Nikon 4300 manual Technical Notes Camera Care, Options and Resources, Parts, First Steps

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The Shooting Menu	96-116
Keeping Colors True: White-Balance	97-98
Measuring Light: Metering	99
Taking Pictures in a Sequence: Continuous	100-101
Getting Sharper Pictures: BSS (Best-Shot Selector)	102
Adjusting Contrast and Brightness: Image Adjustment	103
Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening	104
Setting for Optional Lens Converters: Lens	105-106
Modifying Sensitivity from a Menu: Sensitivity	106
Exposure Options	106-110
Focus Options	111-113
Auto Bracketing	114-115
Avoid “Grainy” Photographs: Noise Reduction	116
The Playback Menu	117-129
Deleting Pictures and Print Orders: Delete	118-120
Selecting a Folder for Playback: Folders	121
Automated Playback: Slide Show	122-123
Safeguarding Valuable Images: Protect	124
Hiding Images During Playback: Hide Image	125
Ordering Prints: Print-Set	126-127
Marking All Images for Transfer: Transfer	128
Selecting Small Picture Size: Small Pic	129
Technical Notes: Camera Care, Options and Resources ..	131-146
Optional Accessories	132-133
Caring for the Camera and Battery	134-136
Web Resources	137
Troubleshooting	138-143
Specifications	144-146
Index	148-151

Introduction

This chapter is divided into the following sections:

Parts of the COOLPIX4300

Bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the manual for information on the names and functions of camera parts.

First Steps

Before using your camera for the first time, complete the steps on the following pages.

		Step	Page

	Step 1	Attach the Camera Strap	16
	Step 1	and Lens Cap	16
		and Lens Cap

	Step 2	Insert the Battery	16-18

	Step 3	Insert the Memory Card	18-19

	Step 4	Choose a Language	20

	Step 5	Set the Date and Time	21-22

Parts of the

COOLPIX4300

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First Steps

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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 Technical Notes Camera Care, Options and Resources PartsFirst Steps Viewfinder Lens Parts of the COOLPIX430048/42 26, 46, 57Monitor Mode dial Mode DescriptionInsert the Battery First StepsAttach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap 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 capCompose the Picture Ready the cameraFrame your subject COOLPIX4300 has a two-stage shutter release button Focus Focus and ShootTurn the Camera Off Take the pictureReviewing Your Pictures Quick ReviewFollowing operations can be performed 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 Flash mode can be chosen from the following five optionsFlash mode is controlled with the 3 button 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 PlaybackFull-Screen Playback MenuTransfer Use the T T button to zoom in on pictures Thumbnail PlaybackTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom FunctionAbout Small Picture Restrictions on a Small PictureMovie Playback Photo InformationOperation Function 4 histogram 5 focus confirmationTransfer button Completed will be displayed in the camera monitorMac OS 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 QualityImage 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 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-BalancePreset 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 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 ApertureChoosing a Shutter Speed Long-time exposure up to 60 secShutter speed limitations 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 PicturesAutomated Playback Slide Show Changing the Display IntervalStarting a Slide Show 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 sizeOptional Accessories Troubleshooting SpecificationsWeb Resources 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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