Nikon manual Thank you for your purchase of a COOLPIX4300 digital camera, Symbols

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Overview

Thank you for your purchase of a COOLPIX4300 digital camera.

The documentation for this product includes the manuals listed below. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from your camera.

Quick-Start Guide

The Quick-Start Guide takes you through the process of unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking your first pictures, and transferring them to your computer.

Guide to Digital Photography

The Guide to Digital Photography (this manual) provides complete operating instructions for your camera.

Nikon View Reference Manual

The Nikon View Reference Manual can be found in electronic format on the reference CD provided with your camera.

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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 First Steps Technical Notes Camera Care, Options and ResourcesParts Viewfinder Lens Parts of the COOLPIX430048/42 26, 46, 57Monitor Mode dial Mode DescriptionAttach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Insert the BatteryFirst Steps 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 capFrame your subject Compose the PictureReady the camera COOLPIX4300 has a two-stage shutter release button Focus Focus and ShootTurn the Camera Off Take the pictureFollowing operations can be performed Reviewing Your PicturesQuick Review 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 is controlled with the 3 button Flash ModeFlash mode can be chosen from the following five options 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 PlaybackTransfer Full-Screen PlaybackMenu Use the T T button to zoom in on pictures Thumbnail PlaybackTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom FunctionAbout Small Picture Restrictions on a Small PictureOperation Function Movie PlaybackPhoto Information 4 histogram 5 focus confirmationMac OS Transfer buttonCompleted will be displayed in the camera monitor 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 New Folders Image Size Organizing Your Pictures The Folders MenuCreating, Renaming and Deleting Folders Options Hidden and Protected Images Renaming Existing Folders Deleting FoldersHighlight Delete 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-BalanceMeasuring Light Metering Preset White BalanceMethod How It Works When to Use It Taking Pictures in a Sequence Continuous Restrictions on BSS Getting Sharper Pictures BSS Best-Shot SelectorBest Shot Selector BSS is recommended 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 ApertureShutter speed limitations Choosing a Shutter SpeedLong-time exposure up to 60 sec 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 PicturesStarting a Slide Show Automated Playback Slide ShowChanging the Display Interval 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 sizeWeb Resources Optional AccessoriesTroubleshooting Specifications 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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