Nikon Coolpix W300 Quick Start Guide W300QSG EN

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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

ii Introduction

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX W300 digital camera.

Downloading the “Reference Manual”

The Reference Manual (PDF format) provides details in various languages on how to use

this product. Download the Reference Manual from our Download Center at the URL

below and save it on your smart device or computer for reference.

•The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Acrobat Reader (downloadable

from the Adobe website) or iBooks (an iOS app).

Downloading Nikon Software

For Computer

Download the software from our Download Center at the URL below.

•ViewNX-i: This software enables you to transfer images and movies to your

computer for viewing and editing.

For Smart Device

•SnapBridge: When you establish a wireless connection, this app enables you to

upload images and movies to your smart device. See the included “SnapBridge

Connection Guide” for information on how to download the app and establish a

connection.

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Visit our website to download manuals for Nikon imaging

products, computer software, or firmware.

Read This First

COOLPIX W300 Model Name: N16D3

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Introduction

Nikon User Support

Should you need technical support, we offer a number of options.

Internet

For customers in the United States: www.nikonusa.com

For customers in Canada: www.nikon.ca (English), fr.nikon.ca (Français)

For customers in Mexico: www.nikon.com.mx

For customers in Brazil: www.nikon.com.br

Telephone

For customers in the United States: 1-800-NIKON-US (1-800-645-6687)

For customers in Canada: 1-877-534-9910

For customers in Mexico: 001-888-565-5452

For customers in Brazil: 0800-886-4566 (0800-88 NIKON)

Confirming the Package Contents

In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased

the camera.

1 A plug adapter is included if the camera was purchased in a country or region that

requires a plug adapter. The shape of the plug adapter varies with the country or region

of purchase (A5).

2 The brush is used for cleaning the waterproof packing.

NOTE:

•Accessories are not waterproof.

•A memory card is not included with the camera. SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory

cards are referred to as “memory cards” in this manual.

COOLPIX W300

Digital Camera

Camera strap for land use EN-EL12 Rechargeable

Li-ion Battery

EH-73P Charging AC

Adapter1UC-E21 USB Cable Brush2

Quick Start Guide (this

manual)

SnapBridge

Connection Guide

Warranty

iv Introduction

Information and Precautions

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and

education, continually updated information is available online at the following websites:

•For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

•For users in Europe: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/

•For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these websites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to

frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography.

Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. Visit the

website below for contact information.

http://imaging.nikon.com/

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

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, USB cables) certified by Nikon specifically

for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the

operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND

MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.

The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal

could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating,

igniting, rupturing, or leaking.

For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon

dealer.

Before Taking Important Pictures

Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the

camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon

will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

Holographic seal: Identifies this

device as an authentic Nikon product.

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Introduction

About the Manuals

•No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted,

transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by

any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.

•Illustrations and screen content shown in this manual may differ from the actual product.

•Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software

described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

•Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.

•While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate

and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the

attention of the 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 can not be used without the permission of the copyright holder. Exceptions apply

to personal use, but note that even personal use may be restricted in the case of

photographs or recordings of exhibits or live performances.

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards

or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files

can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available

software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the

privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, make

sure to reset all of the camera’s settings in Reset all in the setup menu (A19). After

resetting, erase all data in the device using commercial deletion software, or format the

device in Format memory or Format card in the setup menu (A19), then completely

refill it with images containing no private information (for example, images of empty sky).

Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying

memory cards.

For the COOLPIX W300, the log data saved on the memory card is handled in the same way

as other data. To erase the log data that is obtained but not stored on the memory card,

select Create log M End all logs M Erase logs.

Conformity Marking

Follow the procedure below to display some of the conformity markings that the camera

complies with.

Press the d button M z menu icon M Conformity marking M k button

vi Introduction

To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your Safety”

in its entirety before using this product.

Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them.

For Your Safety

DANGER

Failure to observe the precautions marked

with this icon carries a high risk of death or

severe injury.

WARNING

Failure to observe the precautions marked

with this icon could result in death or

severe injury.

CAUTION

Failure to observe the precautions marked

with this icon could result in injury or

property damage.

WARNING

•Do not use while walking or operating a vehicle. Failure to observe this

precaution could result in accidents or other injury.

•Do not disassemble or modify this product. Do not touch internal parts

that become exposed as the result of a fall or other accident. Failure to

observe these precautions could result in electric shock or other injury.

•Should you notice any abnormalities such as the product producing

smoke, heat, or unusual odors, immediately disconnect the battery or

power source. Continued operation could result in fire, burns or other injury.

•Do not handle the plug with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution

could result in fire or electric shock.

•Do not let your skin remain in prolonged contact with this product while it

is on or plugged in. Failure to observe this precaution could result in low-

temperature burns.

•Do not use this product in the presence of flammable dust or gas such as

propane, gasoline or aerosols. Failure to observe this precaution could result in

explosion or fire.

•Do not aim the flash, AF-assist illuminator, LED light, or movie light at the

operator of a motor vehicle. Failure to observe this precaution could result in

accidents.

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Introduction

•Keep this product out of reach of children. Failure to observe this precaution

could result in injury or product malfunction. In addition, note that small parts

constitute a choking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this product, seek

immediate medical attention.

•Do not entangle, wrap or twist the straps around your neck. Failure to

observe this precaution could result in accidents.

•Do not use batteries, chargers, AC adapters, or USB cables not specifically

designated for use with this product. When using batteries, chargers, AC

adapters, and USB cables designated for use with this product, do not:

-Damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the cords or cables, place them

under heavy objects, or expose them to heat or flame.

-Use travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage

to another or with DC-to-AC inverters.

Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.

•Do not handle the plug when charging the product or using the AC

adapter during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result

in electric shock.

•Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely high or

low temperatures. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or

frostbite.

CAUTION

•Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources.

Light focused by the lens could cause fire or damage to product’s internal parts.

When shooting backlit subjects, keep the sun well out of the frame.

•Turn this product off when its use is prohibited. Disable the record

location data functions. End log recording. Disable wireless features when

the use of wireless equipment is prohibited. The radio-frequency emissions

produced by this product could interfere with equipment onboard aircraft or in

hospitals or other medical facilities.

•Remove the battery and disconnect the AC adapter if this product will not

be used for an extended period. Failure to observe this precaution could result

in fire or product malfunction.

•Do not fire the flash in contact with or in close proximity to the skin or

objects. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.

•Do not look directly into the AF-assist illuminator, LED light, or movie

light. This could damage the eyes or result in visual impairment.

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•Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high

temperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed automobile

or in direct sunlight. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or

product malfunction.

DANGER for Batteries

•Do not mishandle batteries. Failure to observe the following precautions could

result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire:

- Use only rechargeable batteries approved for use in this product.

- Do not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat.

- Do not disassemble.

- Do not short-circuit the terminals by touching them to necklaces, hairpins, or

other metal objects.

- Do not expose batteries or the products in which they are inserted to powerful

physical shocks.

•

Recharge batteries using the specified method.

Failure to observe this precaution

could result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire.

•If battery liquid comes into contact with the eyes, rinse with plenty of

clean water and seek immediate medical attention. Delaying action could

result in eye injuries.

WARNING for Batteries

•Keep batteries out of reach of children. Should a child swallow a battery, seek

immediate medical attention.

•Do not immerse this product in water or expose to rain. Failure to observe

this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction. Immediately dry the

product 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 battery leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire.

•Prior to disposal, insulate battery terminals with tape. Overheating, rupture,

or fire may result should metal objects come into contact with the terminals.

Recycle or dispose of batteries in accord with local regulations.

•If battery liquid comes into contact with a person’s skin or clothing,

immediately rinse the affected area with plenty of clean water. Failure to

observe this precaution could result in skin irritation.

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Introduction

•The shockproof, waterproof, and dustproof performance described here do not

guarantee that the camera will remain completely waterproof or free from damage

and trouble under all conditions.

•Do not subject the camera to excessive shock, vibration or pressure by dropping it,

hitting it, or placing a heavy object on it. Failure to observe this precaution could

deform the camera, cause water to seep inside, 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 of 240 cm (7 ft

10 in.) on a 5 cm (2 in.) thick plywood panel) compliant with the MIL-STD 810F

Method 516.5-Shock* standard.

Changes in appearance, such as paint peeling off and deformation of the camera, are

not measured in Nikon’s in-house test.

* U.S. Department of Defense test method standard.

This test is defined by preparing 5 cameras and making sure that the test is passed within

5 cameras by dropping in 26 directions (8 corners, 12 edges, and 6 faces) from a height of

122 cm (4 ft).

Notes About Waterproof and Dustproof Performance

The camera is rated equivalent to JIS/IEC waterproof class 8 (IPX8) and JIS/IEC

dustproof class 6 (IP6X) and can shoot images underwater at a depth of 30 m (100 ft)

for up to 60 minutes.*

* This rating indicates that the camera has been designed to withstand the specified water

pressure for the specified period of time when the camera is used according to the

methods defined by Nikon.

- The waterproof performance of this camera was tested in fresh water (swimming

pools, rivers, and lakes) and salt water only.

- The inner portion of this camera is not waterproof. Water seeping inside the camera

could cause the components to rust, resulting in high repair costs or irreparable damage.

- Accessories are not waterproof.

BPrecautions When Cleaning

•Do not puncture the microphone or speaker openings with a sharp implement. If the

inside of the camera is damaged, the waterproof performance will deteriorate.

•Do not use soap, neutral detergents, or chemicals such as benzene for cleaning.

<Important> Notes About Shockproof,

Waterproof, and Dustproof Performance and

Condensation

xIntroduction

Notes About Shockproof, Waterproof, and Dustproof

Performance

•Do not drop the camera, strike it against a hard object such as a rock, or throw it

against a water surface.

•Do not subject the camera to shock when using it underwater.

- Do not subject the camera to water pressure by exposing it to rapids or

waterfalls.

- Do not expose to depths greater than 30 m (100 ft) underwater.

- Make 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 wet. Doing so may cause water to seep inside the camera or

result in camera malfunction.

•Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover underwater.

•If moisture such as water droplets

adheres to the outside of the camera or

inside of the battery-chamber/memory

card slot cover, immediately wipe it off

with a soft dry cloth.

- If a foreign substance adheres to the

outside of the camera or inside of the

battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover, immediately remove it with a

blower or a soft cloth.

- If a foreign substance adheres to the

waterproof packing inside the

battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover, remove it with the included

brush. Do not use the included brush

for anything other than cleaning the

waterproof packing.

•Do not leave the camera in cold

conditions or in hot conditions of 40°C

(104°F) or more for a long period of time.

- Doing so could cause deterioration of

the waterproof performance.

- When using the camera underwater, make sure the water temperature is from

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

•Do not use the camera at hot springs.

Waterproof packing

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Before Using the Camera Underwater

Check 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 deformed.

- Make sure that the waterproof packing is not detached from the camera.

•Make sure that the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is firmly closed.

- Make sure that the latch indicator indicates the “Close” status.

Notes About Operating Temperature, Humidity, and

Condensation

The operation of this camera has been tested at temperatures from –10°C to +40°C

(14°F to 104°F).

When you use the camera in cold climate regions or at high altitudes, observe the

following precautions.

•Battery performance deteriorates temporarily when cold. Keep the camera and

batteries warm under your clothing before use.

•Camera performance may deteriorate temporarily if it is exposed to extreme cold

for an extended period. For example, the monitor may appear darker than normal

immediately after the camera is turned on, or residual images may be produced.

●Environmental conditions that are likely to cause condensation

Fogging (condensation) may occur on the inside of the monitor or lens when there

are sharp temperature changes or high humidity, such as in the environmental

conditions described below. This is not a camera malfunction or defect.

•The camera is suddenly immersed in cold water after being in a hot place on land.

•The camera is brought to a warm place such as inside a building after being in the

cold outdoors.

•The battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is opened or closed in a high-

humidity environment.

●Reducing condensation

•

Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, put the camera and a commercially-

available desiccant in a container such as a plastic bag, and seal the container.

Condensation is less likely to occur if the humidity inside the camera is reduced.

•Before using the camera underwater, avoid storing it in locations where the camera

may become hot (such as under direct sunlight).

If you submerge the camera underwater while it is hot, the sudden change in

temperature may cause condensation.

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●Clearing the fogging

•Turn off the camera and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while

in a place where the ambient temperature is stable (avoid places with high

temperature, high humidity, sand, or dust).

To clear the fogging, remove the battery and memory card, and leave the battery-

chamber/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 confirm the waterproof performance

(charged service).

•If the waterproof packing begins to deteriorate, consult your retailer or Nikon-

authorized service representative. The waterproof performance of the waterproof

packing may start to deteriorate after one year.

•If water seeps inside the camera, immediately stop using it and take it to your

Nikon-authorized service representative.

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Parts of the Camera

Parts of the Camera

* In this manual, pressing up, down, left, or right on the multi selector is expressed as H, I,

J, or K.

The Camera Body

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1Shutter-release button

2

Power switch/power-on lamp

3Flash

4

LED light

Self-timer lamp

AF-assist illuminator

Movie light

5Battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover latch

6Battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover latch release

7Monitor

8A (shooting mode) button

9Zoom control

10 Charge lamp

Flash lamp

11 b (e movie-record) button

12 c (playback) button

13 Multi selector*

14 k (apply selection) button

15 l (delete) button

16 d (menu) button

17 r (LED light) button

18 V (action) button

19 q (tool) button

2Getting Started

Getting Started

Remove the strap for land use before using the camera underwater.

How to Attach the Camera Strap for Land Use

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Getting Started

•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 terminals oriented correctly, move the

orange battery latch (4), and fully insert the battery (5).

•Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (6).

•Be careful not to insert the battery or memory card upside-down or backward, as

this could cause a malfunction.

•Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (7) and, while pressing it

firmly against the camera so that the red portion on the side of the cover is hidden,

rotate the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover latch until it clicks into place

(8).

Make sure that the cover is securely locked.

•If the write-protect switch of the memory card is locked, you cannot shoot, delete

images, or format the memory card.

•Camera data, including images and movies, can be saved either on a memory card

or in the internal memory. To use the internal memory, remove the memory card.

BNotes About Waterproof and Dustproof Performance

See “Notes About Shockproof, Waterproof, and Dustproof Performance” (Ax) for more

information.

BNotes About Closing the Cover without Getting the Camera Strap’s Cord

Caught

If the camera strap’s cord gets caught in the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover when

it is closed, the cover could be damaged. Before closing the battery-chamber/memory card

slot cover, make sure that the cord does not get caught in it.

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

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Battery latch Memory card slot

4Getting Started

BFormatting a Memory Card

The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this

camera, make sure to format it with this camera.

•Note that formatting a memory card permanently deletes all images and other

data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any images you wish to keep

before formatting the memory card.

•Insert the memory card into the camera, press the d button, and select Format card in

the setup menu (A19).

Removing the Battery or Memory Card

Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and screen have turned

off, and then open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

•Move the battery latch to eject the battery.

•Gently push the memory card into the camera to partially eject the memory card.

•Be careful when handling the camera, battery, and memory card immediately after

using the camera, as they may be hot.

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Getting Started

If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, securely connect it to the Charging

AC Adapter. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug

adapter could damage the product.

* The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or region in which the

camera was purchased.

This step can be omitted if the plug adapter comes 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. Unplug the Charging AC

Adapter from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the USB cable.

Charging time is about 2 hours and 20 minutes for a fully exhausted battery.

•The battery cannot be charged when the charge lamp quickly flashes, possibly due

to one of the reasons described below.

- The ambient temperature is not suited to charging.

- The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected.

- The battery is damaged.

Charging the Battery

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USB cable (included)

Charge lamp

Electrical outlet

Charging AC Adapter

6Getting Started

BNotes About the USB Cable

•Do not use a USB cable other than the UC-E21. Using a USB cable other than the UC-E21

could result in overheating, fire or electric shock.

•Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an

angle.

BNotes About Charging the Battery

•The camera can be operated while the battery is charging, but the charging time

increases.

•If the battery level is extremely low, you may 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 this precaution could

result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

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Getting Started

1Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

•Use the multi selector to select and adjust settings.

•A language selection screen will be displayed. Use

the multi selector HI to highlight a language

and press the k button to select.

•The language can be changed at any time in the

setup menu (A19) M Language.

2When the dialog on the right is

displayed, follow the instructions below

and press the d button or the

kbutton.

•If you will not establish a wireless connection with

a smart device:

Press the d button and proceed to step 3.

•If you will establish a wireless connection with a smart device:

Press the k button. See the included “SnapBridge Connection Guide” for the setup

procedure.

When you establish a wireless connection using the SnapBridge app, you can

upload images captured with the camera to a smart device or perform remote

photography.

3Use HI to select Yes when prompted to set the camera clock,

and then press the k button.

Camera Setup

Multi selector

k button

(apply selection)

RightLeft

Up

Down

Power switch

d button

Cancel

Language

Use SnapBridge to send photos to your

smart device and share them online.

To skip this screen and set SnapBridge

later from the Network menu, press

MENU.

SetLater

8Getting Started

4Highlight your home time zone and

press the k button.

•You can set daylight saving time by pressing H.

When it is turned on, the clock is set one hour

faster and W is displayed above the map. Press I

to turn it off.

5Use HI to select the date format and press the k button.

6Enter the current date and time and

press the k button.

•Use JK to highlight items and HI to change.

•Select the minute field and press the k button to

confirm the setting.

7When the confirmation dialog is displayed, select Yes and press

the k button.

•You can change the time zone, date, and time using the setup menu (A19) M

Time zone and date.

8Read the message about the waterproof function, and press K.

•Confirm the last message and press the k button. The camera switches to the

shooting screen when setup is complete.

•Waterproofing-related messages are displayed in the following situations.

- When turning on and setting the camera for the first time after purchase

- When setting the camera to Underwater scene mode

- When turning the camera on after charging

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Basic Shooting and Playback Operations

Basic Shooting and Playback

Operations

o (scene auto selector) mode is used here as an example. In o (scene auto

selector) mode, the camera recognizes the shooting conditions when you frame a

picture, and you can take pictures in accordance with the conditions.

1Hold the camera steady.

•Keep fingers 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.

2Frame the picture.

•Move the zoom control to change the zoom lens

position.

Shooting Images

Zoom in

Zoom out

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•When the camera recognizes the shooting

conditions, the shooting mode 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.

3Press the shutter-release button

halfway.

•To press the shutter-release button “halfway”

means to press and hold the button at the point

where you feel a slight resistance.

•When the subject is in focus, the focus area or

focus indicator is displayed in green.

•When you are using digital zoom, the camera

focuses in the center of the frame and the focus

area is not displayed.

•If the focus area or focus indicator flashes, the

camera is unable to focus. Modify the

composition and try pressing the shutter-release

button halfway again.

4Without lifting your finger, press the

shutter-release button all the way

down.

BNotes About Saving Images or Movies

The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the

remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open

the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory

card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the

camera or the memory card.

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Battery level indicator

Number of exposures

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Focus area

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Basic Shooting and Playback Operations

CThe Auto Off Function

•When no operations are performed for about one minute, the screen turns off, the camera

enters standby mode, and then the power-on lamp flashes. The camera turns off after

remaining in standby mode for about three minutes.

•To turn the screen back on while the camera is in standby mode, perform an operation

such as pressing the power switch or shutter-release button.

CWhen Using a Tripod

•We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations:

- When shooting in dim lighting with the flash mode (A16) set to W (off)

- When the zoom is at a telephoto position

•When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting, set Photo VR to Off in the

setup menu (A19) to prevent potential errors caused by this function.

Recording Movies

Display the shooting screen and press the b (e movie-

record) button to start recording a movie. Press the

b(e) button again to end recording.

•If the battery temperature becomes low, the image

size/frame rate of movies may be restricted. Warm

up the battery with your palms, etc. before use.

Using the LED Light

Use the LED light in dark places, etc.

Press and hold down the r (LED light) button to turn

on an LED light. To turn it off, press the r button.

You can also use the LED light when the camera is

turned off.

•Use LED light timer in the setup menu (A19) to

set the amount of time that elapses before the LED

light turns off.

12 Basic Shooting and Playback Operations

1Press the c (playback) button

to enter playback mode.

•If you press and hold down the c button

while the camera is turned off, the camera

turns on in playback mode.

2Use the multi selector to select an image to display.

•Press and hold down HIJK to scroll through

the images quickly.

•To play back a recorded movie, press the

kbutton.

•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 the k button to apply an

effect to the image.

•Move the zoom control toward g (i)

in full-frame playback mode to zoom

in on an image.

•In full-frame playback mode, move

the zoom control toward f (h)

to switch to thumbnail playback

mode and display multiple images

on the screen.

Playing Back Images

Display the previous image

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Basic Shooting and Playback Operations

1Press the l (delete) button to

delete the image currently

displayed on the screen.

2Use the multi selector HI to select the

desired deletion method and press the

k button.

•To exit without deleting, press the d button.

3Select Yes and press the k button.

•Deleted images cannot be recovered.

BDeleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)

•Images captured continuously, or with the multiple exp.

lighten, creative mode, or self-collage function, are saved

as a sequence, and only one image in the sequence (the

key picture) is displayed in playback mode (default

setting).

•If you press the l button while a key picture is displayed

for a sequence of images, all images in the sequence are

deleted.

•To delete individual images in a sequence, press the kbutton to display them one at a

time and press the lbutton.

CDeleting the Image Captured While in Shooting Mode

When using shooting mode, press the l button to delete the last image that was saved.

Deleting Images

Current image

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The operations described below can be performed by shaking the camera.

Displaying the Previous or Next Image in Full-frame

Playback Mode

In full-frame playback mode, shake the

camera up/down to display the next image,

or forward/backward to display the previous

image (when Playback action control in

the setup menu (A19) is set 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

Press the V (action) button to

display the action menu.

•Shake the camera to select an

option listed below, and press

the V button to perform the

operation.

While the action menu is displayed, only the Vbutton, shutter-release button, power

switch, or r (LED light) button can be used.

Action Control

Option Description

Shooting mode selection Select a shooting mode (only restricted to some shooting

modes).

q Start movie recording

Press the V button to record/end a movie.

The b (e movie-record) button cannot be used to end

recording.

K Quick playback Display an image in full-frame playback mode. You can use

action control to play back images.

f Exit Exit the action menu.

Confirm

Scene auto selector

Action menu

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Other Functions

Other Functions

The shooting modes described below are available.

•o Scene auto selector

The camera recognizes the shooting conditions when you frame a picture, and you

can take pictures in accordance with those conditions.

•b Scene mode

Select any one of scene modes based on the shooting conditions, and you can

take pictures with the appropriate settings for those conditions.

•s Creative mode

The camera saves four images with effects and one image without effects

simultaneously in one shot.

•F Smart portrait

Use 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 are several seconds long.

•A Auto mode

Select this mode to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions.

1When the shooting screen

is displayed, press the

A(shooting mode)

button.

2Use the multi selector HI

to select a shooting mode

and press the k button.

•When scene mode is selected,

press K to select a scene mode

or effect before pressing the

kbutton.

Selecting a Shooting Mode

Scene auto selector

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CHelp Display

The descriptions of functions are displayed while changing the shooting mode or while the

setting screen is displayed.

You can show or hide the descriptions using Help display in Monitor settings in the

setup menu.

When the shooting screen is displayed, you can press the multi selector H(m) J(n)

I(p) K(o) to set the functions described below.

•m Flash mode

The 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 can adjust overall image brightness.

The functions that can be set vary depending on the shooting mode.

Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi

Selector

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Other Functions

When Use built-in location data in Location data options in the z (location data

options) menu (A19) is set to On, the camera starts receiving signals from the

positioning satellites.

Location data reception can be checked on the shooting

screen.

•n or o: Signals are being received from four or more

satellites, or from three satellites, and location data is being

obtained.

•z: Signals are being received, but location data cannot be

obtained.

•y: Signals are not received.

Recording the Shooting Location Data on the Image

•When shooting while positioning is being performed, the obtained location data

(latitude and longitude) are recorded on the images to be shot.

•The recorded location data can be checked on a map by using ViewNX-i after

transferring images to a computer.

•When Compass display in Electronic compass in the location data options

menu is set to On, the approximate direction of shooting is also recorded.

Recording the Log

•When selecting Start all logs in Create log in the location data options menu,

while positioning is being performed, the location data, altitude, and water depth

data of places you visit with the camera is recorded at the certain interval.

•Recorded logs (movement information such as location data, altitude, or water

depth) can be saved on a memory card by selecting Create log to stop recording

and then selecting Save logs.

•You can view location logs saved on the memory card by using software that can

display log data such as ViewNX-i.

•The altitude and water depth logs saved on the memory card can be displayed as a

graph by selecting Altitude/depth logs in View log in the location data options

menu.

•You can check the graphs of the currently recording altitude and water depth logs

on the active guide (A18).

Operations Available with Location Data

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Displaying POI Information

•When Embed POI in Points of interest (POI) in the location data options menu

is set to On while the camera is positioning, the nearest location name information

for the current position is also recorded on the images to be captured.

•When Display POI in the location data options

menu is set to On while the camera is positioning,

the nearest location name information for the

current position is displayed on the shooting screen

and active guide, and the location name

information recorded on the image is displayed on

the playback screen.

Press the q (tool) button to display the active guide,

which allows you to check location data that is currently

being obtained.

You can switch the displayed information by pressing the k button while the active

guide is displayed.

1Water depth is displayed when using Underwater scene mode or when the camera

detects that it is underwater.

2A graph of the altitude log or water depth log currently being recorded is displayed. When

the 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

button, A button, or b (e) button.

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Other Functions

You can set the menus listed below by pressing the d (menu) button.

•A Shooting menu1, 2

•D Movie menu1

•G Playback menu3, 4

•J Network menu

•z Location data options menu

•z Setup menu

1Press the d button when the shooting screen is displayed.

2Menu icons and available setting options vary depending on the shooting mode.

3Press the d button when the playback screen is displayed.

4Menu icons and available setting options vary depending on the playback mode.

1Press the d (menu) button.

•The menu is displayed.

2Press the multi selector J.

•The current menu icon is

displayed in yellow.

3Select a menu icon and

press the k button.

•The menu options become

selectable.

Menu Operations

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance

Continuous

ISO sensitivity

AF area mode

Autofocus mode

Menu icons

Time zone and date

Monitor settings

Date stamp

Photo VR

AF assist

Digital zoom

Set up

20 Other Functions

4Select a menu option and

press the k button.

•Certain menu options cannot be

set depending on the current

shooting mode or the state of the

camera.

5Select a setting and press

the k button.

•The setting you selected is

applied.

•When you are finished using the

menu, press the d button.

•When a menu is displayed, you

can switch to shooting mode by

pressing the shutter-release button, A button, or b (e) button.

Time zone and date

Monitor settings

Date stamp

Photo VR

AF assist

Digital zoom

Date stamp

Date

O

Date and time

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Technical Notes

Technical Notes

Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY

FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the

proper configuration for the power outlet if needed.

The power supply unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor

mount position.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference

Statement

This equipment has been tested and

found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

15 of the FCC rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

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 Corporation may void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

Notices

22 Technical Notes

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other

interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Notice for Customers in the State of California

WARNING

Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the

State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

Nikon Inc.,

1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.

Tel: 631-547-4200

Notice for Customers in Canada

CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B

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Technical Notes

Restrictions on Wireless Devices

The wireless transceiver included in this product conforms to wireless regulations in

the country of sale and is not for use in other countries (products purchased in the EU

or EFTA can be used anywhere within the EU and EFTA). Nikon does not 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

Although one of the benefits of this product is that it allows others to freely connect

for the wireless exchange of data anywhere within its range, the following may occur

if security is not enabled:

•Data theft: Malicious third-parties may intercept wireless transmissions to steal user

IDs, passwords, and other personal information.

•Unauthorized access: Unauthorized users may gain access to the network and alter

data or perform other malicious actions. Note that due to the design of wireless

networks, specialized attacks may allow unauthorized access even when security is

enabled. Nikon is not responsible for data or information leaks that may occur

during data transfer.

•Do not access networks that you are not permitted to use, even if they are

displayed on your smartphone or tablet. Doing so may be regarded as

unauthorized access. Only access networks that you are permitted to use.

Personal Information Management and Disclaimer

•User information registered and configured on the product, 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 any direct or indirect damages or lost profits resulting

from alteration or loss of content that is not attributable to Nikon.

•Before discarding this product or transferring it to another owner, perform Reset

all in the setup menu (A19) to delete all user information registered and

configured with the product, including wireless LAN connection settings and other

personal information.

•Nikon is not responsible for any damages resulting from unauthorized use of this

product by third parties in the event that the product is stolen or lost.

Notes About Wireless Communication

Functions

24 Technical Notes

Precautions when Exporting or Carrying This Product Abroad

This product is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations

(EAR). The permission of the United States government is not required for export to

countries other than the following, which as of this writing are subject to embargo or

special controls: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria (list subject to change).

Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry of Canada (IC)

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada’s licence-exempt

RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not

cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other

antenna or transmitter.

The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are

associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that

these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices

emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being

used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue),

exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known

adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any

biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might

occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. This

product has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits

set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF)

Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.

Please refer to the SAR test report that was uploaded to FCC website.

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Technical Notes

Location name data of this camera

Before using the location data functions, make sure to read “USER LICENSE

AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA” (A34) and agree to the terms.

•The location name information (Points 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 and log recording

•When Use built-in location data in Location data options in the location data

options menu is set to On or while recording logs, record location data functions

and log recording will continue to operate even after the camera is turned off

(A17).

•An individual may be identified from still images or movies that have been

recorded with location data. Observe caution when you transfer still images or

movies recorded with location data, or log files to a third party or upload them to a

network such as the Internet where the public can view them. Make sure to read

“Disposing of Data Storage Devices” (Av).

Notes about measurement functions

The COOLPIX W300 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 navigation of an

airplane, car, and person or land survey applications.

•When you use the camera for mountain climbing, trekking, or underwater, make

sure to take a map, navigation device, or measuring instrument separately.

Using the camera overseas

•Before taking the camera with location data functions overseas for travel, consult

your travel agency or embassy of the country you are visiting to confirm whether

there is any restriction on use.

For example, you cannot record location data logs without permission from the

government in China.

Set Use built-in location data to Off.

•The location data may not function properly in China and on the borders between

China and neighboring countries (as of December 2014).

Notes About Location Data Functions (GPS/

GLONASS, Electronic Compass)

26 Technical Notes

Observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your

Safety” (Avi–viii) and “<Important> Notes About Shockproof, Waterproof, and

Dustproof Performance and Condensation” (Aix) when using or storing the device.

The Camera

Do Not Apply Strong Impact to the Camera

The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. In addition, do not

touch or apply force to the lens.

Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature

Sudden changes in temperature, such as when entering or leaving a heated building on a

cold day, can cause condensation to form inside the device. To prevent condensation, place

the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in

temperature.

Keep Away from Strong Magnetic Fields

Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong

electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Doing so could result in loss of data or camera

malfunction.

Do Not Point the Lens at Strong Light Sources for Extended Periods

Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when

using or storing the 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 while the product is on, or while images are being saved or

deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in

damage to the memory card or internal circuitry.

Notes About the Monitor

•Monitors (including electronic viewfinders) are constructed with extremely high precision;

at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective.

Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or

green) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded

with the device.

•Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting.

•Do not apply pressure to the monitor, as this could cause damage or malfunction. Should

the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to

prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes or

mouth.

Caring for the Product

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Technical Notes

The Battery

Precautions for Use

•Note that the battery may become hot after use.

•Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below -10°C (-14°F) or above 40°C (104°F)

as this could cause damage or malfunction.

•If you notice any abnormalities such as excessive heat, smoke, or an unusual smell coming

from the battery, immediately discontinue use and consult your retailer or Nikon-

authorized 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 indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)

before use.

•A high battery temperature may prevent the battery from charging properly or

completely, and may reduce battery performance. Note that the battery may become hot

after use; wait for the battery to cool before charging.

When charging the battery inserted into this camera using the Charging AC Adapter or a

computer, the battery is not charged at battery temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above

45°C (113°F).

•Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged as this will result in reduced

battery performance.

•The battery temperature may increase during charging. However, this is not a

malfunction.

Carrying Spare Batteries

Whenever possible, carry fully charged spare batteries when taking pictures on important

occasions.

Using the Battery When Cold

On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. If an exhausted battery is used at a

low temperature, the camera may not turn on. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and

exchange as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.

Battery Terminals

Dirt on the battery terminals may prevent the camera from functioning. Should the battery

terminals become dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth before use.

28 Technical Notes

Charging an Exhausted Battery

Turning the camera 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 from the battery while it is in the

camera, even when not in use. This may result in excessive battery drain and complete

loss of function.

•Recharge the battery at least once every six months and completely exhaust it before

returning it to storage.

•Put the battery in a plastic bag, etc. in order to insulate it and store it in a cool place. The

battery should be stored in a dry location with an ambient temperature of 15°C to 25°C

(59°F to 77°F). Do not store the battery in hot or extremely cold locations.

Battery Life

A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge, when used at room

temperature, indicates that the battery needs to be replaced. Purchase a new battery.

Recycling Used Batteries

Replace the battery when it no longer holds a charge. Used batteries are a valuable resource.

Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations.

The Charging AC Adapter

•The EH-73P Charging AC Adapter is for use only with compatible devices. Do not use with

another make or model of device.

•Do not use any USB cable other than the UC-E21. Using a USB cable other than the UC-E21

could result in overheating, fire or electric shock.

•Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than

the EH-73P Charging AC Adapter, and do not use a commercially available USB-AC

adapter or a battery charger for a mobile phone. Failure to observe this precaution could

result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

•The EH-73P is compatible with AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical outlets. When using in

other countries, use a plug adapter (commercially available) as necessary. For more

information about plug adapters, consult your travel agency.

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Technical Notes

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 camera in a shallow basin filled

with fresh water for 10 minutes.

•Immerse the camera in fresh water and

shake it sufficiently in the water to

remove any foreign substances from

the camera.

•When the camera is immersed in the

water, a few air bubbles may come out from the water drain holes of the camera

such as openings in the microphone or speakers. This is not a malfunction.

2. Wipe off water droplets with a soft cloth and dry the camera in a well-

ventilated and shady place.

•Place the camera on a dry cloth to dry it.

•Do not dry the camera with hot air from a hair dryer or clothes dryer.

3. After making sure that there are no water droplets on the camera, open

the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and use a soft dry cloth to

gently wipe off any water or sand remaining on the waterproof packing or

inside the camera.

•If the cover is closed when the inside is wet, this could cause condensation or a

malfunction.

Cleaning After Using the Camera in Conditions Other

than Underwater

Use a blower to remove any dust or lint that adheres to the lens, monitor, or camera body.

To remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, gently wipe

the parts with a soft dry cloth. If you wipe with too much pressure or with a rough cloth, it

may damage the camera or cause a malfunction.

Cleaning and Storage

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Storage

If you do not intend to use the camera for an extended period, remove the battery and

avoid storing the camera in any of the following types of locations:

•Places that are poorly ventilated or subject to humidity of over 60%

•Places exposed to temperatures above 50°C (122°F) or below –10°C (14°F)

•Places next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, 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, place the battery in a container such as plastic bag in order to

insulate it, and store it in a cool place.

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Technical Notes

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).

Troubleshooting

Problem Cause/Solution A

The camera is on but

does not respond.

•Wait for recording to end.

•If the problem persists, turn the camera off.

If the camera does not turn off, remove and reinsert

the battery or batteries or, if you are using an AC

adapter, disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter.

Note that although any data currently being

recorded will be lost, data that have already been

recorded will not be affected by removing or

disconnecting the power source.

–

The camera cannot be

turned on.

•The battery is exhausted.

•The power switch is enabled a few seconds after

the battery is inserted. Wait a few seconds before

pressing the power switch.

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The camera turns off

without warning.

•The camera automatically turns off to save power

(auto off function).

•The camera and battery may not work properly at

low temperatures.

•If the size/frame rate of the movie is set to

d2160/30p (4K UHD), c 2160/25p (4K

UHD), e 1080/60p, f 1080/50p, h HS

480/4×, a HS 480/4×, j HS 1080/0.5×, or

Y HS 1080/0.5× and the battery temperature

goes below 0°C (32°F) while recording, the camera

stops recording and turns off automatically.

•The inside of the camera has become hot. Leave

the camera off until the inside of the camera has

cooled, and then try turning it on again.

11

27

–

–

The monitor is blank.

•The camera is off.

•The camera automatically turns off to save power

(auto off function).

•The camera is connected to a TV or computer.

•The camera is shooting in Time-lapse movie or

Multiple exp. Lighten scene mode.

7

11

–

–

The camera becomes

hot.

The camera may become hot when used for an extended

period of time such as to shoot movies, or when used in a

hot environment; this is not a malfunction.

–

32 Technical Notes

Memory Cards That Can Be Used

The camera supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards.

•The camera also supports SDHC and SDXC cards compliant with UHS-I.

•Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for

recording movies (when recording 4K UHD movies at an image size/frame rate of

d 2160/30p or c 2160/25p, cards rated UHS Speed Class 3 or faster are

recommended). When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating,

movie recording may stop unexpectedly.

•If you use a card reader, make sure that it is compatible with your memory card.

•Contact the manufacturer for information on features, operation, and limitations

on use.

Trademark Information

•Windows is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in

the United States and/or other countries.

•The 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 Store®, the Apple logos, Mac, OS X, macOS, iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch®

and iBooks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., in the U.S. and

other countries.

•Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc.

The Android robot is reproduced or modified from work created and shared by

Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0

Attribution License.

•iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc., in the United

States and/or other countries and is used under license.

•Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat, and Reader are either trademarks or registered

trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other

countries.

•SDXC, SDHC, and SD Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.

•PictBridge is a trademark.

•HDMI, HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or

registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

•Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi

Alliance.

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Technical Notes

•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.

AVC Patent Portfolio License

This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal

and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with

the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded

by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was

obtained from a video 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.freetype.org). All rights reserved.

MIT License (HarfBuzz)

•Portions of this software are copyright © 2017 The HarfBuzz Project

(http://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/HarfBuzz). All rights reserved.

“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic

accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad,

respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance

standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its

compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this

accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance.

34 Technical Notes

The location name data that is stored in this digital camera (“Data”) is provided for your

personal, internal use only and not for resale. It is protected by copyright, and is subject to

the following terms and conditions which are agreed to by you, on the one hand, and Nikon

Corporation (“Nikon”) and its licensors (including their licensors and suppliers) on the other

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management or similar applications; or (b) with or in communication with any positioning

devices or any mobile or wireless-connected electronic or computer devices, including

without limitation cellular phones, palmtop and handheld computers, pagers, and personal

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Warning. The Data may contain inaccurate or incomplete information due to the passage of

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USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION

NAME DATA

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Technical Notes

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without giving effect to (i) its conflict of laws provisions, or (ii) the United Nations

Convention for Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, which is explicitly excluded;

provided that in the event that the laws of the Japan is not deemed applicable to this

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36 Technical Notes

Government End Users. If the Data supplied by HERE is being acquired by or on behalf of the

United States government or any other entity seeking or applying rights similar to those

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•Location name data for Japan

•Location name data except for Japan

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“ZENRIN” is a registered trademark of ZENRIN CO., LTD.

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Technical Notes

Austria:  Bundesamt für Eich- und Vermessungswesen

Belgium:  - Distribution & Copyright CIRB

Croatia/Cyprus/Estonia/Latvia/Lithuania/Moldova/Poland/Slovenia/Ukraine:  EuroGeographics

Denmark: Contains data that is made available by the Danish Geodata Agency (FOT) Retrieved by HERE 01/

2014

Finland: Contains data from the National Land Survey of Finland Topographic Database 06/2012. (Terms of

Use available at

(

http://www.maanmittauslaitos.fi/en/NLS_open_data_licence_version1_20120501

)

).

Contains data that is made available by Itella in accordance with the terms available at

(

http://www.itella.fi/

liitteet/palvelutjatuotteet/yhteystietopalvelut/

uusi_postal_code_services_service_description_and_terms_of_use.pdf

)

. Retrieved by HERE 09/2013

France: source:  IGN 2009 – BD TOPO 

Germany: Die Grundlagendaten wurden mit Genehmigung der zuständigen Behörden entnommen

Contains content of „ BayrischeVermessungsverwaltung –

(

www.geodaten.bayern.de

)

“, licensed in accordance

with

(

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

)

Contains content of “LGL,

(

www.lgl-bw.de

)

“, licensed in accordance with

(

http://creativecommons,.org/

licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

)

Contains content of “Stadt Köln – offenedaten-koeln.de”, licensed in accordance with

(

http://

creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

)

Contains Content of “Geoportal Berlin / ATKIS Basis-DLM”, licensed in accordance with

(

http://

www.stadtentwicklung.berlin.de/geoinformation/download/nutzIII.pdf

)

Contains Content of “Geoportal Berlin / Karte von Berlin 1:5000 (K5-Farbausgabe)”, licensed in accordance with

(

http://www.stadtentwicklung.berlin.de/geoinformation/download/nutzIII.pdf

)

Great Britain: Contains Ordnance Survey data  Crown copyright and database right 2010

Contains Royal Mail data  Royal Mail copyright and database right 2010

Greece: Copyright Geomatics Ltd.

Italy: La Banca Dati Italiana è stata prodotta usando quale riferimento anche cartografia numerica ed al tratto

prodotta e fornita dalla Regione Toscana.

Contains data from Trasporto Passeggeri Emilia-Romagna- S.p.A.

Includes content of Comune di Bologna licensed under

(

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

legalcode

)

and updated by licensee July 1, 2013.

Includes content of Comune di Cesena licensed under

(

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

legalcode

)

and updated 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 Lombardia, Regione Umbria, licensed under

(

http://www.dati.gov.it/iodl/2.0/

)

and updated

by licensee September 1, 2013.

Includes content of GeoforUs, licensed in accordance with

(

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

legalcode

)

.

Includes content of Comune di Milano, licensed under

(

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5/it/

legalcode

)

and updated by licensee November 1, 2013.

Includes content of the “Comunità Montana della Carnia”, licensed under

(

http://www.dati.gov.it/iodl/2.0/

)

and

updated by licensee December 1, 2013.

Includes content of “Agenzia per la mobilità” licensed under

(

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

legalcode

)

and updated by licensee January 1, 2014.

Includes content of Regione Sardegna, licensed under

(

http://www.dati.gov.it/iodl/2.0/

)

and updated by

licensee May 1, 2014.

Includes content of CISIS, licensed under

(

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5/legalcode

)

.

Norway: Copyright  2000; Norwegian Mapping Authority

Includes data under the Norwegian licence for Open Government data (NLOD), available at

(

http://

data.norge.no/nlod/en/1.0

)

Contains information copyrighted by  Kartverket, made available in accordance with

(

http://

creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/no/

)

.

38 Technical Notes

Contains data under the Norwegian licence for Open Government data (NLOD) distributed by Norwegian

Public Roads Administration (NPRA)

Portugal: Source: IgeoE – Portugal

Spain: Información geográfica propiedad del CNIG

Contains data that is made available by the Generalitat de Catalunya Government in accordance with the

terms available at

(

http://www.gencat.cat/web/eng/avis_legal.htm

)

. Retrieved by HERE 05/2013.

Contains content of Centro Municipal de Informatica – Malaga, licensed in accordance with

(

http://

creativecommons.org/licenses/by /3.0/legalcode

)

.

Contains content of Administración General de la Comunidad Autónoma de Euskadi, licensed in accordance

with

(

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

)

Contains data made available by the Ayuntamiento de Santander, licensed in accordance with

(

http://

creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/es/legalcode.es

)

Contains data of Ajuntament de Sabadell, licensed per

(

http://creativecommons.org/licences/by/3.0/

legalcode

)

, updated 4/2013

Sweden: Based upon electronic data  National Land Survey Sweden.

Contains public data, licensed under Go Open v1.0, available at

(

http://data.goteborg.se/goopen/

Avtal%20GoOpen%201.0.0.pdf

)

Switzerland: Topografische Grundlage:  Bundesamt für Landestopographie

United Kingdom: Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v1.0

(see for the license

(

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/

)

)

Adapted from data from the office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v.1.0

Canada: This data includes information taken with permission from Canadian authorities, including © Her

Majesty,  Queen's Printer for Ontario,  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 are not established, controlled or approved by

the United States Postal Service. The following trademarks and registrations are owned by the USPS: United

States Postal Service, USPS, and ZIP+4.

Includes data available from the U.S. Geological Survey.

Australia: Copyright. Based on data provided under license from PSMA Australia Limited

(www.psma.com.au).

Product incorporates data which is  2013 Telstra Corporation Limited, Intelematics Australia Pty Ltd and

HERE International LLC.

Nepal: Copyright  Survey Department, Government of Nepal.

Sri Lanka: This product incorporates original source digital data obtained from the Survey Department of Sri

Lanka

 2009 Survey Department of Sri Lanka

The data has been used with the permission of the Survey Department of Sri Lanka

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 natural course of the Coco River (also known as Segovia River or Wangki

River) corresponds to the source of information available at the moment of its representation.

Réunion: source:  IGN 2009 - BD TOPO 

Ecuador: INSTITUTO GEOGRAFICO MILITAR DEL ECUADRO

AUTORIZACION N° IGM-2011-01- PCO-01 DEL 25 DE ENERO DE 2011

Guadeloupe: source:  IGN 2009 - BD TOPO 

Guatemala: Aprobado por el INSTITUTO GEOGRAFICO NACIONAL – Resolución del IGN No 186-2011

French Guiana: source:  IGN 2009 - BD TOPO 

Martinique: source:  IGN 2009 - BD TOPO 

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Technical Notes

CT7D01(11)

6MQA6811-01

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