Nikon Coolpix W150 User manual

Quick Start Guide
DIGITAL CAMERA
Introduction 2
Get ready 7
AShoot 13
BView 15
Have more fun 17
Connect to a smart device 21
For your safety 23
Technical notes 41
• Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera.
• To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For
your safety” (page 23) and “<Important> Notes about
shockproof, waterproof, and dustproof performance and
condensation” (page 28).
• After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible
place for future reference.

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Introduction
Types of manuals
Quick Start Guide (this manual)
Explains preparation for shooting and basic operations.
Online Manual (HTML)
A detailed manual you can view on a computer or smart
device.
It contains content like the following.
•Detailed explanations of shooting features, playback
features, and menu items
•Connecting to a TV, printer, computer, or smart device
•Solutions for when you have problems or when error messages are displayed
https://onlinemanual.nikonimglib.com/w150/en/
Reference Manual (PDF)
You can download the content of the Online Manual in PDF format from our
Download Center.
The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Acrobat Reader (downloadable
from the Adobe website).
SnapBridge Online Help (HTML)
Explains details about using the app for smart devices, “SnapBridge”.
https://nikonimglib.com/snbr/onlinehelp/en/index.html
nikon online manual W150
COOLPIX W150 Model Name: N1838

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Introduction
Visit our Download Center
Visit our website to download manuals for Nikon imaging products, computer
software, or firmware.
https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com
To view images on a computer or smart device
Use the software or app below.
Software for computers
Download the software from our Download Center (page 3).
•ViewNX-i: This software enables you to transfer images and movies to your
computer for viewing and editing.
App for smart devices
•SnapBridge: When you establish a wireless connection, this app enables you to
upload images and movies to your smart device.
See “Connect to a smart device” (page 21).
Nikon user support
Visit the site below to register your camera and keep up-to-date with the latest
product information. You will find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and
can contact us for technical assistance.
https://www.europe-nikon.com/support
nikon download center W150

4Introduction
Confirming the package contents
In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where
you purchased the camera.
1Do not swing the camera by the strap. The camera could strike objects
or people causing injury and damage to the camera.
2A plug adapter is attached depending on the country or region of
purchase. The shape of the plug adapter varies with the country or
region of purchase (page 9).
3The brush is used for cleaning the waterproof packing.
•Accessories are not waterproof.
•A memory card is not included with the camera. SD, SDHC, and SDXC
memory cards are referred to as “memory cards” in this manual.
COOLPIX W150
Digital Camera
Strap1(How to attach)
EN-EL19 Rechargeable
Li-ion Battery
EH-73P Charging AC
Adapter2UC-E21 USB Cable
Brush3Quick Start Guide (this manual)
Warranty (printed on the back cover of this manual)
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Introduction
Parts of the camera
* In this document, the flexible buttons are sometimes referred to as
“flexible button 1” through “flexible button 4”, in order from top to
bottom.
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1 Shutter-release button
2 Power switch/
power-on lamp
3Flash
4 AF-assist illuminator/
self-timer lamp
5b ( e movie-record) button
6Speaker
7Lens
8 Battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover
9 Eyelet for strap
10 Microphone
11 Charge lamp/flash lamp
12 Multi selector
13 c(shooting/playback
mode) button
14 Monitor (Screen)
15 Flexible buttons*

6Introduction
Using the monitor
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Battery level
•S: The battery has enough power
remaining.
•U: The battery level is low.
Number of images
that can be taken
Maximum movie
recording time
Flexible buttons
Press to select an item shown on the screen.

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Get ready
Do preparations with an adult.
Inserting the battery and memory card
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
Insert the battery and memory card.
•With the battery’s positive and negative terminals oriented
correctly, move the yellow battery latch (1), and fully insert the
battery (2).
•With the memory card oriented correctly, slide it into the
memory card slot until it clicks into place (3).
•The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in
another device into this camera, format it with the camera
settings menu M[Format card].
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8Get ready
Close the battery-chamber/memory
card slot cover.
•Lay the cover completely flat in the
direction indicated by the arrow (1),
and fully slide it in (2).
Notes about opening and closing the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover
•Make sure the camera and your hands are not wet.
•Make sure that there is no debris, etc. inside the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover.
•Make sure that the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is
firmly closed.
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.
•Move the yellow battery latch to eject the battery.
•Gently push the memory card into the camera to partially eject the
memory card.
•Be careful when handling the camera, battery, and memory card
immediately after using the camera, as they may be hot.
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9
Get ready
Charging the battery
Use the USB cable (included) to connect the Charging AC
Adapter to the camera with the battery inserted.
Insert the plug of the Charging AC Adapter into an
electrical outlet.
•A plug adapter is attached depending on the country or region
of purchase. The shape of the plug adapter varies with the
country or region of purchase.
•The battery starts charging, and the charge lamp flashes.
•When the battery is fully charged, the charge lamp turns off.
When charging is complete, unplug the Charging AC
Adapter from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the
USB cable.
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Charging AC Adapter
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10 Get ready
Notes about charging and replacing the battery
•Only an adult should charge and replace the battery.
•Do not use any USB cable other than the UC-E21. Doing so 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.
•Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of
AC adapter other than the EH-73P Charging AC Adapter, and do
not use a commercially available USB-AC adapter or a battery
charger for a mobile phone. Failure to observe this precaution
could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
•Refer to the information in “For your safety” (page 23) and “Caring
for the product” (page 34).

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Get ready
Setting the camera
When you turn on the camera for the first time, screens such as for
setting the display language and camera clock are displayed.
Press the power switch to
turn on the camera.
Press Jor Kon the multi
selector to highlight a
language and press O.
•The displayed languages vary
depending on the country or
region.
Press R[Yes].
Select a date format.
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English
Language
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No
Yes
Set time and date?
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12 Get ready
Set the date and time, and
press O.
•Use Jor Kto select a field and
then use Hor Ito set the
date and time.
•Select the minute field and
press Oto confirm the setting.
•Press mto display mon the screen and enable daylight saving
time. To disable daylight saving time, press magain.
When the confirmation dialog is displayed, press
R[Yes].
Use Jor Kto select the
screen design, and press
O.
Confirm the messages
about the waterproofing
and press K.
Confirm the message on the
screen shown at right and
press O.
•The screen for taking pictures
is displayed.
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Date and time
2019
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Menu background
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Waterproong precautions
8
After drying thoroughly, use
a cloth to remove any
droplets remaining on the
areas indicated.
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AShoot
Taking pictures
Hold the camera and aim it
so that you can see your
subject on the screen.
•Guide one hand through the
strap and hold the camera
steady with both hands.
•Be careful not to cover
the flash or lens with
your fingers.
Press the shutter-release
button slightly (halfway).
•The camera focuses.
Press the shutter-release
button the rest of the
way down.
•The camera captures an
image.
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14 AShoot
Recording movies
While Ais displayed on the
lower-right of the screen, aim
the camera so that you can
see your subject on the
screen.
•Make sure you do not cover the
microphone.
Press the b(emovie-record)
button.
•The camera starts recording a
movie.
Press the b(emovie-record) button again.
•The camera stops recording the movie.
Using the zoom
H: Captures a bigger subject.
I: Captures a wider view.
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BView
Viewing your images
Press the c(shooting/
playback mode) button.
•Bis displayed on the lower-
right of the screen.
•The last picture you took is
displayed.
Press Jor Kon the multi
selector to display the
previous or next image.
•If you press the cbutton again,
Ais displayed on the lower-
right of the screen and the
camera returns to the shooting screen.
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Deleting images
Find the image you want to
delete and press n.
Press n[Erase this picture
only].
•Press jif you want to exit
without deleting the image.
Press R[Yes].
•If you delete an image, you
cannot recover it.
Watching movies
Display the movie you recorded and
press Hto start playback.
You can press Hor Iduring movie
playback to change the sound volume.
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Erase all pictures
Erase selected pictures
Erase this picture only
Erase
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Yes
Erase 1 picture ?
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Have more fun
Main things you can do when shooting
If you select lM[Camera settings] MSet [Variety menu] to [On], all
features will become available.
1AAllows you to easily take beautiful pictures.
2Zx[Flash]: Allows you to set the flash.
i[Self-timer]: Allows you to use the self-timer.
3gg[Choose a style]: Allows you to shoot with settings suited
to the selected style.
A[Decorate]: Allows you to add borders to images.
d[Change colors]: Allows you to change the brightness.
4lu[Change sounds]: Allows you to set the shutter sound
and button sound.
C[Choose a size]: Allows you to set the size at which
images are saved.
l[Camera settings]: Allows you to change the camera's
settings.
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18 Have more fun
* Before using the camera underwater, read “<Important> Notes about
shockproof, waterproof, and dustproof performance and
condensation” (page 28) thoroughly. After using the camera
underwater, read “Cleaning after using the camera underwater” (page
39) thoroughly and clean the camera.
Shoot under water (gMgMJ)*
You can put the camera underwater and
take pictures.
The settings are changed automatically to
suit shooting underwater.
Mirror (gMgML)
You can shoot vertically or laterally
symmetric images, as if a mirror was
placed in the center of the screen.
Decorate (gMA)
You can add a border around your
images.
You can select from 10 border designs.

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Have more fun
Main things you can do when viewing
If you select lM[Camera settings] MSet [Variety menu] to [On], all
features will become available.
1VE[Exchange messages]: Allows you to add voice
messages to images. You can also reply to messages.
V[Picture play]: Allows you to edit images.
A[Grading] or I[Favorites]: Allows you to protect
images from accidental deletion.
2ZG[View by date]: Allows you to view images by selecting a
date.
m[Slide show]: Allows you to display images in order.
3nAllows you to delete images.
4lE[Mark for upload]: Allows you to select images to upload
them to a smart device.
y[Retouch]: Allows you to copy or rotate images.
l[Camera settings]: Allows you to change the camera's
settings.
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20 Have more fun
Add makeup (VMVMK)
You can enjoy changing effects such as
adding cheek color, adding foundation,
and making eyes larger.
Arrange pictures (VMVMp)
You can arrange four captured images
into one image.
Stamp (VMVMG)
You can add stamps to images.
You can make stamps big or small, and
move them wherever you like.
Slide show (ZMm)
You can play back fun slide shows that have animated characters and
music.