Nikon COOLPIX AW100 Maintenance manual

INTERMEDIATE
Proper Care and
Maintenance of the Nikon
COOLPIX AW100
Nikon’s COOLPIX AW100 is a unique
camera in that it is waterproof, allowing for
underwater use to a depth of 33-feet. By
following a few simple care guidelines, the
camera will provide you with many exciting
picture taking experiences. It is important to
follow these guidelines and read your
camera’s manual thoroughly before use to
keep the integrity of the waterproof features intact.
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Make sure that there are no foreign substances inside the battery-
chamber/memory card slot cover. Do not handle the camera with wet hands.
Any foreign substances such as sand, dust or hair inside the battery-
chamber/memory card slot cover should be removed with a blower or brush. Any
liquid such as water droplets inside the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
should be wiped off with a soft dry cloth.
Make sure that the waterproof packing of the battery-chamber/memory card
slot cover is not cracked or deformed. The waterproof performance of
COOLPIX AW100’s waterproof packing may start to deteriorate after one year. It is
recommended that you consult your retailer or Nikon-authorized service
representative once a year to replace the waterproof packing with a new one.
FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Make sure that the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is firmly closed.
Rotate the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover latch until it clicks into place.
Make sure that the thin cord of the camera strap does not get caught. Also, make
sure that the latch indicator indicates “Close” status.
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Observe the following precautions to prevent water from seeping inside the
camera.
The Nikon COOLPIX AW100’s waterproofing is equivalent to IEC/JIS waterproof
grade 8 (IPX8) and enables shooting pictures underwater at a depth of 33-ft. for up
to 60-minutes. What this rating means is that the camera has been designed to
withstand water pressure that occurs up to a depth of 33-ft. underwater for a period
of time of 60-minutes.¹
The camera should not be used underwater when the water temperature is lower
than 32°F or above 104°F. Doing so can cause the camera’s waterproof integrity
to fail.
Because the interior of the camera and its accessories aren't waterproof, don't
open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover underwater.
Don’t subject the camera to shock when using it underwater, which would occur if
you jumped into the water with the camera. Also, the camera should not be used
in high water pressure conditions such as rapids or waterfalls.
Lastly, the COOLPIX AW100 doesn't float on its own, so it is recommended that
you attach an appropriate strap to the camera with the properties that will allow it
to float; otherwise if dropped, the camera will sink. These types of camera straps
can be purchased at camera stores.
If, while using your COOLPIX AW100, a substance such as sunscreen, hot spring
water, bath mix powder, soap, solvents, oil, or alcohol gets onto the camera,
immediately wipe it off.
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After using the camera underwater, it must be cleaned within 60-minutes,
otherwise salt particles, hot spring particles, or other foreign substances could
adhere to it, which could cause damage or deterioration of the camera’s
waterproof performance.
Take care before cleaning the camera, to thoroughly remove water droplets, sand,
salt or hot spring particles, or other foreign substances from your hands, body, and
hair. If such foreign substances were to drip onto the clean camera’s exterior it

would negate the cleaning you just performed. Also, you don’t want any water or
other foreign objects to drop inside the camera once it is clean and dry.
Cleaning of the camera should be done indoors if possible, to
avoid exposing it to water spray or sand.
1. To clean the camera, immerse it in a shallow basin filled with freshwater for
10 minutes, shaking it sufficiently in the water to remove any foreign
substances from adhering to the exterior. Air bubbles may come out of the
water drain holes of the camera, from the microphone or speaker openings.
Do not place the camera under running water from a hose or faucet as this
could damage the AW100’s waterproof integrity.
2. Once the camera is fully rinsed, wipe it dry with a soft cloth and allow your
COOLPIX AW100 to air-dry in a well-ventilated, shady place. You may
notice water flowing out of the openings in the microphone or speakers,
which is normal. The camera needs to be allowed to air-dry, so don't use a
hot air hair or clothes dryer, chemicals or alcohol to dry the exterior of the
camera. Damage to the waterproof packing or body of the camera by doing
so can cause it to become deformed, which will lead to a deterioration of the
AW100’s waterproof performance.
3. Only after you're sure the camera is fully dry, you can open the battery-
chamber/memory card slot cover to remove the memory card. Gently wipe off
any water or sand remaining inside the camera with a dry soft cloth, taking
care to thoroughly clean the waterproof packing.

If the camera is exposed to shocks, it is recommended that you consult your
retailer or Nikon authorized service representative to confirm the waterproof
integrity of the camera is intact. Excessive shocks, vibration or pressure due to
dropping or hitting the camera may cause the waterproof performance to fail.
As with most electronics, the COOLPIX AW100 digital camera should not be left in
a hot environment with temperatures over 104°F (in particular, a place exposed to
direct sunlight, inside the cabin of a car, on a boat, on the beach, or near heating
apparatus) for a long period of time, as this could cause deterioration of the
waterproof performance of the camera.
(¹According to the methods defined by Nikon.)