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Parts of the Camera

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1	Monitor			6, 25
2	k(apply selection) button			10
3	Rotary multi selector			10
4	c(playback) button			30
5	b(emovie-record) button			118
6	Charge lamp			17, 134
6	Flash lamp			34
	Flash lamp			34
7	Speaker			106, 126
8	Tripod socket
9	dbutton	11, 41, 73, 98, 122, 142
10	l(delete) button		31, 106, 126

11	Cover latch	14, 22
12	Battery-chamber/
	memory card slot cover	14, 22
13	Eyelet for camera strap	13
14	HDMI Mini Connector	127
15	HDMI connector cover	127
16	USB/Audio video connector
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17	Connector cover	127, 130, 136
18	Battery latch	14, 15
19	Battery chamber	14
20	Memory card slot	22

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Nikon COOLPIXP300BK user manual 3 4 5 6, Parts of the Camera

Contents

User’s Manual AVC Patent Portfolio License Trademark InformationPage Turn off in the event of malfunction For Your SafetyDo not disassemble Handle the camera strap with care Iii For Your Safety Use appropriate cables Observe caution when using the flashHandle moving parts with care CD-ROMs Interface Cables Modifications Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York Wash hands after handling Table of Contents Viii Table of Contents 127 108118 141 About This Manual Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Information and PrecautionsLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important Pictures Disposing of Data Storage Devices Information and Precautions Camera Body Parts of the CameraLens cover closed Lens cover Parts of the Camera 3 4 5 6 Shooting Monitor 151 Current frame number/total Playback102 Basic Operations Command DialFor Shooting For Playback Basic Operations Rotary Multi Selector Press the rotary multi Switching Between Tabs in the Menu ScreenDMenu Button When setting is finished, press the dbutton Using Camera MenusPress 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 BatteryInserting 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 BatteryClose 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 TimePress 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 TimePress the kbutton or K Imprinting the Date and Changing the Date and Time Inserting the Memory Card Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot coverRemoving the Memory Card Insert the memory card Inserting the Memory Card Write Protect SwitchFormatting a 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 Turn the Camera On and Select a Auto Mode Indicators Displayed in AAuto ModeFunctions Available in AAuto Mode Vibration Reduction and Motion Detection Ready the camera Frame a PictureFrame a picture Position the main subject near the center of the monitor Digital Zoom Using the ZoomFrame a Picture Digital Zoom and Interpolation Focus and Shoot When the Subject Is Close to the CameraPress the shutter-release button halfway Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down During Recording Focus and ShootAutofocus Focus Lock Press the cPlayback button Viewing Pictures Playback ModeViewing and Deleting Pictures Deleting Unnecessary Images Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting ModeChoose Yes and press the kbutton Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim Using the FlashFlash Mode Setting Press the rotary multi selector mflash mode Setting the Flash ModeUsing 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-TimerPress the rotary multi selector nself-timer Frame the picture Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces Smile TimerShutter is automatically released Shooting ends Auto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces Smile TimerWhen the Self-timer Lamp Blinks Releasing the Shutter Manually Press the rotary multi selector pmacro mode Macro ModeMacro Mode Setting Macro mode menu is displayed Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation Selecting a Shooting Mode Mode Dial Image Mode Selecting Scenes for Shooting Scene ModeJNight landscape A44 oBacklighting A45 Dusk/dawn a Frame the subject and take the picture Rotate the mode dial to ySelecting 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 FeaturesMode 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 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 Rexposure lock Indicator Press the kbutton when shooting is completedShoot the next picture Panorama Creation Functions Available in A, B, Cand DModes Setting the Exposure for Shooting A, B, C, DModesC, DModes Shutter Speed Setting the Exposure for Shooting A, B, C, DModesAperture Value Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Frame the subject and shoot AProgrammed Auto ModeFlexible Program Shutter Speed Focus and shoot Shutter-Priority Auto Mode Aperture and Zoom Aperture-Priority Auto ModeRotate the mode dial to C Rotate the mode dial to D Rotate the command dial to choose DManual ModeIndicator Shutter speed value Range is restricted during continuous shooting A91 Creative slider is displayed Operating the Creative SliderPress the rotary multi selector Ko Adjusting Brightness, Vividness and Hue A, B, C, DModes Adjust obrightness, Gvividness, or FhueCreative Slider Settings Dial Switches among brightness exposure Adjusting Vividness Saturation Adjustment Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationAdjusting 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 MenuPress 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 ManualPress the kbutton to measure the white balance value 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 ISO Sensitivity Auto default settingSet to A, B, Cor DMdShooting menu Miso sensitivity Fixed range auto Exposure Bracketing Focus area AF Area ModeSet 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 FaceSelect 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 ModeFlash Exp. Comp Choose how the camera focuses Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously Blink warning Smile timer Setting Description Print date ContinuousDigital 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 thatOperations in Full-Frame Playback Displaying the Histogram and Shooting Information Shooting Mode A, B, Cor D1 Aperture valueOperations in Full-Frame Playback Shutter speed Histogram2 Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Icons on the Thumbnails Calendar DisplayViewing 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 MenuFollowing options are available in playback menu Quick retouch A110 Select images and press the kbutton Rotate the rotary multi selector to chooseChoose the pictures up to a maximum Number of copies up to nine per picture Print date 100Deleting All Print Orders Slide show begins Slide ShowChoose End or Restart 101 102 Press the cbutton Playback mode MdPlayback menu MdProtectProtect Selecting Pictures Follow the procedure described below to select picturesPress the kbutton to apply the picture selection 103 Rotate Counterclockwise Rotate Image104 Recording Voice Memos EVoice MemoPress and hold the kbutton to record a voice memo 105 Press the kbutton to play the voice memo Playing Voice MemosDeleting 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 CardChoose a copy option and press the kbutton 107 108 Picture Editing Functions Picture Editing Functions 109Restrictions on Picture Editing Original Pictures and Edited Copies 110 Editing PicturesQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Choose OK and press the kbutton Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast111 Editing Pictures 112 Skin Softening Making Skin Appear Smoother 113 Confirm the results 114 PFilter Effects Digital Filter 115 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 Copy117 Image Size Recording Movies Movies can be recorded in any shooting mode A40Turn on the camera and display the shooting screen Press the bemovie-record button to start movie recording Functions Available in Movie Recording 119Recording Movies Display the movie menu A122, use Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS MoviePress the bemovie-record button to start recording 120 HS Movie 121Min 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 Menu122 Options below can be set in the movie menu 123 Movie OptionsNormal Speed Movies 124 HS Movies Maximum Movie Length 125 See Deleting Unnecessary Images A31 for more information Movie PlaybackDeleting Unnecessary Movies When connecting using the supplied audio/video cable Connecting to a TVWhen 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 TVTune the television to the video channel Hold down the cbutton to turn on the camera Before Connecting the Camera Connecting to a ComputerInstall the Software Compatible Operating Systems Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer Connecting to a ComputerConnecting the USB Cable Windows 131 Charging the Battery Disconnecting the Camera 133 Charge Lamp Charging While Connecting to a Computer134 135 Connecting to a PrinterPrinting Pictures Take pictures Turn off the camera Turn on the printer Connecting the Camera and PrinterCamera is automatically turned on 136 137 Printing Pictures One at a Time Printing starts Printing Multiple Pictures138 Print menu is displayed Print selection 139Number of copies up to nine per picture Print all images Paper Size 140Dpof printing Current print/total number of prints 141 Setup MenuSetup menu contains the following options Press the dbutton to display the menu screen Displaying the Setup MenuPress Jon the rotary multi selector Press Kor the kbutton None default setting Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MWelcome screenWelcome Screen 143 Time Zone and Date Setting the Travel Destination Time ZoneChoose x Travel destination and press the kbutton 144 Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone Clock Battery145 WHome time zone Time Zones 146 Change the settings for the options below Monitor SettingsPress the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MMonitor settings 147 Photo info Default148 Auto info Print Date Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MPrint date149 Print date and Print order On default setting Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MVibration reductionVibration Reduction 150 151 Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MMotion detectionMotion Detection AF Assist Enable or disable the digital zoomDigital Zoom 152 Adjust the following sound settings Sound SettingsAuto Off Setting Auto Off Formatting Internal Memory Format Memory/Format CardFormatting Memory Card 154 Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV TV SettingsLanguage 155 156 Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MCharge by computerCharge by Computer Off default setting Blink warning does not take effect Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MBlink warningBlink Warning 157 Screen Operating the Did someone blink? Screen158 159 Reset All 160 Setup MenuShooting Menu Movie Menu Firmware Version Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MFirmware version161 Others 162 Caring for the Camera Caring for the Camera Battery163 Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Cleaning164 165 Storage Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Optional AccessoriesDamaged when the cover is closed 166 Approved Memory Cards Optional Accessories167 Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards 168 File and Folder Names 169 170 Error MessagesDisplay Description Solution O3968×2232 171 172 Error Messages Night portrait 173 174 175 TroubleshootingDisplay, Settings and Power Supply Problem Cause/Solution Troubleshooting176 Electronically Controlled Cameras Pressed halfway Turn camera off and then on again 177 178 Image mode not Occurred when 179 180 Mode was set to o3968×2232 Nikon Coolpix P300 Digital Camera Specifications181 182 Specifications 25 C 77 F 183 Specifications Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12Supported Standards Charging AC Adapter EH-69P 185 SymbolsIndex 186 Zoom Zoom control 187 Nikon Corporation FX1A0311