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Nikon COOLPIXP300BK user manual Using the Movie Menu, Displaying the Movie Menu, 122

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Recording Movies

Using the Movie Menu

The options below can be set in the movie menu.

Movie options

A123

Select the desired movie option to record.

Autofocus mode

A125

Choose how the camera focuses when recording movies.

Displaying the Movie Menu

Press the d button in the shooting mode to display the menu, use the rotary multi selector to change to the D tab and display the movie menu (A11).

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Movie

Movie options

Autofocus mode

Movie Recording and Playback

•Use the rotary multi selector to select items and set functions on the menu (A10).

•Press the d button to exit the movie menu.

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Nikon COOLPIXP300BK Using the Movie Menu, Displaying the Movie Menu, 122, Options below can be set in the movie menu

Contents

User’s Manual Trademark Information AVC Patent Portfolio LicensePage Do not disassemble For Your SafetyTurn off in the event of malfunction Handle the camera strap with care For Your Safety Iii Handle moving parts with care Observe caution when using the flashUse appropriate cables CD-ROMs Modifications Interface Cables Wash hands after handling Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York Table of Contents Table of Contents Viii 127 108118 141 About This Manual Life-Long Learning Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Before Taking Important Pictures Information and Precautions Disposing of Data Storage Devices Lens cover closed Parts of the CameraCamera Body Lens cover 3 4 5 6 Parts of the Camera Monitor Shooting 151 Current frame number/total Playback102 For Shooting Command DialBasic Operations For Playback Rotary Multi Selector Basic Operations Press the rotary multi Switching Between Tabs in the Menu ScreenDMenu Button Press the dbutton Using Camera MenusWhen setting is finished, press the dbutton Press Hor Ito choose an item and press Attaching the Camera Strap Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way Inserting the Battery Correctly Inserting the BatteryInsert the battery Use the edge of the battery to Removing the Battery Inserting the Battery Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover USB cable Charging the BatteryInsert the battery into the camera A14 Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Charging the Battery Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet AC Power Source Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger Standby Mode Auto Off Turning On and Off the Camera Press Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button Setting the Display Language, Date and TimePress the power switch to turn on the camera Daylight Saving Time Press the kbutton or K Setting the Display Language, Date and TimePress Hor Ito choose the date display order Imprinting the Date and Changing the Date and Time Removing the Memory Card Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot coverInserting the Memory Card Insert the memory card Formatting a Memory Card Write Protect SwitchInserting the Memory Card Memory Cards Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto ModeRotate the mode dial to a Functions Available in AAuto Mode Indicators Displayed in AAuto ModeTurn the Camera On and Select a Auto Mode Vibration Reduction and Motion Detection Frame a picture Frame a PictureReady the camera Position the main subject near the center of the monitor Frame a Picture Using the ZoomDigital Zoom Digital Zoom and Interpolation Press the shutter-release button halfway When the Subject Is Close to the CameraFocus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Autofocus Focus and ShootDuring Recording Focus Lock Press the cPlayback button Viewing Pictures Playback ModeViewing and Deleting Pictures Choose Yes and press the kbutton Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting ModeDeleting Unnecessary Images Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim Using the FlashFlash Mode Setting Using the Flash Setting the Flash ModePress the rotary multi selector mflash mode Slide the Kflash pop-up control Flash Lamp Red-eye Reduction Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway Taking Pictures with the Self-TimerPress the rotary multi selector nself-timer Shutter is automatically released Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces Smile TimerFrame the picture Shooting ends When the Self-timer Lamp Blinks Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces Smile TimerAuto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode Releasing the Shutter Manually Macro Mode Setting Macro ModePress the rotary multi selector pmacro mode Macro mode menu is displayed Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation Selecting a Shooting Mode Mode Dial JNight landscape A44 oBacklighting A45 Selecting Scenes for Shooting Scene ModeImage Mode Dusk/dawn a Frame the subject and take the picture Rotate the mode dial to ySelecting Scenes for Shooting Scene Mode Focusing in Scene Auto Selector Functions Available in Scene Auto Selector AF-assist illuminator A152 does not light Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures FeaturesMode dial can be used to select scenes when shooting A41 Picon is displayed on the shooting screen Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame YMb Portrait Use this mode for portraits Digital zoom is not available Off1 YMd Sports Hand-held YMf Party/indoor YMh Sunset Selecting Scenes for Shooting Scene Mode Use this mode when taking pictures of food YMu Food Off1 Off2 See Taking Pictures with Panorama Assist A60 YMOPet portrait Frame borders are displayed around the other faces Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama Choose VEasy panorama and press End, the shooting ends Example of moving the cameraIicon showing the current panorama direction is Displayed Viewing Pictures Recorded with Easy Panorama Pictures are joined Taking Pictures with Panorama AssistChoose UPanorama assist and press Shoot the next picture Press the kbutton when shooting is completedRexposure lock Indicator Panorama Creation Functions Available in A, B, Cand DModes Setting the Exposure for Shooting A, B, C, DModesC, DModes Aperture Value Setting the Exposure for Shooting A, B, C, DModesShutter Speed Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Flexible Program AProgrammed Auto ModeFrame the subject and shoot Shutter Speed Shutter-Priority Auto Mode Focus and shoot Aperture and Zoom Aperture-Priority Auto ModeRotate the mode dial to C Indicator DManual ModeRotate the mode dial to D Rotate the command dial to choose Shutter speed value Range is restricted during continuous shooting A91 Creative slider is displayed Operating the Creative SliderPress the rotary multi selector Ko Creative Slider Settings Adjust obrightness, Gvividness, or FhueAdjusting Brightness, Vividness and Hue A, B, C, DModes Dial Switches among brightness exposure Adjusting Hue White Balance Adjustment Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationAdjusting Vividness Saturation Adjustment Adjust the overall vividness of the image Image mode A74 Shooting Options Shooting Menu A, B, C, DModes Press the d button to exit the shooting menu Displaying the Shooting MenuShooting Options Shooting Menu A, B, C, DModes Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously Image Mode Image Quality/Image Size Number of Exposures Remaining White Balance Set to A, B, Cor DMdShooting menu MWhite balance Press the kbutton to measure the white balance value Preset ManualChoose Measure Lens extends to the zoom position for measurement Set to A, B, Cor DMdShooting menu MMetering MeteringMetering Area Multi-shot ContinuousSet to A, B, Cor DMdShooting menu MContinuous Shooting Options Shooting Menu A, B, C, DModes Set to A, B, Cor DMdShooting menu Miso sensitivity Auto default settingISO Sensitivity Fixed range auto Exposure Bracketing Focus area AF Area ModeSet to A, B, Cor DMdShooting menu MAF area mode Focus area Subject tracking Shooting with Face Priority Face priority Press the shutter-release button halfway Select a subject Choose sSubject tracking or R FacePriority tracking, and press the kbutton White border is displayed at the center of the frame Press the shutter-release button to take the picture Flash Exp. Comp Autofocus ModeAutofocus Mode for Movie Recording Choose how the camera focuses Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously Digital zoom Smile timer Setting Description Print date ContinuousBlink warning 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 thatOperations in Full-Frame Playback Operations in Full-Frame Playback Shooting Mode A, B, Cor D1 Aperture valueDisplaying the Histogram and Shooting Information Shutter speed Histogram2 Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Icons on the Thumbnails Calendar DisplayViewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Pictures Taken Using the Face Priority or Pet Detection Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Following options are available in playback menu Playback Options Playback MenuDisplaying the Playback Menu Quick retouch A110 Choose the pictures up to a maximum Rotate the rotary multi selector to chooseSelect images and press the kbutton Number of copies up to nine per picture Print date 100Deleting All Print Orders Choose End or Restart Slide ShowSlide show begins 101 102 Press the cbutton Playback mode MdPlayback menu MdProtectProtect Press the kbutton to apply the picture selection Follow the procedure described below to select picturesSelecting Pictures 103 Rotate Counterclockwise Rotate Image104 Press and hold the kbutton to record a voice memo EVoice MemoRecording Voice Memos 105 Deleting Voice Memos Playing Voice MemosPress the kbutton to play the voice memo Press the kbutton again to stop playback Choose a copy option and press the kbutton Copy Copying Between the Internal Memory and Memory CardUse the rotary multi selector to choose a 107 Picture Editing Functions 108 Restrictions on Picture Editing 109Picture Editing Functions Original Pictures and Edited Copies 110 Editing PicturesQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation 111 Lighting Enhancing Brightness and ContrastChoose OK and press the kbutton Editing Pictures Skin Softening Making Skin Appear Smoother 112 Confirm the results 113 PFilter Effects Digital Filter 114 Check the effect, choose Save and press the kbutton 115 Small Picture Decreasing Image Size GSmall picture and press the kbutton 117 Crop Creating a Cropped CopyRefine copy composition Image Size Turn on the camera and display the shooting screen Movies can be recorded in any shooting mode A40Recording Movies Press the bemovie-record button to start movie recording Functions Available in Movie Recording 119Recording Movies Press the bemovie-record button to start recording Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS MovieDisplay the movie menu A122, use 120 Min 15 s Playback 29 min Slow motion playback No sound 121HS Movie Playback Min 30 s Fast motion playback No sound 122 Using the Movie MenuDisplaying the Movie Menu Options below can be set in the movie menu 123 Movie OptionsNormal Speed Movies HS Movies 124 125 Maximum Movie Length See Deleting Unnecessary Images A31 for more information Movie PlaybackDeleting Unnecessary Movies When connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable Connecting to a TVWhen connecting using the supplied audio/video cable Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV Tune the television to the video channel When Nothing Appears on the TVUsing the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control Hold down the cbutton to turn on the camera Install the Software Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Compatible Operating Systems Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer Connecting to a ComputerConnecting the USB Cable 131 Windows Disconnecting the Camera Charging the Battery 133 Charge Lamp Charging While Connecting to a Computer134 Printing Pictures Connecting to a Printer135 Take pictures Camera is automatically turned on Connecting the Camera and PrinterTurn off the camera Turn on the printer 136 Printing Pictures One at a Time 137 138 Printing Multiple PicturesPrinting starts Print menu is displayed Number of copies up to nine per picture 139Print selection Print all images Dpof printing 140Paper Size Current print/total number of prints 141 Setup MenuSetup menu contains the following options Press Jon the rotary multi selector Displaying the Setup MenuPress the dbutton to display the menu screen Press Kor the kbutton Welcome Screen Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MWelcome screenNone default setting 143 Choose x Travel destination and press the kbutton Setting the Travel Destination Time ZoneTime Zone and Date 144 145 Clock BatteryPress Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone WHome time zone 146 Time Zones Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MMonitor settings Monitor SettingsChange the settings for the options below 147 148 DefaultPhoto info Auto info 149 Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MPrint datePrint Date Print date and Print order Vibration Reduction Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MVibration reductionOn default setting 150 151 Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MMotion detectionMotion Detection Digital Zoom Enable or disable the digital zoomAF Assist 152 Auto Off Setting Sound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings Auto Off Formatting Memory Card Format Memory/Format CardFormatting Internal Memory 154 Language TV SettingsAdjust the settings for connecting to a TV 155 156 Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MCharge by computerCharge by Computer Blink Warning Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MBlink warningOff default setting Blink warning does not take effect 157 Screen Operating the Did someone blink? Screen158 Reset All 159 Shooting Menu Setup Menu160 Movie Menu 161 Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MFirmware versionFirmware Version Others Caring for the Camera 162 Caring for the Camera Battery163 Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Cleaning164 Storage 165 Damaged when the cover is closed Optional AccessoriesBattery-chamber/memory card slot cover 166 167 Optional AccessoriesApproved Memory Cards Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards File and Folder Names 168 169 170 Error MessagesDisplay Description Solution 171 O3968×2232 Error Messages 172 173 Night portrait 174 175 TroubleshootingDisplay, Settings and Power Supply 176 TroubleshootingProblem Cause/Solution Electronically Controlled Cameras 177 Pressed halfway Turn camera off and then on again Image mode not 178 179 Occurred when Mode was set to o3968×2232 180 Nikon Coolpix P300 Digital Camera Specifications181 Specifications 182 183 25 C 77 F Supported Standards Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12Specifications Charging AC Adapter EH-69P 185 SymbolsIndex 186 187 Zoom Zoom control FX1A0311 Nikon Corporation