Nikon Coolpix 100 User manual

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User’s Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
COOLPIX 100

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Cautions
• The reproduction of all or part of this manual without our permission is
prohibited.
• The information contained in this manual is subject to change without
notice.
• We have made every effort to produce a perfect manual, but should you
find any mistakes, we would be grateful if you would kindly let us know.
• We shall take no responsibility for consequences resulting from the
operation of this product, despite the terms mentioned above.
Important!
The symbols in this manual indicate important safety precautions that
must be observed to ensure safe operation of this product. Be sure to read all
sections marked with this symbol before use.
Caution
The symbols in this manual indicate areas in which caution is needed to
avoid damaging the product. Sections marked with this symbol should be
read before use to ensure that the product continues to operate properly.

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio
Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
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.
Notice for customers in Canada
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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Safety Precautions
Be sure to observe the following safety precautions when using and storing
your camera.
Do not look directly at the sun through viewfinder
Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could
cause permanent visual impairment.
Remove batteries immediately in the event of malfunction
Should you notice any unusual smell, heat, or smoke coming from the
camera, remove the batteries immediately, taking care to avoid burns.
Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the batteries, have
the camera repaired by a qualified technician.
Do not use in the presence of flammable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this
could result in explosion or fire.
Do not place wrist strap around neck
Placing the wrist strap around your neck could result in strangulation. Special
care should be taken to avoid getting the strap around the neck of an infant or
child.
Do not disassemble
Touching the camera's internal parts could result in injury. In the event of a
malfunction, the camera should be repaired only by a qualified technician.
Should the camera break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove
the batteries and take the camera to a qualified technician for repairs.

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Use only AA alkaline batteries
Using other batteries could cause fire.
Observe proper precautions when handling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following
precautions when handling batteries for use in this camera.
• When inserting batteries, be sure to align the positive (+) and negative (-)
marks as shown below.
• Replace all batteries at the same time using only one type of battery. Do
not mix batteries of different types or use old batteries together with new.
• Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble the batteries.
• Do not expose the batteries to flame, heat, or moisture.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damaging
the camera, be sure to remove the batteries when no charge remains.
Keep out of reach of children
Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the camera's
batteries or other small parts into their mouths.
Do not walk while looking though viewfinder
Walking while looking through the camera's viewfinder could result in a fall
or other injury.
Observe caution when operating the flash
Using the flash close to your subject's eyes could cause temporary visual
impairment.

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How to hold the COOLPIX 100
Owing to the compact design of the COOLPIX 100, its operation differs from
that of standard 35mm cameras. When taking pictures, hold the camera as
shown below.
Note: When using the flash, be careful not to place your finger over the flash
window.

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Notice concerning prohibition of copying or reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material which has been copied or
reproduced by means of a digital camera may be punishable by law.
Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds,
or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped
“Sample”.
The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are
circulated in a foreign country is prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by
the government without obtaining approval from the government is
prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and certified
documents stipulated by law is prohibited.
Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities
issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.),
commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary
copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy
or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public
agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal
coupons.
Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of works such as books, music, paintings,
woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs which are
copyrighted creative works is prohibited except when it is done for personal
use at home or for similar restricted and non-commercial use.

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Contents
Overview ........................................................................... 1
Before You Begin .............................................................. 3
What’s in this Package ........................................................................ 3
Parts of the COOLPIX 100.................................................................... 4
Attaching the Wrist Strap .................................................................... 5
A Guide to the Control Panel Display ............................................... 6
Through the Viewfinder ....................................................................... 7
Cautions ................................................................................................ 8
First Steps ......................................................................... 10
Putting Batteries in Your Camera ..................................................... 10
Turning the Camera On .................................................................... 11
Checking Battery Level ..................................................................... 12
Setting the Time and Date ............................................................... 13
Taking Your First Photograph............................................................. 16
Beyond the Basics .......................................................... 20
Using the Flash .................................................................................... 20
Red-Eye Reduction ............................................................................ 22
Image Quality .................................................................................... 23
Macro Close-Up ................................................................................. 24
Using the Automatic Timer ............................................................... 25
Connecting Your Camera to a Computer ..................................... 26
Deleting Pictures from Memory........................................................ 28
Caring for Your Camera ................................................ 30
Cleaning ............................................................................................. 30
Storage ............................................................................................... 30

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Troubleshooting .............................................................. 31
General problems.............................................................................. 31
Error codes .......................................................................................... 33
Specifications ................................................................. 34
Index ............................................................................... 36

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Overview
Thank you for your purchase of Nikon COOLPIX 100, an easy-to-use digital
camera that fits in your pocket. COOLPIX 100 uses an electronic image
sensor in place of film and a mechanical shutter, making the camera
extremely light and compact. Up to forty-two images can be stored in the
camera’s built-in PCMCIA memory card, giving you a simple way to transfer
your photographs or visual memos to a computer.
COOLPIX 100 offers the following features:
• Digital image sensing using a CCD (charge-coupled device) with 330,000
pixels
• Digitally controlled electronic shutter with auto exposure, automatic gain
control, and auto white balance
• Built-in automatic flash with red-eye reduction
• Macro close-up for taking photographs at ranges as close as 14 cm (5.5˝),
allowing you to take full-frame photographs of business-card–sized
documents
• One megabyte of flash memory, allowing storage of up to forty-two
normal images (up to twenty-one high-quality photographs) even when the
camera’s main batteries are removed
• COOLPIX 100 can be inserted directly into computers with a PCMCIA
Type II or Type III card slot, allowing you to display photographs directly
on your computer or to transfer image data to disk rapidly for editing or
long-term storage. Pictures are recorded as MS-DOS files in JPEG
format, which can be read by a wide variety of graphics programs and
browsers.
Overview

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This manual explains how to operate and care for your COOLPIX 100. The
next section, “Before You Begin,” describes what you should know before
using your camera. For information on basic operations, refer to “First
Steps”; a detailed description of the features of this camera and their use may
be found in the “Beyond the Basics” section. Information on how to look
after your camera is contained in “Caring for Your Camera.” Should you
encounter any problems, refer to the “Troubleshooting” section. Please read
all instructions thoroughly to make sure that you get the most from your
camera.
Overview
Note: COOLPIX 100 is not compatible with all types of
computer. Please check with your retailer or Nikon
representative to determine whether COOLPIX 100 can be used
with your computer.
Note: The illustrations in this manual are composites. Photographs taken
with the COOLPIX 100 may differ from those shown here.

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Before You Begin
This chapter introduces you to the contents of this package and the parts of
the Nikon COOLPIX 100. It also lists the precautions you should take to
ensure that your camera operates properly.
What’s in this Package
Your COOLPIX 100 package should contain all the items listed below.
Should you find that anything is missing, please contact your retailer
immediately.
Nikon COOLPIX 100 digital camera (1) Carrying case (1)
Wrist strap (1) AA alkaline batteries (4)
User’s Manual (this manual) Open Me First Envelope (1)
Browser software (1)
Before You Begin : What’s in this Package

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Before You Begin : Parts of the COOLPIX 100
Parts of the COOLPIX 100
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4] [5]
[11]
[6] [7] [8][9]
[10]
[12]
[13] [13]
[15]
[14]
[16]
[17]
[18]
[19]
[20]
[21]

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Before You Begin : Attaching the Wrist Strap
[1] Control panel display
[2] ERASE button
[3] QUALITY button
[4] MODE button
[5] ADJUST button
[6] Lens
[7] Viewfinder
[8] Red-eye lamp
[9] Photocell
[10] Shutter release button
[11] ON/OFF switch
[12] Flash window
[13] Latch
[14] Viewfinder eyepiece
[15] Shutter release lamp
[16] Macro close-up switch
[17] Strap pin
[18] Battery unit connector
[19] PCMCIA connector
[20] Battery cover
[21] Battery unit
Attaching the Wrist Strap
Attach the camera's wrist strap to the strap pin as shown below.
Be sure to keep the strap on your wrist when carrying the camera.

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Before You Begin : A Guide to the Control Panel Display
A Guide to the Control Panel Display
The control panel display gives you information on camera settings,
remaining exposures, and battery level.
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6] [7]
[8]
[1] Date/time display
[2] Month indicator
[3] Image quality indicator
[4] Flash mode indicator
[5] Red-eye reduction
[6] Automatic timer
[7] Exposure count indicator — indicates number of exposures remaining at
current image quality setting
[8] Battery indicator
Note: The brightness and contrast of the control panel's LCD display vary
with temperature and age. After six to seven years of normal use, the display
may become difficult to read. In this case, you may wish to have a
replacement installed by your local Nikon representative (please note that
you will be charged the cost of replacement).

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Before You Begin : Through the Viewfinder
Note: The illustrations in this manual are composites. Photographs taken
with the COOLPIX 100 may differ from those shown here.
Through the Viewfinder
The viewfinder contains two frames. The frame on the left is used when
taking pictures at a range of 65 cm (two feet) or more, that on the right when
composing photographs for macro close-up at ranges of 14 – 23 cm (5.5˝ –
9˝). A shutter-release lamp, which provides information on the state of the
camera’s electronic shutter, is located below the viewfinder eyepiece.
[2] [1]
[3]
[1] Macro close-up field-of-view
Use this frame when composing photographs in macro close-up
mode
[2] Field of view (normal mode)
[3] Shutter release lamp

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Before You Begin : Cautions
Cautions
To ensure that your COOLPIX 100 Card camera continues to operate
properly, you should also be sure to observe the following precautions.
Do not touch the lens with your fingers
The proper procedure for cleaning the camera’s lens is described in “Caring
for Your Camera.”
Do not drop
Your camera may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration.
Keep away from strong magnetic fields
Do not use or store your camera in the vicinity of equipment that produces
strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. The magnetic fields
produced by equipment such as radio transmitters or household television sets
may affect your camera’s internal memory and functioning.
Keep dry
The COOLPIX 100 is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in
water or exposed to high levels of humidity.
Keep free of salt, sand, and dust
After using your camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt
with a damp cloth and then dry your camera thoroughly.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature
Sudden changes in temperature, such as occur when entering or leaving a
heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the camera. To
prevent condensation, place the camera in its carrying case or a plastic bag
before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.