Nikon 4300 manual Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder

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For Your Safety

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.

WARNINGS

• 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.

• Batteries are prone to leakage

Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths.

Removing memory cards Memory cards may become hot during use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera.

CD-ROMs

The CD-ROMs on which the

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 or from the AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized 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 place strap around neck Placing the camera strap around your neck could result in strangulation. Special care should be taken to avoid placing the strap around the neck of an infant or child.

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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/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon- authorized service center for inspection.

Observe proper precautions when handling 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. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

•Use only the Nikon EN-EL1 rechargeable lithium-ion battery (supplied) or a six-volt 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery (available separately).

•The EN-EL-1 is for use only with selected Nikon Digital cameras. Do not use the EN-EL1 in equipment not approved for use with this battery.

when fully discharged. To avoid

damage to the product, be sure

to remove the battery when no

charge remains.

• When the battery is not in use,

attach the terminal cover and

store in a cool place.

• 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.

• When used with a 2CR5 (DL245)

lithium battery, the camera grip

may become noticeably warm,

but this does not indicate a

malfunction.

• Discontinue use immediately

should you notice any changes in

the battery, such as discoloration

or deformation.

Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.

software and manuals are distributed should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.

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 (3.3 ft.) from the subject.

When using the viewfinder When operating the mode dial and the zoom button with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally.

Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

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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 Technical Notes Camera Care, Options and Resources PartsFirst Steps 26, 46, 57 Parts of the COOLPIX430048/42 Viewfinder LensMode Description Monitor Mode dialInsert the Battery First StepsAttach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Insert the memory card Alternative Power SourcesClock Battery Insert the Memory CardSet the Date and Time Choose a LanguageTaking Pictures Reviewing Your Explore the creative possibilities of scene modePress to save changes to settings and return to SET-UP menu This chapter is divided into three sectionsRemove the lens cap Ready the Camera a ModeTurn the mode dial to a Turn the camera on Taking PicturesCompose the Picture Ready the cameraFrame your subject Take the picture Focus and ShootTurn the Camera Off COOLPIX4300 has a two-stage shutter release button FocusReviewing Your Pictures Quick ReviewFollowing operations can be performed For more information on Playback P Full-Screen Review Thumbnail ReviewSlow Getting Creative Select Scene ModeBeach PartyNoise Reduction Shadow, or when yourFt. from the lens Fire automatically to fill in illuminate ShadowsShooting-Mode Selection Focus ModeMode When to Use It Setting DescriptionPosition the camera Self-TimerStart the timer Select a self-timer modeFocus Lock Autofocus mode Continuous AF/Single AFCheck the autofocus lamp Recompose the picture and shootRestrictions on Digital Zoom Digital ZoomDigital Zoom Optical vs. Digital ZoomFlash Mode Flash mode can be chosen from the following five optionsFlash mode is controlled with the 3 button Press to start recording Set the mode dial to m movieMaking Movies Exposure CompensationKeep or Delete Picture Review Adjusting SensitivityMovie Playback Manual FocusFull-Screen Playback Thumbnail PlaybackFull-Screen Playback MenuTransfer Function Thumbnail PlaybackTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Use the T T button to zoom in on picturesRestrictions on a Small Picture About Small PictureMovie Playback Photo InformationOperation Function 5 focus confirmation 4 histogramTransfer button Completed will be displayed in the camera monitorMac OS This chapter is divided into the following five sections This menu is used for basic camera setupConnect the video cable to the video device Tune the television to the video channel Turn the camera onUSB SetupIndex to Menu Options NTSC/PALOff Shooting MenuBasic AutoAll on Playback MenuNikon TransferViewing the Menus Using Camera MenusMode Menu Description Making a SelectionSET-UP 1 menu Accessing Multi-Page MenusSet-Up Menu To View the SET-UP menuImage Quality Making Effective Use of Memory Image Size & Quality MenuImage Size Organizing Your Pictures The Folders Menu Creating, Renaming and Deleting Folders OptionsCreating New Folders Renaming Existing Folders Deleting Folders Highlight DeleteHidden and Protected Images Choosing a Folder Controlling the Monitor Display ModeAdjusting Monitor Brightness Brightness Monitor OptionsOption Description Sleep ModeUsing an AC Adapter Resetting File Numbering toRecording Photo Information info. txt CF Card Format Confirming Shutter Release Shot Confirm LampReadying the Camera for Transfer USB Choosing a video standard Video ModeDate Making Pictures for Transfer Auto TransferLanguage Restoring Default Settings Reset AllKeeping Colors True White-Balance Choosing a White Balance SettingFine-Tuning White Balance Shooting MenuPreset White Balance Method How It Works When to Use ItMeasuring Light Metering Taking Pictures in a Sequence Continuous Getting Sharper Pictures BSS Best-Shot Selector Best Shot Selector BSS is recommendedRestrictions on BSS Camera zooms out to widest angle Option when no lens converter is attachedDistinct Option Use with DescriptionChoosing an Aperture Exposure ModeModifying Sensitivity from a Menu Sensitivity Exposure OptionsChoosing a Shutter Speed Long-time exposure up to 60 secShutter speed limitations Taking Multiple Pictures with the Same Exposure AE Lock Focus options sub-menu provides control over focus settingsFocus-Area Selection AF Area Mode Focus OptionsSpot AF Area Metering Option Description Auto-Focus ModeFocus Confirmation Manual Focus-Area SelectionRestrictions on Bracketing Auto BracketingWB Bracketing Number of shots, compensated EV value640 Playback MenuAvoiding Grainy Photographs Noise Reduction Managing the pictures on the memory cardTo delete selected pictures and movies Deleting Pictures and Print Orders DeleteDelete menu contains the following options Deleting Selected pictures and Movies Selected ImagesHidden and Protected Pictures Selecting a Folder for Playback FoldersDeleting the Current Print Order Print Set PressAutomated Playback Slide Show Changing the Display IntervalStarting a Slide Show Press ≤/≥ to select image to be hidden Press / to highlight desired thumbnail Highlight imagePress ≤/≥ to select image Press Quick p button to complete operationDeleting the Print Order Ordering Prints Print-SetSelecting Print Set from the playback menu Printed directly from the cardSmall Pic. sub-menu changes the size Image size of the Small Pictures can be set to480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120 or 96 x 72 pixels Choosing a new Small Picture size fromOptional Accessories Troubleshooting SpecificationsWeb Resources Optional Accessories Caring for the Camera and Battery Avoid Contact with Liquid Crystal CleaningWeb Resources For Product Information and Tips For Contact InformationCharging Message Memory Card is not TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Monitor is blank ConnectedDisplay Problem Solution Error MessagesSystem, causing error Error accessing memory Use approved memory 133Insert new card Current settings Playback mode turn Mode dial to another SettingSpecifications 147 Temperature 40C 32 104F Humidity Under 85% no condensation149 IndexZoom 26, 46-47 150 Nikon Corporation
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