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DIGITAL CAMERA COOLPIX 100 User’s Manual i
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Cautions • The reproduction of all or part of this manual without our permission is prohibited. • The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. • We have made every effort to produce a perfect manual, but should you find any mistakes, we would be grateful if you would kindly let us know. • We shall take no responsibility for consequences resulting from the operation of this product, despite the terms mentioned above. Important! The symbols in this manual indica
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer
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Safety Precautions Be sure to observe the following safety precautions when using and storing your camera. Do not look directly at the sun through viewfinder Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment. Remove batteries immediately in the event of malfunction Should you notice any unusual smell, heat, or smoke coming from the camera, remove the batteries immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in
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Use only AA alkaline batteries Using other batteries could cause fire. Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this camera. • When inserting batteries, be sure to align the positive (+) and negative (-) marks as shown below. • Replace all batteries at the same time using only one type of battery. Do not mix batteries of different types or use old batteries toge
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How to hold the COOLPIX 100 Owing to the compact design of the COOLPIX 100, its operation differs from that of standard 35mm cameras. When taking pictures, hold the camera as shown below. Note: When using the flash, be careful not to place your finger over the flash window. vi
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Notice concerning prohibition of copying or reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material which has been copied or reproduced by means of a digital camera may be punishable by law. Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample”. The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated
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Contents Overview ...........................................................................1 Before You Begin ..............................................................3 What’s in this Package ........................................................................ 3 Parts of the COOLPIX 100.................................................................... 4 Attaching the Wrist Strap .................................................................... 5 A Guide to the Control Panel Displ
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Troubleshooting ..............................................................31 General problems.............................................................................. 31 Error codes.......................................................................................... 33 Specifications .................................................................34 Index ...............................................................................36 ix
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Overview Thank you for your purchase of Nikon COOLPIX 100, an easy-to-use digital camera that fits in your pocket. COOLPIX 100 uses an electronic image sensor in place of film and a mechanical shutter, making the camera extremely light and compact. Up to forty-two images can be stored in the camera’s built-in PCMCIA memory card, giving you a simple way to transfer your photographs or visual memos to a computer. COOLPIX 100 offers the following features: • Digital image sensing using a CCD (cha
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This manual explains how to operate and care for your COOLPIX 100. The next section, “Before You Begin,” describes what you should know before using your camera. For information on basic operations, refer to “First Steps”; a detailed description of the features of this camera and their use may be found in the “Beyond the Basics” section. Information on how to look after your camera is contained in “Caring for Your Camera.” Should you encounter any problems, refer to the “Troubleshooting” sec
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Before You Begin This chapter introduces you to the contents of this package and the parts of the Nikon COOLPIX 100. It also lists the precautions you should take to ensure that your camera operates properly. What’s in this Package Your COOLPIX 100 package should contain all the items listed below. Should you find that anything is missing, please contact your retailer immediately. Nikon COOLPIX 100 digital camera (1) Carrying case (1) Wrist strap (1) AA alkaline batteries (4) User’s Manual (thi
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Parts of the COOLPIX 100 [2] [3] [1] [5] [4] [14] [6] [15] [7] [11] [8] [16] [9] [12] [13] [13] [10] [17] [20] [18] [19] [21] Before You Begin : Parts of the COOLPIX 100 4
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[1] Control panel display [12] Flash window [2] ERASE button [13] Latch [3] QUALITY button [14] Viewfinder eyepiece [4] MODE button [15] Shutter release lamp [5] ADJUST button [16] Macro close-up switch [6] Lens [17] Strap pin [7] Viewfinder [18] Battery unit connector [8] Red-eye lamp [19] PCMCIA connector [9] Photocell [20] Battery cover [10] Shutter release button [21] Battery unit [11] ON/OFF switch Attaching the Wrist Strap Attach the camera's wrist strap to the strap pin as shown below. Be
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A Guide to the Control Panel Display The control panel display gives you information on camera settings, remaining exposures, and battery level. [2] [1] [3] [8] [5] [4] [6] [7] [1] Date/time display [2] Month indicator [3] Image quality indicator [4] Flash mode indicator [5] Red-eye reduction [6] Automatic timer [7] Exposure count indicator — indicates number of exposures remaining at current image quality setting [8] Battery indicator Note: The brightness and contrast of the control panel's LC
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Through the Viewfinder The viewfinder contains two frames. The frame on the left is used when taking pictures at a range of 65 cm (two feet) or more, that on the right when composing photographs for macro close-up at ranges of 14 – 23 cm (5.5˝ – 9˝). A shutter-release lamp, which provides information on the state of the camera’s electronic shutter, is located below the viewfinder eyepiece. [2] [1] [3] [1] Macro close-up field-of-view Use this frame when composing photographs in macro close-up
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Cautions To ensure that your COOLPIX 100 Card camera continues to operate properly, you should also be sure to observe the following precautions. Do not touch the lens with your fingers The proper procedure for cleaning the camera’s lens is described in “Caring for Your Camera.” Do not drop Your camera may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep away from strong magnetic fields Do not use or store your camera in the vicinity of equipment that produces strong electromagnet
