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FUJI BLDG., 2-3, MARUNOUCHI 3-CHOME,

CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-8331, JAPAN

Printed in Japan K2K05000401 (11)

6MAA3411-03

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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 48/42 Parts of the COOLPIX4300Viewfinder Lens 26, 46, 57 Mode Description Monitor Mode dial Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Insert the BatteryFirst Steps Clock Battery Alternative Power SourcesInsert the Memory Card Insert the memory card Set the Date and Time Choose a Language Press 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 Your Turn the mode dial to a Turn the camera on Ready the Camera a ModeTaking Pictures Remove the lens cap Frame your subject Compose the PictureReady the camera Turn the Camera Off Focus and ShootCOOLPIX4300 has a two-stage shutter release button Focus Take the picture 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 Ft. from the lens Shadow, or when yourFire automatically to fill in illuminate Shadows Noise Reduction Mode When to Use It Focus ModeSetting Description Shooting-Mode Selection Start the timer Self-TimerSelect a self-timer mode Position the camera Check the autofocus lamp Autofocus mode Continuous AF/Single AFRecompose the picture and shoot Focus Lock Digital Zoom Digital ZoomOptical vs. Digital Zoom Restrictions on Digital Zoom Flash mode is controlled with the 3 button Flash ModeFlash mode can be chosen from the following five options Making Movies Set the mode dial to m movieExposure Compensation Press to start recording Keep or Delete Picture Review Adjusting Sensitivity Full-Screen Playback Manual FocusThumbnail Playback Movie Playback Transfer Full-Screen PlaybackMenu Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Thumbnail PlaybackUse the T T button to zoom in on pictures Function 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 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 sections Index to Menu Options SetupNTSC/PAL USB Basic Shooting MenuAuto Off Nikon Playback MenuTransfer All on Mode Menu Description Using Camera MenusMaking a Selection Viewing the Menus Set-Up Menu Accessing Multi-Page MenusTo View the SET-UP menu SET-UP 1 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 Adjusting Monitor Brightness Brightness Controlling the Monitor Display ModeMonitor Options Choosing a Folder Using an AC Adapter Sleep ModeResetting File Numbering to Option Description Recording Photo Information info. txt CF Card Format Confirming Shutter Release Shot Confirm Lamp Date Choosing a video standard Video ModeMaking Pictures for Transfer Auto Transfer Readying the Camera for Transfer USB Language Restoring Default Settings Reset All Fine-Tuning White Balance Choosing a White Balance SettingShooting Menu 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 Distinct Option when no lens converter is attachedOption Use with Description Camera zooms out to widest angle Modifying Sensitivity from a Menu Sensitivity Exposure ModeExposure Options Choosing an Aperture Shutter speed limitations Choosing a Shutter SpeedLong-time exposure up to 60 sec Focus-Area Selection AF Area Mode Focus options sub-menu provides control over focus settingsFocus Options Taking Multiple Pictures with the Same Exposure AE Lock Focus Confirmation Auto-Focus ModeManual Focus-Area Selection Spot AF Area Metering Option Description WB Bracketing Auto BracketingNumber of shots, compensated EV value Restrictions on Bracketing Avoiding Grainy Photographs Noise Reduction Playback MenuManaging the pictures on the memory card 640 Delete menu contains the following options Deleting Pictures and Print Orders DeleteDeleting Selected pictures and Movies Selected Images To delete selected pictures and movies Deleting the Current Print Order Print Set Selecting a Folder for Playback FoldersPress Hidden and Protected Pictures Starting a Slide Show Automated Playback Slide ShowChanging the Display Interval Press ≤/≥ to select image Press / to highlight desired thumbnail Highlight imagePress Quick p button to complete operation Press ≤/≥ to select image to be hidden Selecting Print Set from the playback menu Ordering Prints Print-SetPrinted directly from the card Deleting the Print Order 480, 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 size Web Resources Optional AccessoriesTroubleshooting Specifications Optional Accessories Caring for the Camera and Battery Web Resources CleaningFor Product Information and Tips For Contact Information Avoid Contact with Liquid Crystal Problem Possible Cause TroubleshootingMonitor is blank Connected Charging Message Memory Card is not Display Problem Solution Error Messages Insert new card Current settings Error accessing memory Use approved memory 133Playback mode turn Mode dial to another Setting System, causing error Specifications 147 Temperature 40C 32 104F Humidity Under 85% no condensation 149 Index Zoom 26, 46-47 150 Nikon Corporation

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