DIGITAL CAMERA Quick Start Guide For Smart Device Users Introduction Parts of the Camera Preparing for Shooting Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Other Functions Technical Notes ii iv 1 2 13 18 22 • 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.
For Smart Device Users Your images. The world. Connected 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.
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.
Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX A900 digital camera. Downloading the “Reference Manual” The Reference Manual (PDF format) provides more details in various languages on how to use this camera. Use your smart device or computer to refer to it along with this manual. Download the Reference Manual from our Download Center at the URL below. • The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe PDF Reader, iBooks, or other software.
Confirming the Package Contents In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased the camera. COOLPIX A900 Digital Camera Camera Strap EH-73P Charging AC Adapter* UC-E21 USB Cable Quick Start Guide (this manual) Warranty EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery * 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 (A4).
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.
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.
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. 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.
• 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.
• 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.
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 23 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 7 6 16 1 Command dial 8 K (flash pop-up) control 2 Power switch/power-on lamp 9 q (snap-back zoom) button 3 Shutter-release button 10 b (e movie-record) button 4 Mode dial 11 c (playback) button 5 Flash 12 Rotary multi selector (multi selector) 13 k (apply selection) button 6 Zoom control f : Wide-angle g : Telephoto h : Thumbnail playback i : Playback zoom 7 N-Mark (NFC antenna) 14 l (delete) button 15 d (menu) but
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.
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.
Charging the Battery Charging AC Adapter Electrical outlet Charge lamp USB cable (included) 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.
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.
Changing the Angle of the Monitor You can adjust the direction and angle of the monitor. For normal shooting When taking self-portraits 1/250 F3.7 25m 0s 880 When shooting in a low position When shooting in a high position 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.
Camera Setup Setup from a Smartphone or Tablet • Before proceeding, install the SnapBridge app (Aii) 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. Up Multi selector Left k button (apply selection) Right Power switch Down • A language selection dialog will be displayed.
3 Pair (i.e., establish a Bluetooth link between) the camera and the 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. - Close all apps that use NFC (including the SnapBridge app). Pairing may fail if an app using NFC is activated. - If the SnapBridge download site is displayed, download and install the app before repeating the above steps.
5 Press the k button when the dialog at right is displayed. • When a constant connection between the camera and smart device is established, the dialog at right is displayed. • If the camera displays Could not connect., press the k button to return to Step 3. To cancel pairing settings, press the d button. 6 Your camera and smart device are connected! SnapBridge will send your photos to your smart device as they are taken. Next Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.
2 Press the d button when the dialog at right is displayed. • Select Yes when prompted to set the camera clock. 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. Set Later 3 Highlight your home time zone and press the k button. New York, Toronto, Lima • To turn daylight saving time on press H; W will be displayed at the top of the map. Press I to turn daylight saving time off.
What SnapBridge Can Do for You The SnapBridge app can be used for a variety of tasks once the camera has been paired with your smart device. • See SnapBridge app online help for more information. http://nikonimglib.com/snbr/onlinehelp/en/index.html Auto Upload At default settings, pictures will automatically be uploaded to the smart device as they are taken. • Place the smart device close to the camera and launch the SnapBridge app.
Wireless Networks Option Description Pairing after camera setup Select Connect to smart device in the camera network menu and follow the instructions in “Setup from a Smartphone or Tablet” from Step 2 (A7). Unpairing In the SnapBridge app, tap z in y Connect, and then tap End pairing on the screen that is displayed. Number of pairable smart devices The camera can be paired with up to five smart devices. However, it can connect to only one device at a time.
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting Images A (auto) mode is used here as an example. A (auto) mode enables you to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. 1 Rotate the mode dial to A. Number of exposures remaining • 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. 1/250 F3.
• When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the flash is above the lens. 3 Frame the picture. • Move the zoom control to change the zoom lens position. • If you lose sight of the subject while shooting with the lens in telephoto position, press the q (snap-back zoom) button to temporarily widen the visible area so that you can frame the subject more easily. Zoom out Zoom in q button 4 Press the shutter-release button halfway.
B Notes 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.
Playing Back Images 1 Press 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. 2 Use the multi selector to select an image to display. • Press and hold down HIJK to scroll through the images quickly. • Images can also be selected by rotating the multi selector. • To play back a recorded movie, press the k button. • To return to shooting mode, press the c button or shutter-release button.
Deleting Images 1 Press the l (delete) button to delete the image currently displayed on the screen. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired deletion method and press the k button. • To exit without deleting, press the d button. 3 Delete Current image Erase selected images All images Select Yes and press the k button. • Deleted images cannot be recovered. Erase 1 image? Yes No B Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) • Images captured continuously, or with the multiple exp.
Other Functions Selecting a Shooting Mode You can rotate the mode dial to align the desired shooting mode with the indicator mark on the camera body. • A (Auto) mode Select this mode to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. • o (Creative) mode The camera saves four images with effects and one image without effects simultaneously in one shot. • y (Scene) modes Press the d button and select a scene mode.
C Help Display The descriptions of functions are displayed while changing the shooting mode or while the setting screen is displayed. Press the shutter-release button halfway to quickly switch to shooting mode. You can show or hide the descriptions using Help display in Monitor settings in the setup menu. Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector 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.
Menu Operations You can set the menus listed below by pressing the d (menu) button. • • • • • • A Shooting menu1, 2 e Movie menu1 N Playback mode menu (List by date mode)3 c Playback menu3 q Network menu z Setup menu 1 2 3 Press the d button when the shooting screen is displayed. Menu icons and available setting options vary depending on the shooting mode. Press the d button when the playback screen is displayed. 1 Press the d (menu) button. • The menu is displayed.
4 Select 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. • Items can also be selected by rotating the multi selector. 5 Select 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 or b (e) button.
Technical Notes Notices 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.
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.
Notes About Wireless Communication Functions 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.
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.
Caring for the Product Observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Aviii-x) 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 or lens cover. Keep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.
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.
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. 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.
Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Lens Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the lens and working toward the edges.
Troubleshooting 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 (Aiv). Problem A Cause/Solution • Wait for recording to end. • If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
Memory Cards That Can Be Used The camera supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards, including SDHC and SDXC cards compliant with UHS-I. • Cards rated Speed Class 6 or better are recommended for movie recording (when Movie options is set to d 2160/30p (4K UHD) or c 2160/25p (4K UHD), cards rated UHS Speed Class 3 or better are recommended); using slower cards may result in recording being interrupted. • When choosing cards for use in card readers, be sure they are compatible with the device.
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