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DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read "For Your Safety" (page vi) and " Notes About Shockproof, Waterproof, and Dustproof Performance and Condensation" (page ix). • After reading this - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 2
...xiii Parts of the Camera ...1 Getting Started...9 Basic Shooting Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer 107 Using the Menu...118 Technical Notes...177 Common Topics For Your Safety Shockproof and Selecting a Waterproof Shooting Mode Action Control Active Guide Editing Images Troubleshooting - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 3
First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX W300 digital camera. Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual • Tap or click (Aii). the camera. This icon marks other pages containing relevant information. • SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are referred to as "memory cards" in this manual. • - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 4
COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC Adapters, AC adapters and, USB cables) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 5
Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). Comply with Copyright Notices Under copyright law, photographs or recordings of copyrighted works made with the camera when physically destroying memory cards. For the COOLPIX W300, the log data saved on the memory card is handled in - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 6
Safety" in its entirety before using this product. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them. DANGER product producing smoke, heat, or unusual odors, immediately disconnect the battery or power source. Continued operation could result in fire, burns or - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 7
Do not use batteries, chargers, AC adapters, or USB cables not specifically designated for use with this product. When using batteries, chargers, AC adapters in fire or electric shock. • Do not handle the plug when charging the product or using the AC adapter during thunderstorms. Failure to observe - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 8
with a towel or similar object should it become wet. • Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation. Cease charging if they do not charge in the specified period of time. Failure to observe these precautions could result in the - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 9
, or damage the airtight seals, resulting in camera malfunction. • Your Nikon warranty may not cover troubles caused by water seeping inside the camera due to improper handling of the camera. Notes About Shockproof Performance This camera has passed Nikon's in-house test (drop test from a height - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 10
sure not to drop the camera underwater. This camera does not float in water. • Do not continuously use the camera underwater for 60 minutes or more. • Do not insert a wet memory card or battery in the camera. - Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover when the camera or your hands are - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 11
the items below before using the camera underwater. • Remove the camera strap for land use. • Make sure that there are no foreign substances inside the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. • Make sure that the waterproof packing of the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is not cracked or - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 12
, remove the battery and memory card, and leave the batterychamber/memory card slot cover open to allow the camera to adjust to the ambient temperature. Inspection and Repair • If the camera is exposed to shock, it is recommended to consult your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative to - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 13
and Conventions Used in This Manual iii Information and Precautions Using the Camera Underwater...xi Guide ...8 Getting Started...9 How to Attach the Camera Strap for Land Use 10 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 11 Removing the Battery or Memory Card ...12 Charging the Battery ...13 Camera - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 14
-timer ...52 Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures 54 Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness 55 Using the Zoom...56 Focusing...57 The Shutter-release Button...57 Using Face Detection ...58 Using Target Finding AF ...59 Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus ...60 Focus Lock...61 Default Settings - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 15
List by Date Mode...69 Updating the A-GPS File ...99 Using Altimeter and Depth Gauge 100 Recording the Log of Movement Information 101 Starting Log Recording...101 Ending Log Recording and Saving Logs on a Memory Card 103 Displaying Altitude/Depth Logs as a Graph 104 Displaying the Active Guide - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 16
to a TV, Printer, or Computer 107 Utilizing Images...108 Viewing Images on a TV ...110 Printing Images Without a Computer 111 Connecting the Camera to a Printer ...111 Printing Images One at a Time ...112 Printing Multiple Images ...113 Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i 115 Installing - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 17
Zone and Date ...162 Monitor Settings ...164 Date Stamp ...166 Photo VR ...167 AF Assist ...168 Digital Zoom ...168 Sound Settings...169 Underwater Flash ...169 Action Control Response...170 Playback Action Control...170 Auto Off...171 LED Light Timer...171 Format Card/Format Memory...172 Language - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 18
The Charging AC Adapter...186 Memory Cards...187 Cleaning and Storage...188 Cleaning After Using the Camera Underwater 188 Cleaning After Using the Camera in Conditions Other than Underwater 188 Storage...189 Error Messages...190 Troubleshooting ...194 File Names...204 Optional Accessories ...206 - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 19
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body ...2 The Monitor...4 1 Parts of the Camera - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 20
146 7 Lens 8 Microphone (stereo) 9 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover latch 11 10 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover latch release 11 11 Waterproofing packing ix, xi 12 Micro-USB connector 13, 109 13 HDMI micro connector (Type D 109 2 Parts of the Camera The Camera Body - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 21
Wide-angle 56 2 g : Telephoto 56 h : Thumbnail playback 68 i : Playback zoom 67 3 Charge lamp 13 Flash lamp 50 4 b (e movie-record) button 80 5 c (playback) button 21 24 15 q (tool) button 105 * In this manual, pressing up, down, left, or right on the multi selector is expressed as H, I, J, or - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 22
20 12 Wind noise reduction 147 13 Underwater flash 169 14 F-number 57 15 Shutter speed 57 16 Travel destination icon 162 17 Battery level indicator 19 18 Charging AC adapter connection indicator 19 Date stamp 166 20 "Date not set" indicator 195 4 Parts of the Camera The Monitor - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 23
52 22 Self-portrait timer 52 23 Smile timer 44 24 Self-Collage 45, 138 25 Pet portrait auto release 34 26 Still image capture (during movie recording 84 27 ISO sensitivity 133 28 Soft 42 29 Active 32 41 Backlighting (HDR 33 42 Blink proof icon 139 5 Parts of the Camera The Monitor - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 24
pet detection 34, 44, 58, 134 45 Focus area (manual, center 61, 134 46 Focus area (subject tracking 135, remaining (still images 19 50 Internal memory indicator 19 51 Compass display (direction Location data reception 95 56 Bluetooth communication indicator 154 57 Camera The Monitor - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 25
73 8 Red-eye correction icon 74 9 Internal memory indicator 10 Current image number/ total number of images guide Easy panorama playback guide 19 Sequence playback guide Movie playback guide 20 Time of recording 21 Date of recording 22 Charging AC adapter connection indicator 23 Battery - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 26
the Active Guide 1 2 2000 15 0 35 5 30 10 25 15 20 16 1 Date 2 Time 3 Location data reception 95 4 Log display (location information (POI information 157 11 Battery level indicator 19 12 Compass display updates automatically in 1-second intervals. 8 Parts of the Camera The Monitor - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 27
Getting Started How to Attach the Camera Strap for Land Use 10 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 11 Charging the Battery...13 Camera Setup ...15 9 Getting Started - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 28
How to Attach the Camera Strap for Land Use Remove the strap for land use before using the camera underwater. 10 Getting Started How to Attach the Camera Strap for Land Use - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 29
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Battery latch Memory card slot 2 4 8 1 3 5 6 7 • Press the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover latch release (1) and rotate the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover latch (2) to open the cover (3). • With the battery's positive and negative - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 30
, and then open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Move the 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 - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 31
permanently bonded to the Charging AC Adapter. • Charging starts when the camera is connected to an electrical outlet while the battery is inserted, as shown in the illustration. The charge lamp slowly flashes while the battery is charging. • When charging is complete, the charge lamp turns off - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 32
not be able to operate the camera while the battery is charging. • Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than the EH-73P/EH-73PCH Charging AC Adapter, and do not use a commercially available USB-AC adapter or a battery charger for a mobile phone. Failure to - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 33
the right is displayed, follow the instructions below and press the d button or step 3. Use SnapBridge to send photos to your smart device and share Guide" for the setup procedure. When you establish a wireless connection using the SnapBridge app, you can upload images captured with the camera - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 34
change. • Select the minute field and press the k button to confirm the setting. Date and time DM Y hm 01 01 2017 00 00 Edit 7 When the confirmation dialog is camera for the first time after purchase - When setting the camera to Underwater scene mode - When turning the camera on after charging - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 35
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting Images...18 Playing Back Images...21 Deleting Images...22 Action Control ...24 17 Basic Shooting and Playback Operations - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 36
and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone, and speaker. • When taking pictures in portrait ("tall") orientation, turn the camera so that the flash is above the lens. 2 Frame the picture. • Move the zoom control to change the zoom lens position. Zoom in Zoom - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 37
icon changes accordingly. • Battery level indicator b: The battery level is high. B: The battery level is low. • Number of exposures remaining C is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera, and images are saved in the internal memory. 3 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • To - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 38
shutter-release button. C When Using a Tripod • We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting, set Photo VR to Off in the setup battery temperature becomes low, the image size/frame rate of movies may be restricted. Warm up the battery - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 39
• If you press and hold down the c button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. 2 Use the multi selector to select k button. • To return to shooting mode, press the A button or shutter-release button. • When e is displayed in full-frame playback mode, you can press - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 40
Deleting Images 1 Press the l (delete) button to delete the image currently displayed on the screen. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired deletion method and press the k button. • To exit without deleting, press the d button. Delete Current image Erase selected images All images 3 - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 41
2 to select additional images. Back Erase selected images Back 3 Press the k button to apply the image selection. • A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to operate. 23 Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Deleting Images - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 42
to On). • Make sure to hold the camera firmly with the camera strap around your hand, and use your wrist to shake the camera as shown in the illustration. Using Action menu is displayed, only the V button, shutter-release button, power switch, or r (LED light) button can be used. - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 43
Shooting Features Selecting a Shooting Mode 26 o (Scene Auto Selector) Mode 28 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions 30 Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting 40 Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting 42 A (Auto) Mode...47 Setting Shooting Functions - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 44
glamour retouch to enhance human faces during shooting, and use the smile timer or self-collage function to take pictures. • M Short movie show The camera creates a short movie that is up to 30 seconds long (e 1080/30p or S 1080/25p) by recording and automatically combining multiple movie clips that - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 45
C Help Display The descriptions of functions are displayed while changing the shooting mode or while the setting screen is displayed. You can show or hide the descriptions using Help display in Monitor settings in the setup menu. 27 Shooting Features Selecting a Shooting Mode - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 46
another shooting mode (A26). • When the digital zoom is in effect, the shooting mode icon changes to d. B After Taking the Camera Out of the Water After taking the camera out of water, sometimes it may not automatically switch to another scene from underwater mode. Gently brush any water droplets - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 47
Functions Available in o (Scene Auto Selector) Mode • Flash mode (A50) • Self-timer (A52) • Exposure compensation (A55) • Image mode (A127) 29 Shooting Features o (Scene Auto Selector) Mode - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 48
the center of the frame. 3 Use of a tripod is recommended, because the shutter speed is slow. Set Photo VR (A167) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. 4 Use of a tripod is recommended because the shutter speed is slow. When Nightscape + light trails - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 49
are captured continuously. • The camera can capture up to about 5 images continuously at a rate of about 7.5 fps (when Image mode is set to P 4608×3456). • The frame rate for continuous shooting may become slow depending on the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting conditions - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 50
a slow shutter speed when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way. - Vibration reduction is disabled even when Photo VR (A167) in the setup menu is multi selector HI. The hue setting is saved in the camera's memory even after 40 the camera is turned off. • You can move the focus area. - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 51
- If there is only enough memory to save one image, an image processed by D-Lighting (A74) at the time of shooting, in which dark areas of the image are corrected, is the only image saved. - Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still image is - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 52
focuses on the face of a dog, cat, or human when detected. - The camera cannot shoot images continuously. • k: The camera releases the shutter when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. - The camera focuses on the face of a dog, cat, or human when detected. B Focus Area • When - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 53
regardless of the Photo VR setting (A167) in the setup menu. B Notes About Multiple Exp. Lighten • The camera cannot capture images when a memory card is not inserted. • Do not insert a new memory card until shooting ends. • Use a sufficiently charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 54
. When the shutter-release button is pressed, the camera switches to shooting mode without displaying any subsequent screens. • See " Notes About Shockproof, Waterproof, and Dustproof Performance and Condensation" (Aix) for more information on shooting underwater. • Wireless communication - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 55
way, and then remove your finger from the shutter-release button. • KLJI are displayed to indicate the direction of camera movement. 4 Move the camera in one of the four directions until the guide indicator reaches the end. • When the camera detects which direction it is moving in, shooting begins - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 56
Movement • Using your body as the axis of rotation, move the camera slowly in an arc, in the direction of the marking (KLJI). • Shooting stops if the guide does not reach the edge within about 15 seconds (when W Normal is selected) or within about 30 seconds (when X Wide is selected) after shooting - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 57
may not be able to scroll the playback of, or zoom in on, easy panorama images captured with another make or model of digital camera. B Notes About Printing Panorama Images The entire image may not be able to be printed depending on the printer's settings. Additionally, printing may not be - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 58
M s Creative mode M k button • The camera focuses in the center of the frame. 1 Selective color (blue), Light (default setting), Depth, Memory, Classic, 25m 0s or Noir. • The Press JK to select the desired effect. 3 Press the shutter-release button or b (e movie-record) button to shoot. • - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 59
Functions Available in Creative Mode • Flash mode (A50) • Self-timer (A52) • Macro mode (A54) • Exposure compensation (A55) • Shooting menu (A127) 41 Shooting Features Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 60
. • Press the k button after checking the settings for all effects. Skin softening Slider 5 4 3 2 1 OFF Effect 3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button. B Notes About Smart Portrait Mode The amount of effect may differ between the image on the shooting screen and the saved image - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 61
• Smart portrait menu (A138) Using Skin Softening and Foundation Makeup • When smart portrait mode is set to Skin softening or Foundation makeup and the camera detects a human face, it processes the image to soften facial skin tones or adjust facial colors before saving the image (up to three faces - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 62
) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button When you press the multi selector J to select a Smile timer and press the k button, the camera automatically releases the shutter whenever a smiling face is detected. • Set the glamour retouch function before selecting smile timer (A42). • When you press - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 63
selfcollage (A42). Self-Collage 2 Take a picture. • When you press the shutter-release button, a countdown starts (about five seconds) and the shutter is automatically released. • The camera automatically releases the shutter for the remaining pictures. A countdown starts about three seconds - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 64
key picture (A70). • When No is selected, the collage image is not saved. B Notes About Self-Collage • If you press the shutter-release button before the camera takes the specified number of shots, shooting is canceled and the collage image is not saved. The pictures that were taken before shooting - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 65
to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button • You can change how the camera selects the area of the frame to focus on by changing the AF area mode setting (A134). The default setting is Target finding AF - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 66
with other functions (A64). • The settings for brightness (exposure compensation), vividness, hue, and Active D-Lighting are saved in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. • See "Using the Histogram" (A55) for more information. C Active D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting • The Active - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 67
flash mode can be set according to shooting conditions. • n Self-timer, Self-portrait timer The camera releases the shutter when the set number of seconds elapses after you press the shutter-release button. • p Macro mode Use macro mode when you take close-up pictures. • o Exposure compensation You - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 68
Lamp The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. • On: The flash fires when you press the shutter-release button all the way down. • Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot shoot images. • Off: The flash does not fire when a picture is taken - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 69
in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned camera detects red-eye while saving an image, the affected area is processed to reduce red-eye before the image is saved. Note the following when shooting: • Because pre-flashes are fired, there is a slight lag between when the shutter-release - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 70
the shutter when the set number of seconds elapses after you press the shutter-release button. Set Photo VR (A167) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. 1 Press the multi selector J (n). 2 Select the number of seconds until the Self-timer shutter - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 71
with the Self-timer • n10s, n2s: The focus and exposure are locked when you press the shutter-release button all the way down. • r5s: The focus and exposure are set right before the shutter is released. C The Self-timer Setting The setting may not be available with some shooting modes (A62). 53 - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 72
is set to a position where the zoom indicator is displayed in green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 10 cm (4 in.) from the lens applied setting is saved in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. 54 Shooting Features Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures) - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 73
background exposure and the flash output. C Using the Histogram A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image. Use as a guide when using exposure compensation and shooting without the flash. • The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to the left - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 74
ratio, can be activated by moving and holding the zoom control toward g when the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position. C Digital Zoom The zoom indicator changes to blue when the digital zoom is activated, and it changes to yellow when the zoom magnification is increased further - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 75
all the way" means to press the button down completely. • The shutter is released when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way. • Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred images. Press the button gently. 57 Shooting Features - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 76
detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera focuses on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces. If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway when no faces are detected: • In o (scene auto selector) mode, the focus area changes - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 77
Using Target Finding AF When AF area mode (A134) in A (auto) mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera focuses in the manner described below when you press the shutter-release button halfway. • The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it. When the subject is in focus, the focus area is - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 78
.) • Subject is moving rapidly In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or focus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual desired subject, and use focus lock (A61). 60 Shooting Features Focusing - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 79
AF area mode to Center in A (auto) mode (A134). 2 Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway. • The camera focuses on the subject and the focus area is displayed in green. • Exposure is also locked. 1 / 2 5 0 F 2.8 3 Without lifting your finger - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 80
m (fireworks show) W3 o (backlighting) X/W7 p (easy panorama) W3 O (pet portrait) W3 U (multiple exp. Lighten) W3 u (superlapse movie) W3 C (underwater) W s (creative mode) U F (smart portrait) U9 M (short movie show) W3 A (auto) U Self-timer (A52) Off Macro mode (A54) Off2 Off - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 81
conditions it has selected. W (off) can be selected manually. 2 Cannot be changed. The camera enters macro mode when i is selected. 3 Cannot be changed is fixed at W (off) when HDR is set to ON. 8 Y Pet portrait auto release and r5s Self-portrait timer can be used (A34). n10s or n2s cannot be used. - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 82
) When a setting other than Single is selected, the flash cannot be used. Flash mode Blink proof (A139) Underwater flash (A169) When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be used. When Underwater flash is set to On, Auto with red-eye reduction cannot be selected. If Auto with red-eye - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 83
AF area mode (A134) When Subject tracking is selected, digital zoom cannot be used. B Notes About Digital Zoom • Depending on the shooting mode or the current settings, digital zoom may not be available (A168). • When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses in the center of the frame. 65 - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 84
Playback Features Playback Zoom...67 Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display 68 List by Date Mode ...69 Viewing and Deleting Images in a Sequence 70 Editing Images (Still Images 72 66 Playback Features - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 85
in on the image. g (i) 4/4 g (i) 15m 1010hPa 0004. JPG 15/11/2017 15:30 Full-frame Playback f (h) 3.0 Image is zoomed in. Displayed area guide • You can change the magnification rate by moving the zoom control toward f (h) or g (i). • To view a different area of the image, press the multi - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 86
full-frame playback mode. • While using calendar display mode, press HIJK to select a date and then press the k button to display the images captured on that day. B Notes About Calendar Display Images captured when the camera's date is not set are treated as images captured on January 1, 2017. 68 - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 87
can be selected. If images exist for more than 29 dates, all images saved earlier than the most recent 29 dates will be combined under Others. • Up to the 9,000 most recent images can be displayed. • Images captured when the camera's date is not set are treated as images captured on January 1, 2017 - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 88
show, set Sequence display options (A152) to Individual pictures in the playback menu. B Sequence Display Options Images captured with cameras other than this camera cannot be displayed as a sequence. C Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence • When images in a sequence are displayed in - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 89
is selected on the erase selected images screen (A23), all images in that sequence are deleted. All images on the memory card or in the internal memory are deleted. • When images in a sequence are displayed in full-frame playback mode: - Current image: - Erase selected images: - Entire sequence - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 90
on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files. Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and Changing Hue or Mood Type Painting/Photo illustration/Soft portrait/ Portrait (color of effects. Reduces blurring of images caused by underwater shooting. 1 Display the image to which - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 91
Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M Quick retouch M k button Use the multi selector HI to select the desired effect level and press the k button. • The edited version is displayed on the right. • To exit without saving - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 92
D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M D-Lighting M k button Use the multi selector HI to select OK and press the k button. • The edited version is displayed on the right. • To exit without saving the copy, select Cancel and - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 93
Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M Glamour retouch M k button 1 Use the multi selector HIJK to select the face that you want to retouch and press the k button. • When only one face is detected, proceed to step 2. Subject - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 94
direction in which faces are looking, or the brightness of faces, the camera may be unable to accurately detect faces, or the glamour retouch function may 23' 15" E136° 15' 32" - Electronic compass heading OK - Date and time Cancel - Altitude or water depth - Atmospheric pressure - Latitude - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 95
Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M Small picture M k button 1 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired copy size and press the k button. • For images captured at an image mode setting of l 4608×2592, only 640×360 is - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 96
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy 1 Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (A67). 2 Adjust the image so that only the portion that you want to keep is displayed, and then press the d (menu) button. • Move the zoom control toward g (i) or f (h) to adjust the magnification rate. Set a - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 97
Movies Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback 80 Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies 84 Shooting Time-lapse Movies 85 Recording Superlapse Movies 87 Short Movie Show Mode (Combining Movie Clips to Create Short Movies)...88 Operations During Movie Playback 91 Editing - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 98
options). Recording automatically ends if it remains paused for about five minutes. • You can capture a still image by pressing the shutter-release button while recording a movie (A84). AE-L 3 Press the b (e) button again to end recording. 14m30s 4 Select a movie in full-frame playback 10s - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 99
Movie Frame • Set Photo info in Monitor settings (A164) in the setup menu to Movie c 2160/25p, cards rated UHS Speed Class 3 or faster are recommended). When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly. B Camera Temperature • The camera may become hot - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 100
being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the memory card. • When using the camera's internal memory, recording movies may take some - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 101
mode to Single AF (default setting) in the movie menu before starting movie recording. 2. Frame another subject (positioned at the same distance from the camera as the intended subject) in the center of the frame, press the b (e movie-record) button to start recording, and modify the composition. 83 - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 102
image was being captured may not play back smoothly. • The sounds of operating the shutter-release button when saving a still image may be heard in the recorded movie. • If the camera moves when the shutter-release button is pressed, the image may be blurred. 84 Movies Capturing Still Images While - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 103
Shooting Time-lapse Movies The camera can automatically capture still images at a specified interval to create time-lapse movies that are approximately 10 seconds long. • When the Frame rate setting of - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 104
Do not exchange the memory card until shooting is complete. • Use a sufficiently charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. • Time-lapse movies cannot be recorded by pressing the b (e movie-record) button. • Vibration reduction is disabled regardless of the Photo VR setting - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 105
1080/30p or S 1080/25p). Use to record a movie while moving the camera. The camera compresses the time of changes in the subject and saves the movie. Enter shooting mode image (l 4608×2592) can be captured if you press the shutter-release button before pressing the b (e movie-record) button. • You - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 106
control (A3) toward g (i). • After the settings are complete, press the d button or shutter-release button to exit the menu. 2 Press the b (e movie-record) button to record a movie clip. • The camera automatically stops recording the movie clip when the time specified in step 1 elapses. • Movie - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 107
a Short Movie Show • The camera cannot record movies if a memory card is not inserted. • Do not exchange the memory card until a short movie show is saved. C Pausing Movie Recording • A still image (l 4608×2592) can be captured if you press the shutter-release button when the shooting standby screen - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 108
the qualities of an old photograph. F High-contrast mono. Creates a black-and-white photograph with a strong contrast. I Selective color Keeps only specific color. m Toy camera effect 1 Gives the entire image a yellowish hue and darkens the image periphery. n Toy camera effect 2 Decreases the - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 109
Operations During Movie Playback To adjust the volume, move the zoom control while a movie is playing (A3). Playback controls are displayed on the screen. The operations described below can be performed by using the multi selector JK to select a control and then pressing the k button. Volume - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 110
portion, select G and then press the k button. Press the k button again to stop previewing. 5 Use HI to select m (save) and press the k button. • Follow the instructions on the screen to save the movie. 92 Movies Editing Movies Choose start point 1m 0s Choose end point 30s Save 30s - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 111
B Notes About Movie Editing • Use a sufficiently charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during editing. When the battery level indicator is B, movie editing is not possible. • A movie that was created by editing cannot be edited again. • The actual trimmed portion of a movie may - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 112
Image 97 Using Altimeter and Depth Gauge 100 Recording the Log of Movement Information 101 Displaying Altitude/Depth Logs as a Graph 104 Displaying the Active Guide 105 94 Using Location Data Functions - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 113
data, altitude, and water depth data of places you visit with the camera is recorded at the certain interval. • Recorded logs (movement information such as location data, altitude, or water depth) can be saved on a memory card by selecting Create log to stop recording and then selecting Save logs - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 114
) in the location data options menu is set to On while the camera is positioning, the nearest location name information for the current position is 20 current position is displayed on the shooting screen 10 and active guide, and the location name information recorded on the image is displayed - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 115
options M k button Set Time zone and date (A162) correctly before using the location data functions settings are complete, press the d button or shutter-release button to exit the menu. • To receive signals on images with recorded location data in the camera's playback screen (A7). • The recorded - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 116
or just after the battery is replaced. Using the latest A-GPS file can shorten the Underwater • Using a mobile phone of 1.5 GHz band near this camera may disrupt positioning. • When carrying this camera shooting date and time that is displayed when playing back images is determined by the camera's - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 117
the memory card root directory. 3 Insert the memory card containing the copied file into the camera. 4 Turn on the camera. 5 Press the d (menu) button to display the location data options menu, and use the multi selector to select Location data options. 6 Select Update A-GPS file, and update the - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 118
• Do not use the altimeter or depth gauge in this camera for specialized applications such as mountain climbing or underwater diving. The displayed information is intended as a general guide only. • Since the altitude is calculated using the camera's internal barometer, the data may not be displayed - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 119
log recording (A6). • Log recording automatically ends when the specified time elapses, and the log data is temporarily recorded on the camera. Save the log data on a memory card when log recording is complete (A103). 101 Using Location Data Functions Recording the Log of Movement Information - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 120
resumed when the above operations are finished. • The log data is temporarily saved in the camera. New logs cannot be recorded if the log data remains in the camera. After recording log data, save it on a memory card (A103). 102 Using Location Data Functions Recording the Log of Movement Information - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 121
) for more information. C To Erase Log Data • To erase the log data that is temporarily saved in the camera, select Erase logs in step 2. • To erase the log data that is saved on the memory card, select Location logs or Altitude/ depth logs in View log (A159), and press the l button. C Location Log - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 122
log M k button M Altitude/depth logs M k button • Select a log (date) that you want to display and press the k button to display the altitude or the yellow selection area. • The yellow selection area is displayed when the camera obtains more than 30 recorded logs. Move toward g (i) to zoom in - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 123
, press the shutter-release button, A button, or b (e) button. B Notes About the Active Guide • The active guide cannot be displayed during shooting or while the action menu is displayed. • Some information cannot be displayed when the camera detects that it is underwater. 105 Using Location Data - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 124
Location Data Functions (GPS/ GLONASS, Electronic Compass)" (A183). • The electronic compass and heading are not displayed when the camera lens is facing compass in this camera for mountain climbing and other specialized applications. The displayed information is intended as a general guide only. • - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 125
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer Utilizing Images ...108 Viewing Images on a TV 110 Printing Images Without a Computer 111 Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i 115 107 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 126
Utilizing Images In addition to using the SnapBridge app to enjoy the captured images, you can also utilize the images in various ways by connecting the camera to the devices described below. Viewing Images on a TV Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 127
battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. • Make sure to turn the camera off before openning the cover. Check there are no water droplets. If there are water droplets, wipe the camera the camera battery is sufficiently charged. If the EH-62F AC Adapter (available separately) is used, this camera can - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 128
are displayed on the TV. • The camera screen does not turn on. • To play back movies that were saved using d 2160/30p (4K UHD) or c 2160/25p (4K UHD) in 4K UHD quality, use a TV and HDMI cable that support 4K. 110 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer Viewing Images on - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 129
. If the PictBridge startup screen is not displayed after the camera is turned on, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. Set Charge by computer to Off and reconnect the camera to the printer. 111 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer Printing Images Without a Computer - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 130
and press the k button. • To print with the paper size setting configured on the printer, select Default. • The paper size options available on the camera vary depending on the printer that you use. 4 Select Start print and press the k button. • Printing starts. Print selection 15/11/2017 No. 32 - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 131
size and press the k button. • To print with the paper size setting configured on the printer, select Default. • The paper size options available on the camera vary depending on the printer that you use. • To exit the print menu, press the d button. 3 Select Print selection or Print all images, and - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 132
, select Start print and press the k button to start printing. Print all images One copy each of all images saved in the internal memory, or on the memory card, is printed. • When the screen for confirming the number of print copies is displayed, select Start print and press the k button to start - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 133
system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region. Transferring Images to a Computer The items displayed on your computer screen may change when you update the version of your operating system or software. 1 Prepare a memory card that contains images. You can use any - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 134
the Image Capture application that comes bundled with Mac while the camera and your computer are connected, and select Nikon Transfer 2 as the default application to open when the camera is connected to your computer. If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 135
to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the memory card from the card reader or card slot. • If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. 117 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer Transferring Images - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 136
Using the Menu Menu Operations...119 Menu Lists ...122 The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options 127 The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode 129 The Smart Portrait Menu 138 The Movie Menu ...140 The Playback Menu...148 The Network Menu ...153 The Location Data Options Menu 156 The Setup Menu - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 137
menu options become selectable. Shooting menu Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity AF area mode Autofocus mode Menu icons Set up Time zone and date Monitor settings Date stamp Photo VR AF assist Digital zoom 119 Using the Menu Menu Operations - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 138
options cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state of the camera. Time zone and date Monitor settings Date stamp Photo VR AF assist Digital zoom 5 Select a setting and press Date stamp the k button. • The setting you selected is applied. • When you are finished using the - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 139
selection screen such as the one shown on the right is displayed while operating the camera menu, follow the procedures described below to select the images. Erase selected images 1 a confirmation dialog is displayed, follow the on-screen instructions to operate. 121 Using the Menu Menu Operations - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 140
Menu Lists The Shooting Menu Enter shooting mode M d button Common Options Option Image mode Default setting P 4608×3456 For A (Auto) Mode Option White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity AF area mode Autofocus mode Default setting Auto Single Auto Target finding AF Pre-focus For Smart Portrait - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 141
The Movie Menu Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M k button Option Movie options AF area mode Autofocus mode Movie VR Movie light Wind noise reduction Frame rate Default setting e 1080/30p or S 1080/25p Face priority Single AF On (hybrid) Off Off - A 140 144 145 146 146 147 147 123 - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 142
images may not be edited. The Network Menu Press the d button M J menu icon M k button Airplane mode Connect to smart device Send while shooting Wi-Fi Bluetooth Restore default settings Using the Menu Menu Lists Option 124 A 153 153 153 153 154 154 - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 143
The Location Data Options Menu Press the d button M z menu icon M k button Location data options Points of interest (POI) Create log View log Set clock from satellite Electronic compass Altitude/depth options Option A 156 157 158 159 159 160 161 125 Using the Menu Menu Lists - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 144
date Monitor settings Date stamp Photo VR AF assist Digital zoom Sound settings Underwater flash Action control response Playback action control Auto off LED light timer Format card/Format memory Language Image comment Copyright information Charge by computer Reset all Conformity marking Firmware - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 145
The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options) Image Mode (Image Size and Quality) Enter shooting mode M d button M Image mode M k button Select the combination of image size and compression ratio to be used when saving images. The higher the image mode setting, the larger the size at which it can - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 146
capacity and the same image mode setting. In addition, the number of images that can be saved may vary depending on the make of the memory card. • If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures remaining display shows "9999." 128 Using the Menu The Shooting - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 147
conditions in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eyes. Option a Auto (default setting) b Preset manual c Daylight d Incandescent e Fluorescent f Cloudy g Flash Description White balance is automatically adjusted. Use when the desired result is not achieved with Auto - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 148
measuring window, and press the k button to measure the value. • The shutter is released and measurement is complete (no image is saved). Cancel Measure Preset manual Cancel Measure Measuring window B Notes About Preset Manual A white balance value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 149
5 images continuously at a rate of about 7.5 fps (when Image mode is set to P 4608×3456). While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured continuously. • The camera can capture up to about 10 images continuously at a rate of about 2.3 fps (when Image mode is set to - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 150
rate may become slower depending on the current image mode setting, memory card type or shooting conditions. • When using Pre-shooting cache, combination with other functions (A64). C Pre-shooting Cache When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway or all the way down, images are saved - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 151
, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 Description Sensitivity is automatically selected from the range of ISO 125 to 1600. Select the range in which the camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity, from ISO 125-400 or ISO 125-800. Sensitivity is locked at the specified value. B Notes About ISO Sensitivity This - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 152
automatically selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Focus area 1 / 2 5 0 F 2.8 Focus areas x Manual Use the multi selector HIJK to move the focus area to where you want to focus. • To use the - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 153
) for more information. 40 30 20 10 0 15m -10 1010hPa Start 25m 0s 500 1 / 2 5 0 F 2.8 Focus areas B Notes About AF Area Mode • When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame regardless of the AF area mode setting. • This function may not be available - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 154
, the focus area disappears. Register the subject again. 2 Press the shutter-release button all the way to take the picture. • If the shutter-release button is pressed while the focus area is not displayed, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. 1 / 2 5 0 F 2.8 B Notes - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 155
still images. Option A Single AF B Full-time AF a Pre-focus (default setting) Description The camera focuses only when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The camera always focuses even if the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. The sound of lens drive movement is heard while - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 156
M k button M d button M Self-Collage M k button Option Number of shots Interval Shutter sound Description Set the number of shots that the camera automatically captures (number of captured images for an aggregated image). • 4 (default setting) or 9 can be selected. Set the interval time between - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 157
Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button M d button M Blink proof M k button Option y On Off (default setting) Description The camera automatically releases the shutter twice with every shot and saves one image in which the subject's eyes are open. • If the - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 158
. The movie options that can be selected vary depending on the Frame rate setting (A147). • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies (A216). Memory cards with a UHS Speed Class rating of 3 or faster are recommended when recording 4K UHD movies at - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 159
*: 15 seconds (playback time: 1 minute) 2× speed fast motion movies • Max. recording time*: 2 minutes (playback time: 1 minute) * While recording movies, the camera can be switched between normal speed movie recording and slow motion or fast motion movie recording. The maximum recording time shown - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 160
C Playing Back in Slow Motion and Fast Motion When recording at normal speed: Recording time 10 s Playback time 10 s When recording at h/a HS 480/4×: Movies are recorded at 4× normal speed. They are played back in slow motion at 4× slower speed. Recording time 10 s Playback time 40 s - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 161
2160/30p 1080/30p 1080/60p 720/30p 480/30p HS 480/4× 2 Press the b (e movie-record) button to start recording. • The camera starts recording an HS movie. • The camera switches between normal speed movie recording and HS movie recording each time the k button is pressed. • The movie options icon - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 162
a human face, it focuses on that face. See "Using Face Detection" (A58) for more information. The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. B Notes About AF Area Mode for Movie Recording AF area mode is set to focus - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 163
may be heard in the recorded movie. Use of Single AF is recommended to prevent the sound of the camera focusing from interfering with recording. B Notes About Autofocus Mode When an HS movie option is selected in Movie options, the setting is fixed at Single - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 164
VR and simultaneously performs electronic VR using image processing. The angle of view (i.e., the area seen in the frame) becomes narrower. Performs compensation for camera shake using lens shift VR. Compensation is not performed. B Notes About Movie VR • When Movie options is set to d 2160/30p (4K - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 165
Wind Noise Reduction Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Wind noise reduction M k button Option Y On Off (default setting) Description Reduces the sound that is produced when wind passes over the microphone during movie recording. Other sounds may become difficult to hear during - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 166
the c button (playback mode) M d button M Mark for upload M k button Select still images in the camera and upload them to a smart device that has a wireless connection established with the SnapBridge app. On the image selection screen (A121), select or deselect images to upload. • Movies cannot be - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 167
Slide Show Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Slide show M k button Play back images one by one in an automated "slide show." When movie files are played back in the slide show, only the first frame of each movie is displayed. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select Slide show Start - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 168
deletion. Select images to protect or cancel protection from the image selection screen (A121). Note that formatting the memory card or the camera's internal memory permanently deletes all data including protected files (A172). Rotate Image Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Rotate - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 169
button (playback mode) M d button M Copy M k button Images can be copied between a memory card and the internal memory. • When a memory card that contains no images is inserted and the camera is switched to playback mode, Memory contains no images. is displayed. In that case, press the d button to - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 170
the playback screen. Displays only the key picture for images in a sequence. Settings are applied to all sequences, and the setting is saved in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. 152 Using the Menu The Playback Menu - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 171
Select On to turn off all wireless connections. Connect to smart device Select when using the SnapBridge app to pair a smart device with the camera. See the included "SnapBridge Connection Guide" for more information. • You may not be able to select this setting while a wireless connection is - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 172
Option Description Connection Select Disable to turn off Bluetooth communication. Paired Bluetooth devices Change the smart device to connect with, or delete the pairing with the smart device. This camera can be paired with up to five smart devices, but can connect to only one device at a time. - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 173
Use the multi selector HI to set the numbers. To DHCP server IP address move to the next digit, press K or the k button. To return to the previous digit, press J. • To apply the setting, select the last digit and press the k button. 192 . 168 . 0 . 10 Edit 155 Using the Menu The Network Menu - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 174
location data functions built in the camera is prioritized. Display the obtained location data. • The data is not updated while it is being displayed. To update it, perform Position again. A memory card is used to update the A-GPS (assist GPS) file. Using the latest A-GPS file can shorten the time - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 175
When set to level 6: landmark names (facilities) are displayed. Before pressing the d button, select the image to change the location name information. • Update POI: The location name information recorded on the image can be changed. - When level 6 is selected, press the multi selector JK to change - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 176
the d button M z menu icon M Create log M k button Start or stop recording logs, and save them (A101). Option Description Start all logs1, 2 The camera records location, altitude, and water depth logs. • Log recording starts when you select a log interval and log duration. Start location log1 - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 177
log data saved on the memory card using Create log (A158). Option Location logs Altitude/depth logs Description A list of logs (dates) is displayed. • from the positioning satellites are used to set the date and time of the camera's internal clock. Check the positioning status before setting - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 178
correctly. When the screen shown on the Compass correction right is displayed, swing the camera to draw a figure eight in Move camera in a figure eight. the air while turning your wrist to face the camera forward and backward, side to side, or up and down. Compass correction B Notes About - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 179
data is not corrected underwater. • Correct manually: Enter the altitude digits. - When the cursor is positioned on the rightmost digit, press the k button to set this value. • Reset: The correction set using Use location data or Correct manually Photo info in Monitor settings in the setup menu - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 180
M Time zone and date M k button Set the camera clock. Option Sync with smart device Date and time* Date format Time zone* Description Select On to synchronize the date and time setting with a smart device. Enable the clock synchronization function of the SnapBridge app. • Select a field: Press - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 181
the multi selector HI to select Time zone and press the k button. 2 Select w Home time zone or x Travel destination and press the k button. • The date and time displayed on the screen changes depending on whether the home time zone or travel destination is selected. 3 Press K. 4 Use JK to select the - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 182
icon M Monitor settings M k button Option Photo info Help display Image review Brightness Description Set whether or not to display shooting. • Default setting: On Adjust the brightness. • Default setting: 3 Photo Info Show info Auto info (default setting) Shooting mode Playback mode 40 30 - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 183
Shooting mode Playback mode 40 30 20 10 0 15m -10 1010hPa 4/4 15m 1010hPa Framing grid+auto info 25m 0s 500 In addition to the information shown in Auto info, a framing grid is displayed to help frame pictures. The framing grid is not displayed while recording movies. 0004. JPG 15/11/2017 15: - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 184
on images when shooting. 15.11.2017 Option f Date S Date and time Off (default setting) Description Date is stamped on images. Date and time are stamped on images. Date and time are not stamped on images. B Notes About Date Stamp • Stamped date and time form a permanent part of image data and - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 185
It may take more time than usual to save images after shooting. Compensation for camera shake is performed using lens shift VR. Compensation is not performed. B Notes About Photo VR • After turning on the camera or after switching from playback mode to shooting mode, wait until the shooting screen - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 186
The AF-assist illuminator automatically lights up when you press the shutter-release button under dim lighting. The illuminator has a range of about 3.0 in Multiple exp. Lighten, or Underwater scene mode - Creative mode - Smart portrait mode • Digital zoom cannot be used in other shooting - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 187
selected, the camera produces one released. • The shutter sound is not produced when recording movies or when using Pet portrait or Easy panorama scene mode. Underwater Flash Press the d button M z menu icon M Underwater flash M k button Select On when shooting underwater using an SB-N10 underwater - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 188
control) (A24). When this option is set to High, the operation is performed even if the camera shake movement is small. When this option is set to Low, the operation is performed if the camera shake movement is large. The default setting is Medium. B Notes About Action Control Response When viewing - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 189
or 30 min. C Setting the Auto Off Function The time that passes before the camera enters standby mode is fixed in the following situations: • When a menu is off is set to 30 s or 1 min) • When shooting using Pet portrait auto release (A34): 5 minutes (when auto off is set to 30 s or 1 min) • - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 190
. To start formatting, select Format on the screen that is displayed and press the k button. • Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting. • You may not be able to select this setting while a wireless connection is established. Language Press - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 191
attached comment to images that will be sent to a smart device using the SnapBridge app. See SnapBridge app online help for more information. You can also check the attached comment using ViewNX-i are not displayed even if images are played back on the camera. 173 Using the Menu The Setup Menu - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 192
sent to a smart device using the SnapBridge app. See SnapBridge app online help for more information. You can camera, make sure to disable the Attach copyright info setting. Also, make sure that the artist name and copyright owner name are blank. • Nikon is not responsible for any kind of trouble - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 193
computer that is running (A108), the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer. The battery inserted into the camera is not charged when the camera is connected to a computer. B Notes About Charging with a Computer • When connected to a computer - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 194
delete all images saved on the memory card or in the internal memory (A22) before selecting Reset all. Conformity Marking Press the d button M z menu icon M Conformity marking M k button View some of the conformity markings that the camera complies with. Firmware Version Press the d button M z menu - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 195
Charging AC Adapter 186 Memory Cards...187 Cleaning and Storage ...188 Cleaning After Using the Camera Underwater 188 Cleaning After Using the Camera in Conditions Other than Underwater... 188 Storage ...189 Error Messages ...190 Troubleshooting ...194 File Names...204 Optional Accessories...206 - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 196
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 197
Canada CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B Notices for Customers in Europe CAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS local authorities in charge of waste management. This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 198
accept liability for use in other countries. Users who are unsure as to the original country of sale should consult with their local Nikon service center or Nikon-authorized service representative. This restriction applies to wireless operation only and not to any other use of the product. Security - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 199
Canada Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry of Canada that any health problems are associated with COOLPIX W300 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://imaging.nikon.com/support - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 200
Notice for Customers in Singapore This device complies with radio-frequency regulations. Complies with IMDA Standards DA103423 182 Technical Notes Notes About Wireless Communication Functions - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 201
of Interest: POI) will not be updated. • Use the location name information only as a guide. • The location name information (Points of Interest: POI) of the People's Republic of China ("China") and the Republic of Korea is not provided for the COOLPIX W300. Notes about record location data functions - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 202
camera. Intense light may cause the image sensor to deteriorate or produce a white blur effect in photographs. Turn the Product Off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power Source or Memory Card Do not remove the battery , blue, or green) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction and has no - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 203
service representative. • After removing the battery from the camera or optional battery charger, put the battery in a plastic bag, etc. in order to insulate it. Charging the Battery Check the battery level before using the camera and replace or charge the battery if necessary. • Charge the battery - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 204
on or off while an exhausted battery is inserted in the camera may result in reduced battery life. Charge the exhausted battery before use. Storing the Battery • Always remove the battery from the camera or optional battery charger when it is not being used. Minute amounts of current are drawn - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 205
Failure to observe this precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card: - Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover to remove/insert the battery or memory card. - Turn off the camera. - Disconnect the AC adapter. 187 Technical Notes Caring for the Product - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 206
Cleaning and Storage Cleaning After Using the Camera Underwater Follow the procedure below to rinse the camera with fresh water within 60 minutes after using it underwater or at the beach. 1. Keep the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover closed and wash off the camera with fresh water. Immerse the - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 207
, such as televisions or radios To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month, and turn it on and release the shutter a few times before putting it away again. Completely exhaust the battery before storing it, and recharge it at least once every six months. Also - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 208
battery from the camera and warm it up with your palms, etc. before use. Battery exhausted. • Charge the battery. • The battery Y HS 1080/0.5×, remove the battery from the camera and warm it up with your palms, etc. before use. 11, 13, 185 82 Memory card is write protected. The write- - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 209
error occurred while saving the image. Insert a new memory card or format the memory 172 card or internal memory. Image cannot be saved. The camera has run out of file numbers. Insert a new memory card or format the memory 172 card or internal memory. There is insufficient space to save the copy - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 210
memory card is inserted No A-GPS file found on card. • Whether the A-GPS file is saved on the memory card - • Whether the A-GPS file saved on the memory card is more recent than the A-GPS file saved in the camera • Whether the A-GPS file is still valid Update failed. Unable to update A-GPS - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 211
111 cable. An error occurred in the camera's internal circuitry. Turn the camera off, remove and reinsert the battery, and turn the camera on. If the error 194 persists, contact your retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. After solving the problem, select Resume and press the - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 212
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Power, Display, Settings Issues Problem The camera is on but does not respond. The camera cannot be turned on. The - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 213
is turned off. - - Battery charging is not possible if the camera's 15 display language and date and time have not been set, or the date and time were reset after the camera's clock battery was exhausted. Use the Charging AC Adapter to charge the battery. - Battery charging may stop when the - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 214
current shooting mode does not support images even when Date stamp. 166 Date stamp is enabled. • The date cannot be stamped on movies. Screen for setting time zone and date is displayed when the camera is turned on. The camera settings reset. The clock battery is exhausted; all settings were - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 215
), e 1080/60p, f 1080/50p, h HS 480/4×, 82 a HS 480/4×, j HS 1080/0.5×, or Y HS 1080/0.5×, remove the battery from the camera and warm it up with your palms, etc. before use. No sound when the shutter is released. Off is selected for Shutter sound in Sound settings in the setup menu. No sound is - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 216
Problem Randomly spaced bright pixels ("noise") appear in image. Images are too dark (underexposed). Images are too bright (overexposed). Unexpected results when flash source, or frame the picture so that the light source does not enter the frame, and try again. 198 Technical Notes Troubleshooting - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 217
on images captured with another make or model of digital camera. • Some images cannot be edited. Images that have already been edited may not be edited again. • There is not enough free space on the memory card or in the internal memory. • This camera is unable to edit images captured with other - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 218
memory card is inserted - Whether the A-GPS file is saved on the memory card Unable to update the AGPS file. - Whether the A-GPS file saved on the memory card is more recent than the A-GPS file saved in the camera - Whether the A-GPS camera is not submerged underwater when the 36 Underwater - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 219
Problem Cause/Solution A Unable to select Create log in the location data options menu. The camera clock has not been set. Set date and time being recorded. Unable to save log data. • Make sure that a memory card is inserted in the camera. • Up to 36 log data events for location logs can be - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 220
Use a sufficiently charged battery. • Insert a memory card with sufficient free space into the camera. • Disconnect the HDMI cable or USB cable. • Enable Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and the location data functions on the smart device. • Enable Auto link in the y Connect tab in the SnapBridge app. If it - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 221
or printer is connected to the camera. - • The memory card contains no images. - • Remove the memory card to play back images in 12 the internal memory. Nikon Transfer 2 does not start when the camera is connected to a computer. • The camera is off. • The battery is exhausted. • The USB cable - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 222
file names as follows. File name: DSCN 0001 .JPG (1) (2) (3) (1) Identifier (2) File number (3) Extension Not shown on the screen of the camera. • DSCN: Original still images, movies, still images created by the movie editing function • SSCN: Small picture copies • RSCN: Cropped copies • FSCN - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 223
C Log Data Saved on Memory Cards The log data is saved in the "NCFL" folder. File name : N171115 0 .LOG (1) (2) (3) (1) Date Date (last two digits of the year, and the month and day in YYMMDD format) on which the log recording was started is assigned automatically. (2) Identification number To - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 224
battery-chamber/memory card slot cover cannot be closed. Do not pull the cord of the AC adapter. If the cord is pulled, the connection between the camera and power source is interrupted, and the camera turns off. Underwater speedlight SB-N10 Underwater Speedlight To attach it to the COOLPIX W300 - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 225
You can use an SB-N10 underwater speedlight attached to the COOLPIX W300 to shoot underwater with flash. Set Underwater flash (A169) in the setup menu to On when shooting. 1 23 7 8 4 9 10 6 5 SK-N10A underwater bracket (available separately) SC-N10A underwater fiber-optic cable (available - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 226
1 2 12 3 3 With the camera secured, attach the cable adapter to the underwater bracket. • Align the case/adapter lock screw of the bracket with the cable adapter lock screw socket, and tighten the screw lightly so that the adapter and bracket can move. 1 2 208 Technical Notes Optional Accessories - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 227
guide. • Make sure that the cable does not come loose from the cable holders. 6 Fully tighten the case/adapter lock screw of the bracket to secure the cable adapter. 7 Pass the underwater fiber-optic cable through the grip of the bracket, from bottom to top. 209 Technical Notes Optional Accessories - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 228
underwater speedlight. 9 Connect one end of the cable (the end that connects to SB-N10) to the underwater speedlight's fiber-optic connector. • To detach the underwater speedlight or camera from the underwater bracket, perform the above procedure in reverse. 210 Technical Notes Optional Accessories - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 229
Nikon COOLPIX W300 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera front surface of lens) Focus-area selection Face priority, manual with 99 focus areas, center, subject tracking, target File system File formats Internal memory (approx. 99 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card DCF and Exif 2.31 compliant - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 230
Auto mode) Exposure Metering mode Matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2×), spot (digital zoom 2× or more) Exposure control Programmed auto than the included UC-E21 USB Cable.), Hi-Speed USB • Supports Direct Print (PictBridge) HDMI output connector HDMI micro connector (Type - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 231
mm (4.4 × 2.6 × 1.2 in.) (excluding projections) Weight Approx. 231 g (8.2 oz) (including battery and memory card) Operating environment Temperature −10°C - +40°C (14°F - 104°F) (for land use) 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F) (for underwater use) Humidity 85% or less (no condensation) 213 Technical - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 232
under our testing conditions) Capacity to shoot images underwater up to a depth of 30 m ( with Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards or guidelines. 1 When the battery temperature is camera will be free from damage or trouble under all conditions. 214 Technical Notes Specifications - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 233
battery DC 3.7 V, 1050 mAh 0°C-40°C (32°F-104°F) Approx. 32 × 43.8 × 7.9 mm (1.3 × 1.7 × 0.3 in.) Approx. 22.5 g (0.8 oz) EH-73P/EH-73PCH Charging construction of the product is double-insulated.) • Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. • The appearance of this - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 234
camera supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards. • The camera also supports SDHC and SDXC cards compliant with UHS-I. • Memory cards Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Nikon Corporation is under license. • Apple®, App work - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 235
• All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. "Made for iPod," "Made for iPhone," and "Made for iPad" mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 236
digital camera and the image data taken by the digital camera for the solely personal, non-commercial purposes for which you were licensed, and not for service as is," and you agree to use it at your own risk. Nikon and its licensors (and their licensors and suppliers) make no guarantees, - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 237
the extent that any such export laws, rules or regulations prohibit Nikon and its licensors from complying with any of its obligations hereunder to , or (ii) the United Nations Convention for Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, which is explicitly excluded; provided that in the event that - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 238
rights in the Data. Notices related to licensed software copyright holders. • Location name data for Japan © ZENRIN CO., LTD. All rights reserved. This service uses POI data of ZENRIN CO., LTD. "ZENRIN" is a registered trademark of ZENRIN CO., LTD. • Location name data except for Japan © 2017 HERE - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 239
by licensee July 1, 2013. Includes contents of Ministero della Salute, and Regione Sicilia, licensed under (http://www.formez.it/iodl/) and updated by licensee September 1, 2013. Includes contents of Provincia di Enna, Comune di Torino, Comune di Pisa, Comune di Trapani, Comune di Vicenza, Regione - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 240
legalcode), updated 4/2013 uk Canada Post, GeoBase, Department of Natural Resources Canada. All rights reserved. Mexico: Fuente: INEGI (Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía.) United States: ©United States Postal Service 2013. Prices incorporates original source digital data obtained from - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 241
o 30, 33 Battery 11, 213 Battery charger 206 Battery level 19 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 2, 11, 13, 109 Beach Z 30 Blink proof 122, 139 Bluetooth 124, 154 Brightness 164 Button sound 169 C Calendar display 68 Capturing still images while recording movies 84 Charge by computer - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 242
Firmware version 126, 176 Fixed range auto 133 Flash 2, 50 Flash lamp 3, 50 Flash mode 49, 50 Flash off 51 F-number 57 Focus 19, 57, 134, 137, 144, 145 Focus area 6, 19 Focus indicator 4 Focus lock 61 Food u 30, 32 Format internal memory.......... 126, 172 Format memory cards....... 12 - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 243
light timer 126, 171 Lens 2, 211 List by date mode 69 Location data 97 Location data options ....... 95, 125, 156 Location data options menu 119, 156 M Macro mode 49, 54 Mark for upload 124, 148 Memory card 11, 187, 216 Memory card slot 11 Microphone (stereo 2 Micro-USB connector 2, 13 - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 244
Rechargeable Li-ion battery 215 Recording slow motion movies 141, 143 Red-eye correction 74, 124 Remaining movie recording time 80, 81 Reset all 126, 176 Restore default settings 124, 154 Rotate image 124, 150 S Scene auto selector mode 26, 28 Scene mode 26, 30 SD memory card 11, 187, 216 - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 245
Wide-angle 18, 56 Wi-Fi 124, 153 Wind noise reduction 123, 147 Z Zoom 18, 56 Zoom control 3, 18, 56 Zooming in/out 56 227 Technical Notes Index - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Reference Manual complete instructions - English - Page 246
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