User manual NIKON COOLPIX 100

[. . . ] DIGITAL CAMERA COOLPIX 100 User's Manual i 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 indicate important safety precautions that must be observed to ensure safe operation of this product. [. . . ] You should hear a "click" when the latches close. Note: Make sure that the camera is off before changing the batteries. 10 First Steps : Putting Batteries in Your Camera Turning the Camera On To turn the camera on, slide the ON/OFF switch down and then release it. After being turned on, the camera performs a brief initial check of its internal systems and power supply. Once this check is complete, the control panel display will show the camera's current settings. The camera is now ready to take pictures. Note: To increase the life of the batteries, the camera will automatically enter "sleep" mode if no operations are performed for sixteen seconds. In "sleep" mode only the battery level and date/time are displayed in the control panel. If no operations are performed for a further two minutes, the camera will turn itself off automatically. When in sleep mode, the camera can be reactivated by pressing the shutter release button down half way. To turn the camera off, slide and release the ON/OFF switch as shown above. First Steps : Turning the Camera On 11 Checking Battery Level After inserting batteries and turning the camera on, check the battery level indicator to determine whether the batteries need to be replaced. Battery level normal Low battery - replace batteries as soon as possible Battery level critical - replace batteries before use If nothing at all is showing in the control panel display, either the batteries are not correctly installed or the batteries are dead. Check to see that the batteries are correctly installed and that the battery unit is properly connected to the camera. If this does not solve the problem, insert new batteries and check the battery level as shown above. Note: When battery level is low, the camera may not be able to record pictures under some settings. If there is not enough power to charge the flash, the flash will automatically be set to "Off. " Note: Images stored in the camera's memory will remain even if the batteries are removed. To erase photographs from memory, follow the steps described in "Deleting Pictures from Memory. " 12 First Steps : Checking the Battery Level Setting the Time and Date The COOLPIX 100 records the year, month, day, hour and minute of exposure in the file information header of every image taken. The camera's internal clock-calendar can be adjusted from the control panel display, which can be set to show either the date or the time. To change the date/time display, turn the camera on while pressing the QUALITY button. Once the camera has finished its initial check, the date/time and battery level will be displayed. Press the QUALITY button until the date/time display stops flashing. The style of the date/time display can then be changed by pressing the MODE button. January 31st, 1996 The style of the date/time display changes each time the MODE button is pressed. Year/Month/Day MODE button MODE Month/Day/Year MODE button Day/Month/Year MODE button Hour/Minute/Second MODE button Note: The COOLPIX 100 uses a 24-hour clock. First Steps : Setting the Time and Date 13 To adjust the time or date, first make sure that the camera is turned off. Then turn the camera on while pressing the QUALITY button. QUALITY After the camera has finished its initial check, the first two digits of the date/ time display will flash. Press the QUALITY button until the item you want to change begins to flash. Pressing the ADJUST button changes the value of the selected item. Pressing the ADJUST button once will increase the value of the selected item by one; holding the button down will cause the value to increase rapidly. When the maximum value is reached, pressing ADJUST will return the item its lowest value. 14 First Steps : Setting the Time and Date ADJUST button When you have finished setting the time and date, turn the camera off to put the new settings into effect. Note: The clock-calendar has its own internal power supply. [. . . ] Do not apply alcohol or other cleaning fluids to any part of the camera. Storage Store your camera in a dry, well-ventilated environment, away from electronic equipment such as televisions or radios which produce strong magnetic fields. Do not store your camera where the temperature exceeds 60°C (140°F) or goes below -20°C (-4°F), or where the humidity exceeds 60%. If you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time, remove the batteries before putting the camera away. 30 Caring for Your Camera : Cleaning and Storage Troubleshooting If you should notice any problems with your camera, take the steps listed in the following table before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. General problems Nothing happens when you press the shutter release button Indication: Control panel display is blank Checklist: · · · Is the camera on?Turn the camera on as described in "Turning the Camera On". [. . . ]