Using Camera Menus, Making a Selection | Nikon 4300 guide

Using Camera Menus

Changes to some settings can be made with the help of menus that appear in the monitor. The options available depend on the operating mode. No menu is available in a and movie mode.

Making a Selection

Use the Multi selector to make a selection.

	Mode	Menu	Description	Page

	SETUP		Basic camera setup (image quality
	SETUP	SET-UP	and size setting, formatting CF	79
			memory cards, setting the time and
			date, etc.)

	å	SHOOTING	Advanced shooting options (white	96
		MENU	balance, metering, etc.)
	i	SCENE	Select the scene from a menu of 12	34
		SCENE	creative shooting situations.
			creative shooting situations.

			Playback options such as deleting
	p	PLAYBACK	selected pictures or selecting	117
	p	MENU	images for transfer to your	117
			computer, etc.

Viewing the Menus

When the camera is on, the menu for the current operating mode except a and

mmovie can be displayed by pressing the MENU button.

1	METERING
PAGE2	SELECT	SET
Highlight menu item
3	METERING
Matrix
Spot
Center-Weighted
Spot AF Area
OFF	SELECT	SET

Highlight option

5

2

4

	METERING
	Matrix
	Spot
	Center-Weighted
	Spot AF Area
OFF	SELECT	SET

Display options

	METERING
PAGE2	SELECT	SET

Make selection

Menu Guide—Using Camera Menus

	WHITE BALANCE
	PAGE2 SELECT SET
Press MENU	Menu for current
	operating mode
	displayed

		22722272
1/2501/250	F2F2..88	1616

Exit menu and return to shooting

mode

WHITE BALANCE

PAGE2 SELECT SET

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If “ PAGE2” appears at the lower left corner of the menu, pressing the MENU button again will display the

menu’s second page. When “ OFF” is displayed, pressing the MENU button returns you to shooting or playback mode.

•To return to the previous menu after making a selection, press the Multi selector to the left or right.

•The view through the lens is visible behind the å and SCENE menus. To take pictures while the menu is displayed, press the shutter-release button.

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Nikon 4300 manual Using Camera Menus, Making a Selection, Viewing the Menus, Use the Multi selector to make a selection

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 Technical Notes Camera Care, Options and Resources PartsFirst Steps 26, 46, 57 Parts of the COOLPIX430048/42 Viewfinder Lens Mode Description Monitor Mode dial Insert the Battery First StepsAttach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap 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 Compose the Picture Ready the cameraFrame your subject Take the picture Focus and ShootTurn the Camera Off COOLPIX4300 has a two-stage shutter release button Focus Reviewing Your Pictures Quick ReviewFollowing operations can be performed 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 Flash mode can be chosen from the following five optionsFlash mode is controlled with the 3 button 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 Full-Screen Playback MenuTransfer 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 Movie Playback Photo InformationOperation Function 5 focus confirmation 4 histogram Transfer button Completed will be displayed in the camera monitorMac OS 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 Image 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 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 Preset 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 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 Choosing a Shutter Speed Long-time exposure up to 60 secShutter speed limitations 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 Automated Playback Slide Show Changing the Display IntervalStarting a Slide Show 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 Optional Accessories Troubleshooting SpecificationsWeb Resources 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