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Nikon COOLPIXP300BK user manual Shooting Options Shooting Menu A, B, C, DModes, Image mode A74

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Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, DModes)

Image mode

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Choose the image mode (combination of image size and compression rate) at which images are saved. This setting can be changed when using any shooting mode.

White balance

A76

Match white balance to the light source to produce images with natural-looking colors.

Metering	A78
Choose how the camera meters the brightness of the subject.

Continuous	A79
Change the settings for continuous shooting and BSS (Best Shot Selector).

ISO sensitivity	A81

Set the ISO sensitivity to suit the brightness of the subject.

Exposure bracketing	A82

Vary exposure slightly over a burst of pictures.

AF area mode	A83

Choose how the focus area is determined.

Autofocus mode	A89
Choose how the camera focuses.

Flash exp. comp.	A89
Adjust the flash level.

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Nikon COOLPIXP300BK user manual Shooting Options Shooting Menu A, B, C, DModes, Image mode A74

Contents

User’s Manual Trademark Information AVC Patent Portfolio LicensePage For Your Safety Turn off in the event of malfunctionDo not disassemble Handle the camera strap with careFor Your Safety IiiObserve caution when using the flash Use appropriate cablesHandle moving parts with care CD-ROMsModifications Interface CablesWash hands after handling Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New YorkTable of Contents Table of Contents Viii108 118127 141 About This Manual Information and Precautions Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important PicturesInformation and Precautions Disposing of Data Storage DevicesParts of the Camera Camera BodyLens cover closed Lens cover3 4 5 6 Parts of the CameraMonitor Shooting151 Playback 102Current frame number/total Command Dial Basic OperationsFor Shooting For PlaybackRotary Multi Selector Basic OperationsSwitching Between Tabs in the Menu Screen DMenu ButtonPress the rotary multi Using Camera Menus When setting is finished, press the dbuttonPress the dbutton Press Hor Ito choose an item and pressAttaching the Camera Strap Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the WayInserting the Battery Insert the batteryInserting the Battery Correctly Use the edge of the battery toRemoving the Battery Inserting the BatteryCharging the Battery Insert the battery into the camera A14Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover USB cable Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-69PCharging the Battery Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outletAC Power Source Charging Using Computer or Battery ChargerStandby Mode Auto Off Turning On and Off the CameraSetting the Display Language, Date and Time Press the power switch to turn on the cameraPress Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button Daylight Saving TimeSetting the Display Language, Date and Time Press Hor Ito choose the date display orderPress the kbutton or K Imprinting the Date and Changing the Date and TimeClose the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Inserting the Memory CardRemoving the Memory Card Insert the memory cardWrite Protect Switch Inserting the Memory CardFormatting 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 Indicators Displayed in AAuto Mode Turn the Camera On and Select a Auto ModeFunctions Available in AAuto Mode Vibration Reduction and Motion DetectionFrame a Picture Ready the cameraFrame a picture Position the main subject near the center of the monitorUsing the Zoom Digital ZoomFrame a Picture Digital Zoom and InterpolationWhen the Subject Is Close to the Camera Focus and ShootPress the shutter-release button halfway Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way downFocus and Shoot During RecordingAutofocus Focus LockViewing Pictures Playback Mode Viewing and Deleting PicturesPress the cPlayback button Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode Deleting Unnecessary ImagesChoose Yes and press the kbutton Operating the Erase Selected Images ScreenUsing the Flash Flash Mode SettingAuto Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim Setting the Flash Mode Press the rotary multi selector mflash modeUsing the Flash Slide the Kflash pop-up controlFlash Lamp Red-eye ReductionTaking Pictures with the Self-Timer Press the rotary multi selector nself-timerFrame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces Smile Timer Frame the pictureShutter is automatically released Shooting endsTaking Pictures of Smiling Faces Smile Timer Auto Power Off in Smile Timer ModeWhen the Self-timer Lamp Blinks Releasing the Shutter ManuallyMacro Mode Press the rotary multi selector pmacro modeMacro Mode Setting Macro mode menu is displayedAdjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation Selecting a Shooting Mode Mode Dial Selecting Scenes for Shooting Scene Mode Image 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 Focusing in Scene Auto Selector Functions Available 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 Picon is displayed on the shooting screen Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frameYMb Portrait Use this mode for portraits Digital zoom is not availableOff1 YMd Sports Hand-held YMf Party/indoor YMh Sunset Selecting Scenes for Shooting Scene Mode Use this mode when taking pictures of food YMu FoodOff1 Off2 See Taking Pictures with Panorama Assist A60 YMOPet portrait Frame borders are displayed around the other facesTaking Pictures with Easy Panorama Choose VEasy panorama and pressExample 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 Press the kbutton when shooting is completed Rexposure lock IndicatorShoot the next picture Panorama CreationSetting the Exposure for Shooting A, B, C, DModes C, DModesFunctions Available in A, B, Cand DModes Setting the Exposure for Shooting A, B, C, DModes Shutter SpeedAperture Value Shutter Speed and Aperture ValueAProgrammed Auto Mode Frame the subject and shootFlexible Program Shutter SpeedShutter-Priority Auto Mode Focus and shootAperture-Priority Auto Mode Rotate the mode dial to CAperture and Zoom DManual Mode Rotate the mode dial to D Rotate the command dial to chooseIndicator Shutter speed valueRange is restricted during continuous shooting A91 Operating the Creative Slider Press the rotary multi selector KoCreative slider is displayed Adjust obrightness, Gvividness, or Fhue Adjusting Brightness, Vividness and Hue A, B, C, DModesCreative Slider Settings Dial Switches among brightness exposureAdjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation Adjusting Vividness Saturation AdjustmentAdjusting Hue White Balance Adjustment Adjust the overall vividness of the imageImage mode A74 Shooting Options Shooting Menu A, B, C, DModesDisplaying the Shooting Menu Shooting Options Shooting Menu A, B, C, DModesPress the d button to exit the shooting menu Functions that Cannot be Applied SimultaneouslyImage Mode Image Quality/Image Size Number of Exposures Remaining White Balance Set to A, B, Cor DMdShooting menu MWhite balancePreset Manual Choose MeasurePress 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 Auto default setting ISO SensitivitySet 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 Shooting with Face Priority Face priorityPress the shutter-release button halfway Choose sSubject tracking or R Face Priority tracking, and press the kbuttonSelect a subject White border is displayed at the center of the framePress the shutter-release button to take the picture Autofocus Mode Autofocus Mode for Movie RecordingFlash Exp. Comp Choose how the camera focusesFunctions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously Setting Description Print date Continuous Blink warning Smile timerDigital 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 Shooting Mode A, B, Cor D1 Aperture value Displaying the Histogram and Shooting InformationOperations 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 Pictures Taken Using the Face Priority or Pet Detection Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomPlayback Options Playback Menu Displaying the Playback MenuFollowing options are available in playback menu Quick retouch A110Rotate the rotary multi selector to choose Select images and press the kbuttonChoose the pictures up to a maximum Number of copies up to nine per picture100 Deleting All Print OrdersPrint date Slide Show Slide show beginsChoose End or Restart 101Press the cbutton Playback mode MdPlayback menu MdProtect Protect102 Follow the procedure described below to select pictures Selecting PicturesPress the kbutton to apply the picture selection 103Rotate Image 104Rotate Counterclockwise EVoice Memo Recording Voice MemosPress and hold the kbutton to record a voice memo 105Playing Voice Memos Press the kbutton to play the voice memoDeleting Voice Memos Press the kbutton again to stop playbackCopy Copying Between the Internal Memory and Memory Card Use the rotary multi selector to choose aChoose a copy option and press the kbutton 107Picture Editing Functions 108109 Picture Editing FunctionsRestrictions on Picture Editing Original Pictures and Edited CopiesEditing Pictures Quick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation110 Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Choose OK and press the kbutton111 Editing PicturesSkin Softening Making Skin Appear Smoother 112Confirm the results 113PFilter Effects Digital Filter 114Check the effect, choose Save and press the kbutton 115Small Picture Decreasing Image Size GSmall picture and press the kbuttonCrop Creating a Cropped Copy Refine copy composition117 Image SizeMovies can be recorded in any shooting mode A40 Recording MoviesTurn on the camera and display the shooting screen Press the bemovie-record button to start movie recording119 Recording MoviesFunctions Available in Movie Recording Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie Display the movie menu A122, usePress the bemovie-record button to start recording 120121 HS MovieMin 15 s Playback 29 min Slow motion playback No sound Playback Min 30 s Fast motion playback No soundUsing the Movie Menu Displaying the Movie Menu122 Options below can be set in the movie menuMovie Options Normal Speed Movies123 HS Movies 124125 Maximum Movie LengthMovie Playback Deleting Unnecessary MoviesSee Deleting Unnecessary Images A31 for more information Connecting to a TV When connecting using the supplied audio/video cableWhen connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TVWhen Nothing Appears on the TV Using the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device ControlTune the television to the video channel Hold down the cbutton to turn on the cameraConnecting to a Computer Before Connecting the CameraInstall the Software Compatible Operating SystemsConnecting to a Computer Connecting the USB CableTransferring Images from a Camera to a Computer 131 WindowsDisconnecting the Camera Charging the Battery133 Charging While Connecting to a Computer 134Charge Lamp Connecting to a Printer 135Printing Pictures Take picturesConnecting the Camera and Printer Turn off the camera Turn on the printerCamera is automatically turned on 136Printing Pictures One at a Time 137Printing Multiple Pictures Printing starts138 Print menu is displayed139 Print selectionNumber of copies up to nine per picture Print all images140 Paper SizeDpof printing Current print/total number of printsSetup Menu Setup menu contains the following options141 Displaying the Setup Menu Press the dbutton to display the menu screenPress Jon the rotary multi selector Press Kor the kbuttonPress the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MWelcome screen None default settingWelcome Screen 143Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone Time Zone and DateChoose x Travel destination and press the kbutton 144Clock Battery Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone145 WHome time zone146 Time ZonesMonitor Settings Change the settings for the options belowPress the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MMonitor settings 147Default Photo info148 Auto infoPress the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MPrint date Print Date149 Print date and Print orderPress the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MVibration reduction On default settingVibration Reduction 150Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MMotion detection Motion Detection151 Enable or disable the digital zoom AF AssistDigital Zoom 152Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settingsAuto Off Setting Auto OffFormat Memory/Format Card Formatting Internal MemoryFormatting Memory Card 154TV Settings Adjust the settings for connecting to a TVLanguage 155Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MCharge by computer Charge by Computer156 Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MBlink warning Off default setting Blink warning does not take effectBlink Warning 157Operating the Did someone blink? Screen 158Screen Reset All 159Setup Menu 160Shooting Menu Movie MenuPress the dbutton MzSetup menu A142 MFirmware version Firmware Version161 OthersCaring for the Camera 162Battery 163Caring for the Camera Cleaning 164Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Storage 165Optional Accessories Battery-chamber/memory card slot coverDamaged when the cover is closed 166Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards167 Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cardsFile and Folder Names 168169 Error Messages Display Description Solution170 171 O3968×2232Error Messages 172173 Night portrait174 Troubleshooting Display, Settings and Power Supply175 Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution176 Electronically Controlled Cameras177 Pressed halfway Turn camera off and then on againImage mode not 178179 Occurred whenMode was set to o3968×2232 180Specifications 181Nikon Coolpix P300 Digital Camera Specifications 182183 25 C 77 FRechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 SpecificationsSupported Standards Charging AC Adapter EH-69PSymbols Index185 186 187 Zoom Zoom controlFX1A0311 Nikon Corporation