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- Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 1
DIGITAL CAMERA Quick Start Guide Introduction ii Parts of the Camera 1 Getting Started 2 Basic Shooting and Playback Operations 9 Other Functions 15 Technical Notes 21 • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read "For Your - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 2
, or firmware. Nikon User Support Visit the site below to register your camera and keep up-to-date with the latest product information. You will find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and can contact us for technical assistance. http://www.europe-nikon.com/support COOLPIX W300 Model - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 3
contact the store where you purchased the camera. COOLPIX W300 Digital Camera Camera strap for land use EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EH-73P Charging AC Adapter1 UC-E21 USB Cable Brush2 Quick Start Guide (this manual) SnapBridge Connection Guide Warranty (printed on the back cover of - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - 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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - 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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - 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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - 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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - 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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - 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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - 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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - 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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - 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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 13
Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover latch 6 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover latch release 7 Monitor 8 A (shooting mode) button 9 Zoom control 10 Charge * In this manual, pressing up, down, left, or right on the multi selector is expressed as H, I, J, or K. Parts of the Camera 1 - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 14
Getting Started How to Attach the Camera Strap for Land Use Remove the strap for land use before using the camera underwater. 2 Getting Started - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 15
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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 16
, 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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 17
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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 18
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 Charging AC Adapter, and do not use a commercially available USB-AC adapter or a battery charger for a mobile phone. Failure to observe - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 19
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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 20
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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 21
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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 22
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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 23
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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 24
• 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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 25
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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 26
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. 14 - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 27
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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 28
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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 29
) is set to On, the camera starts receiving signals from the positioning 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 depth logs saved on the memory card can be displayed as a - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 30
camera detects that it is underwater, a graph of the water depth log is displayed. When the altitude log or water depth log is not being recorded, a graph is not displayed. • To exit the active guide, press the q button. • To switch to shooting mode from the active guide, press the shutter-release - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 31
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 Other Functions 19 - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 32
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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 33
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. This symbol indicates the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management. This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately. The - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 34
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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 35
Corporation declares that the radio equipment type 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/pdf/DoC_W300.pdf. • Maximum output power: 11.3 dBm (EIRP - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 36
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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 37
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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 38
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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 39
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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 40
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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 41
, 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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 42
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. Also, refer to the Reference Manual (PDF format) for further details on how to use this camera (Aii). Problem Cause/ - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 43
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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 44
• 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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 45
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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 46
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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 47
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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 48
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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 49
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 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 50
provided upon presentation of the completed warranty card and original invoice or purchase receipt indicating the date of purchase, product type and dealer's name, together with the product. Nikon reserves the right to refuse free-of-charge warranty service if the above documents cannot be presented - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 51
to use the product for its normal purpose or according to the user instructions on the proper use and maintenance, and to installation or use of the against the dealer arising from their sales/purchase contract. Notice: An overview of all authorized Nikon Service Stations can be found online by - Nikon COOLPIX W300 | Quick Start Guide - English for customers in Europe - Page 52
No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. CT7E02(11) 6MQA6911-02
DIGITAL CAMERA
Quick Start Guide
•
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 “<Important> Notes About
Shockproof, Waterproof, and Dustproof Performance and
Condensation” (page ix).
•
After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible
place for future reference.
Introduction
ii
Parts of the Camera
1
Getting Started
2
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations
9
Other Functions
15
Technical Notes
21