Nikon 4300 manual Insert the Memory Card, Insert the memory card, Alternative Power Sources

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Alternative Power Sources

In addition to the rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 Lithium-ion battery included with your camera, the COOLPIX4300 can be used with non-rechargeable 2CR5 (DL245) lithium batteries, available at a variety of retail outlets. To power your camera continuously for extended periods, use an EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger or EH-53 AC adapter (both available separately).

2 Insert the memory card

Connecting AC adapter

Terminals

• Slide the card-slot cover out and

flip it open ¤. Hold the card with the

to COOLPIX4300 DC-in connector

The Clock Battery

Direction of insertion

Front label

arrow (s) facing towards you and insert

it in the direction of the arrow , sliding

it in until it is firmly in place and the

eject button pops up. Close the card

slot cover .

Introduction—

The camera’s internal clock-calendar is powered by a separate, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera powered by an AC adapter (available separately). After charging

Insert card terminals first with front label facing camera back

First Steps

for about ten hours, this power source can provide roughly ten hours of back- up power. If the main battery has been removed for an extended period, or

removed before charging is complete, a flashing icon may appear in the monitor, indicating that the clock needs to be reset.

Step 3—Insert the Memory Card

Your Nikon digital camera uses CompactFlash™ (CF) memory cards to store pictures (p. 133).

1 Turn the camera off

Removing Memory Cards

Memory cards can be removed without loss of data when

the camera is off. To remove memory cards, turn the camera off and open the card-slot cover . Press the eject button

to partially eject the card ¤ and then remove the card by hand.

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Contents Digital Camera Symbols Thank you for your purchase of a COOLPIX4300 digital cameraDo not look at the sun through the viewfinder Trademark Information Transmitted, transcribed, stored in aTable of Contents Parts Technical Notes Camera Care, Options and ResourcesFirst Steps Viewfinder Lens Parts of the COOLPIX430048/42 26, 46, 57Monitor Mode dial Mode DescriptionFirst Steps Insert the BatteryAttach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Insert the Memory Card Alternative Power SourcesClock Battery Insert the memory cardChoose a Language Set the Date and TimeThis chapter is divided into three sections Explore the creative possibilities of scene modePress to save changes to settings and return to SET-UP menu Taking Pictures Reviewing YourTaking Pictures Ready the Camera a ModeTurn the mode dial to a Turn the camera on Remove the lens capReady the camera Compose the PictureFrame your subject COOLPIX4300 has a two-stage shutter release button Focus Focus and ShootTurn the Camera Off Take the pictureQuick Review Reviewing Your PicturesFollowing operations can be performed Full-Screen Review Thumbnail Review For more information on Playback PGetting Creative Select Scene Mode SlowParty BeachFire automatically to fill in illuminate Shadows Shadow, or when yourFt. from the lens Noise ReductionSetting Description Focus ModeMode When to Use It Shooting-Mode SelectionSelect a self-timer mode Self-TimerStart the timer Position the cameraRecompose the picture and shoot Autofocus mode Continuous AF/Single AFCheck the autofocus lamp Focus LockOptical vs. Digital Zoom Digital ZoomDigital Zoom Restrictions on Digital ZoomFlash mode can be chosen from the following five options Flash ModeFlash mode is controlled with the 3 button Exposure Compensation Set the mode dial to m movieMaking Movies Press to start recordingAdjusting Sensitivity Keep or Delete Picture ReviewThumbnail Playback Manual FocusFull-Screen Playback Movie PlaybackMenu Full-Screen PlaybackTransfer Use the T T button to zoom in on pictures Thumbnail PlaybackTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom FunctionAbout Small Picture Restrictions on a Small PicturePhoto Information Movie PlaybackOperation Function 4 histogram 5 focus confirmationCompleted will be displayed in the camera monitor Transfer buttonMac OS Tune the television to the video channel Turn the camera on This menu is used for basic camera setupConnect the video cable to the video device This chapter is divided into the following five sectionsNTSC/PAL SetupIndex to Menu Options USBAuto Shooting MenuBasic OffTransfer Playback MenuNikon All onMaking a Selection Using Camera MenusMode Menu Description Viewing the MenusTo View the SET-UP menu Accessing Multi-Page MenusSet-Up Menu SET-UP 1 menuMaking Effective Use of Memory Image Size & Quality Menu Image QualityCreating, 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 Monitor Options Controlling the Monitor Display ModeAdjusting Monitor Brightness Brightness Choosing a FolderResetting File Numbering to Sleep ModeUsing an AC Adapter Option DescriptionCF Card Format Confirming Shutter Release Shot Confirm Lamp Recording Photo Information info. txtMaking Pictures for Transfer Auto Transfer Choosing a video standard Video ModeDate Readying the Camera for Transfer USBRestoring Default Settings Reset All LanguageShooting Menu Choosing a White Balance SettingFine-Tuning White Balance 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 Option Use with Description Option when no lens converter is attachedDistinct Camera zooms out to widest angleExposure Options Exposure ModeModifying Sensitivity from a Menu Sensitivity Choosing an ApertureLong-time exposure up to 60 sec Choosing a Shutter SpeedShutter speed limitations Focus Options Focus options sub-menu provides control over focus settingsFocus-Area Selection AF Area Mode Taking Multiple Pictures with the Same Exposure AE LockManual Focus-Area Selection Auto-Focus ModeFocus Confirmation Spot AF Area Metering Option DescriptionNumber of shots, compensated EV value Auto BracketingWB Bracketing Restrictions on BracketingManaging the pictures on the memory card Playback MenuAvoiding Grainy Photographs Noise Reduction 640Deleting Selected pictures and Movies Selected Images Deleting Pictures and Print Orders DeleteDelete menu contains the following options To delete selected pictures and moviesPress Selecting a Folder for Playback FoldersDeleting the Current Print Order Print Set Hidden and Protected PicturesChanging the Display Interval Automated Playback Slide ShowStarting a Slide Show Press Quick p button to complete operation Press / to highlight desired thumbnail Highlight imagePress ≤/≥ to select image Press ≤/≥ to select image to be hiddenPrinted directly from the card Ordering Prints Print-SetSelecting Print Set from the playback menu Deleting the Print OrderChoosing a new Small Picture size from Image size of the Small Pictures can be set to480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120 or 96 x 72 pixels Small Pic. sub-menu changes the sizeTroubleshooting Specifications Optional AccessoriesWeb Resources Optional Accessories Caring for the Camera and Battery For Product Information and Tips For Contact Information CleaningWeb Resources Avoid Contact with Liquid CrystalMonitor is blank Connected TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Charging Message Memory Card is notError Messages Display Problem SolutionPlayback mode turn Mode dial to another Setting Error accessing memory Use approved memory 133Insert new card Current settings System, causing errorSpecifications Temperature 40C 32 104F Humidity Under 85% no condensation 147Index 149Zoom 26, 46-47 150 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