Manuals / Nikon / Photography / Digital Camera

Nikon COOLPIXP300BK Setting the Flash Mode, Slide the Kflash pop-up control, Using the Flash

Models: P300 COOLPIXP300BK

1 200

Download 200 pages 2.23 Kb

Page 45

Image 45

Using the Flash

Setting the Flash Mode

1Slide the K(flash pop-up) control.

• Flash is raised.

• When the flash is lowered, the flash mode is fixed at W (Off ).

2 Press the rotary multi selector m(flash mode).

•The flash mode menu is displayed.

3Use the rotary multi selector to choose the

desired mode and press the kbutton.

Flash mode

Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode

•The mode selected for the flash is displayed.

•When U(auto) is applied, Dis only displayed for a few seconds, regardless of Photo info settings (A147).

•If the kbutton is not pressed within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

BLowering the Flash

When not using the flash, lower it by gently pushing it down.

1/250	F5.6	26

Page 45

Image 45

Nikon COOLPIXP300BK Setting the Flash Mode, Slide the Kflash pop-up control, Press the rotary multi selector mflash mode

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 careIii For Your SafetyUse appropriate cables Observe caution when using the flashHandle moving parts with care CD-ROMsInterface Cables ModificationsNikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York Wash hands after handlingTable of Contents Viii Table of Contents108 118127 141 About This Manual Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Information and PrecautionsLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important PicturesDisposing of Data Storage Devices Information and PrecautionsCamera Body Parts of the CameraLens cover closed Lens coverParts of the Camera 3 4 5 6Shooting Monitor151 Playback 102Current frame number/total Basic Operations Command DialFor Shooting For PlaybackBasic Operations Rotary Multi SelectorSwitching Between Tabs in the Menu Screen DMenu ButtonPress the rotary multi When setting is finished, press the dbutton Using Camera MenusPress the dbutton Press Hor Ito choose an item and pressPressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way Attaching the Camera StrapInsert the battery Inserting the BatteryInserting the Battery Correctly Use the edge of the battery toInserting the Battery Removing the BatteryInsert the battery into the camera A14 Charging the BatteryClose the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover USB cable Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-69PPlug 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 OffPress 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 TimePress 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 TimeInserting the Memory Card Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot coverRemoving the Memory Card Insert the memory cardInserting the Memory Card Write Protect SwitchFormatting a Memory Card Memory CardsTurn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode Rotate the mode dial to aCheck the battery level and number of exposures remaining Turn the Camera On and Select a Auto Mode Indicators Displayed in AAuto ModeFunctions Available in AAuto Mode Vibration Reduction and Motion DetectionReady the camera Frame a PictureFrame a picture Position the main subject near the center of the monitorDigital Zoom Using the ZoomFrame a Picture Digital Zoom and InterpolationFocus 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 downDuring Recording Focus and ShootAutofocus Focus LockViewing Pictures Playback Mode Viewing and Deleting PicturesPress the cPlayback button Deleting Unnecessary Images Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting ModeChoose Yes and press the kbutton Operating the Erase Selected Images ScreenUsing the Flash Flash Mode SettingAuto Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim Press the rotary multi selector mflash mode Setting the Flash ModeUsing the Flash Slide the Kflash pop-up controlRed-eye Reduction Flash LampTaking Pictures with the Self-Timer Press the rotary multi selector nself-timerFrame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway Frame the picture Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces Smile TimerShutter is automatically released Shooting endsAuto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces Smile TimerWhen the Self-timer Lamp Blinks Releasing the Shutter ManuallyPress the rotary multi selector pmacro mode Macro ModeMacro Mode Setting Macro mode menu is displayedAdjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation Selecting a Shooting Mode Mode Dial Image Mode Selecting Scenes for Shooting Scene ModeJNight landscape A44 oBacklighting A45 Dusk/dawn aRotate 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 Rexposure lock Indicator Press the kbutton when shooting is completedShoot the next picture Panorama CreationSetting the Exposure for Shooting A, B, C, DModes C, DModesFunctions Available in A, B, Cand DModes Shutter Speed Setting the Exposure for Shooting A, B, C, DModesAperture Value Shutter Speed and Aperture ValueFrame the subject and shoot AProgrammed Auto ModeFlexible Program Shutter SpeedFocus and shoot Shutter-Priority Auto ModeAperture-Priority Auto Mode Rotate the mode dial to CAperture and Zoom Rotate the mode dial to D Rotate the command dial to choose DManual ModeIndicator Shutter speed valueRange is restricted during continuous shooting A91 Operating the Creative Slider Press the rotary multi selector KoCreative slider is displayed Adjusting Brightness, Vividness and Hue A, B, C, DModes Adjust obrightness, Gvividness, or FhueCreative Slider Settings Dial Switches among brightness exposureAdjusting Vividness Saturation Adjustment Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationAdjusting Hue White Balance Adjustment Adjust the overall vividness of the imageShooting Options Shooting Menu A, B, C, DModes Image mode A74Shooting Options Shooting Menu A, B, C, DModes Displaying the Shooting MenuPress the d button to exit the shooting menu Functions that Cannot be Applied SimultaneouslyImage Mode Image Quality/Image Size Number of Exposures Remaining Set to A, B, Cor DMdShooting menu MWhite balance White BalanceChoose Measure Preset ManualPress the kbutton to measure the white balance value Lens extends to the zoom position for measurementMetering 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 ISO Sensitivity Auto default settingSet to A, B, Cor DMdShooting menu Miso sensitivity Fixed range autoExposure 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 Priority tracking, and press the kbutton Choose sSubject tracking or R FaceSelect a subject White border is displayed at the center of the framePress the shutter-release button to take the picture Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording Autofocus ModeFlash Exp. Comp Choose how the camera focusesFunctions 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 ModesEnter playback mode and play back the images that Operations in Full-Frame PlaybackShooting mode, press the cplayback button to Displaying the Histogram and Shooting Information Shooting Mode A, B, Cor D1 Aperture valueOperations in Full-Frame Playback Shutter speed Histogram2Viewing 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 DetectionDisplaying the Playback Menu Playback Options Playback MenuFollowing options are available in playback menu Quick retouch A110Select 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 picture100 Deleting All Print OrdersPrint date Slide show begins Slide ShowChoose End or Restart 101Press the cbutton Playback mode MdPlayback menu MdProtect Protect102 Selecting Pictures Follow the procedure described below to select picturesPress the kbutton to apply the picture selection 103Rotate Image 104Rotate Counterclockwise Recording Voice Memos EVoice MemoPress and hold the kbutton to record a voice memo 105Press the kbutton to play the voice memo Playing Voice MemosDeleting Voice Memos Press the kbutton again to stop playbackUse the rotary multi selector to choose a Copy Copying Between the Internal Memory and Memory CardChoose a copy option and press the kbutton 107108 Picture Editing FunctionsPicture Editing Functions 109Restrictions on Picture Editing Original Pictures and Edited CopiesEditing Pictures Quick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation110 Choose OK and press the kbutton Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast111 Editing Pictures112 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 SizeRefine copy composition Crop Creating a Cropped Copy117 Image SizeRecording 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 recording119 Recording MoviesFunctions Available in Movie Recording Display the movie menu A122, use Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS MoviePress the bemovie-record button to start recording 120HS Movie 121Min 15 s Playback 29 min Slow motion playback No sound Playback Min 30 s Fast motion playback No soundDisplaying the Movie Menu Using the Movie Menu122 Options below can be set in the movie menuMovie Options Normal Speed Movies123 124 HS MoviesMaximum Movie Length 125Movie Playback Deleting Unnecessary MoviesSee Deleting Unnecessary Images A31 for more information 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 TVUsing 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 cameraBefore Connecting the Camera Connecting to a ComputerInstall the Software Compatible Operating SystemsConnecting 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 135 Connecting to a PrinterPrinting Pictures Take picturesTurn off the camera Turn on the printer Connecting the Camera and PrinterCamera is automatically turned on 136137 Printing Pictures One at a TimePrinting starts Printing Multiple Pictures138 Print menu is displayedPrint selection 139Number of copies up to nine per picture Print all imagesPaper Size 140Dpof printing Current print/total number of printsSetup Menu Setup menu contains the following options141 Press the dbutton to display the menu screen Displaying the Setup MenuPress Jon the rotary multi selector Press Kor the kbuttonNone default setting Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MWelcome screenWelcome Screen 143Time Zone and Date Setting the Travel Destination Time ZoneChoose x Travel destination and press the kbutton 144Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone Clock Battery145 WHome time zoneTime Zones 146Change the settings for the options below Monitor SettingsPress the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MMonitor settings 147Photo info Default148 Auto infoPrint Date Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MPrint date149 Print date and Print orderOn default setting Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MVibration reductionVibration Reduction 150Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MMotion detection Motion Detection151 AF Assist Enable or disable the digital zoomDigital Zoom 152Adjust the following sound settings Sound SettingsAuto Off Setting Auto OffFormatting Internal Memory Format Memory/Format CardFormatting Memory Card 154Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV TV SettingsLanguage 155Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MCharge by computer Charge by Computer156 Off default setting Blink warning does not take effect Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MBlink warningBlink Warning 157Operating the Did someone blink? Screen 158Screen 159 Reset All160 Setup MenuShooting Menu Movie MenuFirmware Version Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MFirmware version161 Others162 Caring for the CameraBattery 163Caring for the Camera Cleaning 164Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals 165 StorageBattery-chamber/memory card slot cover Optional AccessoriesDamaged when the cover is closed 166Approved Memory Cards Optional Accessories167 Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards168 File and Folder Names169 Error Messages Display Description Solution170 O3968×2232 171172 Error MessagesNight portrait 173174 Troubleshooting Display, Settings and Power Supply175 Problem Cause/Solution Troubleshooting176 Electronically Controlled CamerasPressed 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 183Specifications Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12Supported Standards Charging AC Adapter EH-69PSymbols Index185 186 Zoom Zoom control 187Nikon Corporation FX1A0311