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USER MANUAL LITE TOUCH ZOOM 100W-QD NIKON
(Caring for the Camera and Battery)
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbols:

This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using your Nikon product to prevent possible injury.
WARNING
Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder
Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment.
Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment, remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikonauthorized service center for inspection.
Do not use in the presence of flammable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.
Do not disassemble
Touching the product's internal parts could result in injury. In the event of a malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the battery and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.
Observe proper precautions when handling lithium batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product:
- Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery.
- Use only a 3 V CR123A or DL123A lithium battery.
- When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards.
- Do not short or disassemble the battery.
- Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat.
- Do not immerse in or expose to water.
- Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.
- Immediately after use, or when the product is used on battery power for an extended period, the battery may become hot. Before removing the battery, turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool.
- Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.
Keep out of the reach of children
Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths.
Observe caution when operating the flash
Using the flash close to your subject's eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter from the subject.
Caring for the Camera and Battery
Keep dry
This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
Keep free of salt, sand, and dust
After using your camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt with a lightly dampened cloth and then dry your camera thoroughly.
Do not touch the lens with your fingers
Use a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the lens. To remove fingerprints or smudges from the lens' surface, use a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens tissue moistened with ethanol (alcohol) or lens cleaner.
■ Handle the slide cover and all moving parts with care
Do not apply force to the lens or flash unit, or to the battery chamber cover or slide cover. These parts are especially susceptible to damage.
Do not drop
The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration.
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. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could affect the product's internal circuitry.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature
Sudden changes in temperature, such as occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation 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.
Batteries
- When you turn the device on, check the battery-level displayed on the LCD panel to determine whether the battery needs to be replaced. The battery needs to be replaced the low battery power indicator appears on the LCD panel.
- Ready a spare battery when taking pictures on important occasions. Depending on your location, you may find it difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice.
- On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Use a fresh battery at low temperatures. Keep a spare battery in a warm place and exchange the two as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.
- Should the battery terminals become dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth before use.
Storage
- To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you will not be using the product for a long period of time, remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant. Do not, however, store the camera case in a plastic bag, as this may cause the material to deteriorate. Note that desiccant gradually loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at regular intervals.
- Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, close to equipment that produces strong magnetic fields, or in areas subject to extremes of temperature, for example near a space heater or in a closed vehicle on a hot day.
- To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera away again.
- Store the battery in a cool, dry place.
Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Lite Touch Zoom 100W/Lite Touch Zoom 100W QUARTZ DATE (QD) camera.
Be sure to read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy until you feel confident using the camera.
Some of the illustrations show the model with the date function (Lite Touch Zoom 100W QD).
Accessory
(The following item is supplied with this camera.)

Original accessories
- Camera case CS-L30 (Remote control unit can be stored in the pocket inside.)
- Remote control unit ML-L3 (p. 37) (Lite Touch Zoom 100W QD only)
Symbols used in this manual

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Table of Contents
| Preparations | For your safety Caring for the Camera and Battery To take a picture right away (Quick operation guide) 8 Camera parts 10 Body 10 LCD panel 12 Viewfinder 13 |
| Installing a battery 14 Turning the camera on 15 Checking the battery power 15 Loading the film 16 Imprinting the date/time on pictures (Lite Touch Zoom 100W QD only) 18 | |
| Basic Operations | Holding the camera properly 19 Operating the shutter release button 19 Shooting 20 Zooming 22 Rewinding the film 23 Removing the film 23 |
| Advanced Operations | When the main subject is not in the center of the picture 24 Difficult-to-focus subjects 25 Flash photography 26 To use the flash automatically 28 To cancel flash operation 29 To use the flash always 30 To photograph a person in a night view 31 按钮 32 To reduce the "Red-eye" effect 33 Close-up photography 34 Shooting a distant view or landscape through a window 35 Using the self-timer 36 Using the remote control (optional) 37 (Lite Touch Zoom 100W QD only) Replacing the remote control battery 38 |
| Additional Information | Correcting the date and time (Lite Touch Zoom 100W QD only) 39 Troubleshooting 40 Specifications 42 |
To take a picture right away
(Quick operation guide)

Insert a battery. (p. 14)


2 Open the slide cover to turn the camera on. (p. 15)
Make sure that the sufficient Battery Power indicator (d) appears on the LCD panel. (p. 15)

3 Load the film. (p. 16)
- Pull the film leader across to the green index mark inside the film compartment.
- When loading the film, take care not to touch the lens inside of the camera.

4 Press the Zoom buttons and compose your picture. (p. 22)

5 Press the shutter release button halfway. (p. 19)
- When you press the button halfway, focus and exposure are automatically achieved, and the green LED lights up.

6 Check the green LED is on, then press the shutter release button all the way to release the shutter. (p. 20)

The film starts to rewind automatically, when film reaches the end of the roll. (p. 23)
Remove the film cartridge. (D p. 23)

Take trial shots
Take trial shots before shooting at important occasions like weddings or graduations.
- Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
Body



Attaching the hand strap
Attach the hand strap as shown in the illustration.
Camera parts (continued)
LCD panel


The illustrations are fully labeled for your reference.
Viewfinder

1Parallax compensation marks (p.34)
Use for close-up shooting distance less than 1m
AutofoCUSframemark (p.20)
Center the autofocus frame mark on the subject.
Orange LED (p. 27)
With the shutter release button pressed halfway, the orange LED lights up when the flash is ready to fire, and it blinks when the flash charging is not completed.
4Green LED (p. 20)
Lights when focus is achieved.
In close-up photography, the LED blinks as a warning if the subject is closer than approx. 0.65m.

Battery type
Use one CR123A or DL123A type 3V lithium battery in this camera.

1 Open the battery chamber cover.
- While releasing the lock as indicated by the arrow in the left illustration, open the battery chamber cover.


2 Install a new battery.
- Insert the battery with the and ends positioned as marked inside the battery chamber.

3 Close the battery chamber cover until it clicks.

The built-in clock may be reset automatically when the battery is removed. Check the time and date. (Lite Touch Zoom 100W QD only) (p. 39)
Turning the camera on

Open the slide cover until it clicks.
Once you open the slide cover in the direction of the arrow, the camera is turned on, the built-in flash automatically pops up, and the lens extends out.
The camera is set in Auto flash mode. (p. 28)

When closing the cover, first slide it slightly in to start lens retraction. When the lens is completely retracted, slowly close the cover.
Checking the battery power
Make sure that the sufficient Battery Power indicator ( 一 _ 一 ) is showing on the LCD panel.

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| showing | The battery power is sufficient. |
| blinking | The battery is nearing exhaustion. Have a fresh one ready. |
| (no indicators) | Replace the battery with a new one. |

Always check the battery condition before shooting.

We recommend that you take spare batteries with you, especially when travelling.

When only the power indicator is not displayed, (and all other indicators are displayed), the shutter cannot be released. The rewinding can only be performed.

Recommended film
Use DX-coded 35mm film with this camera. It is recommended to use DX-coded ISO 400 film, which provides good results when using the flash, and helps avoid blurred images, should camera shake occur.



1 Close the slide cover, then open the camera back.
- Slide the camera back lock release lever (1), and open the camera back (2).
- When loading/unloading film, be sure not to open the camera back cover into direct sunlight.
2 Insert a film cartridge.
- When loading the film, take care not to touch the lens inside of the camera.
3 Pull the film leader across to the green index mark inside the film compartment.
Make sure to align the film leader to the green index mark; if the film leader is not properly aligned to the index mark (short of or beyond the mark), film may not be loaded properly.
Hold the film cartridge and ensure film is properly positioned with no slack.


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4 Close the camera back, and check that "i" appears on the film counter.
Once the camera back is closed, and the film has been properly set, "f" appears on the LCD panel.

If "E" blinks on the LCD panel, film is not properly loaded. Open the camera back again and reload film.
Tips on DX-coded 35mm film
Number of frames

ISO (film speed)

Film cartridge
With DX-coded film, film speed is set automatically.
Film speeds valid for automatic setting are ISO 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, and 3200.
With a non-DX-coded film, the film speed is automatically set to ISO 100.
Imprinting the date/time on pictures
(Lite Touch Zoom 100W QD only)

Select the date/time indicator by pressing the MODE/SEL button.
The year is indicated by the last two digits, and the time is displayed by 24-hour clock. The example in the illustration shows Apr. 1, 2003.
Each time you press the MODE/SEL button, the indicator changes as follows:
Year/Month/Day Month/Day/Year Day/Month/Year

Select “- - - ” (No imprint) to cancel data imprint.
Imprint position of date/time

Imprint position
The imprint positions on picture are shown in the illustration.

It may be difficult to read against bright colors such as white or reddish hues.

If you take a picture exceeding the number of frames on the film, the date/time may not be imprinted correctly on the picture.
Holding the camera properly
When holding the camera horizontally

When holding the camera vertically

Prop your elbows against your body and hold the camera with both hands.
- When holding the camera vertically, make sure that the flash is on top as shown.

Do not block the lens, autofocus window, or flash with your fingers or hair, or the strap.

Be careful not to press down on the flash unit when it is in the popped-up position.
Operating the shutter release button
Before pressing

Press halfway

Press all the way down

1 Press the shutter release button halfway to focus.
- When you press the button halfway, focus and exposure are automatically achieved, and the green LED lights up.
The focus is locked (Focus lock p. 24) while the shutter release button is depressed halfway.
2 Press the shutter release button all the way down to take a picture.

Pressing the shutter release button abruptly can result in picture blur.
Make sure to press the shutter release button slowly.

1 Center the autofocus frame mark “○” on the main subject.

If the main subject is outside the autofocus frame mark:
Use focus lock. (p. 24)

2 Press the shutter release button halfway to focus.

Lighting/blinking of the green LED
When correct focus has been achieved, the green LED lights up.

- Blinking indicates the subject is too close. For correct focus to be achieved, keep the camera away from the subject for more than approx. 0.65m . Note that you may take a picture even if the camera-to-subject distance is extremely short (approx. 0.3m ). However, the focus may not be sharp.

3 Confirm that the green LED lights up and slowly press the shutter release button all the way down.
If the subject is dark in Auto Flash mode, the flash fires automatically.

Pressing the shutter release button abruptly can result in picture blur.

When not in use, close the slide cover to protect the lens, finder, etc. and to save battery power.

Press the Zoom button to compose the picture.
Press the zoom button for telephoto (100mm) photography or the zoom button for wide-angle (28mm) photography.
- Remove your finger from the zoom button when the desired image size has been achieved.
Example of a wide-angle photograph

Example of a telephoto photograph


When the camera is not operated for more than 3 minutes, the lens automatically retracts to the wide-angle position.
Rewinding the film
Film starts to rewind automatically when film reaches the end of the roll.
- While the film is rewinding, the number on the frame counter decreases one by one. When the film is completely rewound, “E” appears.
- If rewinding stops midway through the roll because of a dead battery, it resumes automatically as soon as the battery is replaced with a new one.

Do not open the camera back until "E" starts lighting and the rewinding motor stops.
If the camera back is opened before "E" lights, the followings may occur:
The film is exposed.
- Shortly after a new film is loaded, it is rewound and "E" is displayed.
To rewind the film in mid-roll.

Press the mid-roll rewind (▶▶) button using a ball-point pen.
- Once rewinding starts, there is no need to keep the button pressed.
Removing the film
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1 Confirm that film is completely rewound.
- Film is completely rewound when “E” is displayed.

2 Open the camera back and remove the film.
When the main subject is not in the center of the picture (Focus lock photography)
Focus lock is useful in autofocus shooting when you want to capture a subject that's framed outside of the autofocus frame mark, and in situations where subjects may be difficult to focus (p. 25).

Depending on the effect you want to achieve, your subject may not be at the center of the final composition in the left example. If your subject is not at the center of the frame mark when the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the camera will focus on the background and the main subject may not be in focus. Focus lock allows you to adjust the composition after focusing on your subject.

1 Center the autofocus frame mark on the main subject, then press the shutter release button halfway.
The green LED lights up when the subject is in focus, and the focus is locked as long as the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

Do not change the camera-to-subject distance
While the green LED lights up, the focus is locked. Do not change the camera-to-subject distance.

2 Compose the picture, while pressing the shutter release button halfway and press the shutter release button all the way down.
Example

Difficult-to-focus subjects
The following subjects may be difficult to focus.
Use the focus lock (p. 24) to focus on another subject equidistant from the camera, then compose the picture to shoot.
Subjects too small to fully cover the autofocus frame mark.

Dark subjects with no reflection.

Glossy, light-reflecting surfaces, such as shiny cars or water.

Subjects behind glass.

Subjects without solid content (i.e., candle flame, fireworks, etc.).
Secondary subjects are closer to the camera than the main subject. Advanced Operation
Flash photography
Selecting flash mode

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Select flash mode by pressing the 12 button.
You can select any of five flash modes by pressing the 43 button.

| Indicator | Explanation |
| No indicator | Auto Flash (p. 28) The flash automatically fires when lighting is poor. |
| ▲ | Infinity Focus (p. 35) For shooting a distant scene or landscape more sharply. The flash is canceled in this mode. |
| ● | Flash Cancel (p. 29) Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor. |
| ↓ | Anytime Flash (p. 30) Flash fires whenever photo is taken. |
| ← | Night Portrait (Slow Sync Flash) (p. 31) Use to capture both subject and background at night or under dim light. Flash fires whenever photo is taken. |

Lighting/blinking of the orange LED when the shutter release button is pressed halfway
The orange LED lights up:
Flash charging is completed. The flash is ready to fire.
The orange LED blinks slowly:
The flash charging is not completed. Take your finger off the shutter release button once, waits for a while, and then press the button halfway again. If the orange LED lights up, the shutter can be released.
- If you press down the popped-up flash unit, the flash will not fire.



Flash shooting range
The reference distance ranges between the camera and subject are shown below.
With ISO 100 film speed
(wide-angle) setting: approx. 0.65 to 3.0m
(telephoto) setting: approx. 0.65 to 1.8m
With ISO 400 film speed
( wide-angle) setting: approx. 0.65 to 6.0 m
(telephoto) setting: approx. 0.65 to 3.6m
To use the flash automatically
(Auto Flash mode)
Use this mode for automatic flash operation when lighting is poor.
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1 Open the slide cover.
- When you open the slide cover, the power is turned on and the built-in flash automatically pops up.
2 Compose the picture, then press the shutter release button halfway.
3 Check that the orange and green LEDs light up, then shoot.
Example


If there is enough light, "..." appears on the LCD panel, and the flash does not fire.
To cancel flash operation
(Flash Cancel mode)
Use this mode in places, where use of a flash is prohibited, or to achieve a natural lighting effect at dusk or for night scenes.

Use a tripod for the Flash Cancel mode
Since slow shutter speeds are usually selected in this mode, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

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1 Press the 5 / 4 button until "⑧" appears on the LCD panel.

2 Compose the picture, then press the shutter release button halfway.

3 Check that the green LED lights up, then shoot.

Example
To use the flash always
(Anytime Flash mode)
Use this mode to intentionally fire the flash regardless of light conditions.

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1 Press the 5/▲ button until "4" appears on the LCD panel.

2 Compose the picture, then press the shutter release button halfway.

3 Check that the orange and green LEDs light up, then shoot.

Example
To photograph a person in a night view
(Night Portrait mode)
Use this mode to capture both subject and background at night or under dim light. Flash fires whenever photo is taken.

Use a tripod for the Night Portrait (Slow Sync Flash) mode
Since slow shutter speeds are usually selected in this mode, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

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1 Press the 5 button until "4 appears on the LCD panel.
2 Compose the picture, then press the shutter release button halfway.
3 Check that the orange and green LEDs light up, then shoot.

Example
Select the mode by pressing 心/心 button, for the red-eye reduction or self-timer/remote control.

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Select the mode by pressing the 心 button.

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Each time you press the / button, the indicator changes as follows:

| Indicator | Explanation |
| No indicator | Red-eye Reduction mode canceled To cancel Red-eye Reduction mode. |
| Red-eye Reduction mode (U p. 33) To reduce the “Red-eye” effect. | |
| Self-Timer mode (U p. 36) For self-timer operation. Note that Red-eye Reduction is automatically set when the flash is used. | |
| Remote Control mode (Lite Touch Zoom 100W QD only) (U p. 37) For remote control operation. Note that Red-eye Reduction is automatically set when the flash is used. | |
| (100W QD only) |
To reduce the "Red-eye" effect
(Red-eye Reduction mode)
In flash photographs, the subject's eyes may sometimes appear bright red. To reduce this "red-eye" effect, use this mode.

About Red-eye Reduction mode
- The Red-eye Reduction lamp lights up approx. 1sec. before the flash fires. Be careful not to move the camera or let the subject move until the shutter is released.
This mode is not recommended in shooting situations where shutter release is your top priority.

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1 Press the 心 button until "O" appears on the LCD panel.

2 Compose the picture, then press the shutter release button halfway.

3 Check that the orange and green LEDs light up, then shoot.

The Red-eye Reduction mode is not automatically canceled by turning the power off. To cancel the Red-eye Reduction mode, press the button until " " disappears from the LCD panel.
Close-up photography
Use the parallax compensation marks when the camera-to-subject distance is shorter than 1 meter.

Minimum camera-to-subject distance is approx. 0.65m
If you wish to shoot a subject such as a flower as large as possible in a picture, you can get up to as close as approx. 0.65m from the subject. By setting the Zoom button to the (telephoto) position, a larger image can be obtained.

1 Compose the picture within the parallax compensation marks, then press the shutter release button halfway.
- The shaded area (marked with ) in the left illustrations is included in the picture.

2 Check that the green LED lights up, then shoot.

If the subject is closer than approx. 0.65m , the green LED blinks as a warning. Note that you may take a picture even if the camera-to-subject distance is extremely short (approx. 0.3m ). However, the focus may not be sharp.
Shooting a distant view or landscape through a window
(Infinity Focus mode)
Use Infinity Focus mode to shoot a distant view more sharply, or a landscape through a window.
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1 Press the 3/▲ button until "⑧" appears on the LCD panel.

2 Compose the picture, then press the shutter release button halfway.

3 Check that the green LED lights up, then shoot.

Flash is automatically canceled in this mode.
Using the self-timer
Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture.


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1 Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable flat surface.
2 Press the button until "⑥" appears on the LCD panel.
3 Compose the picture, and press the shutter release button.
Focus and exposure are achieved by pressing the shutter release button halfway.
- When the shutter release button is pressed all the way down, the self-timer lamp blinks for approx. 8 seconds, then lights up for 2 seconds before the shutter is released.
- After the shot, self-timer mode is canceled.

Self-timer mode is automatically canceled if the camera is not operated for more than approx. 3 minutes or when the slide cover is closed.
Using the remote control (optional)
(Lite Touch Zoom 100W QD only)
Use the optional remote control to release the camera's shutter from a distance.

When you use the remote control for the first time, pull out the transparent insulation sheet from the remote control.

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1 Press the button until "⑥" appears on the LCD panel.
- Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable flat surface.

The controllable distance of the remote control is within approx. 5m while facing the camera. If the camera-to-subject distance is more than 5m away, use the self-timer.

Remote Control mode will be automatically canceled if the camera is not operated for more than approx. 3 minutes or when the slide cover is closed.

2 Compose the picture, aim the remote control at the camera, and press the transmission button on the remote control.
The self-timer lamp lights up for approx. 2 seconds before the shutter is released.
- Within 3 minutes after taking the last shot using the remote control, you can still continue to shoot by remote control.

Remote control operation cannot be performed when the camera has extreme backlighting. Change the camera position in this case.

The life of the battery in the remote control is approx. 5 years. If the battery is exhausted, the shutter may not be released with the remote control.
Replace the battery inside the remote control with a new one. (p. 38)
Replacing the remote control battery

1 While keeping the battery holder release lever pressed as the arrow on the remote control indicates to release the lock ①, pull out the battery holder from the remote control ②.

2 Replace the battery.
Use one 3V lithium (CR2025 type) battery.
- Insert the battery with polarity side facing up into the battery holder.

3 Insert the battery holder into the remote control until it clicks closed.
Warning:
Keep the batteries out of the reach of children. If a battery is swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
Correcting the date and time
(Lite Touch Zoom 100W QD only)

1 Press and hold the MODE/SEL button for more than 2 seconds.
- When the date/time display format is Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year, or Day/Month/Year, the display in correction mode turns into Year/Month/Day, and then "Year" indicator blinks first. For Day/Hour/Minute display, "Hour" indicator blinks first.
- When the camera is on, the data will be immediately registered if the slide cover is closed, or the Mid-roll Rewind button or a Zoom button is pressed while the setting is in progress.
2 Press the ADJ button to set the blinking digit.
Each time you press the ADJ button, the number advances by one.
- Holding the ADJ button pressed for more than 2 seconds advances the number quickly.
3 When the blinking indicator is correctly set, press the MODE/SEL button again so that the next indicator blinks.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set all the digits. When the Year/Month/Day or Day/Hour/Minute have been adjusted, press the MODE/SEL button to finish the adjustment procedure. If the Year/Month/Day or Day/Hour/Minute are all displayed correctly, adjustments has been completed.

When the battery is replaced
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- ” may be displayed on the LCD panel.
The date/time is not imprinted in pictures taken while " - - - " is indicated. Set the date and time following the above procedure.
- ” may be displayed on the LCD panel.
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Track down the cause of trouble using the following chart. It may save you a trip to your nearest Nikon service center.
| Problem | Check points and solution | Ref. page | |
| Shutter | The shutter cannot be released. | ● The slide cover is not completely open. → Open the slide cover all the way until it clicks to turn the camera on. ● The orange LED blinks. → The flash is charging. Take your finger off the shutter release button once. Release the shutter after the orange LED lights up. ● “E” lights up on the LCD panel. → A rewound roll of film is inside. Replace it with a new roll. ● No indicator on the LCD panel. → The battery is exhausted. Replace it with a new one. * | 15 13,27 16,17, 23 14,15 |
| Flash | The flash does not fire. | ● “◎” lights up on the LCD panel. → The flash does not fire when the subject is bright enough. To fire the flash, set the camera to the Anytime Flash mode. | 28,30 |
| Focus | The subject appears out of focus in the print. | ● Camera shake. → Gently press the Shutter Release button, or use a tripod or place the camera on a stable flat surface. ● Something in front or behind the subject is in focus. → Be sure to center the autofocus frame mark on the subject before releasing the shutter. When correct focus cannot be easily achieved, use the focus lock. | 19,29, 31 20,24, 25 |
| LCD panel | No indicator appears even when the camera is turned on. | ●The battery is installed the wrong way round. →Insert the battery with the⊕and⊙ends positioned as marked inside the battery chamber.* | 14 |
| ●No battery or dead battery. →Install a new battery.* | 14,15 | ||
| The numeral “;” does not appear even when film is loaded. | ●“✕” blinks. →Remove the film and load it again. | 16,17 | |
| Remote control (optional) | The shutter cannot be released using the remote control. | ●You are out of the remote control working range. →Operate the remote control in a range within 5m facing the camera. ●Three or more minutes have elapsed since you set the camera to Remote Control mode. →Set the camera to the Remote Control mode again. ●The remote control is operated in backlit. →Change the position of the remote control. ●The service life of the battery in the remote control has lapsed (5 years). →Install a new battery. | 37 37 37 37 38 |
- When the battery is replaced or re-installed, the date and time you set may be reset.
Check them. (p. 39)
A characteristic of electronic cameras
In certain cases, due to static electricity, the Lite Touch Zoom 100W/Lite Touch Zoom 100W QD microcomputer may turn the camera off, even with fresh, properly installed batteries. For the same reason, the film may not advance properly. In each of these cases, to resume operation, simply turn the power off, then turn it on again. Or, remove and reinstall the battery.
When the battery is removed, the date/time you set may be reset.
Check them after reinstalling the battery. (p. 39)
Type of camera
35mm autofocus lens-shutter camera with Nikon zoom lens
Usable film
DX-coded 35mm film in film cartridge
Picture format
24× 36mm
Lens
28 - 100mm/f5.8 - 10.5, 6 elements in 6 groups (Aspheric lenses are used)
Shutter
Programmed electronic type; also serves as diaphragm blades; Shutter speed: 2 to 1/500 seconds
Viewfinder
Real-image viewerfinder; frame coverage: approx. over 80% ;approx. 0.32× magnification at 28mm,approx. 1.00× at 100mm; Diopter: approx. -1m^-2
Viewfinder information
Image size frame with parallax compensation marks; Autofocus frame mark, Green LED (in-focus indicator) - Lights up; subject focused, Blinks (at 2Hz ); subject is too close to achieve correct focus (less than 0.65m), Lights up; infinity focus mode: Orange LED (flash-ready light) - Lights up; flash ready, Blinks (at 4 Hz); flash charging is not completed, Turns off; enough light (except anytime flash and night portrait modes), Turns off; infinity focus mode, Turns off; flash cancel mode
Focusing
Active Autofocus system; Activated by lightly pressing shutter release button; Distance range from approx. 0.65m to infinity
Focus lock
Focus is locked as long as the shutter release button lightly pressed
Exposure control
Electronically controlled program AE: auto exposure range (ISO100): EV 4 - 17 at 28mm or EV 5.8 - 17 at 100mm
Film speed setting
ISO 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, and 3200 film automatically set; With non-DX-coded film, automatically set to ISO 100
Film loading
Film automatically advances to the first frame upon completion of film loading; With a film cartridge confirmation window
Frame counter
Shown in the LCD panel; Additive type; Counts back during film rewind
Self-timer
Electronically controlled; Activated by depressing the shutter release button; Self-timer lamp blinks and lights up to show when ready; Timer duration 10 seconds; Cancellable
Film advance
Film automatically advances by one frame after each shot; Auto rewind at the end of film roll; Mid-roll rewind function available
Remote control (optional) (Lite Touch Zoom 100W QD only)
Infrared wireless remote control; 2 sec. delay shutter release; Effective range is within approx. 5m straight in front of the camera; One 3 V lithium (CR2025) battery. Battery will last for approx. 5 years; Dimensions (W× H× D) : approx. 60× 28× 7mm Weight (including battery): approx. 10g
Built-in flash
Four flash modes available: Auto Flash, Flash Cancel, Anytime Flash, and Night Portrait (Slow Sync Flash); Flash automatically fires when there is not enough light; Flash shooting range (ISO 100): approx. 0.65 - 3.0m at 28mm, approx. 0.65 - 1.8m at 100mm, (ISO 400): approx. 0.65 - 6.0m at 28mm, approx. 0.65 - 3.6m at 100mm; Shutter release button is locked when the flash charging is not completed; Recycling time approx. 6 sec.
Red-eye Reduction mode
Red-eye Reduction lamp lights up for approx. 1 sec. before flash fires.
Battery life
Approx. 15 rolls of 24-exposure film when flash is used for half the exposures
LCD panel (Power is on)
Frame counter, Flash mode, Red-eye Reduction, Self-timer, Remote Control (Lite Touch Zoom 100W QD only), Infinity Focus mode, Battery power, Time/Date (Lite Touch Zoom 100W QD only)
Power source
One 3 V lithium battery (CR123A type or DL123A)
Date imprint function (Lite Touch Zoom 100W QD only)
Imprinted date include year, month, day, hour, (24-hour cycle with no AM/PM) and minute with five choices; Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year, Day/Month/Year, Day/Hour/Minute, and no-imprint; Leap year adjustment until 2042; Power source is the same as the camera body; Built-in clock with timing accuracy within ± 90 seconds a month
Dimensions (W× H× D)
Approx. 115 × 65 × 41.5mm
Weight (without battery)
Lite Touch Zoom 100W: Approx. 200 g
Lite Touch Zoom 100W QD: Approx. 200 g
- Specifications apply when a fresh battery is used at normal temperature (20^)
- Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.