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DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual En - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 2
on the areas indicated. 5/6 6/6 Exit Waterproofing-related messages are displayed in the following situations. • When turning on and setting the camera for the first time • When setting the camera to Underwater (A41) • When turning the camera on after charging Warning: If the cover is closed - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 3
of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Using Location Data Functions/Displaying Maps Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Reference Section Technical Notes and Index i - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 4
you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX AW120 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in "For Your Safety" (Avii-ix), " Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation" (Axii), " Notes About Location Data Functions (GPS/GLONASS, Electronic Compass - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 5
"Technical Notes and Index." • SD and SDHC/SDXC memory cards are referred to as "memory cards" in this manual. • The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the "default setting." • The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of buttons or messages displayed on - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 6
Nikon 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 cables) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 7
attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 8
to also replace any pictures selected for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting (A76). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices. For the COOLPIX AW120, the log data saved on the memory card is handled in the same - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 9
Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery. Do not use the camera or charging - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 10
. • Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (included). Charge the battery by using a camera that supports battery charging. To perform this operation, use the Charging AC Adapter EH-71P (included) and viii USB Cable UC-E21 (included). The Battery Charger MH-65 (available separately) is also - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 11
When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 12
Class B digital device, pursuant the instructions, may connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. AW120 CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 13
the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed 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 - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 14
/IEC dustproof grade 6 (IP6X) and enables shooting images underwater at a depth of 18 m (59 ft) for up to 60 minutes.* This rating does not guarantee the waterproof performance of the camera or that the camera will be free from damage or trouble under all conditions. * This rating indicates that the - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 15
or Nikon-authorized service representative to confirm the waterproof performance (charged service). - Do not use the camera deeper than 18 m (59 ft) underwater. - Do not subject the camera to water pressure by exposing it to rapids or waterfalls. - Your Nikon warrantee may not cover troubles caused - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 16
deteriorate after one year. If the waterproof packing begins to deteriorate, consult your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. 3. Make sure that the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is firmly closed. • Rotate the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover latch until it clicks into - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 17
cover until all foreign substances are washed off with water and all moisture is wiped off. 1. Keep the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover closed and wash off the camera with fresh water. Immerse the camera in a shallow basin filled with fresh water (such as tap water and well-water that do not - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 18
. • If you open the cover before the camera is thoroughly dried, water droplets may fall on a memory card or battery. The water droplets may also seep inside the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (in locations such as waterproof packing, hinges, memory card slot, or terminals). If that happens - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 19
dust). To clear the fogging, remove the battery and memory card, and leave the camera with the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover open to allow the camera to adjust to the ambient temperature. • If the fogging does not clear, consult your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. xvii - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 20
the maps and location name information only as a guide. • The detailed map data and location name information (Points of Interest: POI) of the People's Republic of China ("China") and the Republic of Korea are not provided for the COOLPIX AW120. b Notes about record location data functions and log - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 21
Introduction b Notes about measurement functions The COOLPIX AW120 is a camera. Do not use this camera as a navigation device or measuring instrument. • Use information (such as direction, altitude and water depth) measured by the camera as a guideline only. Do not use this information for - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 22
. 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. Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 23
, declares that COOLPIX AW120 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_AW120.pdf. Notice for customers in Singapore This device complies with radio - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 24
, including wireless LAN connection settings and other personal information, is susceptible to alteration and loss resulting from operational error, static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair or other handling. Always keep separate copies of important information. Nikon is not responsible for - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 25
Insert the Battery 12 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery 14 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 16 Internal Memory and Memory Cards 17 Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time 18 Step 1 Turn the Camera On 22 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode 24 Available Shooting Modes ...25 xxiii - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 26
a Picture ...26 Using the Zoom...27 Step 4 Focus and Shoot...28 The Shutter-release Button...29 Step 5 Play Back Images ...30 Step 6 Delete Images...31 Shooting Features 33 G (Easy Auto) Mode ...33 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes 35 Tips and Notes ...36 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 27
the Software on the Smart Device 89 Connecting the Smart Device to the Camera 90 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer 92 Connection Methods... Panorama...E2 Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama E4 Favorite Pictures Mode...E5 Adding Images to Albums ...E5 Playing Back Images - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 28
Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image E19 Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy E20 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV E21 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print E22 Connecting the Camera AF Area Mode...E38 Autofocus Mode...E41 Quick Effects ...E41 The Smart Portrait Menu - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 29
(Imprinting Date and Time E67 Photo VR ...E68 Motion Detection...E69 AF Assist ...E69 Digital Zoom ...E70 Sound Settings ...E70 Action Control Response ...E71 Playback Action Control ...E71 Map actions ...E72 Auto Off ...E72 Format Memory/Format Card E73 Language ...E74 TV Settings...E74 Charge by - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 30
...E94 File Names ...E99 Optional Accessories E101 Technical Notes and Index F1 Caring for the Product ...F2 The Camera...F2 The Battery ...F4 Charging AC Adapter ...F5 Memory Cards...F6 Cleaning and Storage...F7 Cleaning...F7 Storage ...F8 Troubleshooting ...F9 USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 31
assist illuminator 76 Movie light 73 7 Lens 14 8 HDMI micro connector (Type D 92 9 Hinge xiii 10 Waterproofing packing xiii 11 Micro-USB connector 92 12 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover latch release 12, 16 13 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover latch 12, 16 14 Microphone - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 32
10 11 12 13 14 15 1 Eyelet for camera strap 3 2 Speaker 67, 74, 76 3 OLED monitor (monitor)*.........8, 22 Zoom selector 6 10 U (map) button 82 11 V (action) button 4 12 Tripod socket 13 A (shooting mode) button....... 24 14 d (menu) button 6, 55, 67, 73, 76, 87 15 l (delete) - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 33
Parts of the Camera Attaching the Camera Strap for Land Use Remove the strap for land use before using the camera underwater. 3 - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 34
can select the following options by shaking the camera up/down or forward/backward. Press the V (action) button to select the function. • Shooting mode: You can select the Easy auto mode, Auto mode, Beach, Snow, Landscape and Underwater modes. • Start movie recording: Press the V (action) button to - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 35
can shake the camera up/down to display the next image or forward/backward to display the previous image in full-frame playback mode. Action Control hold the camera firmly by passing your hand through the camera strap. • In the action control, only the V (action) button, shutter-release button and - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 36
icon is displayed in yellow. Easy auto mode Image mode 3 Select the desired menu icon. • The menu is changed. 4 Press the k button. • The menu options become selectable. Menu icons Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Photo VR Motion detection AF assist Welcome - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 37
Camera 5 Select a menu option. 6 Press the k button. • The settings for the option you selected are displayed. Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state of the camera. Unavailable options are displayed in gray and - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 38
and state of use. By default, information is displayed when the camera is first turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A76)). Shooting Mode 45 44 43 42 HDR 41 40 39 2 3 5 AF 1 4 37 36 - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 39
area (for manual or center 56, 64 20 Focus area (face detection, pet detection 40, 44, 56, 62 21 Focus area (subject tracking 56, E40 22 Shutter speed 29 23 ISO sensitivity 56 (a) Battery level indicator 22 24 (b) Charging AC adapter connection indicator 25 Print date 76 26 Travel - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 40
Parts of the Camera Playback Mode 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 91011 12 13 14 999 / 999 999/999 a 9999 / 9999 32 29m00s 29m00s b 31 29 27 30 28 26 25 a b 15m 1010hPa 9999. JPG 15/05/2014 15:30 24 23 22 21 1918 20 15 16 17 10 - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 41
Small picture icon 67, E19 19 Crop icon 65, E20 20 Volume indicator 74, E51 21 Quick effects guide 30 Easy panorama playback guide 39, E4 22 Sequence playback guide 68, E11 Movie playback guide 74 23 Time of recording 24 Date of recording (a) Battery level indicator 22 25 (b) Charging - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 42
upside down or backwards could damage the camera. 3 Push the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover to the camera (1) and rotate the batterychamber/memory card slot cover latch until the cover is locked (2). • Rotate the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover latch until it clicks into place - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 43
by the arrow (1) to eject the battery (2). B High Temperature Caution The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. B Opening/Closing the Battery-Chamber/Memory Card Slot Cover Do not open and close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover in a sandy or dusty - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 44
can be omitted if the plug adapter comes permanently bonded to the charging AC adapter. 2 Make sure the battery is installed in the camera, and then connect the camera to the charging AC adapter in order of 1 to 3. • Keep the camera turned off. • Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 45
could result in overheating or in damage to the camera. C Charging Using a Computer or Battery Charger • You can also charge the battery by connecting the camera to a computer (A92, E75). • You can use the Battery Charger MH-65 (available separately; E101) to charge the battery without using the - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 46
3 Insert a Memory Card 1 Turn off the camera and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the memory card. • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place. Memory card slot B Be Careful to Insert the Memory Card in Correct Direction Inserting the memory card upside down or - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 47
device into this camera, make sure to format it with this camera. Insert the card into the camera, press the d button, and select Format card in the setup menu. Removing Memory Cards Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off, and then open the battery - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 48
and Playback Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. • If you exit without setting the date and time, O will flash when the - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 49
above the map. To turn off the daylight saving time function, press I. 5 Select the date format and press the k button. Date format Year/Month/Day Month/Day/Year Day/Month/Year 6 Set the date and time, and press the k button. • Select a field: Press JK (changes between D, M, Y, h, and m). • Edit - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 50
in backup battery. The backup battery charges when the main battery is inserted into the camera or when the camera is connected to an optional AC adapter, and it can run the clock for several days after about 10 hours of charging. • If the camera's backup battery becomes exhausted, the date and time - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 51
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exhausted. Description The battery level is high. The battery level is low. The camera cannot capture images. Recharge the battery. Number of Exposures Remaining The number of images that can be taken is displayed. • C is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera, and images are - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 53
on if you perform any of the following operations: ➝ Press the power switch, shutter-release button, A (shooting mode) button, c (playback) button, or b (e movie-record) button • While the charging AC adapter is connected to the camera, the monitor turns back on if you press the power switch. The - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 54
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode 1 Press the A button. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select a shooting mode and press the k button. • G (easy auto) mode is used in this example. Multi selector • The selected shooting mode is saved even if the power is turned off. Easy auto mode The Basics of - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 55
optimized according to the scene that you select. D Special effects A42 Effects can be applied to images during shooting. F Smart portrait A44 The camera detects smiling faces and releases the shutter automatically. A Auto mode A45 Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted to - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 56
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. Shooting mode icon • When the camera automatically determines the scene mode, the shooting mode icon changes (A33). 40 30 20 10 - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 57
the telephoto setting • When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting, set Photo VR to Off in the setup menu (A76) to prevent potential errors caused by this function. Using the Zoom When you move the zoom control, the zoom lens position changes. Zoom in • To zoom in closer to the - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 58
Step 4 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • When the subject is in focus, the focus area that includes the subject or focus indicator (A9) glows green (multiple focus areas can glow green). • When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses on the subject in the center - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 59
being saved or while a movie is being recorded. 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. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 29 - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 60
while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. 2 Use mode, press the A button or shutter-release button. Display the next image 4 / 4 15m 1010hPa 0004. JPG 15/05/2014 15:30 C Notes About the Quick Effects Function • When e is displayed in full-frame playback 4 / 4 mode - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 61
The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 6 Delete Images 1 Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. 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. 3 Select Yes and press the - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 62
the k button to confirm the selection. • A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the instructions displayed in the monitor. B Deleting Images in a Sequence • If you press the l button and delete a key picture while only key pictures are displayed for sequences of images (A68), all images in the - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 63
enabled. e Portrait f Landscape h Night portrait g Night landscape i Close-up j Backlighting a Underwater* U Other scenes * The camera is switched to underwater mode when it is lowered into water. When the camera detects it is underwater while Record location data in Location data options is set - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 64
automatically switch to another scene from underwater mode. Gently brush any water droplets with your hand from the camera or wipe it off with a soft and dry cloth. See "Cleaning after Using the Camera Underwater" (Axv) for more information on caring for the camera. Functions That Can Be Set Using - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 65
a scene is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. Display the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M b ( panorama (A39) O Pet portrait (A40) C Underwater (A41)2 1 The camera focuses at infinity. 2 The camera focuses on the area in the center of the - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 66
the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots up to about 5 images continuously at a rate of about 6.9 fps (when image mode is set to P 4608×3456). • The frame rate for continuous shooting may become slow depending upon the current image mode setting, the memory card used - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 67
release button is pressed all the way. - Vibration reduction is disabled regardless of the Photo VR (A76) setting in the setup menu. k Close-up • Macro mode (A51) is enabled and the camera HI. The hue setting is saved in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. • You can move the - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 68
- If there is only enough memory to save one image, an image processed by DLighting (A67) 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 AW120 | Product Manual - Page 69
release button all the way down, remove your finger from the button, and then slowly pan the camera horizontally. Shooting ends when the camera mode, the image scrolls automatically. • You cannot use any image editing functions other than cropping for images captured with easy panorama on this camera - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 70
• Press the multi selector J (n) to change the Pet portrait auto release settings. - Y: When the camera detects a dog or cat face, the camera automatically releases the shutter. - k: The camera does not release the shutter automatically, even if a dog or cat face is detected. Press the shutter - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 71
the multi selector K after reading the messages. When the shutter-release button is pressed, the camera switches to shooting mode without displaying any subsequent screens. • See " Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation" (Axii) for more information on shooting underwater. 41 - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 72
mode) button M D (the third icon from the top*) M K M HI M Select the effect M k button * The last icon you selected is displayed. Category D Soft (default setting) E Nostalgic sepia F High-contrast monochrome G High key H Low key I Selective color l Pop k Super vivid o Cross process m Toy camera - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 73
• The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. • When Selective color or Cross process is selected, use the multi selector HI to select the desired color from the slider. To change settings for any of the following functions, press the k button to end color selection. - Flash mode - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 74
of human faces. Display the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button 1 Frame the picture. • Point the camera at a human face. 2 Without pressing the shutter-release button, wait for the subject to smile. • If the camera detects that the face framed by the double - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 75
you want to capture. Display the shooting screen 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 (A56). The default setting is Target finding AF (A61). Functions Available in A (Auto - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 76
Using Quick Effects When in A (auto) mode, you can apply effects to images immediately after releasing the shutter. • The edited image is saved as a separate file with a different name. 1 Press the k button when the Quick effects image is displayed after it is taken in A (auto) mode. • When you - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 77
available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below. 1 2 4 3 Function 1 m Flash mode (A48) Easy auto Scene Special Smart effects portrait A (auto) w w w* w 2 n Self-timer (A50) w w w* w 3 D Macro mode (A51) - * w - w 4 o Exposure compensation (A52) w w w w * Availability - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 78
(m). 2 Select the desired flash mode Auto (A49) and press the release button all the way down. - Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot shoot images. - Off: The flash does not fire when an image is taken. • If the battery level is low, the monitor turns off while the flash is charging - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 79
with some shooting modes. • The setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. C Auto with Red-eye Reduction Pre-flashes are fired repeatedly at low intensity before the main flash, reducing the red-eye effect. If the camera detects red-eye - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 80
to prevent camera shake. • If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. • When the shooting mode is Pet portrait scene mode, Y (pet portrait auto release) is displayed (A40). The self-timer cannot be used. 3 Frame the picture and press - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 81
The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.). C The Macro Mode Setting • The setting may not be available with some shooting modes. • The setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. 51 - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 82
Exposure compensation C Exposure Compensation Value • The setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. • When the shooting mode is Fireworks show (A38) in scene mode, the exposure compensation cannot be used. • When the exposure compensation - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 83
Shooting Features Default Settings Default settings for each shooting mode are described below. Shooting mode Flash (A48) G (easy auto) C white copy) W (backlighting) p (easy panorama) O (pet portrait) C (underwater) R (special effects) F (smart portrait) A (auto) U1 V W3 W3 V3 V4 U U W3 W3 W3 - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 84
for the scene it has selected. W (off) can be selected manually. 2 Cannot be changed. The camera enters macro mode when i is selected. 3 The setting cannot be changed. 4 May switch to slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode. 5 Flash is fixed at X (fill flash) when HDR is set to k, and - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 85
area mode Autofocus mode Quick effects Available functions vary depending on the shooting mode, as shown below. Function Image mode1 White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity AF area mode Autofocus mode Quick effects Skin softening Smile timer Blink proof Easy auto Scene2 Special Smart effects - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 86
Menu Option Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity AF area mode Autofocus mode Quick effects Description A Allows Target finding AF (A61) E38 Allows you to set the method how the camera focuses. • Default setting: Pre-focus E41 Allows you to enable or disable the quick effects - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 87
for human faces. • Default setting: Normal Allows you to select whether or not the camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a human smiling face. • Default setting: On The camera automatically releases the shutter twice with every shot and saves one image in which the subject's eyes - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 88
Features Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some functions cannot be used with other menu options. Restricted function Option Description Flash mode Continuous (A56) Blink proof (A57) When a setting other than Single is selected, the flash cannot be used. When Blink proof is - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 89
AF area mode Quick effects Monitor settings Print date Photo VR Option Description White balance (A56) When a setting other than Auto is selected for White balance in Target finding AF mode, the camera does not detect the main subject. Continuous (A56) The quick effects function cannot - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 90
setting other than Single is selected, the shutter sound is disabled. B Notes About Digital Zoom • Depending on the shooting mode or the current settings, digital zoom may not be available (E70). • When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses in the center of the frame. Shooting Features 60 - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 91
mode. Using Target Finding AF When AF area mode (A56) in A (auto) mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera focuses in the manner described below. • When the camera , the 30 20 camera automatically sets focus priority on it. 10 When you press the shutter-release button halfway, the - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 92
displayed around the other faces. If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway when no faces are detected: • In G (easy auto) mode, the focus area changes depending on the scene. • In Portrait or Night portrait scene mode or smart portrait mode, the camera focuses on the area in the center of - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 93
Shooting Features Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes listed below, the camera detects human faces and processes the image to soften facial skin tones (up to 3 faces). • Smart portrait mode (A44) - The skin softening level can be adjusted. • G ( - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 94
. • Confirm that the focus area glows green. • Focus and exposure are locked. 1/250 F2.8 3 Without lifting your finger, recompose the picture. • Make sure to maintain the same distance between the camera and the subject. 4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 95
the zoom control toward g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A30) zooms in on the image. Displayed area guide 4 / 4 15m 1010hPa 0004. JPG 15/05/ viewing an image that was captured using face detection or pet detection, the camera zooms in on the face detected at the time of shooting (except when - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 96
to display that image fullframe. • While using calendar display mode, use the multi selector HIJK to select a date, and then press the k button to display the images captured on that day. B Calendar Display Images captured when the camera's date is not set are treated as images captured on January - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 97
Quick retouch* D-Lighting* Red-eye correction* Glamour retouch* Data imprint* Print order Slide show Protect Rotate image Small picture* use the camera's microphone to record voice memos and attach them to images. E51 Allows you to copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. E52 - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 98
you to add images to an album. This option is not displayed in favorite pictures mode. E5 Remove from favorites Allows you to remove images from an album. This option is displayed only in favorite pictures mode. E7 * Edited images are saved as separate files. Some images may not be edited - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 99
2 Press the b (e movie-record) button to start movie recording. • The focus area for autofocus differs depending on the setting of AF area mode (A73). The default setting is Face priority. • Press the multi selector K to pause recording, and press K again to resume recording (except when - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 100
recorded. 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. B Notes About Movie Recording • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 101
the frame) becomes narrower during movie recording. • When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during recording, set Movie VR to Off to prevent potential errors caused by this function. B Camera Temperature • The camera may become warm when shooting movies for an extended period of time or when - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 102
recorded when a still image was being taken may not be played back in a seamless manner. • 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. 72 - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 103
area mode Autofocus mode Movie VR Movie light Wind noise reduction Option Movie options Open with HS footage AF area mode Autofocus mode Movie recording HS movies. • Default setting: On Set the method how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus during movie recording. • Default setting: - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 104
Recording and Playing Back Movies Playing Back Movies Press the c button to enter playback mode. 10s Movies are indicated by the movie options icon (A73). Press the k button to play back movies. • To adjust the volume, move the zoom control ( - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 105
of a movie and save it as a separate file. H Extract a single frame of a movie and save it as a still image. End G Return to full-frame playback mode. Deleting movies To delete a movie, select the desired movie in full-frame playback - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 106
E62 is turned on. Time zone and date Allows you to set the camera clock. E63 Monitor settings Allows you to adjust photo information display, post-shooting image review, and monitor brightness settings. E65 Print date Allows you to imprint the shooting date and time on images. E67 Photo VR - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 107
you to format the internal memory or the memory card. E73 Allows you to change the camera's display language. E74 Allows you to adjust TV-connection settings. E74 Allows you to set whether or not the battery in the camera is charged when the camera is connected to E75 a computer. Allows you - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 108
Location data options M k button Set Time zone and date (A76) correctly before using the location data functions. 1 Location data options Record location data Update A-GPS file Erase location data 2 Select On and Off 3 Press the d button. • The camera returns to shooting screen. • Operate in an - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 109
Data Functions (GPS/GLONASS, Electronic , or just after the battery is replaced. • Positions of Underwater • Using a mobile phone of 1.5 GHz band near this camera may disrupt positioning. • When carrying this camera date and time that is displayed when playing back images is determined by the camera - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 110
recording will continue to operate while recording logs (A88) even after the camera is turned off. • When Record location data is set to On or while recording logs, the battery power will drain faster than usual. Confirm the battery level especially when recording a log using Start all logs or Start - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 111
data is being obtained, if you select Underwater scene mode, or select G (easy auto) mode and then submerge the camera under water, the screen on the right is displayed. Select Yes and press the k button. The location data obtained prior to underwater shooting is recorded on the images to be - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 112
mode or playback mode. • Maps cannot be displayed while the camera is being charged with the charging AC adapter. When Using Shooting Mode To (A85). You can cancel a location you have saved. • When the camera lens faces downward, a compass is displayed. A compass is displayed even if Compass - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 113
map centered on the region that was set in Time zone of Time zone and date in the setup menu (A76) or a map displayed just before the current a map is being displayed in shooting mode or if the U (map) button is held down while the power is off. 1 Date and time 2 Eye-Fi communication indicator - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 114
Using Location Data Functions/Displaying Maps When Using Playback Mode If an image displaying z in the full-frame display is selected and the U (map) button is pressed, the image shooting location is displayed on the - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 115
Using Location Data Functions/Displaying Maps • The following operations can be performed when you press the k button while thumbnails are displayed. m / time 0 100 80 60 10 20 30 40 50 60 - Scroll map: Return to the map display screen 40 20 - Altitude/depth logs: Display the altitude 0 - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 116
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 measured using the camera • If the camera is not being used for underwater shooting when Underwater scene mode is selected, the - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 117
depth information starts. • If you select Start depth log and submerge the camera under water, only the log recording of water depth starts. You can display options Allows you to enable location data functions. To update the A-GPS file, access the website below. http://nikonimglib.com/agps3/ • - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 118
interval: 1 min E83 View log Allows you to check or erase the log data saved on a memory card. E86 Set clock from satellite Allows you to set the date and time of the camera's internal clock using signals from the positioning E88 satellites. Electronic compass Allows you to set whether or - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 119
camera's memory card and view them on your smart device. Installing the Software on the Smart Device 1 Use your smart device to connect to Google Play Store, App Store or other online apps marketplace and search for "Wireless Mobile Utility." • Check the user's manual provided with your smart device - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 120
and the camera returns to the Wi-Fi options screen. Connect to smart device SSID: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Password: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Back Cancel 2 Set the Wi-Fi setting on the smart device to On. • Check the user's manual provided with your smart device for further details - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 121
the camera (except when the camera is operated by remote control). • Set the Wi-Fi setting on the smart device to Off. B Notes About Wi-Fi Connection • Connect to smart device cannot be selected in the following situations: - When no memory card is inserted in the camera. - When an Eye-Fi card (E77 - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 122
(Type D) Micro-USB connector How to open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover (A14) Insert the plug straight. • Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off. Before disconnecting, make sure to turn the - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 123
them from the computer before you connect the camera to it. Connecting the camera and other USB-powered devices to the same computer simultaneously may cause a camera malfunction or excessive power supply from the computer, which could damage the camera or memory card. Printing images without using - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 124
connection is required. For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region. 1 Download the ViewNX 2 installer. Start the computer and download the installer from: http://nikonimglib.com/nvnx/ 2 Double-click the downloaded file. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 125
OK. 2 Double-click Import File. If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts. B Connecting the USB Cable The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub. 95 - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 126
default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer. 3 Terminate the connection. • If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. • If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 127
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Viewing Images Start ViewNX 2. • Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete. • Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2. C Starting ViewNX 2 Manually • Windows: Double-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desktop. • - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 128
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and Playback E2 Playback Favorite Pictures Mode E5 Auto Sort Mode E9 List by Date Mode E10 Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence E11 Editing Still Images E13 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)....E21 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 130
Panorama (Shooting and Playback) Shooting with Easy Panorama Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button Mb (second icon from the top*) M K M the shutter-release button 20 halfway to focus. • The zoom position is fixed at wide-angle 10 0 15m -10 1010hPa position. • The camera focuses on - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 131
that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting. • If the camera is moved too quickly or shaken too much, or if the subject is too uniform (e.g. walls or darkness), an error may occur. • If shooting is stopped before the camera reaches the half-way point in the panorama range, a panorama image is - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 132
button to scroll backward quickly. B Hold down the k button to scroll forward quickly. Pause playback. The operations mode. B Notes About Scroll Playback This camera 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 - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 133
can be added to multiple albums. Adding Images to Albums Press the c button (playback mode*) M d button M c , F or C menu icon M Favorite pictures M k button * Images cannot be added in favorite pictures playback mode. 1 Use the multi selector JK to select an image and use H to display L. • You - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 134
album icon (E8). - l button: Deletes all original images added to the selected album. B Notes About Deletion If an image is deleted while using favorite pictures mode, the original image is deleted. When removing images from albums, see "Removing Images from Albums" (E7). Reference Section E6 - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 135
Removing Images from Albums Enter favorite pictures mode M select the album containing the image you want to remove M k button M d button M Remove from favorites M k button 1 Use the multi selector JK to select an image - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 136
Changing the Favorites Album Icon Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M h Favorite pictures M k button 1 Use the multi selector to select an album and press the d button. Favorite pictures 2 Use JK to select an icon color and press the k button. Choose icon Choose icon 3 Select an - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 137
Images are automatically sorted into categories, such as portraits, landscapes, and movies, based on the camera settings at the time of shooting. Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M F Auto sort M k button Use the multi selector to select a category and then press the k button to play - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 138
About List by Date Mode • Up to the most recent 29 dates 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. • The 9,000 most recent images can be displayed. • Images captured when the camera's date is not - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 139
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 full-frame playback mode, press the d button to select functions in playback menu (A67). • If you press the d button when a key picture is displayed - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 140
are deleted. When a key picture is selected on the erase selected images screen (A32), all images in that sequence are deleted. All images in the internal memory or on the memory card are deleted. • When images in a sequence are displayed in full-frame playback mode: - Current image: - Erase - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 141
Editing Still Images Before Editing Images You can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files. Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original. C Restrictions on Image Editing An image can be edited up to ten times. E13 Reference - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 142
caused by underwater shooting. 1 Display the image to which you want to apply an effect in full- frame playback mode and press the k button. 0004. JPG 15/05/2014 15:30 2 Use the multi selector JK to Quick effects select the desired effect and press the k button. Pop Super vivid Painting - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 143
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 amount of effect applied and press the k button. • The edited version is displayed on the right. • To exit without saving - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 144
Correction: Correcting Red-eye When Shooting with the Flash Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Red-eye correction M k button Preview some images. • In some rare cases, red-eye correction may be applied unnecessarily to other areas of the image. Reference Section E16 - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 145
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 selection Back 2 Use JK to select the effect, use Skin - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 146
looking, or the brightness of faces, the camera may be unable to accurately detect faces, the Electronic Compass on Images c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M atmospheric pressure, direction measured by the electronic compass, date/time, and OK latitude and longitude recorded on - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 147
multi selector HI to select the desired copy size and press the k button. • Images taken at an image mode setting of l 4608×2592 are saved at 640 × 360 pixels. Proceed to step 2. Small picture 640×480 320×240 160×120 2 Select Yes and press the k button. • An edited copy is created (compression - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 148
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy 1 Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (A65). 2 Refine copy composition and press the d button. • Move the zoom control toward g (i) or f (h) to adjust the zoom ratio. Set a zoom ratio at which u is displayed. • Use the multi selector HIJK to scroll the - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 149
movie playback, switch between full-screen playback mode and four-image thumbnail display, etc. • Set the HDMI device control setting (E74) of TV settings to On (default setting) and then connect the camera and TV using an HDMI cable. • Aim the remote control at the TV when operating it. Reference - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 150
to a Printer (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Take images Select images for printing and number of copies using Print order option (E45) Connect to the printer (E23) Print images one - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 151
Auto is selected for Charge by computer (E75), it may be impossible to print images with direct connection of the camera to some printers. 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 - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 152
Printing Individual Images 1 Use the multi selector to select the desired image and press the k button. • Move the zoom control toward f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback or g (i) to switch to full-frame playback. 2 Use HI to select Copies and press the k button. 3 Select the desired number of - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 153
• To apply the paper size setting configured on the printer, select Default as the paper size option. • The paper size options available on the camera vary depending on the printer that you use. 6 Select Start print and press the k button. • Printing starts. • To cancel printing, press the k button - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 154
. • To apply the paper size setting configured on the printer, select Default in the paper size option. • The paper size options available on the camera vary depending on the printer that you use. 4 Select Print selection, Print all images, or DPOF printing and press the k button. Print menu Print - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 155
and press Print selection the k button to start printing. 10 prints Print all images One copy each of all images saved in the internal memory, or on the memory card, is printed. • When the screen shown on the right is displayed, select Start print and press the k button to start printing. DPOF - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 156
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. Choose start point Choose end point Save Reference Section E28 - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 157
B Notes About Movie Editing • Use a sufficiently charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during editing. • A movie that was created by editing cannot be trimmed again. • The actual trimmed portion of a movie may differ slightly from - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 158
Select the combination of image size and compression ratio that is used when saving images. The higher the image mode setting, the larger the size at which it can be printed, and the lower the compression ratio, the higher the quality of the images, but - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 159
due to JPEG compression, the number of images that can be saved may vary greatly depending on the image content, even when using memory cards with the same 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 - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 160
White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Select A (auto) mode M d button M A menu icon M White balance M k button Adjust Auto (default setting) White balance is automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. b Preset manual Use when the desired result is not achieved with Auto, Incandescent, etc. (E33 - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 161
multi selector HI to select Preset manual in the White balance menu, and press the k button. • The camera zooms in to the position for measuring is released and measurement is complete. No image is saved. B Notes About Preset Manual A value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset manual. - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 162
release button is pressed halfway, preshooting cache shooting begins. When the shutterrelease button is pressed the rest of the way down, the camera maximum number of continuous shots is 50. • Image mode is fixed at O 640×480. Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, images are - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 163
release button is pressed all the way down, the camera captures a series of 16 images and saves it as a single image. • The frame rate for continuous shooting is about 30 fps. • Image mode is fixed at L (image size: 2560 × 1920 pixels). • Digital current image mode setting, the memory card used, or - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 164
C Pre-shooting Cache When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway or all the way down, images are saved in the manner described below. Press down halfway Press down all the way - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 165
Sensitivity Select A (auto) mode M d button M A menu icon M ISO sensitivity M k button Higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, images can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 166
automatically selects one or more of the 9 focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Focus area 1/250 F2.8 Focus areas x Manual Use the multi selector HIJK to move the focus area to where you want to focus. • To use the multi - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 167
detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject. See "Using Target Finding AF" (A61) for more information. 40 30 20 10 0 15m -10 1010hPa 25m 0s 880 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 - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 168
Using Subject Tracking Select A (auto) mode M d button M A menu icon M AF area mode M k button M s Subject tracking M k button M d Press the shutter-release button fully to take the picture. • If the shutter-release button is pressed while the focus area is not displayed, the camera focuses on the - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 169
the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway, the camera focuses automatically if the composition of the framed image is significantly changed. C Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording Autofocus mode for movie recording can be set with Autofocus mode (E59) in the movie menu. Quick Effects Select - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 170
Size and Quality)" (E30) for information about Image mode. Skin Softening Select smart portrait mode M d button M F menu icon M Skin softening M k button Option S High R Normal (default setting) Q Low Description When the shutter is released, the camera detects one or more human faces (up to - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 171
Select smart portrait mode M d button M F menu icon M Smile timer M k button The camera detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected. Option Description a On (default setting) Whenever a smile is detected, the camera automatically releases the - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 172
Blink Proof Select smart portrait mode M d button M F menu icon M Blink proof M k button Option Description y On The camera automatically releases the shutter twice with every shot and saves one image in which A blink was detected in the picture just taken. the subject's eyes are open. • - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 173
) printing. • Inserting the memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer's card slot. • Connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer (E22). 1 Use the multi selector HI to select Select images and press the k button. • In favorite pictures, auto sort, or list by date mode, the screen shown - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 174
printers may not be able to print the shooting date and shooting information. • Shooting information is not printed when the camera is connected to a printer. • The Date and Info settings are reset each time the Print order option is displayed. • The date printed is that saved when the image was - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 175
uses only the current print order settings. Save print marking for other images? Yes No Save print marking for other dates? Yes No Favorite pictures mode or auto sort mode List by date mode If the total number of the images in the print order exceeds 99 when the new settings are applied, the - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 176
Slide Show Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Slide show M k button Play back : Select the effect for a slide show from Classic (default setting) or Zoom. - Background music: Select BGM from ON/OFF (default setting). - Frame intvl: Select Manual advance only or display time of - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 177
mode) M d button M Protect M k button The camera protects selected images from accidental deletion. Select images to protect or cancel protection for previously protected images from the image selection screen (E49). Note that formatting the camera's internal memory or the memory card key picture, - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 178
Rotate Image Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Rotate image M k button Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed during playback. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 179
• Delete the current voice memo before recording a new voice memo (E51). • p is displayed for images with a voice memo when in full-frame playback mode. Playing Voice Memos Select an image with p displayed before pressing the d button. • Press the k button to play the voice memo. Press the button - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 180
Memory and Memory Card) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Copy M k button Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select a destination option to which images are copied and press the k button. Copy Camera to card Card to camera - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 181
Memory Card That Contains No Images When the camera is switched to playback mode, Memory contains camera's memory even if the camera is turned off. Choose Key Picture Press the c button (playback mode) M display a sequence for which you want to change the key picture M d button M Choose key picture - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 182
Movie Menu Movie Options Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie options M k button Select the desired movie option to record. Select normal speed movie options to record at normal speed, or HS movie options (E55) to record in slow or fast motion. • Memory cards (Class 6 or higher) are - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 183
*: 30 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 AW120 | Product Manual - Page 184
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie) Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie options M k button set to On, or at normal speed when it is set to Off. • The camera switches between normal speed movie recording and HS movie 5s recording each time the k button - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 185
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 HS 480/4× (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 - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 186
it focuses on that face. See "Using Face Detection" (A62) for more information. y Center 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 on the center in the following situations even when Face priority is - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 187
D menu icon M Autofocus mode M k button Set how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option A Single AF (default setting) Description Focus is locked when the b (e movie-record) button is pressed to start recording. Select this option when the distance between the camera and the subject will remain - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 188
shake using the lens shift method. Off Compensation is not performed. B Notes About Movie VR The effects of camera shake may not be completely eliminated in some situations. Movie Light Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M Movie light M k button Enable or disable the movie light - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 189
reduction is not enabled. • When an HS movie option is selected in Movie options, the setting is fixed at Off. Frame Rate Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Frame rate M k button Select the frame rate used when recording movies. When the frame rate is switched, available frame rates in - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 190
when you turn on the camera. Option None (default setting) COOLPIX Select an image Description Does . Displays a welcome screen with the COOLPIX logo. Displays an image selected for of the selected image is saved in the camera, it will be displayed when the camera is turned on, even if the original - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 191
Press the d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k button Set the camera clock. Option Description Date and time • Select an item: Press the multi selector JK (changes between D, M, Y, h, and m). • Edit the date and time: Press HI. • Apply the setting: Select the m setting and press the - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 192
Home time zone or x Travel destination and press the k button. • The date and time displayed in the monitor changes depending on whether the home time zone zone setting, set the appropriate time in Date and time. E64 Time zone and date Date and time Date format Time zone London, Casablanca 15/05/ - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 193
. • Default setting: 3 B Notes About Monitor Settings When Quick effects (E41) is set to On, the captured image is displayed after each shot regardless of the Image review setting. Photo Info Show info Auto info (default setting) Shooting mode Playback mode 40 30 20 10 0 15m -10 1010hPa - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 194
, a framing grid is displayed to help frame images. The framing grid is not displayed when recording movies. Playback mode 4 / 4 15m 1010hPa 0004. JPG 15/05/2014 15:30 The current settings or operation guide is displayed as in Auto info. Movie frame+auto info 40 30 20 10 0 15m -10 1010hPa 25m - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 195
information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (E46). 15.05.2014 Option Description f Date Date is imprinted on images. S Date and time Date and time are imprinted on images. Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on images. B Notes About Print - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 196
may be longer than usual. g On (default setting) Compensates for camera shake using the lens shift method. Off Compensation is not performed. B Notes About Photo VR • After turning on the camera or after switching from playback mode to shooting mode, wait for the shooting screen to be displayed - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 197
to reduce blurring. • Set ISO sensitivity (E37) to Auto in A (auto) mode. Motion detection is disabled. B Notes About Motion Detection • Motion detection may be unable to eliminate the effects of subject movement and camera shake in some situations. • Motion detection may be disabled if the subject - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 198
is disabled. B Notes About Digital Zoom • Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations. - When the scene mode is Portrait, Night portrait, Night landscape, Backlighting (when HDR is o), Easy panorama, Pet portrait, or Underwater. - When smart portrait mode is selected - When Continuous - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 199
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 images with Quick playback of action control or in full-frame playback mode, operation response of selecting images is fixed. Playback - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 200
min (default setting), 5 min, or 30 min. C Notes About Auto Off The time that passes before the camera enters standby mode is fixed in the following situations: • When shooting with Pet portrait auto release: 5 minutes (if Auto off is set to 30 s or 1 min) • When shooting with Smile timer: 5 minutes - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 201
important images to a computer before formatting. • Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting. Formatting the Internal Memory Remove the memory card from the camera. The Format memory option is displayed in the setup menu. All images will be - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 202
device control Description Select a resolution for HDMI output. When Auto (default setting) is selected, the option best suited to the TV to which the camera is connected is automatically selected from 480p, 720p, or 1080i. When On (default setting) is selected, the HDMI-CECcompatible TV's remote - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 203
the USB cable is connected correctly and replace the battery if necessary. • The computer is in sleep mode and is not supplying power. Wake up the computer. • The battery cannot be charged because the computer cannot supply power to the camera due to the computer's settings or its specifications - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 204
the zoom control toward f (h). Zoom in Exit If you press the k button, or if no operations are performed for a few seconds, the camera returns to shooting mode. B Notes About Blink Warning • The blink warning is disabled at continuous settings other than Single (E34). • The blink warning may not - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 205
to the instruction manual of your Eye-Fi card for more information. In the event of malfunction, contact the card manufacturer. • The camera can be used to turn Eye-Fi cards on and off, but may not support other Eye-Fi functions. • The camera is not compatible with the Endless Memory function. When - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 206
values. • Some settings, such as Time zone and date or Language, are not reset. C Resetting File Numbering To reset file numbering to "0001", delete all images saved in the internal memory or on the memory card (A31) before selecting Reset all. Firmware Version Press the d button M z menu icon - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 207
file for the COOLPIX AW120 is only available from the website above. • To update the A-GPS file, set Record location data to Off. When On is selected, the A-GPS file cannot be updated. 1 Download the latest A-GPS file to the computer from the website. 2 Use a card reader or other device to copy the - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 208
memory card containing the copied file into the camera. 4 Turn on the camera. 5 Press the d 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 file. • About 2 minutes are needed to update the A-GPS - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 209
Calculate Distance Press the c button (playback mode) M Display a map (A82) M d button M z (location data options) menu icon M Calculate distance M k button Calculate the linear distance from the current position to the shooting location of - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 210
varies depending on the country. • When set to level 6: landmark names (facilities) are displayed. Edit POI If Update POI is selected during playback mode, the location name information recorded on the image can be changed. Before pressing the d button, select the image to change the location name - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 211
interval set for Log interval. • The recorded log data cannot be used by itself. To use the data, end log recording and save it to a memory card. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select a log to be recorded, and press the k button. Create log Start all logs End all logs Start location - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 212
Create log of the Location data options menu, and press the k button. 5 Select Save logs, and press the k button. • The log data is saved to a memory card. Start log Log data for next 6 hrs Log data for next 12 hrs Log data for next 24 hrs Log data for next 72 hrs - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 213
charging AC adapter, you must turn on the camera after disconnecting the USB cable from it. • The log data is temporarily stored in the camera. New logs cannot be recorded if the log data remains in the camera. After recording log data, save it to a memory card. • See "Log Data Saved on Memory Cards - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 214
, and press the k button. • B is displayed for the altitude log data and C is displayed for the water depth log data. • See "Log Data Saved on Memory Cards" (E100) for more information. • See "To Erase Log Data" (E87) for more information. Location logs 2014/05/26 [2] 2014/05/26 [1] 2014/05/20 2014 - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 215
: The selected log data is erased. • All logs: All log data stored on the memory card is erased. C Location Information Log Data Log data is NMEA format-compliant. However, display in all NMEA format-compliant software or on all NMEA formatcompliant cameras is not guaranteed. Reference Section E87 - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 216
z (location data options) menu icon M Set clock from satellite M k button Signals from the positioning satellites are used to set the date and time of the camera's internal clock. Check the positioning status before setting the clock using this option. B Notes About Set Clock from Satellite • To set - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 217
whether or not to display a compass on the shooting screen. • Default setting: Off • The direction the camera is pointing is displayed based on measured direction information. • When the camera lens faces downward, the compass display switches to a circle compass with a red arrow that points north - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 218
• The electronic compass is not displayed when the camera lens is facing upwards. • Do not use the electronic compass in this camera for mountain climbing and other specialized applications. The displayed information is intended as a general guide only. • Direction may not be measured correctly near - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 219
displayed value. • The data is not compensated underwater. Correct manually: Enter the altitude or water depth to compensate digits. • When the cursor is positioned on the rightmost digit, press the k button to set this value. Reset: The compensation set using Use location data or Correct manually - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 220
a 1- to 24-character alphanumeric SSID. Auth./encryp.: Select whether or not to encrypt the communications between the camera and the connected smart device. Communications are not encrypted when Open (default setting) is selected. Password: Set the password. Set an 8- to 16-character alphanumeric - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 221
address • Use the multi selector HI to set the numbers. To move to the next digit, press K DHCP server IP address or the k button. To return to the previous digit, press J. • To apply the setting, select the last digit and 192 . 168 . 0 . 10 press the k button. Edit Reference Section E93 - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 222
. Display Cause/Solution A Battery temperature is elevated. The camera will turn off. The camera turns off automatically. Wait until the camera or battery temperature has cooled - The camera will turn before resuming use. off to prevent overheating. Memory card is write protected. The - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 223
image captured with this camera. Select images that support the editing function. - E13, F15 Cannot record movie. A time-out error occurred while saving the movie on the memory card. 70, F31 Select a memory card with a faster write speed. Reference Section Memory contains no images. There - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 224
not found on the memory card. Check the following items. • Whether the memory card is inserted • Whether the A-GPS file is stored 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 - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 225
90, E92 A cable was connected to the camera while the camera and smart device were wirelessly connected, the battery level became low, or the connection was aborted due to poor connectivity. Check the status of the camera and establish the wireless connection again. 90, E92 A lens error occurred - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 226
of Replace the ink cartridge, select Resume, and ink. press the k button to resume printing.* - There is a problem with the image file to be Printer error: file corrupt. printed. Select Cancel and press the k button to - cancel printing. * See the documentation provided with your printer - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 227
shown on camera monitor) picture or crop* (voice memo attachment included), and movies created by the movie editing function FSCN File number (assigned automatically in ascending order, starting with "0001") * Including images edited using the quick effects function (A46) in A (auto) mode - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 228
C Log Data Saved on Memory Cards The log data is saved in the "NCFL" folder. File name : N140515 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 AW120 | Product Manual - Page 229
Battery charger Battery Charger MH-65 (Charging time when no charge remains: approx. 2 h 30 min) AC Adapter EH-62F (connect as shown) AC adapter Make sure that the power connector cord has been properly aligned in power connector. • While using the AC adapter, the battery-chamber/ memory card - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 230
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Caring for the Product F2 The Camera F2 The Battery F4 Charging AC Adapter F5 Memory Cards F6 Cleaning and Storage F7 Cleaning F7 Storage ...F8 Troubleshooting F9 USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA AND LOCATION NAME DATA F20 Specifications F26 Approved Memory Cards F31 Index F34 F1 - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 232
(IPX8) equivalent waterproofing. If water seeps inside the camera, however, this could cause the components to rust and result in a high repair charge or the camera may not be repairable. After using the camera at the beach or underwater, make sure that the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 233
Parts with Care Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot, or battery chamber. These parts are easily damaged. Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera malfunction or damage to the lens. B Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature Sudden changes in temperature - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 234
your Nikon-authorized service representative. The Battery Be sure to read and follow the warnings in "For Your Safety" (Avii-ix) before use. • Check the battery level before using the camera and replace or charge the battery if necessary. Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged as - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 235
it to storage. • After removing the battery from the camera or optional battery charger, put the battery in a plastic bag, etc. to insulate the terminal and store it in a cool place. • A marked drop in the time a fully-charged battery retains its charge, when used at room temperature, indicates - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 236
or stickers to the memory card. • Do not format the memory card using a computer. • The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be sure to format it with this camera. We recommend formatting new memory cards with this camera before using them with - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 237
. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a waterproof packing inside of the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover or inside of the battery chamber, remove it with the included brush. After using the camera underwater - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 238
over 60% To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera away again. For storing the battery, follow the precautions in "The Battery" (F4) in "Caring for the Product" (F2). F8 Technical - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 239
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 if the computer is in sleep mode. - Depending upon the computer specifications, settings, and status, battery charging may not be - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 240
while the flash is charging. Wait for the flash to charge. • The camera and computer are connected via the USB cable. • The camera and TV are connected via an HDMI cable. • Camera and smart device are connected using Wi-Fi connection and the camera is operated by remote control. • Adjust the monitor - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 241
not imprinted on • The current shooting mode does not images even when support Print date. Print date is enabled. • The date cannot be imprinted on movies. 76, E67 Screen for setting time zone and date is displayed when camera is turned on. The clock battery is exhausted; all settings were - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 242
d button. • The battery is exhausted. • When the flash lamp is flashing, the flash is charging. • The camera and smart device are connected using Wi-Fi connection and the camera is operated by remote control. • The subject is too close. Try shooting with macro mode, G (easy auto) mode or Close-up - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 243
to Off in the setup menu. • Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations. - When the scene mode is Portrait, Night portrait, Night landscape, Backlighting (when HDR is o), Easy panorama, Pet portrait, or Underwater. - When smart portrait mode is selected - When Continuous in the shooting - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 244
Red Eye Fix may be applied to areas not affected by red-eye in rare cases. Use any shooting mode other than Night portrait, and change the flash mode to any setting other than V (auto with redeye reduction) and try taking an image again. 36, 48 • In some shooting conditions, facial skin tones - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 245
already been edited may not be edited again. • There is not enough free space in the internal memory or on the memory card. • This camera is unable to edit images captured with other cameras. • Editing functions used for images are not available for movies. 39, E13 - 67, E13 - Technical Notes and - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 246
The memory card contains no images. Replace the memory card. Remove the memory card to play back images from the internal memory. 77, E74 92, 95, E23 17 Nikon Transfer 2 does not start when camera is connected to a computer. • The camera is off. • The battery is exhausted. • The USB cable is not - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 247
the memory card is more recent than the A- GPS file saved in the camera - Whether the A-GPS file is still valid • The A-GPS file may be corrupted. Download 87, the file from the website once more. E79 Unable to display the map. Maps cannot be displayed while the camera is being charged with - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 248
as 0 m if the camera is not submerged under water when 41 the Underwater scene mode is selected. Unable to camera is submerged under water. You cannot select this function during underwater shooting. 78 80 - Unable to select Create log in the Location data options menu. Clock not set. Set date - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 249
the memory card with a new one. Log files are created but are not displayed as E86 graphs if you selected Start depth log but did not submerge the camera under water. Wi-Fi Problem Cause/Solution A SSID (network name) of the camera is not displayed on the smart device. Select Connect to smart - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 250
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 laws. Restrictions. Except where you have been specifically licensed to do so by Nikon, and without limiting the preceding paragraph, you - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 251
export laws, rules or regulations prohibit Nikon and its licensors from complying with any effect to (i) its conflict of laws provisions, or (ii) the United Nations Convention for Contracts for the International Sale connection with the Data provided to you hereunder. F21 Technical Notes and Index - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 252
United States government, the Data is a "commercial item" as that term is defined at 48 C.F.R. ("FAR") 2.101, is licensed in accordance with the End-User Terms under which this Data was provided, and each copy of the Data delivered or otherwise furnished shall be marked and embedded as appropriate - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 253
Notices related to licensed software copyright holders. • Map data and location name data for Japan © 2013 ZENRIN CO., LTD. All rights reserved. This service uses map and POI data of ZENRIN CO., LTD. "ZENRIN" is a registered trademark of ZENRIN CO., LTD. • Map data and location name data except for - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 254
Canada Post, GeoBase , © Department of Natural Resources Canada. All rights reserved. Fuente: INEGI (Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía.) ® © United States Postal Service 2013. Prices of Nepal. This product incorporates original source digital data obtained from the Survey Department of - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 255
Israel © Survey of Israel data source Jordan © Royal Jordanian Geographic Centre. Mozambique Certain Data for Mozambique provided by Cenacarta © 2013 by Cenacarta Nicaragua The Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea maritime borders have not been entirely defined. Northern land border defined by the - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 256
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX AW120 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective pixels 16.0 million Image sensor 1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 16.76 million total pixels Lens NIKKOR lens with 5× optical zoom Focal length 4.3-21.5 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 257
1600×1200 640×480 4608×2592 3456×3456 • ISO 125 - 1600 • ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using Auto mode) Matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2×), spot (digital zoom 2× or more) Programmed auto exposure and exposure compensation (-2.0 - +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV) Mechanical and CMOS - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 258
Location data • GPS Receiving frequency: 1575. 0 - 20 m (0 - 65 ft) Supported languages Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified Battery EN-EL12 (included) AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately) Charging time Approx. 2 h 20 min (when using Charging AC Adapter EH-71P and when no charge - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 259
Approx. 213 g (7.5 oz) (including battery and SD memory card) −10°C - +40°C (14°F - 104°F) (land) 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F) (underwater) 85% or less (no condensation) waterproof performance are not subject to the test). These tests do not guarantee that the camera will be free from damage or trouble - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 260
plug adapter) For Argentina: Approx. 73 g (2.6 oz) For Brazil: Approx. 70 g (2.5 oz) B Specifications • Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. • The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice. Technical Notes and Index F30 - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 261
sure that the device supports SDHC. 3 SDXC compliant. If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, make sure that the device supports SDXC. • Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards. We cannot guarantee camera performance when using memory cards made by other - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 262
provider licensed to provide AVC video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C. See http://www.mpegla.com. FreeType License (FreeType2) Portions of this software are copyright © 2012 The FreeType Project (http://www - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 263
Alliance. • Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google, Inc. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. F33 Technical Notes and Index - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 264
Auto off 23, 77, E72 Auto sort mode E9 Auto with red-eye reduction ....... 49 B Backlighting o 35, 38 Battery 12, 14, 20 Battery charger 15, E101 Battery latch 12 Battery level indicator 22 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 12, 16 Beach Z 35 Best Shot Selector 38, E35 Black and white - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 265
52 Extension E99 Eye-Fi upload 77, E77 Eyelet for camera strap 1, 2 F Face detection 62 Face priority 62, 73, E38, E58 Favorite pictures 68, E5 Favorite pictures mode E5 File name E99 Fill flash 49 Fireworks show m 35, 38 Firmware version 77, E78 Fixed range auto E37 Flash 1, 48 Flash - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 266
HDMI device control E74 HDR 38 Help 35 High key G 42 High-contrast monochrome F 42 High-speed continuous.......... E34 HS movie 73, E55, E56 I Identifier E99 Image copy 67, E52 Image mode 56, E30 Image review 76, E65 Image size 56, E30 Imprinting date and time 20, 76, E67 Internal memory - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 267
22 Power switch 1, 22 Power-on lamp 1 Preset manual E33 Pre-shooting cache E34, E36 Pressing halfway 29 Print ... 67, 93, E24, E26, E45 Print date 20, 76, E67 Print order 67, E45 Print order date option 20, E46, E67 Printer 93, E22 Protect 67, E49 Q Quick effects 30, 46, 56, E14, E41 - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 268
vivid k 42 T Target finding AF.... 56, 61, E39 Thumbnail playback 66 Time difference E64 Time zone 20, E63 Time zone and date 18, 76, E63 Toy camera effect 1 m 42 Toy camera effect 2 n 42 Tripod socket 2, F29 TV 93, E21 TV settings 77, E74 U Underwater C 35, 41 USB cable 92, 95, E23 - Nikon COOLPIX AW120 | Product Manual - Page 269
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