Nikon 4300 manual Digital Camera

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The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography

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Contents Digital Camera Thank you for your purchase of a COOLPIX4300 digital camera SymbolsDo not look at the sun through the viewfinder Transmitted, transcribed, stored in a Trademark InformationTable of Contents Parts Technical Notes Camera Care, Options and ResourcesFirst Steps 48/42 Parts of the COOLPIX4300Viewfinder Lens 26, 46, 57Mode Description Monitor Mode dialFirst Steps Insert the BatteryAttach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Clock Battery Alternative Power SourcesInsert the Memory Card Insert the memory cardSet the Date and Time Choose a LanguagePress to save changes to settings and return to SET-UP menu Explore the creative possibilities of scene modeThis chapter is divided into three sections Taking Pictures Reviewing YourTurn the mode dial to a Turn the camera on Ready the Camera a ModeTaking Pictures Remove the lens capReady the camera Compose the PictureFrame your subject Turn the Camera Off Focus and ShootCOOLPIX4300 has a two-stage shutter release button Focus Take the pictureQuick Review Reviewing Your PicturesFollowing operations can be performed For more information on Playback P Full-Screen Review Thumbnail ReviewSlow Getting Creative Select Scene ModeBeach PartyFt. from the lens Shadow, or when yourFire automatically to fill in illuminate Shadows Noise ReductionMode When to Use It Focus ModeSetting Description Shooting-Mode SelectionStart the timer Self-TimerSelect a self-timer mode Position the cameraCheck the autofocus lamp Autofocus mode Continuous AF/Single AFRecompose the picture and shoot Focus LockDigital Zoom Digital ZoomOptical vs. Digital Zoom Restrictions on Digital ZoomFlash mode can be chosen from the following five options Flash ModeFlash mode is controlled with the 3 button Making Movies Set the mode dial to m movieExposure Compensation Press to start recordingKeep or Delete Picture Review Adjusting SensitivityFull-Screen Playback Manual FocusThumbnail Playback Movie PlaybackMenu Full-Screen PlaybackTransfer Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Thumbnail PlaybackUse the T T button to zoom in on pictures FunctionRestrictions on a Small Picture About Small PicturePhoto Information Movie PlaybackOperation Function 5 focus confirmation 4 histogramCompleted will be displayed in the camera monitor Transfer buttonMac OS Connect the video cable to the video device This menu is used for basic camera setupTune the television to the video channel Turn the camera on This chapter is divided into the following five sectionsIndex to Menu Options SetupNTSC/PAL USBBasic Shooting MenuAuto OffNikon Playback MenuTransfer All onMode Menu Description Using Camera MenusMaking a Selection Viewing the MenusSet-Up Menu Accessing Multi-Page MenusTo View the SET-UP menu SET-UP 1 menuImage Quality Making Effective Use of Memory Image Size & Quality MenuCreating, Renaming and Deleting Folders Options Image Size Organizing Your Pictures The Folders MenuCreating New Folders Highlight Delete Renaming Existing Folders Deleting FoldersHidden and Protected Images Adjusting Monitor Brightness Brightness Controlling the Monitor Display ModeMonitor Options Choosing a FolderUsing an AC Adapter Sleep ModeResetting File Numbering to Option DescriptionRecording Photo Information info. txt CF Card Format Confirming Shutter Release Shot Confirm LampDate Choosing a video standard Video ModeMaking Pictures for Transfer Auto Transfer Readying the Camera for Transfer USBLanguage Restoring Default Settings Reset AllFine-Tuning White Balance Choosing a White Balance SettingShooting Menu Keeping Colors True White-BalanceMethod How It Works When to Use It Preset White BalanceMeasuring Light Metering Taking Pictures in a Sequence Continuous Best Shot Selector BSS is recommended Getting Sharper Pictures BSS Best-Shot SelectorRestrictions on BSS Distinct Option when no lens converter is attachedOption Use with Description Camera zooms out to widest angleModifying Sensitivity from a Menu Sensitivity Exposure ModeExposure Options Choosing an ApertureLong-time exposure up to 60 sec Choosing a Shutter SpeedShutter speed limitations Focus-Area Selection AF Area Mode Focus options sub-menu provides control over focus settingsFocus Options Taking Multiple Pictures with the Same Exposure AE LockFocus Confirmation Auto-Focus ModeManual Focus-Area Selection Spot AF Area Metering Option DescriptionWB Bracketing Auto BracketingNumber of shots, compensated EV value Restrictions on BracketingAvoiding Grainy Photographs Noise Reduction Playback MenuManaging the pictures on the memory card 640Delete menu contains the following options Deleting Pictures and Print Orders DeleteDeleting Selected pictures and Movies Selected Images To delete selected pictures and moviesDeleting the Current Print Order Print Set Selecting a Folder for Playback FoldersPress Hidden and Protected PicturesChanging the Display Interval Automated Playback Slide ShowStarting a Slide Show Press ≤/≥ to select image Press / to highlight desired thumbnail Highlight imagePress Quick p button to complete operation Press ≤/≥ to select image to be hiddenSelecting Print Set from the playback menu Ordering Prints Print-SetPrinted directly from the card Deleting the Print Order480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120 or 96 x 72 pixels Image size of the Small Pictures can be set toChoosing a new Small Picture size from Small Pic. sub-menu changes the sizeTroubleshooting Specifications Optional AccessoriesWeb Resources Optional Accessories Caring for the Camera and Battery Web Resources CleaningFor Product Information and Tips For Contact Information Avoid Contact with Liquid CrystalProblem Possible Cause TroubleshootingMonitor is blank Connected Charging Message Memory Card is notDisplay Problem Solution Error MessagesInsert new card Current settings Error accessing memory Use approved memory 133Playback mode turn Mode dial to another Setting System, causing errorSpecifications 147 Temperature 40C 32 104F Humidity Under 85% no condensation149 IndexZoom 26, 46-47 150 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