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Nikon COOLPIXP300BK user manual

Models: P300 COOLPIXP300BK

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Introduction

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback: A(Auto) Mode

More on Playback

Editing Pictures

Movie Recording and Playback

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Basic Camera Setup

Caring for the Camera

Technical Notes and Index

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Contents

User’s Manual AVC Patent Portfolio License Trademark InformationPage Handle the camera strap with care For Your SafetyTurn off in the event of malfunction Do not disassembleIii For Your SafetyCD-ROMs Observe caution when using the flashUse appropriate cables Handle moving parts with careInterface Cables ModificationsNikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York Wash hands after handlingTable of Contents Viii Table of Contents108 118127 141 About This Manual Before Taking Important Pictures Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Life-Long LearningDisposing of Data Storage Devices Information and PrecautionsLens cover Parts of the CameraCamera Body Lens cover closedParts of the Camera 3 4 5 6Shooting Monitor151 Playback 102Current frame number/total For Playback Command DialBasic Operations For ShootingBasic Operations Rotary Multi SelectorSwitching Between Tabs in the Menu Screen DMenu ButtonPress the rotary multi Press Hor Ito choose an item and press Using Camera MenusWhen setting is finished, press the dbutton Press the dbuttonPressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way Attaching the Camera StrapUse the edge of the battery to Inserting the BatteryInsert the battery Inserting the Battery CorrectlyInserting the Battery Removing the BatteryPrepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Charging the BatteryInsert the battery into the camera A14 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover USB cablePlug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet Charging the BatteryCharging Using Computer or Battery Charger AC Power SourceTurning On and Off the Camera Standby Mode Auto OffDaylight Saving Time Setting the Display Language, Date and TimePress the power switch to turn on the camera Press Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k buttonImprinting the Date and Changing the Date and Time Setting the Display Language, Date and TimePress Hor Ito choose the date display order Press the kbutton or KInsert the memory card Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot coverInserting the Memory Card Removing the Memory CardMemory Cards Write Protect SwitchInserting the Memory Card Formatting a Memory CardTurn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode Rotate the mode dial to aCheck the battery level and number of exposures remaining Vibration Reduction and Motion Detection Indicators Displayed in AAuto ModeTurn the Camera On and Select a Auto Mode Functions Available in AAuto ModePosition the main subject near the center of the monitor Frame a PictureReady the camera Frame a pictureDigital Zoom and Interpolation Using the ZoomDigital Zoom Frame a PicturePress the shutter-release button the rest of the way down When the Subject Is Close to the CameraFocus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfwayFocus Lock Focus and ShootDuring Recording AutofocusViewing Pictures Playback Mode Viewing and Deleting PicturesPress the cPlayback button Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting ModeDeleting Unnecessary Images Choose Yes and press the kbuttonUsing the Flash Flash Mode SettingAuto Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim Slide the Kflash pop-up control Setting the Flash ModePress the rotary multi selector mflash mode Using the FlashRed-eye Reduction Flash LampTaking Pictures with the Self-Timer Press the rotary multi selector nself-timerFrame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway Shooting ends Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces Smile TimerFrame the picture Shutter is automatically releasedReleasing the Shutter Manually Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces Smile TimerAuto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode When the Self-timer Lamp BlinksMacro mode menu is displayed Macro ModePress the rotary multi selector pmacro mode Macro Mode SettingAdjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation Selecting a Shooting Mode Mode Dial Dusk/dawn a Selecting Scenes for Shooting Scene ModeImage Mode JNight landscape A44 oBacklighting A45Rotate the mode dial to y Selecting Scenes for Shooting Scene ModeFrame the subject and take the picture Functions Available in Scene Auto Selector Focusing in Scene Auto SelectorSelecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures Features Mode dial can be used to select scenes when shooting A41AF-assist illuminator A152 does not light Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame Picon is displayed on the shooting screenDigital zoom is not available YMb Portrait Use this mode for portraitsOff1 YMd Sports Hand-held YMf Party/indoor YMh Sunset Selecting Scenes for Shooting Scene Mode YMu Food Use this mode when taking pictures of foodOff1 Off2 See Taking Pictures with Panorama Assist A60 Frame borders are displayed around the other faces YMOPet portraitChoose VEasy panorama and press Taking Pictures with Easy PanoramaExample of moving the camera Iicon showing the current panorama direction is DisplayedEnd, the shooting ends Viewing Pictures Recorded with Easy Panorama Taking Pictures with Panorama Assist Choose UPanorama assist and pressPictures are joined Panorama Creation Press the kbutton when shooting is completedRexposure lock Indicator Shoot the next pictureSetting the Exposure for Shooting A, B, C, DModes C, DModesFunctions Available in A, B, Cand DModes Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Setting the Exposure for Shooting A, B, C, DModesShutter Speed Aperture ValueShutter Speed AProgrammed Auto ModeFrame the subject and shoot Flexible ProgramFocus and shoot Shutter-Priority Auto ModeAperture-Priority Auto Mode Rotate the mode dial to CAperture and Zoom Shutter speed value DManual ModeRotate the mode dial to D Rotate the command dial to choose IndicatorRange is restricted during continuous shooting A91 Operating the Creative Slider Press the rotary multi selector KoCreative slider is displayed Dial Switches among brightness exposure Adjust obrightness, Gvividness, or FhueAdjusting Brightness, Vividness and Hue A, B, C, DModes Creative Slider SettingsAdjust the overall vividness of the image Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationAdjusting Vividness Saturation Adjustment Adjusting Hue White Balance AdjustmentShooting Options Shooting Menu A, B, C, DModes Image mode A74Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously Displaying the Shooting MenuShooting Options Shooting Menu A, B, C, DModes Press the d button to exit the shooting menuImage Mode Image Quality/Image Size Number of Exposures Remaining Set to A, B, Cor DMdShooting menu MWhite balance White BalanceLens extends to the zoom position for measurement Preset ManualChoose Measure Press the kbutton to measure the white balance valueMetering Metering AreaSet to A, B, Cor DMdShooting menu MMetering Continuous Set to A, B, Cor DMdShooting menu MContinuousMulti-shot Shooting Options Shooting Menu A, B, C, DModes Fixed range auto Auto default settingISO Sensitivity Set to A, B, Cor DMdShooting menu Miso sensitivityExposure Bracketing AF Area Mode Set to A, B, Cor DMdShooting menu MAF area modeFocus area Focus area Subject tracking Face priority Shooting with Face PriorityPress the shutter-release button halfway White border is displayed at the center of the frame Choose sSubject tracking or R FacePriority tracking, and press the kbutton Select a subjectPress the shutter-release button to take the picture Choose how the camera focuses Autofocus ModeAutofocus Mode for Movie Recording Flash Exp. CompFunctions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously Shooting Options Shooting Menu A, B, C, D Modes Setting Description Print date ContinuousBlink warning Smile timer Digital zoom Smile timerEnter playback mode and play back the images that Operations in Full-Frame PlaybackShooting mode, press the cplayback button to Shutter speed Histogram2 Shooting Mode A, B, Cor D1 Aperture valueDisplaying the Histogram and Shooting Information Operations in Full-Frame PlaybackViewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Calendar Display Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail PlaybackIcons on the Thumbnails Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Pictures Taken Using the Face Priority or Pet DetectionQuick retouch A110 Playback Options Playback MenuDisplaying the Playback Menu Following options are available in playback menuNumber of copies up to nine per picture Rotate the rotary multi selector to chooseSelect images and press the kbutton Choose the pictures up to a maximum100 Deleting All Print OrdersPrint date 101 Slide ShowSlide show begins Choose End or RestartPress the cbutton Playback mode MdPlayback menu MdProtect Protect102 103 Follow the procedure described below to select picturesSelecting Pictures Press the kbutton to apply the picture selectionRotate Image 104Rotate Counterclockwise 105 EVoice MemoRecording Voice Memos Press and hold the kbutton to record a voice memoPress the kbutton again to stop playback Playing Voice MemosPress the kbutton to play the voice memo Deleting Voice Memos107 Copy Copying Between the Internal Memory and Memory CardUse the rotary multi selector to choose a Choose a copy option and press the kbutton108 Picture Editing FunctionsOriginal Pictures and Edited Copies 109Picture Editing Functions Restrictions on Picture EditingEditing Pictures Quick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation110 Editing Pictures Lighting Enhancing Brightness and ContrastChoose OK and press the kbutton 111112 Skin Softening Making Skin Appear Smoother113 Confirm the results114 PFilter Effects Digital Filter115 Check the effect, choose Save and press the kbuttonGSmall picture and press the kbutton Small Picture Decreasing Image SizeImage Size Crop Creating a Cropped CopyRefine copy composition 117Press the bemovie-record button to start movie recording Movies can be recorded in any shooting mode A40Recording Movies Turn on the camera and display the shooting screen119 Recording MoviesFunctions Available in Movie Recording 120 Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS MovieDisplay the movie menu A122, use Press the bemovie-record button to start recordingPlayback Min 30 s Fast motion playback No sound 121HS Movie Min 15 s Playback 29 min Slow motion playback No soundOptions below can be set in the movie menu Using the Movie MenuDisplaying the Movie Menu 122Movie Options Normal Speed Movies123 124 HS MoviesMaximum Movie Length 125Movie Playback Deleting Unnecessary MoviesSee Deleting Unnecessary Images A31 for more information Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV Connecting to a TVWhen connecting using the supplied audio/video cable When connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cableHold down the cbutton to turn on the camera When Nothing Appears on the TVUsing the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control Tune the television to the video channelCompatible Operating Systems Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Install the SoftwareConnecting to a Computer Connecting the USB CableTransferring Images from a Camera to a Computer Windows 131Charging the Battery Disconnecting the Camera133 Charging While Connecting to a Computer 134Charge Lamp Take pictures Connecting to a Printer135 Printing Pictures136 Connecting the Camera and PrinterTurn off the camera Turn on the printer Camera is automatically turned on137 Printing Pictures One at a TimePrint menu is displayed Printing Multiple PicturesPrinting starts 138Print all images 139Print selection Number of copies up to nine per pictureCurrent print/total number of prints 140Paper Size Dpof printingSetup Menu Setup menu contains the following options141 Press Kor the kbutton Displaying the Setup MenuPress the dbutton to display the menu screen Press Jon the rotary multi selector143 Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MWelcome screenNone default setting Welcome Screen144 Setting the Travel Destination Time ZoneTime Zone and Date Choose x Travel destination and press the kbuttonWHome time zone Clock BatteryPress Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone 145Time Zones 146147 Monitor SettingsChange the settings for the options below Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MMonitor settingsAuto info DefaultPhoto info 148Print date and Print order Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MPrint datePrint Date 149150 Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MVibration reductionOn default setting Vibration ReductionPress the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MMotion detection Motion Detection151 152 Enable or disable the digital zoomAF Assist Digital ZoomAuto Off Sound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings Auto Off Setting154 Format Memory/Format CardFormatting Internal Memory Formatting Memory Card155 TV SettingsAdjust the settings for connecting to a TV LanguagePress the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MCharge by computer Charge by Computer156 157 Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MBlink warningOff default setting Blink warning does not take effect Blink WarningOperating the Did someone blink? Screen 158Screen 159 Reset AllMovie Menu Setup Menu160 Shooting MenuOthers Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MFirmware versionFirmware Version 161162 Caring for the CameraBattery 163Caring for the Camera Cleaning 164Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals 165 Storage166 Optional AccessoriesBattery-chamber/memory card slot cover Damaged when the cover is closedContact the manufacturer for details on the above cards Optional AccessoriesApproved Memory Cards 167168 File and Folder Names169 Error Messages Display Description Solution170 O3968×2232 171172 Error MessagesNight portrait 173174 Troubleshooting Display, Settings and Power Supply175 Electronically Controlled Cameras TroubleshootingProblem Cause/Solution 176Pressed halfway Turn camera off and then on again 177178 Image mode notOccurred when 179180 Mode was set to o3968×2232Specifications 181Nikon Coolpix P300 Digital Camera 182 Specifications25 C 77 F 183Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12Specifications Supported StandardsSymbols Index185 186 Zoom Zoom control 187Nikon Corporation FX1A0311