Nikon 4300 manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

 

Overview

3

For Your Safety

4-5

Notices

6-7

Introduction

11-22

Parts of the COOLPIX4300

12-15

First Steps

16-22

1.

Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap

16

2.

Insert the Battery

16-18

3.

Insert the Memory Card

18-19

4.

Choose a Language

20

5.

Set the Date and Time

21-22

Getting Started

23-38

Taking Pictures

24-29

1.

Ready the Camera

24-25

2.

Compose the Picture

26-27

3.

Focus and Shoot

28

4.

Turn the Camera Off

29

Reviewing Your Pictures

30-33

Quick Review

31

Full-Screen Review

32

Thumbnail Review

33

Getting Creative: Select Scene Mode

34-38

Beyond Point-and-Shoot: Camera Controls

39-54

Shooting Mode Selection

40

Focus Mode: The 2 Button

41-45

Self-Timer

42-43

Autofocus Mode (Continuous AF/Single AF)

44-45

Digital Zoom: The yt Button

46-47

Flash Mode: The 3 Button

48-49

Making Movies

50

Exposure Compensation: The 1 Button

51

Keep or Delete: Picture Review

52

Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) (å only)

53

Manual Focus (å only)

54

Playing Pictures Back: Playback Options

55-64

Full-Screen Playback

56-57

Thumbnail Playback

58

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

59

Creating a Small Copy of Picture: Small Picture

60-61

Movie Playback

62

Photo Information

63-64

Connections: Connecting to External Devices

65-68

Connecting to a Computer

66-67

Connecting to a Television or VCR

68

Menu Guide: Camera Menu Options

69-129

Index to Menu Options

70-75

Using Camera Menus

76-78

Viewing the Menus

76

Making a Selection

77

Accessing Multi-Page Menus

78

The Set-Up Menu

79-95

To View the SET-UP Menu

79

Making Effective Use of Memory: The Image Size and Quality Menu

80-82

Organizing Your Pictures: The Folders Menu

83-86

Monitor Options

87

Conserving Battery Power: Auto Off

88

File Numbering: Seq. Number

89

CF Card Format

90

Storing Camera Settings: Controls

90

Confirming Shutter Release: Shot Confirm Lamp

91

Photo Information and Transfer Setting: Pic Data/Transfer

91-92

Date

92

Interface

92-94

Language

94

Restoring Default Settings: Reset All

95

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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 First Steps Technical Notes Camera Care, Options and ResourcesParts 48/42 Parts of the COOLPIX4300Viewfinder Lens 26, 46, 57Mode Description Monitor Mode dialAttach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Insert the BatteryFirst Steps 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 capFrame your subject Compose the PictureReady the camera Turn the Camera Off Focus and ShootCOOLPIX4300 has a two-stage shutter release button Focus Take the pictureFollowing operations can be performed Reviewing Your PicturesQuick Review 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 is controlled with the 3 button Flash ModeFlash mode can be chosen from the following five options 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 PlaybackTransfer Full-Screen PlaybackMenu Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Thumbnail PlaybackUse the T T button to zoom in on pictures FunctionRestrictions on a Small Picture About Small PictureOperation Function Movie PlaybackPhoto Information 5 focus confirmation 4 histogramMac OS Transfer buttonCompleted will be displayed in the camera monitor 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 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 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-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 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 ApertureShutter speed limitations Choosing a Shutter SpeedLong-time exposure up to 60 sec 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 PicturesStarting a Slide Show Automated Playback Slide ShowChanging the Display Interval 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 sizeWeb Resources Optional AccessoriesTroubleshooting Specifications 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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