Nikon Coolpix 100 User manual

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User’s Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

COOLPIX 100

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.

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.

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.

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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