Operating the Creative Slider

Adjusting Brightness, Vividness and Hue (A, B, C, DModes)

When the rotary multi selector K(o) is pressed in the shooting mode A, B, Cor D, brightness (exposure compensation), vividness and hue can be adjusted with the creative slider.

oBrightness (Exp. +/–)

Use to brighten or darken the overall image.

•When the shooting mode is D(manual) mode, obrightness (exposure compensation) cannot be used.

GVividness

Use to adjust the vividness of the overall image.

FHue

Use to adjust the hue of the overall image.

1 Press the rotary multi selector K(o).

• The creative slider is displayed.

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Nikon COOLPIXP300BK Operating the Creative Slider, Press the rotary multi selector Ko, Creative slider is displayed

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 108 118127 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 Playback 102Current frame number/total Basic Operations Command DialFor Shooting For Playback Basic Operations Rotary Multi Selector Switching 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 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 Turn 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 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 Viewing 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 Screen Using 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 control Red-eye Reduction Flash Lamp Taking 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 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 Rotate 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 Selector Selecting 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 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 Example 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 Creation Setting 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 Value Frame the subject and shoot AProgrammed Auto ModeFlexible Program Shutter Speed Focus and shoot Shutter-Priority Auto Mode Aperture-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 value Range 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 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 Metering 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 auto Exposure Bracketing AF Area Mode Set to A, B, Cor DMdShooting menu MAF area modeFocus area 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 Enter 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 Histogram2 Viewing 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 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 100 Deleting All Print OrdersPrint date Slide show begins Slide ShowChoose End or Restart 101 Press 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 103 Rotate Image 104Rotate Counterclockwise 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 Editing Pictures Quick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation110 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 119 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 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 Movie Options Normal Speed Movies123 124 HS Movies Maximum Movie Length 125 Movie 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 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 Connecting to a Computer Connecting the USB CableTransferring Images from a Camera to a Computer Windows 131 Charging the Battery Disconnecting the Camera 133 Charging While Connecting to a Computer 134Charge Lamp 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 Setup 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 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 Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MMotion detection Motion Detection151 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 Press 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 157 Operating the Did someone blink? Screen 158Screen 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 Battery 163Caring for the Camera Cleaning 164Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals 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 Error Messages Display Description Solution170 O3968×2232 171 172 Error Messages Night portrait 173 174 Troubleshooting Display, Settings and Power Supply175 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 Specifications 181Nikon Coolpix P300 Digital Camera 182 Specifications 25 C 77 F 183 Specifications Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12Supported Standards Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Symbols Index185 186 Zoom Zoom control 187 Nikon Corporation FX1A0311

Nikon COOLPIXP300BK user manual Operating the Creative Slider, Press the rotary multi selector Ko

Models: P300 COOLPIXP300BK

Adjusting Brightness, Vividness and Hue (A, B, C, DModes)

Operating the Creative Slider

1 Press the rotary multi selector K(o).

• The creative slider is displayed.