press the d button M z menu icon M Create log M k button Use the multi selector HI to select Create log Start all logs the type of log to record, and press the End all logs k button.
Page 120 Notes About Log Recording If the date and time are not set, the log cannot be recorded. When recording all logs or a water depth log, correct the altitude or water depth using Alt./depth correction in Altitude/depth options (A161) in the location data options menu before log recording starts.
Page 121: Ending Log Recording And Saving Logs On A Memory Card
Ending Log Recording and Saving Logs on a Memory Card Press the d button M z menu icon M Create log M k button Recorded logs must be saved on a memory card in order to display them as a graph. When log recording is completed, Create log Start all logs...
Page 122: Displaying Altitude/Depth Logs As A Graph
Displaying Altitude/Depth Logs as a Graph Press the d button M z menu icon M View log M k button M Altitude/depth logs M k button Select a log (date) that you want to display and Shooting point press the k button to display the altitude or water Selection area depth data as a graph.
Page 123: Displaying The Active Guide
Displaying the Active Guide Press the q (tool) button to display the active guide, which allows you to check location data that is currently being obtained. You can switch the displayed information by pressing the k button while the active guide is displayed.
Page 124 Notes About Using the Electronic Compass Before using the electronic compass, read “Notes About Location Data Functions (GPS/ GLONASS, Electronic Compass)” (A183). The electronic compass and heading are 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.
Page 125: Connecting The Camera To A Tv, Printer, Or Computer
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer Utilizing Images ......................... 108 Viewing Images on a TV....................110 Printing Images Without a Computer................ 111 Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i) ............. 115 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer...
Page 126: Utilizing Images
Utilizing Images In addition to using the SnapBridge app to enjoy the captured images, you can also utilize the images in various ways by connecting the camera to the devices described below. Viewing Images on a TV 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.
Page 127 Notes About Connecting Cables to the Camera Micro-USB connector HDMI micro connector (Type D) Insert the plug. Open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. Make sure to turn the camera off before openning the cover. Check there are no water droplets.
Page 128: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing Images on a TV Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV. Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle. HDMI micro connector (Type D) to HDMI jack Set the TV’s input to external input.
Page 129: Printing Images Without A Computer
Printing Images Without a Computer 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 Turn on the printer. Turn off the camera and connect it to the printer using the USB cable. Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle.
Page 130: Printing Images One At A Time
Printing Images One at a Time Use the multi selector JK to select the Print selection 15/11/2017 No. 32 desired image and press the k button. Move the zoom control toward f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback or g (i) to switch to full- frame playback.
Page 131: Printing Multiple Images
Printing Multiple Images When the Print selection screen is Print selection 15/11/2017 No. 32 displayed, press the d (menu) button. Use the multi selector HI to select Print menu Paper size and press the k button. Select the desired paper size and press the Print selection k button.
Page 132 Print selection Select images (up to 99) and the number of Print selection copies (up to 9) of each. Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use HI to specify the number of copies to be printed. Images selected for printing are indicated by M and the number of copies to be printed.
Page 133: Transferring Images To A Computer (Viewnx-I)
Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i) Installing ViewNX-i ViewNX-i is Nikon software that enables you to transfer images and movies to your computer for viewing and editing. To install ViewNX-i, download the latest version of the ViewNX-i installer from the following website and follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.
Page 134 Nikon Transfer 2 as the default application to open when the camera is connected to your computer. If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts.
Page 135 After Nikon Transfer 2 starts, click Start Transfer. Start Transfer Image transfer begins. When image transfer is complete, ViewNX-i starts and the transferred images are displayed. Terminate the connection. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the memory card from the card reader or card slot.
Page 136: Using The Menu
Using the Menu Menu Operations....................... 119 Menu Lists ..........................122 The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options) ........127 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)............... 129 The Smart Portrait Menu ....................138 The Movie Menu ........................ 140 The Playback Menu......................148 The Network Menu ......................
Page 137: Menu Operations
Menu Operations You can set the menus listed below by pressing the d (menu) button. 1, 2 A Shooting menu D Movie menu 3, 4 G Playback menu J Network menu z Location data options menu z Setup menu Press the d button when the shooting screen is displayed. Menu icons and available setting options vary depending on the shooting mode.
Page 138 Select a menu option and Time zone and date press the k button. Monitor settings Certain menu options cannot be Date stamp set depending on the current Photo VR shooting mode or the state of the AF assist camera. Digital zoom Select a setting and press Date stamp the k button.
Page 139: The Image Selection Screen
The Image Selection Screen When an image selection screen such as the one Erase selected images shown on the right is displayed while operating the camera menu, follow the procedures described below to select the images. Back Use the multi selector JK to select the Erase selected images desired image.
Page 140: Menu Lists
Menu Lists The Shooting Menu Enter shooting mode M d button Common Options Option Default setting P 4608×3456 Image mode For A (Auto) Mode Option Default setting White balance Auto Continuous Single ISO sensitivity Auto AF area mode Target finding AF Autofocus mode Pre-focus For Smart Portrait Mode...
Page 141: The Movie Menu
The Movie Menu Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M k button Option Default setting e 1080/30p or S 1080/25p Movie options AF area mode Face priority Autofocus mode Single AF Movie VR On (hybrid) Movie light Wind noise reduction Frame rate Using the Menu...
Page 142: The Playback Menu
The Playback Menu Press the c button (playback mode) M d button Option Mark for upload Quick retouch D-Lighting Red-eye correction Glamour retouch Data imprint Slide show Protect Rotate image Small picture Copy Sequence display Select an image on the image selection screen. See “The Image Selection Screen” (A121) for more information.
Page 143: The Location Data Options Menu
The Location Data Options Menu Press the d button M z menu icon M k button Option Location data options Points of interest (POI) Create log View log Set clock from satellite Electronic compass Altitude/depth options Using the Menu Menu Lists...
Page 144: The Setup Menu
The Setup Menu Press the d button M z menu icon M k button Option Time zone and date Monitor settings Date stamp Photo VR AF assist Digital zoom Sound settings Underwater flash Action control response Playback action control Auto off LED light timer Format card/Format memory Language...
Page 145: The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options)
The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options) Image Mode (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 to be 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.
Page 146 Number of Images That Can Be Saved The approximate number of images that can be saved can be checked on the screen when shooting (A19). Note that due to JPEG compression, the number of images that can be saved may vary greatly depending on the image content, even when using memory cards with the same capacity and the same image mode setting.
Page 147: The Shooting Menu (For A (Auto) Mode)
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button 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.
Page 148 Using Preset Manual Follow the procedures described below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting. Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. Use the multi selector HI to select White balance Auto Auto...
Page 149: Continuous Shooting
Continuous Shooting Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M Continuous M k button Option Description U Single One image is captured each time the shutter-release button (default setting) is pressed.
Page 150 Notes About Continuous Shooting Focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first shot in each series. It may take some time to save the images after shooting. When ISO sensitivity increases, noise may appear in captured images. The frame rate may become slower depending on the current image mode setting, memory card type or shooting conditions.
Page 151: Iso Sensitivity
ISO Sensitivity Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M ISO sensitivity M k button A higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced.
Page 152: Af Area Mode
AF Area Mode Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button 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.
Page 153 Option Description The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. y Center 1 5 m 1 5 m 1 0 1 0 h P a 1 0 1 0 h P a 2 5 m 0 s 2 5 m 0 s 5 0 0 5 0 0...
Page 154: Using Subject Tracking
Using Subject Tracking Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M AF area mode M k button M s Subject tracking M k button M d button Register a subject. Align the subject that you want to track with the border in the center of the frame and press the k button.
Page 155: Autofocus Mode
Autofocus Mode Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M Autofocus mode M k button Set how the camera focuses when shooting still images. Option Description The camera focuses only when the shutter-release button is A Single AF pressed halfway.
Page 156: The Smart Portrait Menu
The Smart Portrait Menu See “Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)” (A127) for information about Image mode. Self-Collage Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button M d button M Self-Collage M k button Option Description Set the number of shots that the camera automatically...
Page 157: Blink Proof
Blink Proof Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button M d button M Blink proof M k button Option Description The camera automatically releases the shutter twice with every shot and saves one image in which the subject’s eyes are A blink was detected in the open.
Page 158: The Movie Menu
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 (A141) to record in slow or fast motion. The movie options that can be selected vary depending on the Frame rate setting (A147).
Page 159: Hs Movie Options
HS Movie Options Recorded movies are played back in fast or slow motion. See “Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)” (A143). Image size Option Aspect ratio Description (horizontal to vertical) 1/4-speed slow motion movies 640 × 480 HS 480/4×...
Page 160 Playing Back in Slow Motion and Fast Motion When recording at normal speed: Recording 10 s time Playback 10 s time When recording at h/a HS 480/4×: Movies are recorded at 4× normal speed. They are played back in slow motion at 4× slower speed. Recording 10 s time...
Page 161: To Start Recording
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 1/4 of the normal playback speed, or in fast motion at twice the normal playback speed.
Page 162: Af Area Mode
AF Area Mode Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M AF area mode M k button Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus during movie recording. Option Description a Face priority When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face.
Page 163: Autofocus Mode
Autofocus Mode Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Autofocus mode M k button Set how the camera focuses when recording movies. Option Description Focus is locked when movie recording starts. A Single AF Select this option when the distance between the camera (default setting) and the subject will remain fairly consistent.
Page 164: Movie Vr
Movie VR Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie VR M k button Select the vibration reduction setting used when recording movies. Set to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Option Description Performs optical compensation for camera shake using lens shift...
Page 165: Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Reduction Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Wind noise reduction M k button Option Description Reduces the sound that is produced when wind passes over the Y On microphone during movie recording. Other sounds may become difficult to hear during playback.
Page 166: The Playback Menu
The Playback Menu See “Editing Images (Still Images)” (A72) for information about image editing functions. Mark for Upload Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Mark for upload M k button Select still images in the camera and upload them to a smart device that has a wireless connection established with the SnapBridge app.
Page 167: Slide Show
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. Use the multi selector HI to select Slide show Start and press the k button.
Page 168: Protect
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 from the image selection screen (A121). Note that formatting the memory card or the camera’s internal memory permanently deletes all data including protected files (A172).
Page 169: Copy (Copy Between The Memory Card And Internal Memory)
Copy (Copy Between the Memory Card and Internal Memory) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Copy M k button Images can be copied between a memory card and the internal memory. When a memory card that contains no images is inserted and the camera is switched to playback mode, Memory contains no images.
Page 170: Sequence Display
Sequence Display Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Sequence display M k button Select the method used to display images in the sequence (A70). Option Description Displays each image in a sequence individually. Q Individual pictures F is displayed on the playback screen.
Page 171: The Network Menu
The Network Menu Press the d button M J menu icon M k button Configure the wireless network settings to connect the camera and a smart device. Option Description Airplane mode Select On to turn off all wireless connections. Select when using the SnapBridge app to pair a smart device with the camera.
Page 172 Option Description Connection Select Disable to turn off Bluetooth communication. Change the smart device to connect with, or delete the Paired pairing with the smart device. This camera can be paired with devices up to five smart devices, but can connect to only one device Bluetooth at a time.
Page 173: Operating The Text Input Keyboard
Operating the Text Input Keyboard Character Input for SSID, Password, Image Comment, and Copyright Information Use the multi selector HIJK to select Text field alphanumeric characters. Press the k button to enter the selected character in the text field and SSID move the cursor to the next space.
Page 174: The Location Data Options Menu
The Location Data Options Menu Location Data Options Press the d button M z menu icon M Location data options M k button Option Description When set to On, signals are received from the positioning Use built-in location data satellites, and positioning starts (A97). Default setting: Off Select Yes to add location data from a smart device to the images that you take.
Page 175: Points Of Interest (Poi) (Recording And Displaying Location Name Information)
Points of Interest (POI) (Recording and Displaying Location Name Information) Press the d button M z menu icon M Points of interest (POI) M k button Configure the POI (points of interest, location name information) settings. Option Description Set whether or not to record the location name information on the images to be shot.
Page 176: Create Log
Create Log Press the d button M z menu icon M Create log M k button Start or stop recording logs, and save them (A101). Option Description The camera records location, altitude, and water depth logs. 1, 2 Start all logs Log recording starts when you select a log interval and log duration.
Page 177: View Log
View Log Press the d button M z menu icon M View log M k button Check or erase the log data saved on the memory card using Create log (A158). Option Description A list of logs (dates) is displayed. Press the l (delete) button to delete the selected log or Location logs all saved location logs.
Page 178: Electronic Compass
Electronic Compass Press the d button M z menu icon M Electronic compass M k button Option 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.
Page 179: Altitude/Depth Options
Altitude/Depth Options Press the d button M z menu icon M Altitude/depth options M k button Option Description Set whether or not to display the altimeter or depth gauge Altimeter/depth gauge on the shooting screen. Default setting: On The altitude or water depth value is corrected. Use location data: The altitude is corrected using the record location data function.
Page 180: The Setup Menu
The Setup Menu 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 On to synchronize the date and time setting with a smart Sync with smart device.
Page 181 Setting the Time Zone Use the multi selector HI to select Time zone and date Time zone and press the k button. Sync with smart device Date and time Date format Time zone London, Casablanca 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 7 1 5 : 3 0 Select w Home time zone or x Travel Time zone destination and press the k button.
Page 182: Monitor Settings
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 on the screen. The descriptions of functions are displayed while changing the Help display shooting mode or while the setting screen is displayed.
Page 183: Shooting Mode
Shooting mode Playback mode 4 / 4 4 / 4 1 5 m 1 5 m 1 5 m 1 5 m 1 0 1 0 h P a 1 0 1 0 h P a 1 0 1 0 h P a 1 0 1 0 h P a 2 5 m 0 s 2 5 m 0 s...
Page 184: Date Stamp
Date Stamp Press the d button M z menu icon M Date stamp M k button The shooting date and time can be stamped on images when shooting. 1 5 . 1 1 . 2 0 1 7 1 5 . 1 1 . 2 0 1 7 Option Description f Date...
Page 185: Photo Vr
Photo VR Press the d button M z menu icon M Photo VR M k button Select the vibration reduction setting used when shooting still images. Set to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Option Description Performs optical compensation for camera shake using the lens shift method.
Page 186: Af Assist
AF Assist Press the d button M z menu icon M AF assist M k button Option Description The AF-assist illuminator automatically lights up when you press the shutter-release button under dim lighting. The illuminator has a range of about 3.0 m (9 ft 10 in.) at the a Auto maximum wide-angle position and about 3.0 m (9 ft 10 in.) at (default setting)
Page 187: Sound Settings
Sound Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M Sound settings M k button Option Description When On (default setting) is selected, the camera produces one beep when operations are performed, two beeps when focus is acquired on the subject, and three beeps when an Button sound error occurs.
Page 188: Action Control Response
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) (A24). When this option is set to High, the operation is performed even if the camera shake movement is small.
Page 189: Auto Off
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 (A20). You can select 30 s, 1 min (default setting), 5 min, or 30 min. Setting the Auto Off Function The time that passes before the camera enters standby mode is fixed in the following situations:...
Page 190: Format Card/Format Memory
Format Card/Format Memory Press the d button M z menu icon M Format card/Format memory M k button Use this option to format a memory card or the internal memory. Formatting the memory cards or internal memory permanently deletes all data.
Page 191: Image Comment
Image Comment Press the d button M z menu icon M Image comment M k button Attach a comment that was previously registered to images that will be captured. You can imprint the attached comment to images that will be sent to a smart device using the SnapBridge app.
Page 192: Copyright Information
Attach copyright info setting. Also, make sure that the artist name and copyright owner name are blank. Nikon is not responsible for any kind of trouble or damage resulting from the use of Copyright information.
Page 193: Charge By Computer
Charge by Computer Press the d button M z menu icon M Charge by computer M k button Option Description When the camera is connected to a computer that is running a Auto (A108), the battery inserted into the camera is automatically (default setting) charged using power supplied by the computer.
Page 194: Reset All
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. You may not be able to select this setting while a wireless connection is established.
Page 195: Technical Notes
Technical Notes Notices........................... 178 Notes About Wireless Communication Functions ..........180 Notes About Location Data Functions (GPS/GLONASS, Electronic Compass)..183 Caring for the Product ..................... 184 The Camera ......................... 184 The Battery ........................185 The Charging AC Adapter..................186 Memory Cards......................187 Cleaning and Storage ......................
Page 196: Notices
CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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.
Page 197 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., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel: 631-547-4200...
Page 198: Notes About Wireless Communication Functions
(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 199 Notice for Customers in Europe Declaration of Conformity (Europe) Hereby, Nikon Corporation declares that the radio equipment type COOLPIX W300 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_W300.pdf.
Page 200 Notice for Customers in Singapore This device complies with radio-frequency regulations. Complies with IMDA Standards DA103423 Technical Notes Notes About Wireless Communication Functions...
Page 201: Notes About Location Data Functions (Gps/Glonass, Electronic Compass)
“Disposing of Data Storage Devices” (Av). Notes about measurement functions The COOLPIX W300 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.
Page 202: Caring For The Product
Caring for the Product Observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Avi–viii) and “<Important> Notes About Shockproof, Waterproof, and Dustproof Performance and Condensation” (Aix) 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 203: 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 204: The Charging Ac Adapter
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. Charge the exhausted battery before use. Storing the Battery Always remove the battery from the camera or optional battery charger when it is not being used.
Page 205: Memory Cards
Memory Cards Precautions for Use Use only Secure Digital memory cards (A216). Be sure to follow the precautions described in the documentation included with the memory card. Do not put labels or stickers on memory cards. Formatting Do not format the memory card using a computer. The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be sure to format it with this camera.
Page 206: Cleaning And Storage
Cleaning and Storage Cleaning After Using the Camera Underwater Follow the procedure below to rinse the camera with fresh water within 60 minutes after using it underwater or at the beach. 1. Keep the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover closed and wash off the camera with fresh water.
Page 207: Storage
Storage If you do not intend to use the camera for an extended period, remove the battery and avoid storing the camera in any of the following types of locations: Places that are poorly ventilated or subject to humidity of over 60% Places exposed to temperatures above 50°C (122°F) or below –10°C (14°F) Places next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as televisions or radios...
Page 208: Error Messages
Error Messages Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed. Display Cause/Solution Battery temperature is elevated. The camera will The camera turns off automatically. Wait until the turn off. camera or battery temperature has cooled – before resuming use. The camera will turn off to prevent overheating.
Page 209 Display Cause/Solution The memory card has not been formatted for use in the camera. Formatting deletes all data saved on the Card is not formatted. memory card. If you need to keep copies of any Format card? images, make sure to select No and save the copies to a computer or other medium before formatting the memory card.
Page 210 Turn the camera off and then If the error persists, contact your retailer or on again. Nikon-authorized service representative. Technical Notes Error Messages...
Page 211 Turn the camera off, remove and reinsert the System error battery, and turn the camera on. If the error persists, contact your retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. Printer error: check printer After solving the problem, select Resume and –...
Page 212: 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. Power, Display, Settings Issues Problem Cause/Solution Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
Page 213 Problem Cause/Solution Confirm all connections. When connected to a computer, the camera may not charge for any of the reasons described below. - Off is selected for Charge by computer in the 119, setup menu. - Battery charging stops if the camera is turned off. –...
Page 214 Problem Cause/Solution Date not stamped on The current shooting mode does not support images even when Date stamp. Date stamp is enabled. The date cannot be stamped on movies. Screen for setting time The clock battery is exhausted; all settings were zone and date is restored to their default values.
Page 215 Problem Cause/Solution Use the flash. Increase the ISO sensitivity value. Enable Photo VR when shooting still images. 146, Images are blurred. Enable Movie VR when recording movies. Use a tripod to stabilize the camera (using the self- timer at the same time is more effective). Bright specks appear in The flash is reflecting off particles in the air.
Page 216 Problem Cause/Solution The subject is dark and the shutter speed is too slow Randomly spaced or ISO sensitivity is too high. Noise can be reduced by: bright pixels (“noise”) Using the flash appear in image. Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting The flash mode is set to W (off).
Page 217 Playback Issues Problem Cause/Solution This camera may not be able to play back images saved with another make or model of digital camera. File cannot be played This camera cannot play back movies recorded – back. with another make or model of digital camera. This camera may not be able to play back data edited on a computer.
Page 218 Problem Cause/Solution The recorded location name is different from The desired landmark name may not be registered, – the intended one or is or a different landmark name may be registered. not displayed. Check the following items: – - Whether the memory card is inserted - Whether the A-GPS file is saved on the memory card - Whether the A-GPS file saved on the memory Unable to update the A-...
Page 219 Problem Cause/Solution Unable to select Create The camera clock has not been set. log in the location data Set date and time. options menu. Off is selected for Use built-in location data in Unable to select Start the location data options menu. all logs or Start The camera is recording log data.
Page 220 External Device Issues Problem Cause/Solution When establishing a wireless connection for the first time, follow the instructions in the included “SnapBridge Connection Guide” and pair. If the devices are paired, follow the instructions in the included “SnapBridge Connection Guide” to unpair and then re-pair.
Page 221 The camera is not recognized by the computer. – camera is connected to The computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2 – a computer. automatically. For more information about Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information contained in ViewNX-i.
Page 222: File Names
File Names Images or movies are assigned file names as follows. File name: DSCN 0001 .JPG Not shown on the screen of the camera. DSCN: Original still images, movies, still images created by the movie editing function SSCN: Small picture copies (1) Identifier RSCN: Cropped copies FSCN: Images created by an image editing function other than...
Page 223 Log Data Saved on Memory Cards The log data is saved in the “NCFL“ folder. File name : N171115 0 .LOG (2) (3) Date (last two digits of the year, and the month and day in (1) Date YYMMDD format) on which the log recording was started is assigned automatically.
Page 224: Optional Accessories
If the cord is pulled, the connection between the camera and power source is interrupted, and the camera turns off. SB-N10 Underwater Speedlight To attach it to the COOLPIX W300, you need an SR-CP10A Underwater underwater fiber-optic cable adapter (available separately), an SC-...
Page 225: Attaching The Underwater Speedlight
Attaching the Underwater Speedlight You can use an SB-N10 underwater speedlight attached to the COOLPIX W300 to shoot underwater with flash. Set Underwater flash (A169) in the setup menu to On when shooting. 1 2 3 SC-N10A underwater fiber-optic SK-N10A underwater bracket...
Page 226 Make sure to turn off the camera and underwater speedlight before attaching. Attach the camera to the underwater fiber-optic cable adapter. Align the camera lock screw of the cable adapter with the tripod socket of the camera, and securely tighten the screw. Notes Make sure to properly thread the camera lock screw of the adapter in the tripod socket of the camera,...
Page 227 Attach the underwater fiber-optic cable to the cable adapter. Connect the end of the cable with the longer straight section (the end that connects to SR- CP10A) to the cable adapter’s fiber-optic connector. After connecting, pass the cable through the adapter’s two cable holders.
Page 228 Open the sensor cover of the underwater speedlight. Connect one end of the cable (the end that connects to SB-N10) to the underwater speedlight’s fiber-optic connector. To detach the underwater speedlight or camera from the underwater bracket, perform the above procedure in reverse. Technical Notes Optional Accessories...
Page 229: Specifications
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX W300 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera 16.0 million (Image processing may reduce the number of Number of effective pixels effective pixels.) Image sensor 1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 16.79 million total pixels Lens NIKKOR lens with 5× optical zoom 4.3–21.5 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 24–...
Page 230 Image size 16 M (High) 4608×3456P, 16 M 4608×3456, Still images 8 M 3264×2448, 4 M 2272×1704, 2 M 1600×1200, VGA 640×480, 16:9 12 M 4608×2592, 1:1 3456×3456 2160/30p (4K UHD), 2160/25p (4K UHD), 1080/30p, Movies 1080/25p, 1080/60p, 1080/50p, 720/30p, 720/25p, 480/30p, 480/25p, HS 480/4×, HS 1080/0.5×...
Page 231 Bluetooth Communication Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1 protocols Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz Operating frequency Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz 16 cardinal points (position correction using 3-axis Electronic compass acceleration sensor, automatic correction for the deviated angle, and automatic offset adjustment) Receiving frequency: 1575.42 MHz Geodetic system: WGS 84 Location data GLONASS...
Page 232 JIS/IEC protection class 8 (IPX8) equivalent (under our testing conditions) Waterproof Capacity to shoot images underwater up to a depth of 30 m (100 ft) and for 60 minutes JIS/IEC protection class 6 (IP6X) equivalent (under our Dustproof testing conditions) Cleared our testing conditions compliant with MIL-STD Shockproof...
Page 233 D AC, E DC, F Class II equipment (The construction of the product is double-insulated.) Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice.
Page 234: Memory Cards That Can Be Used
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Page 235 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 236: User License Agreement For Location Name Data
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Page 237 Department of Commerce and the Bureau of Industry and Security of the U.S. Department of Commerce. To the extent that any such export laws, rules or regulations prohibit Nikon and its licensors from complying with any of its obligations hereunder to deliver or distribute Data, such failure shall be excused and shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement.
Page 238 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" as that term is defined at 48 C.F.R.
Page 239 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 240 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 h ttp://www.gencat.cat/web/eng/avis_legal.htm).
Page 241: Index
Index AF-assist illuminator........2 Symbols A-GPS file ............99 o Scene auto selector mode ............... 18, 26, 28 Airplane mode ....... 124, 153 C Scene mode........26, 30 Altimeter ............100 s Creative mode......26, 40 Altitude ............100 F Smart portrait mode ....26, 42 Altitude log........
Page 242 Close-up k ........... 30, 32 File names............ 204 Compression ratio ........127 Fill flash .............. 51 Computer........... 108, 115 Fireworks show m......30, 33 Conformity marking ....126, 176 Firmware version ......126, 176 Connect to smart device..124, 153 Fixed range auto........
Page 243 Image mode........122, 127 Image review ..........164 Network menu........ 119, 153 Internal memory........... 11 Night landscape j......30, 32 Internal memory indicator ....... 6 Night portrait e......... 30, 31 Interval ............138 Number of exposures remaining ISO sensitivity........122, 133 ..............
Page 244 Smile timer ............. 44 Rechargeable Li-ion battery ....215 SnapBridge app..........15 Snow z ............30 Recording slow motion movies ..............141, 143 Soft ..............42 Red-eye correction......74, 124 Sound settings ....... 126, 169 Speaker ..............3 Remaining movie recording time ...............
Page 245 Wide-angle..........18, 56 Wi-Fi............124, 153 Wind noise reduction....123, 147 Zoom ............18, 56 Zoom control........3, 18, 56 Zooming in/out ........... 56 Technical Notes Index...
Page 246 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. CT7E02(11) 6MQA6411-02...

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