Nikon 4300 manual Monitor Mode dial, Mode Description

Page 8

AMonitor

BThe Mode dial

 

1

2

 

8

 

 

9

 

11

10

 

 

 

 

12

 

 

13

 

 

14

 

 

24

25

 

 

 

4

 

 

3

 

5

6

7

 

 

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

 

 

19

20

 

 

 

 

21

 

 

 

 

 

22

 

 

 

 

 

23

 

26

27

28

29

30

 

Mode

Description

Page

Introduction—Parts

 

 

a An automatic mode for simple, “point-and-shoot”

24

(Auto)

snapshot pictures.

 

 

 

 

i

This mode offers a choice of settings for specific scenes.

 

 

of

Each of the 12 modes optimizes the camera for scenes of

34

the

(Scene)

 

 

In the shooting modes, the following indicators appear in the monitor.

specific type, such as sunsets or portraits.

1

Scene

p. 34

2

Self-timer

p. 42

3

Zoom indicator

p. 26/46

4

Progress bar (Ultra HS)

p. 100

5

“Date not set” icon*1

p. 22

6

Manual focus indicator

p. 54

7

Flash mode

p. 48

8

Current Folder name*2

p. 86

9

Converter lens setting

p. 105

10 Best Shot Selector

p. 102

11 Noise reduction

p. 116

12 Exposure lock (Auto exposure lock/

White balance lock)

p. 110

13Bracketing/

 

White-balance bracketing

.......p. 114

14

Continuous setting

p. 100

15

Battery level indicator*3

p. 25

16

Spot metering target/

 

 

 

Focus area

p. 99/112

17

Image sharpening

p. 104

18

White balance

p. 97

19

Sensitivity (ISO equivalency)

......p. 53

20

Black-and-white

p. 103

21

Image adjustment

p. 103

22

Image size

p. 82

23

Image quality

p. 81

24

Metering method

p. 99

25

Exposure mode

p. 107

26

Shutter speed

p. 108

27

Exposure display (manual exposure

 

mode)

p. 107

28

Aperture

p. 107

29

Exposure Compensation

p. 51

30

Number of exposures remaining/

 

Length of movie

p. 25/50

å Gives you complete control of all settings, including

96

COOLPIX4300

(Manual)

exposure mode.

 

 

 

 

m

In this mode, you can record silent movies up to forty

50

 

(Movie)

seconds in length.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP

This mode lets you configure the camera’s basic settings

79

 

(Setup)

such as date, time etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

p

This mode is used to play back and delete pictures.

117

 

(Playback)

 

 

 

*1 Blinks if date/time has not been set.

*2 Not displayed when folder name is set to NIKON.

*3 Only displayed when battery power drops below a certain level. 14

15

Image 8
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 Parts of the COOLPIX4300 48/42Viewfinder Lens 26, 46, 57Monitor Mode dial Mode DescriptionAttach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Insert the BatteryFirst Steps Alternative Power Sources Clock BatteryInsert the Memory Card Insert the memory cardChoose a Language Set the Date and TimeExplore the creative possibilities of scene mode Press to save changes to settings and return to SET-UP menuThis chapter is divided into three sections Taking Pictures Reviewing YourReady the Camera a Mode Turn the mode dial to a Turn the camera onTaking Pictures Remove the lens capFrame your subject Compose the PictureReady the camera Focus and Shoot Turn the Camera OffCOOLPIX4300 has a two-stage shutter release button Focus 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 BeachShadow, or when your Ft. from the lensFire automatically to fill in illuminate Shadows Noise ReductionFocus Mode Mode When to Use ItSetting Description Shooting-Mode SelectionSelf-Timer Start the timerSelect a self-timer mode Position the cameraAutofocus mode Continuous AF/Single AF Check the autofocus lampRecompose 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 Set the mode dial to m movie Making MoviesExposure Compensation Press to start recordingAdjusting Sensitivity Keep or Delete Picture ReviewManual Focus Full-Screen PlaybackThumbnail Playback Movie PlaybackTransfer Full-Screen PlaybackMenu Thumbnail Playback Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomUse the T T button to zoom in on pictures 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 This menu is used for basic camera setup Connect the video cable to the video deviceTune the television to the video channel Turn the camera on This chapter is divided into the following five sectionsSetup Index to Menu OptionsNTSC/PAL USBShooting Menu BasicAuto OffPlayback Menu NikonTransfer All onUsing Camera Menus Mode Menu DescriptionMaking a Selection Viewing the MenusAccessing Multi-Page Menus Set-Up MenuTo View the SET-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 Controlling the Monitor Display Mode Adjusting Monitor Brightness BrightnessMonitor Options Choosing a FolderSleep Mode Using an AC AdapterResetting File Numbering to Option DescriptionCF Card Format Confirming Shutter Release Shot Confirm Lamp Recording Photo Information info. txtChoosing a video standard Video Mode DateMaking Pictures for Transfer Auto Transfer Readying the Camera for Transfer USBRestoring Default Settings Reset All LanguageChoosing a White Balance Setting Fine-Tuning White BalanceShooting 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 Option when no lens converter is attached DistinctOption Use with Description Camera zooms out to widest angleExposure Mode Modifying Sensitivity from a Menu SensitivityExposure Options Choosing an ApertureShutter speed limitations Choosing a Shutter SpeedLong-time exposure up to 60 sec Focus options sub-menu provides control over focus settings Focus-Area Selection AF Area ModeFocus Options Taking Multiple Pictures with the Same Exposure AE LockAuto-Focus Mode Focus ConfirmationManual Focus-Area Selection Spot AF Area Metering Option DescriptionAuto Bracketing WB BracketingNumber of shots, compensated EV value Restrictions on BracketingPlayback Menu Avoiding Grainy Photographs Noise ReductionManaging the pictures on the memory card 640Deleting Pictures and Print Orders Delete Delete menu contains the following optionsDeleting Selected pictures and Movies Selected Images To delete selected pictures and moviesSelecting a Folder for Playback Folders Deleting the Current Print Order Print SetPress Hidden and Protected PicturesStarting a Slide Show Automated Playback Slide ShowChanging the Display Interval Press / to highlight desired thumbnail Highlight image Press ≤/≥ to select imagePress Quick p button to complete operation Press ≤/≥ to select image to be hiddenOrdering Prints Print-Set Selecting Print Set from the playback menuPrinted directly from the card Deleting the Print OrderImage size of the Small Pictures can be set to 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120 or 96 x 72 pixelsChoosing 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 Cleaning Web ResourcesFor Product Information and Tips For Contact Information Avoid Contact with Liquid CrystalTroubleshooting Problem Possible CauseMonitor is blank Connected Charging Message Memory Card is notError Messages Display Problem SolutionError accessing memory Use approved memory 133 Insert new card Current settingsPlayback mode turn Mode dial to another Setting System, causing errorSpecifications Temperature 40C 32 104F Humidity Under 85% no condensation 147Index 149Zoom 26, 46-47 150 Nikon Corporation
Related manuals
Manual 74 pages 15.18 Kb