Nikon 4300 manual Taking Pictures, Ready the Camera a Mode, Remove the lens cap

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Taking Pictures

The Basics

This section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in a

4 Check indicators in the monitor

(auto) mode. In this automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode, the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to lighting conditions and focus distance, producing the best possible results in most situations.

Step 1—Ready the Camera (a Mode)

		A
		22722272
1/250	F2..88	1616

•Before shooting, check the battery level (A) and the number of exposures remaining (B).

1 Remove the lens cap

• If you turn the camera on with the lens cap in place and the mode dial set to a, i, å or m, an error message will appear in the monitor. To clear this message from the display, turn the camera off and remove the lens cap.

2 Turn the mode dial to a

3 Turn the camera on

•The lens zooms out when the camera is turned on and the green lamp next to the viewfinder will turn on for a few seconds.

		B		Getting
		B
	Battery level is displayed as follows:
				Started—Taking
	Display	Meaning	Camera status	Started—Taking
	Display	Meaning	Camera status
	NO ICON	Battery fully charged.	Camera functions normally.

		Low battery. Charge EN-	As above, except that only a
	M	EL1 as soon as possible or	limited number of shots can be	Pictures
	M	ready new 2CR5 (DL245)	taken in Continuous mode
		ready new 2CR5 (DL245)	taken in Continuous mode
		battery.	(p. 100).

	Warning!!	Battery exhausted. Charge
	Battery	EN-EL1 and reinsert, or use	Shutter release disabled.
	exhausted	new 2CR5 (DL245) battery.

•If the message “Out of memory” appears in the monitor, the memory card is full. Delete pictures (p. 118), use a new memory card, or choose a lower quality of image size (p. 82).

Auto Power Off

To save power, the camera will enter “sleep” mode if no operations are performed for the period of time specified in the Auto Off menu (default 30 seconds; p. 88). In sleep mode, the monitor turns off and all camera functions are deactivated. The camera itself is effectively off. To reactivate the camera, press the shutter release button halfway.

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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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