Nikon COOLPIX AW100 User manual

DIGITAL CAMERA
COOLPI/_ 100
Reference Manual

Basic shooting operations can be performed. In addition, the options of shooting
menu can be adjusted according to the shooting conditions and the kind of
images you want to capture.
Display the shooting screen -) I_1 (shooting mode) button -_ I_1
• The focus area for autofocus differs depending on
the setting of AF area mode that can be selected in
the I_1 tab after pressing the MENUbutton.
• When AF area mode is setto Face priority (default
setting), tile camera focuses as follows:
Tile camera detects and focuses on faces (see "Using
Face Detection" (_65) for more information).
If no faces are detected, tile camera automatically selects one or more of the
nine focus areas containing tile subject closest to tile camera. When tile
subject is in focus, tile focus area (active focus area) lights in green (maximum
of nine areas).
Changing I_1 (Auto) Mode Settings
• See "Features That (tan Be Set Using tile Multi Selector" (_53) for more
information on flash mode (_54), self-timer (_56), macro mode (_57), and
exposure compensation (_58).
• See the shooting menu below for more information on functions that can be
set using the MI_NUbutton.
Options Available in the Shooting Menu (1_1 (Auto) Mode)
In I_1(auto) mode, tile following option settings carl be
changed.
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I_I (Auto) Mode
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White balance
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
AF area mode
Autofocusmode
Adjust colors in the image closer to the colors as they appear
to the eye. Although Auto (default setting) can be used
under most types of lighting, you can apply the white
balance setting suited to the sky conditions or light source to
achieve better results if default setting results are
unsatisfactory.
When the white balance setting is other than Auto or
Flash, set the flash mode ([_)54) to (_ (off).
Select the mode used for taking a series of pictures from
Single, Continuous H, Continuous L,BSS (_43) and
Multi-shot 16 The default setting isSingle (i.e., only one
picture is captured at a time).
When set to Continuous H, up to three pictures are shot at
a rate of about 7.1 frames per second while the shutter-
release button is pressed all the way (when image mode is
set to _ 4608x3456).
Higher ISO sensitivity allows you to take pictures of darker
subjects. Additionally, even with subjects of similar
brightness, pictures can be taken with faster shutter speeds,
and blurring caused by camera shake and subject
movement can be reduced. When set to Auto (default
setting), the camera sets the ISQ sensitivity automatically.
If ISOsensitivity has increased automatically when Auto is
selected, _ ([_)28) is displayed on the shooting screen.
Allow you to determine how the camera selects the focus
area for autofocus to Face priority (default setting), Auto,
Manual, Center or Subject tracking mode.
Single AF (default setting) to adjust the focus only when the
shutter-release button is pressed halfway or Full-time AF to
adjust the focus even when the shutter-release button is not
>ressed halfway can be selected. You may hear the sound of
the camera focusing.
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[] Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
These features may not be used in combination with certain features (_63)
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Pressthe multi selector • (_), _ (_k_)),• (_), or i_ (l_) while shooting to operate
the following functions.
Flashmode (_54)= x°o--ecom,eo.,,o°
Macro mode ([_57)
Available Functions
Available functions differ according to the shooting mode as follows.
•See "Default Settings" (_59) for more information on the default settings in
each shooting mode.
Function Easy aut o [
mode i
Flashmode
(_54)
Self-timer ([_56)
Macro mode
(_57)
Exposure
compensation
(_58)
Special Smart
effects portrait a (Auto)
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The setting varies with scene mode or special effects. See "Default Settings" ([_59) for
more information.
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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Flash Modes (Using the Flash)
You can set a flash mode that suits the shooting conditions.
1 Press • (_ flash mode) on the multi selector,
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2Press the multi selector to select the desired
mode and press the _) button.
•See "Available Flash Modes" ([_)55) for more
information.
•If the _) button is not pressed within a few seconds,
the selection will be canceled.
• When _AIITO(auto) is applied, _ is only displayed for
afew seconds, regardless of Photo info settings
(_94).
3Frame the subject and take a picture.
•The flash lamp indicates the status of the flash when
you press the shutter-release button halfway.
- On: The flash will fire when you press the shutter-
release button all the way.
- Blinking: The flash is charging. The camera cannot
take pictures.
Off: The flash will not fire when a picture is taken.
• If the battery is low, the monitor will be turned off
while the flash ischarging.
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[] Effective Range of the Flash
The flash has a range of about 0.3 to 3.5 m (1 ft to 11 ft) for wide angle position, and about
0.5 to 2.2 m (1 ft 8 in, to 7 ft 2 in,) for telephoto zoom position (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto),

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Available Flash Modes
_@[]TOAuto
The flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.
_@ Auto with red-eye reduction
Suitable for portraits. Reduces red-eye effect caused by flash in portraits.
@ Off
The flash does not fire.
Using a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark
surroundings.
Fill flash
The flash fires when a picture is taken, regardless of how bright the subject is. Use to
"fill-in" (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects.
slowSync
Auto flash mode is combined with a slow shutter speed.
Suitable for portraits of human subjects shot at night or under dim light. Flash
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[] Flash Mode Setting
• The setting varies with shooting mode. See "Available Functions" (_53) and "Default Settings"
(_59) for more information.
• This feature cannot be used in combination with certain features. See "Features That Cannot Be
Used Simultaneously" (_63).
• The changed flash mode setting applied in I_1 (auto) mode is saved in the camera's memory even
after the camera is turned off,
[] Auto with Red-eye Reduction
This camera uses advanced red eye reduction ("in (amera Red Eye Fix").
Pre flashes are fired repeatedly at low intensity before the main flash, reducing the red eye effect.
If the camera detects "red eye" when a picture is taken, Nikon's own in Camera Red Eye Fix processes
the image before it is recorded.
Note the following when taking pictures:
• Because pre flashes are fired, there is a slight lag between when the shutter release button is
pressed and when the picture is shot.
• The time required to save the picture increases slightly.
• Advanced red eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some situations.
• in extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red eye may be affected by advanced red eye
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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Using the Self-timer
The self-timer is suitable for taking group pictures and reducing the vibration when
the shutter-release button is pressed.
When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. %t Vibration
reduction in the setup menu (_94) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the
came[a.
1 Press _ (__) self-timer) on the multi selector.
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2Press the multi selector A or V to select 10s _I
or 2s and press the _ button. @_ I
•lOs (ten seconds): suitable for group pictures. I
• 2s (two seconds): suitable for preventing camera I
shake.
• When the shooting mode is set to Pet portrait in
scene mode, I_i (pet portrait auto release) isdisplayed
(_46).The self-timer lOs and 2s are not available.
• The mode selected for the self-timer is displayed.
• If the _) button is not pressed within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
3Frame the subject and press the shutter-release button halfway.
• The focus and exposure are set.
4Press the shutter-release button all the I I
way. _I
• ::leoSr:Lf_tlme: iSr__.i;s,ha:if_r_l_.,: uh_ :: ° fs I _-1
rdeased isdisplayed. The self-timer lamp _1 C:7
released, the lamp stops blinking and
remains lit.
• When the shutter is released, the self-timer
turns OFF. g
• To stop the timer before a picture is taken,
press the shutter-rdease button again.
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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Using Macro Mode
When using macro mode, tile camera carl focus on subjects as close as 1 cm
(0.4 in.) from the front of the lens.
This feature is useful when taking close-up pictures of flowers and other small
subjects.
1 Press • (_ macro mode) on the multi
selector.
2Press the multi selector • or • to select ON
and press the _ button.
• The macromode icon_ isdisplayed.
• Ifthe_) button isnot pressedwithin afew seconds,
theselectionwill becanceled.
3Use the zoom buttons to set the zoom ratio to .......'_J"m
a position where _ and the zoom indicator [l_B ,_ _ I
light in green.
• Howcloseyou carl beto the subjectwhen shooting
dependsonthe zoom ratio.
Whenthezoom ratioissetto aposition where _ andthe zoom indicator light in
green,the cameracanfocuson subjectsascloseas 10cm (4 in.)from the lens.Atthe
zoom position between the maximum wide-angleposition and_ icon,the camera
canfocuson subjectsascloseas 1cm (0.4in.)from the lens.
_1_ Note on Using the Flash
The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in,),
[] Autofocus
In the I_1 (auto) mode, you car/focus without pressing the shutter release button halfway by setting
Autofocus mode in the shooting menu (_51) to Full-time AF.
When using other shooting modes, Full-time AF is turned on automatically when macro mode is
turned on.
You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.
[] The Macro Mode Setting
•Macro mode cannot be used when using certain shooting modes, See "Available Functions"
(_53) and "Default Settings" (_59) for more information.
• The changed macro mode setting applied in I_1 (auto) mode is saved in the camera's memory
even after the camera is turned off.
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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness)
By adjusting exposure c:ompensation when taking pictures, you can adjust overall
image brightness.
1 Press i_ (ff-_ exposure compensation) on the
multi selector.
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2Press the multi selector • or • to select a I _1
compensation value.
• To make the image brighter, apply positive (+)
exposure compensation.
• To make the image darker, apply negative ( ) exposure
compensation.
Exposure
compensation value
3Pressthe_ button.
• If the _) button is not pressed within a few seconds, the selection is set and the
setting menu disappears.
• Even when the shutter-release button is pressed without pressing the _) button, a
picture can be shot using the selected compensation value.
• When an exposure compensation value other than 0.0 is applied, the value is
displayed with the _ icon on the monitor.
4Press the shutter-release button to take a Ell
picture.
• Toturn offexposurecompensation, return tostep 1,
change the value to 0.0.
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[] Exposure Compensation Value
•The changed exposure compensation value applied in I_1 (auto) mode is saved in the camera's
memory even after the camera is turned off,
• When the shooting mode is the Fireworks show scene mode (_43), the exposure
compensation cannot be used,

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Default Settings
The default settings in eac:h shooting mode are described below.
•SimiJar information about scene mode can be found on the next page.
Shooting mode
I_ (Easy auto mode)
(C338)
Special effects
([_47)
[] (Smart portrait)
(_]49)
I_I (Auto mode)
(C351)
Flash mode
(IZ354)
iAUTOI
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iAUTO3
iAUTO
Self:timer
mode
(iZ_56)
OFF
OFF
OFF4
OFF
_'7_"_ Exposure
Macro mode Compensation
(EEl57) (EEl58)
OFF2 0.0
OFF 0.0
OFF2 0.0
OFF 0.0
1 _AUTO(auto) and (_ (off) can be selected. When _AUTO(auto) is selected, the camera selects
the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has automatically selected.
2 The setting cannot be changed.
3 Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On.
4 Can be set when Smile timer is set to Off.
• Tile setting applied in I_1 (auto) mode is saved in tile camera's memory even
after tile camera is turned off (except for self-timer).
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The default settings in each scene mode are described below.
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(_40)
[] (_40)
(_40)
[] (_41)
(_41)
-_ (_41)
[] (_41)
(_42)
[] (_42)
_g (_42)
_1 (_43)
,_ (_43)
"i!i: (_43)
(_43)
(_44)
M (_45)
"# ([]_46)
l'_ ([]_46)
1 The setting cannot be changed.
Flash mode Self-timer mode
_@ OFF
®1 OFF
®1 OFF1
_2 OFF
_)3 OFF
_AU[O OFF
_AUTD OFF
®1 OFF
®1 OFF
_1 OFF
OFF
_1 OFF
®1 OFF
®1 OFF1
OFF
._/®4 OFF
®s OFFs
®1 _i_
OFF
Macro mode
([_[_]57)
OFF1
OFF1
OFF1
OFF1
OFF1
OFF1
OFF1
OFF1
OFF1
OFF1
ON 1
ON 1
OFF
OFF1
OFF
OFF1
OFFs
OFF
OFF
Exposure
compensation
([Z]58)
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.01
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
2 The setting cannot be changed. The flash mode setting isfixed at fill flash with slow sync
and red-eye reduction.
3 May switch to slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode.
4 When HDR is set to Off, the flash mode is fixed at _ (fill flash).
When HDR is set to On, the flash mode isfixed at ® (off).
5 The setting cannot be changed when using Easy panorama.
6 The self-timer is not available. Pet portrait auto release (_46) can be set to on or off.
[] Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
These features may not be used in combination with certain features (_63),
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Displaythe -) MENUbutton (_11 -) Menu -) mode
shooting screen ) Shooting Image
Use the Image mode setting in the shooting menu to select the combination of
image size and image quality (compression rate) that is used when saving images.
Select the image mode best suited to the manner in which images will be used
and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card.
The higher the image mode setting, the larger the size at which it can be printed
or displayed without appearing noticeably grainy, but the number of images that
can be saved is reduced.
Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)
Option _
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_4608x3456
(default
setting)
[]4000x3000
r_3264x2448
_l_2592x1944
_!_2048x1536
[]1024x768
1_.640x480
_4608x2592
Description
Images will be higher quality than _. The compression ratio is
approximately 1:4.
Good balance between file size and image quality; suitable in most
situations. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.
Smaller size than 1_, i_, [_!_,or [] and therefore allows more images to
be captured. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.
Suited to display on a computer monitor. The compression ratio is
approximately 1:8.
Suited to full-screen display on atelevision with an aspect ratio of 4:3,or
e-mail attachments. The compression ratio isapproximately 1:8.
Images with an aspect ratio of 16:9 can be shot. The compression ratio
isapproximately 1:8.
The total number of pixels recorded, and the number of pixels recorded horizontally and
vertically.
Example: _ 4608x3456 = 16 megapixels, 4608x3456 pixels
The icon for the current setting is displayed on the monitor in shooting and
playback modes (_G, 8).
[] Image Mode Setting
•The setting isalsoapplied to other shooting modes,
• This function cannot be used simultaneously with certain features, See "Features That Cannot Be
UsedSimultaneously" (_63) for more information,
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Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)
[] Number of Exposures Remaining
The _llowing table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved in the internal
memory and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that due to JPEGcompression, the number of exposures
remaining differs depending on the composition of the image, In addition, this number may vary
depending on the make of the memory card even when the memory cards have the same specified
capacity,
Image mode
_4608x3456"k
[_4608x3456
[_4000x3000
[_3264x2448
_2592x1944
_2048x1536
[E_I024x768
_640x480
_4608x2592
Internal memory
(approx. 83 MB)
10
21
28
42
55
102
334
593
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Memory Card!
(4 GB)
490
970
1,280
1,910
2,940
4,640
15,000
24,100
1290
_,,_,_
Print Size2(cmiin.)
39 x 29/15.3 x 11.5
39 x 29/15,3 x 11,5
34x 25/13 × 10
28 X 21/11 x8
22x 16/8,5 x 6,5
17x13/7x5
9 x 7/3.5 × 2,5
5 x 4/2 X 1,5
39 X22/15.3 x 8,6
1 If the number of e> _osures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures
remaining display shows "9999."
2 Print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi.
Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of pixds by printer resolution (dpi) and
multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.).However, at the same image size, images printed at higher
resolutions will print smaller than the size indicated, and those printed at lower resolutions
will print larger than the size indicated.
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Some shooting settings cannot be used in combination with other functions.
Restricted
function
Flash mode
Self-timer
Macro mode
Image mode
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
Autofocus mode
Print date
Motion detection
Option
Continuous (_52)
Blink proof (_50)
Smile timer (_)50)
AF area mode (_52)
AF area mode (_52)
Continuous (_52)
Self-timer ([_)56)
Continuous (_52)
AF area mode (_52)
Continuous (_52)
Blink proof (_50)
Continuous (_52)
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Descriptions
When continuous is used for shooting, the
flash cannot be used.
When Blink proof is set to On, the flash
cannot be used.
When Smile timer isused for shooting, the
self-timer cannot be used.
When Subject tracking is used for
shooting, the self-timer cannot be used.
When Subject tracking is used for
shooting, the macro mode cannot be used.
When Multi-shot 16 is used for shooting,
the setting isfixed at [] (image size:
2560×1920 pixds).
When using the self-timer, the setting is
fixed at Single.
• When Continuous L is used, 3200 of
ISO sensitivity cannot be used. If
Continuous L is selected when 3200 is
set, the setting is changed to 1600.
When Multi-shot 16 is used for
shooting, the ISO sensitivity is
automatically specified according to the
brightness.
When Face priority is used for shooting,
Autofocus mode is fixed at Single AF.
When Continuous H Continuous L or
BSS is used for shooting, the print date
cannot be used.
When Blink proof isset to On for shooting,
the print date cannot be used.
When Multi-shot 16 is used for shooting,
Motion detection is disabled.
When the ISO sensitivity isfixed to a
setting other than Auto, Motion
detection is disabled.
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Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Restricted
function
When continuous is used for shooting,
Continuous (_52) shutter sound is disabled.
Sound settings When Smile timer isset to On, shutter
Smile timer ([_50) sound is disabled.
Blink warning
AF area mode (_52)
Digital zoom
Continuous (_52)
When continuous is used for shooting, blink
warning is disabled.
When Subject tracking is used for
shooting, the digital zoom cannot be used.
When Multi-shot 16 is used for shooting,
fl_e digital zoom cannot be used.
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_1_ Notes on Digital Zoom
•The digital zoom is not available depending on the shooting mode.
• When the digital zoom is used, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

In the following shooting modes, the camera usesface
detection to automatically focus on human faces.If
more than one face isdetected, a double border is
displayed around the face that the camera will focus
on, and single borders are displayed around the other
faces.
Number of faces that FOCUS aiea (double b0rdei)
can be detected
Shooting mod e
(Easy auto mode) ({_138)
I_ (Auto mode) (AF area mode
(_51) is Face priority) Upto 12 The face closest to the camera
Portrait, Night portrait scene
mode (_3g)
The face closest to the center of
Smart portrait mode (_4g) Up to 3 the frame
• When I_ (easy auto) mode is selected, the focus area changes depending on which scene the
camera automatically selects.
• When using Face priority, if you press the shutter release button halfway while no faces are
detected, the camera automatically selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing the
subject closest to the camera.
• if no faces are detected when the shutter release button is pressed halfway in Portrait or Night
portrait scene mode or smart portrait mode, the camera will focus on the subject at the center of
the frame.
_1_ Notes on Face Detection
• The camera's ability to detect fdces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or not the
subject is facing the camera. Additionally, the camera may be unable to detect faces in the
following situations:
When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed
When faces take up too much or too little of the frame
• When the frame includes more than one face, the faces detected by the camera and the face on
which the camera focuses depend upon a variety of factors, including the direction in which the
subject is facing.
• in some rare cases, such as those described in "Autofocus" (_31), the subject may not be in focus
even though the double border turns green, if the camera does not focus, use "Focus Lock"
(_67).
[] Viewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection
• During playback, the camera automatically rotates images according to the orientation of the
faces that were detected at the time of shooting, (Pictures taken when using Continuous (_52)
are not rotated,)
• When zooming in on an image displayed in full frame playback mode by pressing the zoom
button T(¢{), the image is enlarged at the center of the face that was detected during shooting
(_33), (Pictures taken when using Continuous (_52) are not displayed,)
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In the following mode, the camera detects up to three human faces when the
shutter is released, and processes the image to make facial skin tones softer before
saving the image.
• I_ (easy auto) mode (_38)
•Portrait (_40) or Night portrait (_41) in scene mode
• Smart portrait mode (_49)
Skin softening in Glamour retouch (_71) can also be applied to saved images,
even after shooting.
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_1_ Notes on Skin Softening
•It may take more time to save images,
• Under some shooting conditions, the desired skin softening results may not be achieved, and skin
softening may be applied to areas of the image where there are no faces, If the desired results are
not produced, select another shooting mode or set Skin softening to Off when using smart
portrait mode and shoot again,
• The skin softening level cannot be adjusted when shooting in I_ (easy auto) mode, or Portrait or
Night portrait scene mode.

Use focus lock to focus on off<enter subjects when center is selected for AF area
mode.
To focus on off<enter subjects when Center is selected for AF area mode for the
shooting menu (_51) in I_1 (auto) mode, use focus lock as described below.
1 Position the subject at the center of the
frame, D
2 Pressthe shutter-release button
halfway.
•Focus is locked and the focus area lights in
green.
• Exposure is also locked.
3Continue holding down the shutter-
release button halfway and recompose the
picture.
• Besureto maintain thesamedistancebetween the
cameraandthe subject.
4Press the shutter-release button all the way to I_
take the picture.
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Playback Features
This chapter describes how to select certain types of images for playback as well as
some of the features available when playing back images.
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