Nikon 4300 manual Shooting Menu, Basic, Auto, Off

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WHITE BALANCE

PAGE2 SELECT SET

Shooting Menu 1

 

Shooting

 

menu

 

 

 

Set Mode dial to

contains two

 

pages of

 

å.

 

options.

 

Press the MENU

 

 

 

button to select.

 

IMAGE SIZE & QUALITY

OFF SELECT SET

Shooting Menu 2

Press the MENU button or Multi selector to switch between the Shooting menus.

WHITE BALANCE

 

Auto

 

 

White Bal Preset

 

 

Fine

 

 

Incandescent

 

 

Fluorescent

 

 

Cloudy

 

 

Speed l i ght

 

OFF

SELECT

SET

 

METERING

 

 

Matrix

 

 

Spot

 

 

Center-Weighted

 

 

Spot AF Area

 

OFF

SELECT

SET

 

CONTINUOUS

 

 

Single

 

 

Continuous

 

 

Multi-shot 16

 

 

VGA Sequence

 

 

Ultra HS

 

OFF

SELECT

SET

White Balance

Select the white balance to match lighting conditions (p. 97)

Metering

Select metering mode (p. 99)

Continuous

Take pictures one at a time, in sequence, or in a collage

(p. 100)

A Auto

Fluorescent

White Bal Preset

Cloudy

Fine

Speedlight

Incandescent

 

 

 

Matrix

 

Spot

 

Center-Weighted

 

Spot AF Area

 

 

 

Single

Ultra HS

Continuous

 

Multi-shot 16

 

VGA Sequence

 

IMAGE SIZE & QUALITY

Image Quality

 

Image Size

 

OFF

SELECT

SET

 

SENSITIVITY

 

AUTO

 

 

100

 

 

200

 

 

400

 

 

OFF

SELECT

SET

EXPOSURE OPTIONS

 

Exposure Mode

 

AE Lock

 

 

EXP. +/–

 

 

OFF

SELECT

SET

Image Quality and Size

Set image quality and size used for all modes (p. 81, 82)

Sensitivity

Increase sensitivity to take pictures in low light without flash

(p. 106)

Exposure Options

Set exposure mode, turn AE Lock and Auto Bracketing on or off, set exposure compen- sation (p. 106)

Image Quality

 

HI/FINE/NORMAL/

 

 

BASIC

Image Size

 

2272/2048/1600/

 

 

1280/1024/640

 

 

 

AUTO

 

 

100

 

 

200

 

 

400

 

 

 

 

 

Exposure Mode

 

P/M

AE Lock

 

Off/On/Reset

EXP. +/–

 

–2.0 to +2.0

 

 

 

Menu Guide—Index to Menu Options

BEST SHOT SELECTOR

Best Shot Selector

 

 

Use when pictures could be

Off

 

blurred by inadvertent camera

 

movement (p. 102)

On

 

OFF

SELECT

SET

Off

BSS On

FOCUS OPTIONS

AF Area Mode

 

Auto-Focus Mode

 

Focus Confirmation

 

OFF

SELECT

SET

Focus Options

Select AF Area, change Autofocus mode, confirm focus, distance unit displayed (p. 111)

AF Area Mode

Auto/Manual/Off

Auto-Focus Mode

Continuous AF/Single AF

Focus Confirmation

MF/On/Off

 

Auto

Image Adjustment

AUTO

Lighten Image

IMAGE ADJUSTMENT

 

 

 

 

Normal

Adjust brightness or contrast

Normal

Darken Image

 

More Contrast

of image (p. 103)

 

Less Contrast

 

 

 

 

Lighten Image

 

More Contrast

Black & White

 

Darken Image

 

 

Black&Whine

 

Less Contrast

 

OFF

SELECT

SET

 

AUTO BRACKETING

Off

 

 

On

 

 

WB Bracketing

 

OFF

SELECT

SET

Auto Bracketing

Automatically vary exposure or white balance over a series of pictures (p. 114)

Off

 

On

3, ±0.3/3, ±0.7/

 

3, ±1.0/5, ±0.3/

WB Bracketing

5, ±0.7/5, ±1.0

IMAGE SHARPENING

 

 

Auto

 

 

High

 

 

Normal

 

 

Low

 

 

Off

 

OFF

SELECT

SET

 

LENS

 

 

Normal

 

 

Wide Adapter

 

 

Telephoto 1

 

 

Telephoto 2

 

 

Fisheye

 

 

Slide Copy Adptr

 

OFF

SELECT

SET

Image Sharpening

Heighten or reduce the sharp- ness of outlines in your pic- tures (p. 104)

Lens

Select type of optional lens converter or Slide Copy Adapter (p. 105)

Auto

Off

High

 

Normal

 

Low

 

 

 

Normal

Fisheye 1

Wide Adapter

Slide Copy Adptr

Telephoto 1

 

Telephoto 2

 

NOISE REDUCTION

Noise Reduction

 

 

 

Reduce “noise” in pictures

 

 

taken with slow shutter

 

 

speeds or high sensitivity set-

On

 

tings (p. 116)

Off

 

 

 

OFF

SELECT

SET

 

CF CARD FORMAT

CF Card Format

 

 

 

Format memory cards for use

 

WARNING !

 

All images will

in the COOLPIX 4300 (p. 90)

 

be deleted !

 

 

No

Format

OFF SELECT SET

On

 

Off

 

WARNING!

No

All images will be

Format

deleted!

72

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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 histogram Completed will be displayed in the camera monitor Transfer button Mac 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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