Connect the video cable to the video device | Nikon 4300 manual

Connecting to a Television or VCR

Using the video cable provided with your camera, you can connect the COOLPIX4300 to a television or VCR.

1 Connect the video cable to the camera

• Insert the black plug on the video cable into the camera’s video output connector.

2 Connect the video cable to the video device

• Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the television or VCR.

3 Tune the television to the video channel

4 Turn the camera on

•The television will perform the functions normally performed by the camera monitor, and the camera monitor will turn off.

Use an AC Adapter

To eliminate drain on the batteries during extended playback, connect the camera to an optional EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger or EH-53 AC adapter.

Choosing a Video Mode (p. 93)

The Video Mode item in the SETUP menu offers a choice of NTSC and PAL standards for video output. Be sure that the standard selected matches that of any video device to which you connect the camera.

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Menu Guide

This chapter is divided into the following five sections:

Index to Menu Options

An overview of the options available in the camera menus.

Using Camera Menus

This section describes basic menu options.

The Set-Up Menu

This menu is used for basic camera setup.

The Shooting Menu

This menu contains a number of options for fine- tuning shooting settings.

The Playback Menu

The playback menu contains options for managing images stored on memory cards.

Camera Menu

Options

Index to Menu

Options

pp. 70-75

Using Camera

Menus

pp. 76-78

The Set-Up Menu

pp. 79-95

The Shooting

Menu

pp. 96-116

The Playback

Menu

pp. 117-129

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Nikon 4300 manual Connect the video cable to the video device, Tune the television to the video channel Turn the camera on

Contents

Digital Camera Thank you for your purchase of a COOLPIX4300 digital camera Symbols Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder Transmitted, transcribed, stored in a Trademark Information Table of Contents First Steps Technical Notes Camera Care, Options and ResourcesParts 26, 46, 57 Parts of the COOLPIX430048/42 Viewfinder Lens Mode Description Monitor Mode dial Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Insert the BatteryFirst Steps Insert the memory card Alternative Power SourcesClock Battery Insert the Memory Card Set the Date and Time Choose a Language Taking Pictures Reviewing Your Explore the creative possibilities of scene modePress to save changes to settings and return to SET-UP menu This chapter is divided into three sections Remove the lens cap Ready the Camera a ModeTurn the mode dial to a Turn the camera on Taking Pictures Frame your subject Compose the PictureReady the camera Take the picture Focus and ShootTurn the Camera Off COOLPIX4300 has a two-stage shutter release button Focus Following operations can be performed Reviewing Your PicturesQuick Review For more information on Playback P Full-Screen Review Thumbnail Review Slow Getting Creative Select Scene Mode Beach Party Noise Reduction Shadow, or when yourFt. from the lens Fire automatically to fill in illuminate Shadows Shooting-Mode Selection Focus ModeMode When to Use It Setting Description Position the camera Self-TimerStart the timer Select a self-timer mode Focus Lock Autofocus mode Continuous AF/Single AFCheck the autofocus lamp Recompose the picture and shoot Restrictions on Digital Zoom Digital ZoomDigital Zoom Optical vs. Digital Zoom Flash mode is controlled with the 3 button Flash ModeFlash mode can be chosen from the following five options Press to start recording Set the mode dial to m movieMaking Movies Exposure Compensation Keep or Delete Picture Review Adjusting Sensitivity Movie Playback Manual FocusFull-Screen Playback Thumbnail Playback Transfer Full-Screen PlaybackMenu Function Thumbnail PlaybackTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Use the T T button to zoom in on pictures Restrictions on a Small Picture About Small Picture Operation Function Movie PlaybackPhoto Information 5 focus confirmation 4 histogram Mac OS Transfer buttonCompleted will be displayed in the camera monitor This chapter is divided into the following five sections This menu is used for basic camera setupConnect the video cable to the video device Tune the television to the video channel Turn the camera on USB SetupIndex to Menu Options NTSC/PAL Off Shooting MenuBasic Auto All on Playback MenuNikon Transfer Viewing the Menus Using Camera MenusMode Menu Description Making a Selection SET-UP 1 menu Accessing Multi-Page MenusSet-Up Menu To View the SET-UP menu Image Quality Making Effective Use of Memory Image Size & Quality Menu Creating 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 Choosing a Folder Controlling the Monitor Display ModeAdjusting Monitor Brightness Brightness Monitor Options Option Description Sleep ModeUsing an AC Adapter Resetting File Numbering to Recording Photo Information info. txt CF Card Format Confirming Shutter Release Shot Confirm Lamp Readying the Camera for Transfer USB Choosing a video standard Video ModeDate Making Pictures for Transfer Auto Transfer Language Restoring Default Settings Reset All Keeping Colors True White-Balance Choosing a White Balance SettingFine-Tuning White Balance Shooting Menu Measuring 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 Camera zooms out to widest angle Option when no lens converter is attachedDistinct Option Use with Description Choosing an Aperture Exposure ModeModifying Sensitivity from a Menu Sensitivity Exposure Options Shutter speed limitations Choosing a Shutter SpeedLong-time exposure up to 60 sec Taking Multiple Pictures with the Same Exposure AE Lock Focus options sub-menu provides control over focus settingsFocus-Area Selection AF Area Mode Focus Options Spot AF Area Metering Option Description Auto-Focus ModeFocus Confirmation Manual Focus-Area Selection Restrictions on Bracketing Auto BracketingWB Bracketing Number of shots, compensated EV value 640 Playback MenuAvoiding Grainy Photographs Noise Reduction Managing the pictures on the memory card To delete selected pictures and movies Deleting Pictures and Print Orders DeleteDelete menu contains the following options Deleting Selected pictures and Movies Selected Images Hidden and Protected Pictures Selecting a Folder for Playback FoldersDeleting the Current Print Order Print Set Press Starting a Slide Show Automated Playback Slide ShowChanging the Display Interval Press ≤/≥ to select image to be hidden Press / to highlight desired thumbnail Highlight imagePress ≤/≥ to select image Press Quick p button to complete operation Deleting the Print Order Ordering Prints Print-SetSelecting Print Set from the playback menu Printed directly from the card Small Pic. sub-menu changes the size Image size of the Small Pictures can be set to480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120 or 96 x 72 pixels Choosing a new Small Picture size from Web Resources Optional AccessoriesTroubleshooting Specifications Optional Accessories Caring for the Camera and Battery Avoid Contact with Liquid Crystal CleaningWeb Resources For Product Information and Tips For Contact Information Charging Message Memory Card is not TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Monitor is blank Connected Display Problem Solution Error Messages System, causing error Error accessing memory Use approved memory 133Insert new card Current settings Playback mode turn Mode dial to another Setting Specifications 147 Temperature 40C 32 104F Humidity Under 85% no condensation 149 Index Zoom 26, 46-47 150 Nikon Corporation