Nikon COOLPIX A900 Reference Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

Reference Manual

• Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera.

• To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For

Your Safety” (page viii).

• After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.

Quick Topic Search

You can return to this page by tapping or clicking in the lower right of any page.

Main Topics

For Smart Device Users ....................................................................................................... iii

Introduction ............................................................................................................................. v

Table of Contents..................................................................................................................xi

Parts of the Camera ...............................................................................................................1

Preparing for Shooting.........................................................................................................8

Basic Shooting and Playback Operations....................................................................20

Shooting Features................................................................................................................27

Playback Features.................................................................................................................70

Movies ......................................................................................................................................82

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer...........................................96

Using the Menu..................................................................................................................106

Technical Notes.................................................................................................................. 154

Common Topics

For Your Safety What SnapBridge

Editing Images

(Still Images)

Can Do for You

Functions That

Cannot Be Used

Simultaneously

Tips for Setting

Exposure

Troubleshooting Index

Continuous

Your images. The world. Connected

For Smart Device Users

Welcome to SnapBridge — Nikon’s new family of services to enrich your image experience. SnapBridge eliminates the barrier between your camera and compatible smart device, through a combination of Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) technology and a dedicated app. The stories you capture with your Nikon camera and lenses are automatically transferred to the device as they are taken. They can even be uploaded effortlessly to cloud storage services, inviting access across all your devices. You can share your excitement, when and where you want.

Download the SnapBridge app to get started!

Take advantage of the wide-ranging convenience by downloading the SnapBridge app onto your smart device now. Through a few simple steps, this app connects your Nikon cameras with a compatible iPhone®, iPad® and/or iPod touch® or smart devices running on the

Android available free from the website (http:// snapbridge.nikon.com), Apple App Store® and Google Play For the latest information on SnapBridge, visit the Nikon website for your area (Avi).

operating system. The app is

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For Smart Device Users

The exciting image experience that SnapBridge offers…

Automatic picture transfer from camera to smart device thanks to the constant connection between the two devices — making online photo sharing easier than ever

Upload of photos and thumbnail images to the NIKON IMAGE SPACE cloud service

A range of services that enriches your imaging life, including:

• Camera remote control

• Imprinting up to two pieces of credit

information (e.g. copyright, comments, text and logos) on pictures

• Automatic update of camera’s date and time info and location info

• Receive camera’s firmware updates

For Smart Device Users

Introduction

Read This First

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX A900 digital camera.

Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual

• Tap or click in the lower right of each page to display “Quick Topic Search” (Aii).

• Symbols

Symbol Description

This icon marks cautions and information that should be read before

using the camera.

This icon marks notes and information that should be read be fore using

the camera.

A This icon marks other pages containing relevant information.

• SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are referred to as “memory cards” in this manual.

• The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”

• The names of menu items displayed on the camera screen, and the names of

buttons or messages displayed on a computer screen appear in bold.

• In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from screen display samples so that screen indicators can be more clearly shown.

Introduction

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Information and Precautions

Holographic seal: Identifies this

device as an authentic Nikon product.

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, 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 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.

NIKON WARRANTY.

Introduction

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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 format the camera's settings in Reset all (A112) in the setup menu. After formatting the camera's settings, erase all data in the device using commercial deletion software, or format the device in Format memory or Format card in the setup menu (A107), 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.

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

Introduction

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For Your Safety

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.

Failure to observe the precautions marked

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

• Do not use while walking or operating a motor 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.

• Keep dry. Do not handle with wet hands. Do not handle the plug with wet hands. Failure to observe these precautions 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 at the operator of a motor vehicle. Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.

with this icon carries a high risk of death or severe injury.

Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could result in death or severe injury.

Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could result in injury or property damage.

WARNING

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• 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 strap around your neck. Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.

• Do not use batteries/chargers/AC adapters/USB cables not specifically designated for use with this product. When using batteries/chargers/AC adapters/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 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 touch moving parts of the lens or other moving parts. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.

• 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.

Introduction

For Your Safety

• Do not leave this 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 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.

• Do not attempt to recharge EN-EL12 rechargeable batteries using chargers/ cameras not specifically designated for this purpose. 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 batteries, such as discoloration or deformation. Cease charging EN-EL12 rechargeable batteries if they do not charge in the specified period of time. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the batteries 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 skin or clothing, immediately rinse the affected area with plenty of clean water. Failure to observe this precaution could result in skin irritation.

Introduction

For Your Safety

Table of Contents

Quick Topic Search ............................................................................................................... ii

Main Topics...................................................................................................................................................................... ii

Common Topics ........................................................................................................................................................... ii

For Smart Device Users ...................................................................................................... iii

Introduction ............................................................................................................................ v

Read This First .......................................................................................................................................... v

Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual ...................................................................................... v

Information and Precautions ............................................................................................................................... vi

For Your Safety ..................................................................................................................................... viii

Parts of the Camera .............................................................................................................. 1

The Camera Body.................................................................................................................................... 2

The Monitor .............................................................................................................................................. 4

For Shooting.................................................................................................................................................................... 4

For Playback..................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Preparing for Shooting........................................................................................................ 8

How to Attach the Camera Strap ...................................................................................................... 9

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card....................................................................................... 10

Removing the Battery or Memory Card...................................................................................................... 10

Memory Cards and Internal Memory............................................................................................................ 10

Charging the Battery ........................................................................................................................... 11

Changing the Angle of the Monitor............................................................................................... 13

Camera Setup......................................................................................................................................... 14

Setup from a Smartphone or Tablet ............................................................................................................. 14

Setup from the Camera Menus ........................................................................................................................ 16

What SnapBridge Can Do for You................................................................................................................... 18

Basic Shooting and Playback Operations................................................................... 20

Shooting Images................................................................................................................................... 21

Using the Flash ........................................................................................................................................................... 23

Recording Movies ..................................................................................................................................................... 23

Playing Back Images ............................................................................................................................ 24

Deleting Images .................................................................................................................................... 25

The Image Selection Screen for Deletion .................................................................................................. 26

Table of Contents

Shooting Features............................................................................................................... 27

Selecting a Shooting Mode............................................................................................................... 28

A (Auto) Mode.................................................................................................................................... 29

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) ................................................ 30

Tips and Notes About Scene Mode............................................................................................................... 31

Using Skin Softening ............................................................................................................................................... 37

Shooting with Easy Panorama .......................................................................................................................... 38

Playback with Easy Panorama ........................................................................................................................... 40

Shooting with Smart Portrait (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting) ........................... 41

Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)................................................................... 45

A, B, C, and D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) ............................................... 47

Tips for Setting Exposure...................................................................................................................................... 48

The Control Range of the Shutter Speed (A, B, C, and D Modes) ......................................... 50

Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector ............................................................... 51

Flash Mode.............................................................................................................................................. 52

Self-timer ................................................................................................................................................. 55

Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures) ...................................................................................... 56

Using the Creative Slider.................................................................................................................... 57

Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness) ...................................................................... 59

Using the Zoom..................................................................................................................................... 60

Focusing................................................................................................................................................... 62

The Shutter-release Button ................................................................................................................................. 62

Using Target Finding AF ....................................................................................................................................... 62

Using Face Detection ............................................................................................................................................. 63

Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus ............................................................................................................. 64

Focus Lock..................................................................................................................................................................... 65

Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Macro Mode)............................................................. 66

Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting...................................... 68

Playback Features................................................................................................................ 70

Playback Zoom ...................................................................................................................................... 71

Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display......................................................................................... 72

List by Date Mode................................................................................................................................. 73

Viewing and Deleting Images in a Sequence............................................................................. 74

Viewing Images in a Sequence......................................................................................................................... 74

Deleting Images in a Sequence ....................................................................................................................... 75

Editing Images (Still Images) ............................................................................................................ 76

Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood ........................................................................................................ 76

Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation .......................................................................... 77

D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast ................................................................................... 77

Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When Shooting with the Flash............................. 78

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Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces ........................................................................................... 78

Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image ......................................................................................... 80

Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy....................................................................................................................... 81

Movies ..................................................................................................................................... 82

Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback .................................................. 83

Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies ....................................................................... 86

Shooting Time-lapse Movies ............................................................................................................ 87

Recording Superlapse Movies.......................................................................................................... 89

Short Movie Show Mode (Combining Movie Clips to Create Short Movies) .................. 90

Operations During Movie Playback ............................................................................................... 93

Editing Movies ....................................................................................................................................... 94

Extracting Only the Desired Portion of a Movie..................................................................................... 94

Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Image ......................................................................................... 95

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer.......................................... 96

Utilizing Images..................................................................................................................................... 97

Viewing Images on a TV ..................................................................................................................... 98

Printing Images Without a Computer ........................................................................................... 99

Connecting the Camera to a Printer ............................................................................................................. 99

Printing Images One at a Time ...................................................................................................................... 100

Printing Multiple Images ................................................................................................................................... 101

Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i)...................................................................... 103

Installing ViewNX-i................................................................................................................................................. 103

Transferring Images to a Computer ........................................................................................................... 103

Using the Menu................................................................................................................. 106

Menu Operations............................................................................................................................... 107

The Image Selection Screen ............................................................................................................................ 109

Menu Lists ............................................................................................................................................ 110

The Shooting Menu.............................................................................................................................................. 110

The Movie Menu..................................................................................................................................................... 110

The Playback Menu............................................................................................................................................... 111

The Network Menu ............................................................................................................................................... 111

The Setup Menu ..................................................................................................................................................... 112

The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options)....................................................... 113

Image Quality ........................................................................................................................................................... 113

Image Size................................................................................................................................................................... 114

The Shooting Menu (A, B, C, or D Mode).............................................................................. 115

White Balance (Adjusting Hue)...................................................................................................................... 115

Metering ...................................................................................................................................................................... 117

Continuous Shooting .......................................................................................................................................... 118

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ISO Sensitivity ........................................................................................................................................................... 120

AF Area Mode........................................................................................................................................................... 121

Autofocus Mode ..................................................................................................................................................... 124

M Exposure Preview ............................................................................................................................................. 124

The Movie Menu ................................................................................................................................ 125

Movie Options.......................................................................................................................................................... 125

AF Area Mode........................................................................................................................................................... 129

Autofocus Mode ..................................................................................................................................................... 130

Movie VR ...................................................................................................................................................................... 131

Wind Noise Reduction ........................................................................................................................................ 132

Frame Rate.................................................................................................................................................................. 132

The Playback Menu........................................................................................................................... 133

Mark for upload ....................................................................................................................................................... 133

Slide Show .................................................................................................................................................................. 134

Protect........................................................................................................................................................................... 135

Rotate Image............................................................................................................................................................. 135

Copy (Copy Between the Memory Card and Internal Memory)............................................... 136

Sequence Display................................................................................................................................................... 137

The Network Menu ........................................................................................................................... 138

Operating the Text Input Keyboard............................................................................................................ 139

The Setup Menu................................................................................................................................. 140

Time Zone and Date ............................................................................................................................................ 140

Monitor Settings ..................................................................................................................................................... 142

Date Stamp ................................................................................................................................................................ 144

Photo VR ...................................................................................................................................................................... 145

AF Assist ....................................................................................................................................................................... 146

Digital Zoom ............................................................................................................................................................. 146

Sound Settings......................................................................................................................................................... 147

Auto Off........................................................................................................................................................................ 147

Format Card/Format Memory ........................................................................................................................ 148

Language .................................................................................................................................................................... 148

Image Comment .................................................................................................................................................... 149

Copyright Information ........................................................................................................................................ 150

Location Data ........................................................................................................................................................... 151

Charge by Computer ........................................................................................................................................... 152

Reset All........................................................................................................................................................................ 153

Conformity Marking.............................................................................................................................................. 153

Firmware Version.................................................................................................................................................... 153

Technical Notes................................................................................................................. 154

Notices................................................................................................................................................... 155

Notes About Wireless Communication Functions ................................................................ 157

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Table of Contents

Caring for the Product ..................................................................................................................... 159

The Camera................................................................................................................................................................ 159

The Battery ................................................................................................................................................................. 160

The Charging AC Adapter................................................................................................................................. 161

Memory Cards.......................................................................................................................................................... 162

Cleaning and Storage....................................................................................................................... 163

Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................................... 163

Storage.......................................................................................................................................................................... 163

Error Messages.................................................................................................................................... 164

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 167

File Names............................................................................................................................................ 175

Optional Accessories ........................................................................................................................ 176

Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 177

Memory Cards That Can Be Used................................................................................................................. 180

Trademark Information....................................................................................................................................... 181

Index....................................................................................................................................................... 183

Table of Contents

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body ...................................................................................................................2

The Monitor..............................................................................................................................4

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

Flash raised

Lens cover closed

Eyelet for camera strap

................................ 9

Command dial

.................................................. 47

Power switch/power-on lamp

............ 14

Shutter-release button

.......................22, 62

Mode dial

.....................................................21,

Self-timer lamp

.............................................. 55

AF-assist illuminator..................... 112

, 146

Flash

..........................................................23, 51,

Lens cover

Lens

Microphone (stereo)

.................................. 83

Zoom control........................................ 22, 60

f : Wide-angle .......................... 22, 60

g : Telephoto ............................. 22, 60

h : Thumbnail playback .............. 72

i : Playback zoom .......................... 71

N-Mark (NFC antenna)..................................

Connector cover

...................................... 11,

HDMI micro connector (Type D)

.......... 97

Micro-USB connector

........................ 11,

6312 45 1

The Camera Body

Parts of the Camera

K (flash pop-up) control

Charge lamp.................................................. 11

Flash lamp....................................................... 52

q (snap-back zoom) button ..............61

b (e movie-record) button

..... 23

, 83

c (playback) button...............................24

Rotary multi selector

(multi selector)* .........................47, 51, 107

k (apply selection) button

................107

l (delete) button ...................................... 25

d (menu) button

................................. 107

Battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover................................................................... 10

Lock lever ........................................................ 10

Power connector cover (for optional AC adapter)

Tripod s ocket

Speaker

Monitor

........................................................... 4

, 13

2 3 4

5 6

7 8

* Also referred to as the “multi selector” in this manual.

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

10 11

The Monitor

999

29m

F3 .7

1/ 25 0

+ 1. 0

40 0

999

999 9

Shooting mode............................................28

Flash mode .............................................51, 52

Macro mode...........................................51, 56

Zoom indicator..................................... 22, 60

Focus indicator.............................................22

Movie options (normal

speed movies).................................110, 125

Movie options (HS movies)..... 110, 126

Image quality................................... 110, 113

Image size.......................................... 110, 114

Easy panorama .....................................30, 38

Vibration reduction icon

.............................................110, 112, 131, 145

Wind noise reduction.................110, 132

Exposure compensation value

....57, 59

Remaining movie recording time

........................................................................83, 84

Number of exposures remaining

(still images) ........................................ 21, 113

Internal memory indicator ....................21

F-number......................................................... 47

Shutter speed................................................47

Focus area (target finding AF)

...........................................................62, 110, 121

Focus area (manual or center)

.................................................................. 110, 121

Focus area (face detection, pet

detection) .......................................... 110, 121

Focus area (subject tracking)

.................................................................. 110, 121

Center-weighted area................ 110, 117

The information that is displayed on the shooting or playback screen changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. By default, information is displayed when the camera is first turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo info is set to

Auto info in Monitor settings (A142)).

For Shooting

1 4

400

1/250

F3.7

+1.0

29m

1718

999

9999

Parts of the Camera

The Monitor

1010

40 0400

1/2501/2 501/250

F3.7F3.7F3.7

29m

999

29m

999

24 25

2730

31 32 33

28 29

22 55

1010

HD RHDR

PR EPRE

120120

6060

HH LL

ISO sensitivity .................................. 110, 120

Battery level indicator ..............................21

Charging AC Adapter connection indicator

Date stamp ....................................... 112, 144

“Date not set” indicator.............140, 168

Travel destination icon .........................140

Airplane mode

Bluetooth communication

indicator..............................................................iii

Wi-Fi communication indicator ...........iii

Location data

Soft.......................................................................41

Active D-Lighting........................................57

Foundation makeup .................................41

White balance mode ..................110, 115

Special effects ...............................................91

Skin softening ............................................... 41

Hue .............................................................. 41, 57

Vividness...................................................41, 57

Continuous shooting mode

...........................................................35, 110, 118

Time-lapse movie ...............................30, 87

Blink proof icon............................................ 43

Hand-held/tripod ....................................... 32

Backlighting (HDR)..................................... 34

Multiple exposure lighten .....................36

Playback speed

Still image capture (during movie

recording) .......................................................86

Self-Collage ....................................................42

Pet portrait auto release......... 35, 51, 55

Smile timer.............................................. 44, 51

Self-timer indicator ............................51, 55

Exposure indicator .....................................49

Parts of the Camera

The Monitor

For Playback

15/ 11/2 016 15:3 0

999 9.

JPG

999 / 999

29m00 s 29m00 s

999 / 999

999 9 / 999 9

List by date icon.......................................... 73

Protect icon

....................................... 111, 135

Sequence display (when Individual

pictures is selected) ...................111, 137

Glamour retouch icon...................78, 111

Quick effects icon.............................76, 111

D-Lighting icon .................................77, 111

Quick retouch icon.......................... 77, 111

Red-eye correction ......................... 78, 111

Internal memory indicator ....................21

Current image number/total number of images

Movie length or elapsed playback time

21 3 4 5 7 8 96

9999. JPG 15/11/2016 15:30

999 / 999

9999 / 9999

29m00s 29m00s

Parts of the Camera

The Monitor

15/ 11/2 016 15:3 0

999 9.

JPG

999 / 999

Image quality ................................... 110, 113

Image size .......................................... 110, 114

Easy panorama .....................................30, 38

Movie options .................................110, 125

Volume indicator........................................ 93

Small picture icon ............................80, 111

Crop icon..................................................71, 81

Quick effects guide

Easy panorama playback guide Sequence playback guide Movie playback guide

Time of recording

Date of recording

Charging AC Adapter connection indicator

Battery level indicator ..............................21

File number and type............................175

Airplane mode

Bluetooth communication

indicator..............................................................iii

Wi-Fi communication indicator ...........iii

Recorded location data indicator

12 13

26 27 28 29

24 23

The Monitor

Parts of the Camera

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18 17

Preparing for Shooting

How to Attach the Camera Strap......................................................................................9

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card.......................................................................10

Charging the Battery...........................................................................................................11

Changing the Angle of the Monitor ..............................................................................13

Camera Setup

...............................................................................................................................14

Preparing for Shooting

How to Attach the Camera Strap

• The camera strap can be attached to the eyelet on either side (left and right) of the camera body.

Preparing for Shooting

How to Attach the Camera Strap

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Battery latch

Memory card slot

• With the battery’s positive and negative terminals oriented correctly, move the orange battery latch (3), and fully insert the battery (4).

• Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (5).

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

this could cause a malfunction.

B Formatting 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 (A107).

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.

Memory Cards and Internal Memory

Camera data, including images and movies, can be saved either on a memory card or in the camera's internal memory. To use the camera's internal memory, remove the memory card.

Preparing for Shooting

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Charging the Battery

Charge lamp

Electrical outlet

USB cable (included)

Charging AC Adapter

If a pl ug adapter * is includ ed with your camer a, securel y connect it to the Charging AC Adapter. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the p lug 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 green 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 green, 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.

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B Notes 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.

B Notes About Charging the Battery

• The camera can be operated while the battery is charging, but the charging time increases. The charge lamp turns off while the camera is being operated.

• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than the EH-73P/EH-73PCH 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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Changing the Angle of the Monitor

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For normal shooting

When shooting in a low position

When taking self-portraits

When shooting in a high position

Be particularly careful not to touch these areas.

You can adjust the direction and angle of the monitor.

B Notes About the Monitor

• When moving the monitor, do not apply excessive force and move slowly within the monitor's adjustable range so that the connection will not be damaged.

• Do not touch the area to the rear of the monitor. Failure to observe this precaution could cause product malfunction.

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Camera Setup

Multi selector

k button

(apply selection)

Down

Left

Right

Power switch

Setup from a Smartphone or Tablet

• Before proceeding, install the SnapBridge app (Aiii) and enable

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your smartphone or tablet (below, “smart device”).

• The camera and smart device screens shown in this manual may

differ from those of the actual products.

1 Turn the camera on.

• Use the multi selector to select and adjust settings.

• A language selection dialog will be displayed. Press

H or I on the multi selector to highlight a language and press the k button to select.

• The language can be changed at any time using the Language option in the setup menu.

• The power switch is enabled a few seconds after the battery is inserted. Wait a few seconds before pressing the power switch.

2 Press the k button when the dialog at

right is displayed.

• If you do not wish to use a smart device to configure the camera, press the d button (A16).

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Language

Български

Čeština

Dansk

Deutsch

English

Español

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.

Later

Cancel

Set

3 Pair (i.e., establish a Bluetooth link between) the camera and the

Auth. code

Cancel

and press OK.

code is displayed on the smart device

Conrm that the same authentication

smart device.

• Android Devices with NFC Support

After checking that NFC is enabled on the smart device, touch the camera Y (N-Mark) to the NFC antenna on the smart device to launch the SnapBridge app.

- If the SnapBridge download site is displayed,

download and install the app before repeating the above steps.

• iOS Devices and Android Devices Without NFC Support

Press the camera k button. The camera will wait for a connection; launch the SnapBridge app on the smart device and follow the on-screen instructions to tap the name of the camera you want to pair with.

App SnapBridge Camera

A900

On your smart device, go to the app store and search for SnapBridge. After installing, open the SnapBridge app.

Cancel

Connect to Camera

Camera name

A900

4 Check the authentication code.

• After confirming that the camera and smart device display the same six-digit authentication code, follow the steps below to complete pairing (note that the code may not be displayed in some versions of iOS, but you should follow the steps below even if the code is not displayed).

- On the camera, press the k button.

- On the smart device, tap Pairing (the name of the button varies with the smart

device).

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