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Tripod socket	1/4 (ISO1222)

Dimensions	95 x 69 x 52 mm (3.7 x 2.7 x 2.0 in.)
(W x H x D)

Weight	Approximately 230 g (8.1 oz.) without battery and
	memory card

Operating environment
Temperature	0 - 40°C (32 – 104°F)
Humidity	Under 85% (no condensation)

Technical Notes—Specifications

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Contents

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

0 - 40°C (32 – 104°F)

Humidity

Under 85% (no condensation)

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