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DIGITAL CAMERA
N1530
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 viii) and "<Important> Shockproof,
Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation" (page xi).
After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible
place for future reference.

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA N1530 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 viii) and “<Important> Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation” (page xi). After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible...

  • 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 For Smart Device Users ....................... iii Introduction ..........................v Table of Contents .......................xvii Parts of the Camera ....................... 1 Getting Started........................

  • Page 3: 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 4 — 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 5: Introduction

    Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX W100 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 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 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 your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
  • Page 9 Use the appropriate power supply (battery, Charging AC adapter, AC adapter, USB cable) Using a power supply other than those provided or sold by Nikon could result in damage or malfunction. Introduction...
  • Page 10 Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts.

  • Page 11: Important> Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation

    “Caring for the Product” (A113). Notes About Shockproof Performance This camera has passed Nikon’s in-house test (drop test from a height of 1.5 m (5 ft) on a 5 cm (2 in.) thick plywood panel) compliant with MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5- Shock*.
  • Page 12 - Do not subject the camera to water pressure by exposing it to rapid flowing water or waterfalls. - Your Nikon warrantee may not cover troubles caused by water seeping inside the camera due to improper handling of the camera.

  • Page 13: Before Using The Camera Underwater

    The waterproof performance of waterproof packing may start to deteriorate after one year. If the waterproof packing begins to deteriorate, consult your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Also make sure that the waterproof packing does not come off. 3. Make sure that the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is firmly closed.

  • Page 14: Cleaning After Using The Camera Underwater

    Cleaning After Using the Camera Underwater After using the camera underwater or at the beach or other sandy or dusty environment, wipe off any sand, dust, or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water and dry thoroughly within 60 minutes. If you leave the camera in wet conditions where salt particles or other foreign substances adhere to it, this could cause damage, discoloration, corrosion, a bad smell or deterioration of waterproof performance.
  • Page 15 3. After making sure that there are no water droplets on the camera, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, gently wipe off any water remaining inside the camera with a dry soft cloth, and use the blower to remove any foreign substances. If you open the cover before the camera is thoroughly dried, water droplets may fall on the memory card or battery.

  • Page 16: Notes About Operating Temperature And Humidity And Condensation

    To clear the fogging, remove the battery and memory card, and leave the camera with the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover open to allow the camera to adjust to the ambient temperature. If the fogging does not clear, consult your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Introduction...

  • Page 17: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Quick Topic Search ....................... ii Main Topics..................................ii Common Topics ................................ii For Smart Device Users ...................... iii Introduction ..........................v Read This First ............................v Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual ..................v Information and Precautions ..........................vi For Your Safety .............................
  • Page 18 Basic Shooting and Playback Operations ..............17 Shooting Images........................... 18 Play Back Images........................... 20 Delete Images ............................21 Selecting Which Images You Want to Delete ..................22 Restrict Image Deletion (Image Lock) ......................23 Shooting Features....................... 24 Functions Available in Shooting Mode (Shooting Menu)............25 A Point and Shoot..........................
  • Page 19 V Picture Play ............................55 Before Editing Images ............................55 K Add Makeup................................. 56 D Make Photo Albums............................57 W Add a Fisheye Effect............................59 Z Toy Camera ................................59 Q Soften Pictures..............................60 f Add Starbursts ..............................60 M Add a Diorama Effect............................61 d Change Colors..............................
  • Page 20 Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i)................. 94 Installing ViewNX-i..............................94 Transferring Images to a Computer ......................94 General Camera Setup....................... 97 Camera Settings Menu ........................98 l Camera Settings ..........................99 Welcome Screen................................ 99 Date and Time................................99 Variety Menu ................................100 Brightness ...................................

  • Page 21: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera The Camera Body ........................2 The Monitor..........................4 Using the Flexible Buttons ....................6 Parts of the Camera...

  • Page 22: The Camera Body

    The Camera Body b (e movie-record) button .... 82 Shutter-release button......19 Power switch/power-on lamp... 14 Eyelet for camera strap......9 Microphone (stereo) Speaker Flash..............27 Lens (with protective glass) Self-timer lamp ..........28 AF-assist illuminator Parts of the Camera The Camera Body...
  • Page 23 Flexible buttons......6, 25, 51 HDMI micro connector (Type D) ..88 Monitor..............4 Memory card slot ........10 Charge lamp..........12 Battery chamber ......... 10 Flash lamp............27 Micro-USB connector ......88 Multi selector Waterproof packing......xi, xiii H: Telephoto..........42 I: Wide-angle..........

  • Page 24: 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. For Shooting 1 0 1 0 1m 1m 5m 5m 1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.3 F 3.3 1 0 1 0 9 9 9...

  • Page 25: For Playback

    For Playback 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 : 3 0 11 12 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 2 9 m 0 s...

  • Page 26: Using The Flexible Buttons

    Using the Flexible Buttons If you press a flexible button while the shooting screen or playback screen is displayed, the menu for the current mode is displayed. Once the menu is displayed, you can change various settings. In this document, the flexible buttons are referred to as “flexible button 1” through “flexible button 4”, in order from top to bottom.
  • Page 27 Press a flexible button to select an item. Camera settings When the menu content continues on Brightness another page, a guide indicating the page position is displayed. Date stamp Electronic VR Use the multi selector HI to display other pages. Press a flexible button to select a setting.

  • Page 28: Getting Started

    Getting Started How to Attach the Camera Strap..................9 Insert the Battery and Memory Card ................10 Charge the Battery .......................12 Camera Setup ........................14 Getting Started...

  • Page 29: How To Attach The Camera Strap

    How to Attach the Camera Strap Pass the strap through either the left or right strap eyelet and attach the strap. Getting Started How to Attach the Camera Strap...

  • Page 30: Insert The Battery And Memory Card

    Insert the Battery and Memory Card Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, and then insert the battery and memory card. Battery latch Memory card slot With the battery’s positive and negative terminals oriented correctly, move the orange battery latch (4), and fully insert the battery (5). Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (6).

  • Page 31: 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. Insert the memory card into the camera and select Format card in the camera settings menu (A104). Removing the Battery or Memory Card Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and screen have turned off, and then open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

  • Page 32: Charge The Battery

    Charge the Battery Electrical outlet Charge lamp Charging AC Adapter 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 33 Notes About Charging the Battery The camera can be operated while the battery is charging, but the charging time increases. If the battery level is extremely low, you may not be able to operate the camera while the battery is charging. Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than EH-73P/EH-73PCH Charging AC Adapter, and do not use a commercially available USB-AC adapter or a battery charger for a mobile phone.

  • Page 34: Camera Setup

    Camera Setup When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen, and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The screen turns on. To turn the camera off, press the power switch again.
  • Page 35 Set the date and time, and press flexible button 4 (O). Date and time Use JK to select a field and then use HI to set the date and time. 2015 00 : 00 Select the minute field and press the flexible button 4 (O) to confirm the setting.
  • Page 36 Confirm the message on the After dr ying thoroughly, use screen shown at right and a cloth to remove any droplets remaining on the press flexible button 4 (O). areas indicated. The shooting screen is displayed, and you can take Battery level indicator pictures in A Point and shoot.

  • Page 37: Basic Shooting And Playback Operations

    Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting Images........................18 Play Back Images ........................20 Delete Images........................21 Basic Shooting and Playback Operations...

  • Page 38: Shooting Images

    Shooting Images A Point and shoot is used here as an example. In A Point and shoot, the camera recognizes the shooting conditions when you frame a picture, and you can take pictures in accordance with the conditions. Press flexible button 1. If you are continuing use of the camera from “Camera Setup”...
  • Page 39 Press the shutter-release button halfway. To press the shutter-release button “halfway” means to press and hold the button at the point where you feel a slight resistance. When the subject is in focus, the focus area or 1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.3 F 3.3...

  • Page 40: Play Back Images

    Play Back Images Press the c (shooting/playback mode) 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.

  • Page 41: Delete Images

    Delete Images Press flexible button 3 (n) to delete the image currently 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 : 3 0 displayed on the screen.

  • Page 42: Selecting Which Images You Want To Delete

    Selecting Which Images You Want to Delete Use the multi selector JK to Erase selected pictures select an image to be deleted, and then press flexible button 2 (S). The selected image is indicated by a check mark. A check mark is displayed or removed every time you press flexible button 2 (S).

  • Page 43: Restrict Image Deletion (Image Lock)

    Restrict Image Deletion (Image Lock) To prevent accidental deletion of images, you can lock image deletion (A21) and formatting (A104). Press and hold down flexible 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 : 3 0 buttons 1 and 4 at the same time while in shooting mode or...

  • Page 44: Shooting Features

    Shooting Features Functions Available in Shooting Mode (Shooting Menu) ........25 A Point and Shoot......................26 Flash Mode..........................27 Self-timer ..........................28 Smile Timer ..........................29 Choose a Style (Shooting with Selected Shooting Conditions and Effects) ...30 Decorate ..........................36 Change Colors ........................37 Change Sounds ........................38 Choose a Size .........................40 Using the Zoom ........................42 Focusing ..........................43...

  • Page 45: Functions Available In Shooting Mode (Shooting Menu)

    Functions Available in Shooting Mode (Shooting Menu) Press a flexible button to display a menu. You can change the following settings. Flexible button Option Description Sets the shooting mode to A Point and shoot. The camera recognizes the shooting A Point and –...

  • Page 46: A Point And Shoot

    A Point and Shoot When this camera is used for the first time, the shooting mode is set to A Point and shoot. The camera recognizes the shooting conditions when you frame a picture, and you can take pictures in accordance with the conditions. A Point and shoot is the default shooting mode for this camera.

  • Page 47: Flash Mode

    Flash Mode You can select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 2 (x Flash) Available Flash Modes w Auto flash The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting. Flash off The flash does not fire.

  • Page 48: Self-Timer

    Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter 10 seconds after you press the shutter-release button. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 3 (i Self-timer) Press flexible button 2 (j 10 Self-timer When Y Smile timer is selected, the 10 s...

  • Page 49: Smile Timer

    Smile Timer When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically without pressing the shutter-release button. The skin softening function makes the skin tones of human faces smoother. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 3 (i Self-timer) Press flexible button 3 (Y Smile timer).

  • Page 50: Choose A Style (Shooting With Selected Shooting Conditions And Effects)

    Choose a Style (Shooting with Selected Shooting Conditions and Effects) When a style (shooting condition and effect) is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected condition. The expected effect may not be achieved depending on the subject. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 3 (g) M flexible button 2 (g Choose a style) Use the multi selector JK to select Shoot close-ups...

  • Page 51: Tips And Notes

    Tips and Notes D Shoot night scenes When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, the camera captures a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved. Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still image is displayed.
  • Page 52 J Underwater face framing You can take pictures of human faces underwater automatically without submerging your face. When Underwater face framing is set, the waterproofing-related messages are displayed. Confirm each message and press the multi selector K to display the next message. Press flexible button 4 (O) to skip the messages and change to the shooting screen.
  • Page 53 I Take a series of pictures While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots images continuously. The camera shoots up to 11 images continuously at a rate of about 4.7 frames per second (fps) (when Choose a size > Photo size is set to D Large (13 megapixels)). The frame rate for continuous shooting may vary depending on the current photo size setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.
  • Page 54 L Mirror You can take pictures that are vertically or horizontally symmetrical over the center of the frame. Press flexible button 2 (c Top ➝ bottom) or flexible button 3 (b Left ➝ right) to set the flip direction. When c Top ➝ bottom is selected, the top half of the screen is flipped over the bottom half, and the image is composited and displayed.
  • Page 55 Q Take soft pictures Softens the image by adding a slight blur to areas outside of the guide displayed on the screen. A guide is displayed on the screen. Compose the shot so that the main subject is contained within the guide. The flash is set to w Auto flash, but the setting can be changed (A27).

  • Page 56: Decorate

    Decorate You can add a frame around your images when taking pictures. Nine different frames are available. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 3 (g) M flexible button 3 (A Decorate) The C Choose a size > A Photo size setting is fixed at FSmall (2 megapixels) (A40).

  • Page 57: Change Colors

    Change Colors You can adjust brightness (exposure compensation) and vividness when taking pictures. You can also select one color to keep in your images and turn the rest of the colors to shades of black and white. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 3 (g) M flexible button 4 (d Change colors) Use flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select the setting.

  • Page 58: Change Sounds

    Change Sounds Allows you to configure the shutter and button sounds. You can select one of eight different sounds, or turn sounds off. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 2 (u Change sounds) y Pick a shutter sound Allows you to select the sound heard when the shutter is released and when the focus has been locked.
  • Page 59 Press flexible button 4 (O). Pick a shutter sound The sound is set. Muting All Sounds On the screen displayed in step 1, press flexible button 4 (u Turn sounds on or off) M flexible button 3 (z Turn sounds off), in that order, to mute all sounds. To cancel the mute, press flexible button 4 (u Turn sounds on or off) M flexible button 2 (u Turn sounds on), in that order.

  • Page 60: Choose A Size

    Choose a Size Set the size of still images and movies. Choose a Photo Size Select the combination of image size and compression ratio to be used when saving images. The larger the image size, 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 61: Choose A Movie Frame Size

    Choose a Movie Frame Size Select the desired movie option to record. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 3 (C Choose a size) M flexible button 3 (N Movie frame size) Aspect ratio Option Image size (horizontal to Frame rate vertical)

  • Page 62: Using The Zoom

    Using the Zoom When you press the multi selector HI, the zoom lens Telephoto position changes. To zoom in: Press H. To zoom out: Press I. When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to the maximum wide-angle position. Wide-angle A zoom indicator is displayed on the shooting screen when the multi selector HI is pressed.

  • Page 63: 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 set when you press the shutter-release button halfway. Focus Press halfway and exposure remain locked while the button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 64: Using Skin Softening

    Using Skin Softening In the following settings, if human faces are detected, the camera processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image (up to three faces). Smile timer (A29) Make skin prettier can also be applied to saved images by using Add makeup in playback mode (A56).

  • Page 65: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject. The following explains how to use focus lock when the focus area is displayed in the center of the frame. Position the subject in the 1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 0...

  • Page 66: Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting

    Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting Some functions cannot be used with other menu options. Restricted Option Description function When Shoot night scenes, Photograph food, Take a series of pictures, Photograph Choose a style Flash fireworks, Shoot backlit scenes, or Shoot a (A30) movie miniature is selected, the flash cannot be used.
  • Page 67 Restricted Option Description function When Shoot night scenes, Shoot at intervals, Choose a style Take a series of pictures, Photograph Electronic VR (A30) fireworks, or Shoot backlit scenes is selected, electronic VR is disabled. Smile timer When Smile timer is selected, digital zoom (A29) cannot be used.

  • Page 68: Playback Features

    Playback Features Playback Zoom........................49 Thumbnail Playback ......................50 Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)........51 E Exchange Messages ......................52 V Picture Play ........................55 A Grading..........................64 I Favorites..........................68 G View by Date ........................72 m Slide Show ........................73 y Retouch..........................77 Playback Features...

  • Page 69: Playback Zoom

    Playback Zoom Pressing the multi selector H in full-frame playback mode (A20) zooms in on the image. 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 : 3 0 Displayed area guide...

  • Page 70: Thumbnail Playback

    Thumbnail Playback Press the multi selector I in full-frame playback mode (A20) to display images in contact sheets of thumbnail images. 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 : 3 0 Full-frame Playback Thumbnail Playback...

  • Page 71: Functions Available In Playback Mode (Playback Menu)

    Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode, you can select one of the flexible buttons (A6) and display the corresponding menu. Flexible button Option Description Exchange Allows you to add voice messages to your messages images.

  • Page 72: E Exchange Messages

    E Exchange Messages Voice messages can be recorded and attached to images. You can attach up to two messages to each image. Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 2 (E Exchange messages) Leave a Message Press flexible button 2 (q Exchange messages...

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