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Nikon 4300 manual histogram, focus confirmation

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Page 4 (histogram)

1Thumbnail preview (flashing border marks image highlights, or brightest areas of image)

2Histogram (shows distribution of tones in image: horizontal axis gives pixel brightness, with dark tones to left and bright tones to right, while vertical axis shows number of pixels of each brightness in image)

3File number and type

4Metering method

5Shutter speed

6Aperture

7Exposure compensation

8Sensitivity (ISO equivalent)

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1File number and type

2Focal length

3Shutter speed

4Aperture

5Focus mode

6Noise reduction

7Focus confirmation (portions of image in focus sharply outlined; active focus area shown in red)

Connections

This chapter provides information on connecting your camera to a computer and to a television or videocassette recorder (VCR).

Connecting to a Computer

Connecting to a Television or VCR

Connecting to External Devices

Connecting to a

Computer

p. 66-67

Connecting to a Television or VCR p. 68

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Nikon 4300 manual histogram, focus confirmation

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 48/42 Parts of the COOLPIX4300Viewfinder Lens 26, 46, 57Mode Description Monitor Mode dialInsert the Battery First StepsAttach 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 capCompose the Picture Ready the cameraFrame your subject Turn the Camera Off Focus and ShootCOOLPIX4300 has a two-stage shutter release button Focus Take the pictureReviewing Your Pictures Quick ReviewFollowing 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 Flash mode can be chosen from the following five optionsFlash 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 PlaybackFull-Screen Playback MenuTransfer Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Thumbnail PlaybackUse the T T button to zoom in on pictures FunctionRestrictions 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 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 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 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-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 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 ApertureChoosing a Shutter Speed Long-time exposure up to 60 secShutter 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 PicturesAutomated Playback Slide Show Changing the Display IntervalStarting 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 sizeOptional Accessories Troubleshooting SpecificationsWeb 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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