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About This Manual
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
Before Taking Important Pictures
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Information and Precautions
Camera Body
Parts of the Camera
Lens cover closed
Lens cover
Parts of the Camera
3 4 5 6
Shooting
Monitor
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Current frame number/total
Playback
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Basic Operations
Command Dial
For Shooting
For Playback
Basic Operations
Rotary Multi Selector
Press the rotary multi
Switching Between Tabs in the Menu Screen
DMenu Button
When setting is finished, press the dbutton
Using Camera Menus
Press the dbutton
Press Hor Ito choose an item and press
Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way
Attaching the Camera Strap
Insert the battery
Inserting the Battery
Inserting the Battery Correctly
Use the edge of the battery to
Inserting the Battery
Removing the Battery
Insert the battery into the camera A14
Charging the Battery
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover USB cable
Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet
Charging the Battery
Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger
AC Power Source
Turning On and Off the Camera
Standby Mode Auto Off
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Setting the Display Language, Date and Time
Press Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button
Daylight Saving Time
Press Hor Ito choose the date display order
Setting the Display Language, Date and Time
Press the kbutton or K
Imprinting the Date and Changing the Date and Time
Inserting the Memory Card
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Removing the Memory Card
Insert the memory card
Inserting the Memory Card
Write Protect Switch
Formatting a Memory Card
Memory Cards
Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining
Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode
Rotate the mode dial to a
Turn the Camera On and Select a Auto Mode
Indicators Displayed in AAuto Mode
Functions Available in AAuto Mode
Vibration Reduction and Motion Detection
Ready the camera
Frame a Picture
Frame a picture
Position the main subject near the center of the monitor
Digital Zoom
Using the Zoom
Frame a Picture
Digital Zoom and Interpolation
Focus and Shoot
When the Subject Is Close to the Camera
Press the shutter-release button halfway
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down
During Recording
Focus and Shoot
Autofocus
Focus Lock
Press the cPlayback button
Viewing Pictures Playback Mode
Viewing and Deleting Pictures
Deleting Unnecessary Images
Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode
Choose Yes and press the kbutton
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen
Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim
Using the Flash
Flash Mode Setting
Press the rotary multi selector mflash mode
Setting the Flash Mode
Using the Flash
Slide the Kflash pop-up control
Red-eye Reduction
Flash Lamp
Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
Press the rotary multi selector nself-timer
Frame the picture
Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces Smile Timer
Shutter is automatically released
Shooting ends
Auto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode
Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces Smile Timer
When the Self-timer Lamp Blinks
Releasing the Shutter Manually
Press the rotary multi selector pmacro mode
Macro Mode
Macro Mode Setting
Macro mode menu is displayed
Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation
Selecting a Shooting Mode Mode Dial
Image Mode
Selecting Scenes for Shooting Scene Mode
JNight landscape A44 oBacklighting A45
Dusk/dawn a
Frame the subject and take the picture
Rotate the mode dial to y
Selecting Scenes for Shooting Scene Mode
Functions Available in Scene Auto Selector
Focusing in Scene Auto Selector
AF-assist illuminator A152 does not light
Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures Features
Mode dial can be used to select scenes when shooting A41
Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame
Picon is displayed on the shooting screen
Digital zoom is not available
YMb Portrait Use this mode for portraits
Off1
YMd Sports
Hand-held
YMf Party/indoor
YMh Sunset
Selecting Scenes for Shooting Scene Mode
YMu Food
Use this mode when taking pictures of food
Off1 Off2
See Taking Pictures with Panorama Assist A60
Frame borders are displayed around the other faces
YMOPet portrait
Choose VEasy panorama and press
Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama
End, the shooting ends
Example of moving the camera
Iicon showing the current panorama direction is Displayed
Viewing Pictures Recorded with Easy Panorama
Pictures are joined
Taking Pictures with Panorama Assist
Choose UPanorama assist and press
Rexposure lock Indicator
Press the kbutton when shooting is completed
Shoot the next picture
Panorama Creation
Functions Available in A, B, Cand DModes
Setting the Exposure for Shooting A, B, C, DModes
C, DModes
Shutter Speed
Setting the Exposure for Shooting A, B, C, DModes
Aperture Value
Shutter Speed and Aperture Value
Frame the subject and shoot
AProgrammed Auto Mode
Flexible Program
Shutter Speed
Focus and shoot
Shutter-Priority Auto Mode
Aperture and Zoom
Aperture-Priority Auto Mode
Rotate the mode dial to C
Rotate the mode dial to D Rotate the command dial to choose
DManual Mode
Indicator
Shutter speed value
Range is restricted during continuous shooting A91
Creative slider is displayed
Operating the Creative Slider
Press the rotary multi selector Ko
Adjusting Brightness, Vividness and Hue A, B, C, DModes
Adjust obrightness, Gvividness, or Fhue
Creative Slider Settings
Dial Switches among brightness exposure
Adjusting Vividness Saturation Adjustment
Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation
Adjusting Hue White Balance Adjustment
Adjust the overall vividness of the image
Shooting Options Shooting Menu A, B, C, DModes
Image mode A74
Shooting Options Shooting Menu A, B, C, DModes
Displaying the Shooting Menu
Press the d button to exit the shooting menu
Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously
Image Mode Image Quality/Image Size
Number of Exposures Remaining
Set to A, B, Cor DMdShooting menu MWhite balance
White Balance
Choose Measure
Preset Manual
Press the kbutton to measure the white balance value
Lens extends to the zoom position for measurement
Set to A, B, Cor DMdShooting menu MMetering
Metering
Metering Area
Multi-shot
Continuous
Set to A, B, Cor DMdShooting menu MContinuous
Shooting Options Shooting Menu A, B, C, DModes
ISO Sensitivity
Auto default setting
Set to A, B, Cor DMdShooting menu Miso sensitivity
Fixed range auto
Exposure Bracketing
Focus area
AF Area Mode
Set to A, B, Cor DMdShooting menu MAF area mode
Focus area Subject tracking
Face priority
Shooting with Face Priority
Press the shutter-release button halfway
Priority tracking, and press the kbutton
Choose sSubject tracking or R Face
Select a subject
White border is displayed at the center of the frame
Press the shutter-release button to take the picture
Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording
Autofocus Mode
Flash Exp. Comp
Choose how the camera focuses
Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously
Blink warning Smile timer
Setting Description Print date Continuous
Digital zoom Smile timer
Shooting Options Shooting Menu A, B, C, D Modes
Shooting mode, press the cplayback button to
Enter playback mode and play back the images that
Operations in Full-Frame Playback
Displaying the Histogram and Shooting Information
Shooting Mode A, B, Cor D1 Aperture value
Operations in Full-Frame Playback
Shutter speed Histogram2
Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback
Icons on the Thumbnails
Calendar Display
Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback
Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom
Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom
Pictures Taken Using the Face Priority or Pet Detection
Displaying the Playback Menu
Playback Options Playback Menu
Following options are available in playback menu
Quick retouch A110
Select images and press the kbutton
Rotate the rotary multi selector to choose
Choose the pictures up to a maximum
Number of copies up to nine per picture
Print date
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Deleting All Print Orders
Slide show begins
Slide Show
Choose End or Restart
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Press the cbutton Playback mode MdPlayback menu MdProtect
Protect
Selecting Pictures
Follow the procedure described below to select pictures
Press the kbutton to apply the picture selection
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Rotate Counterclockwise
Rotate Image
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Recording Voice Memos
EVoice Memo
Press and hold the kbutton to record a voice memo
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Press the kbutton to play the voice memo
Playing Voice Memos
Deleting Voice Memos
Press the kbutton again to stop playback
Use the rotary multi selector to choose a
Copy Copying Between the Internal Memory and Memory Card
Choose a copy option and press the kbutton
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Picture Editing Functions
Picture Editing Functions
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Restrictions on Picture Editing
Original Pictures and Edited Copies
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Editing Pictures
Quick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
Choose OK and press the kbutton
Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
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Editing Pictures
112
Skin Softening Making Skin Appear Smoother
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Confirm the results
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PFilter Effects Digital Filter
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Check the effect, choose Save and press the kbutton
GSmall picture and press the kbutton
Small Picture Decreasing Image Size
Refine copy composition
Crop Creating a Cropped Copy
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Image Size
Recording Movies
Movies can be recorded in any shooting mode A40
Turn on the camera and display the shooting screen
Press the bemovie-record button to start movie recording
Functions Available in Movie Recording
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Recording Movies
Display the movie menu A122, use
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie
Press the bemovie-record button to start recording
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HS Movie
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Min 15 s Playback 29 min Slow motion playback No sound
Playback Min 30 s Fast motion playback No sound
Displaying the Movie Menu
Using the Movie Menu
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Options below can be set in the movie menu
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Movie Options
Normal Speed Movies
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HS Movies
Maximum Movie Length
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See Deleting Unnecessary Images A31 for more information
Movie Playback
Deleting Unnecessary Movies
When connecting using the supplied audio/video cable
Connecting to a TV
When connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable
Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV
Using the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control
When Nothing Appears on the TV
Tune the television to the video channel
Hold down the cbutton to turn on the camera
Before Connecting the Camera
Connecting to a Computer
Install the Software
Compatible Operating Systems
Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer
Connecting to a Computer
Connecting the USB Cable
Windows
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Charging the Battery
Disconnecting the Camera
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Charge Lamp
Charging While Connecting to a Computer
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Connecting to a Printer
Printing Pictures
Take pictures
Turn off the camera Turn on the printer
Connecting the Camera and Printer
Camera is automatically turned on
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Printing Pictures One at a Time
Printing starts
Printing Multiple Pictures
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Print menu is displayed
Print selection
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Number of copies up to nine per picture
Print all images
Paper Size
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Dpof printing
Current print/total number of prints
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Setup Menu
Setup menu contains the following options
Press the dbutton to display the menu screen
Displaying the Setup Menu
Press Jon the rotary multi selector
Press Kor the kbutton
None default setting
Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MWelcome screen
Welcome Screen
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Time Zone and Date
Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone
Choose x Travel destination and press the kbutton
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Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone
Clock Battery
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WHome time zone
Time Zones
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Change the settings for the options below
Monitor Settings
Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MMonitor settings
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Photo info
Default
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Auto info
Print Date
Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MPrint date
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Print date and Print order
On default setting
Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MVibration reduction
Vibration Reduction
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Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MMotion detection
Motion Detection
AF Assist
Enable or disable the digital zoom
Digital Zoom
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Adjust the following sound settings
Sound Settings
Auto Off Setting
Auto Off
Formatting Internal Memory
Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting Memory Card
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Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV
TV Settings
Language
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Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MCharge by computer
Charge by Computer
Off default setting Blink warning does not take effect
Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MBlink warning
Blink Warning
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Screen
Operating the Did someone blink? Screen
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Reset All
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Setup Menu
Shooting Menu
Movie Menu
Firmware Version
Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MFirmware version
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Others
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Caring for the Camera
Caring for the Camera
Battery
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Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals
Cleaning
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Storage
Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Optional Accessories
Damaged when the cover is closed
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Approved Memory Cards
Optional Accessories
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Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards
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File and Folder Names
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Error Messages
Display Description Solution
O3968×2232
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Error Messages
Night portrait
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Troubleshooting
Display, Settings and Power Supply
Problem Cause/Solution
Troubleshooting
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Electronically Controlled Cameras
Pressed halfway Turn camera off and then on again
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Image mode not
Occurred when
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Mode was set to o3968×2232
Nikon Coolpix P300 Digital Camera
Specifications
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Specifications
25 C 77 F
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Specifications
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
Supported Standards
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
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Symbols
Index
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Zoom Zoom control
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