Nikon P300 17

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
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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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Contents

Page Trademark Information AVC Patent Portfolio License See http://www.mpegla.com Page For Your Safety Observe the following precautions when handling the Charging AC Adapter Use appropriate cables Handle moving parts with care CD-ROMs Observe caution when using the flash Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object Notices Notice for Customers in the State of California WARNING Wash hands after handling Notice for Customers in Canada CAUTION Table of Contents Page Page Page About This Manual Information and Precautions Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Disposing of Data Storage Devices Parts of the Camera Page Monitor Page Page Basic Operations Raising and Lowering the Flash (K(Flash Pop-up)Control) Rotary Multi Selector d(Menu) Button Switching Between Tabs in the Menu Screen Using Camera Menus CCommand Dial Operations during Menu Display Pressing the Shutter-ReleaseButton Halfway/All the Way Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery BNotes on Battery Charging the Battery Page BNotes on Charging AC Adapter CAC Power Source DCharging Using Computer or Battery Charger Turning On and Off the Camera CStandby Mode (Auto Off) Setting the Display Language, Date and Time DImprinting the Date and Changing the Date and Time Inserting the Memory Card B Formatting a Memory Card B The Write Protect Switch BMemory Cards Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A(Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in A(Auto) Mode CNote on the Flash CFunctions Available in A(Auto) Mode DVibration Reduction and Motion Detection Step 2 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Digital Zoom CDigital Zoom and Interpolation Step 3 Focus and Shoot BDuring Recording BAutofocus DFocus Lock DAF-assistilluminator Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Deleting Unnecessary Images Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen BNotes on Deletion CDeleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode Using the Flash Setting the Flash Mode BLowering the Flash BShooting When Lighting is Dim or When the Flash is Set to W(Off) BNote on Using the Flash CFlash Lamp CRed-eyeReduction Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smile Timer) BNotes on Smile Timer CAuto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode CWhen the Self-timerLamp Blinks CReleasing the Shutter Manually DMore Information Macro Mode Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Selecting a Shooting Mode (Mode Dial) Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode) Shooting in the Scene Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector) xScene auto selector BNotes on Scene Auto Selector CFocusing in Scene Auto Selector Shooting with Night landscape and Night portrait When Using Scene Auto Selector CNotes on Flash CFunctions Available in Scene Auto Selector Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features) Page BNotes on Skin Softening Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page BNote on Printing Panorama Pictures Page Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama pPanorama VEasy panorama WNormal (180°) XWide (360°) Example of moving the camera BNotes on Easy Panorama Shooting Viewing Pictures Recorded with Easy Panorama BNote on Viewing Pictures Recorded with Easy Panorama Taking Pictures with Panorama Assist UPanorama assist BNotes on Panorama Assist D R(exposure lock) Indicator DPanorama Creation Setting the Exposure for Shooting (A, B, C, DModes) DShutter Speed and Aperture Value Shutter Speed Aperture Value A(Programmed Auto) Mode Flexible Program BNote on A(Programmed Auto) Shooting CShutter Speed B(Shutter-PriorityAuto) Mode BNote on B(Shutter-PriorityAuto) Shooting C(Aperture-PriorityAuto) Mode BNote on C(Aperture-PriorityAuto) Shooting DAperture and Zoom D(Manual) Mode BNote on ISO Sensitivity Adjusting Brightness, Vividness and Hue (A, B, C, DModes) CCreative Slider Settings Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Adjusting Vividness (Saturation Adjustment) Adjusting Hue (White Balance Adjustment) BNote on White Balance Adjustment Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, DModes) Displaying the Shooting Menu BFunctions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously CNavigating the Camera Menu Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size) CNumber of Exposures Remaining White Balance CNotes on White Balance Preset Manual bPreset manual White balance Measure BNote on Preset Manual Metering BNotes on Metering DMetering Area Continuous Single BNotes on Continuous Shooting BNote on BSS BNote on Multi-shot16 BNotes on Continuous H ISO Sensitivity Fixed range auto BNotes on ISO Sensitivity Exposure Bracketing BNotes on Exposure Bracketing AF Area Mode BNotes on AF Area Mode Shooting with Face Priority •When Face priority is selected for AF area mode (A83) BNotes on Face Priority Subject tracking Face priority tracking AF area mode 2 Choose sSubject tracking or RFace priority tracking BNotes on Subject Tracking BNotes on Face Priority Tracking Autofocus Mode CNote on Autofocus Mode DAutofocus Mode for Movie Recording Flash Exp. Comp Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously BMore Information Operations in Full-FramePlayback Displaying the Histogram and Shooting Information Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback CIcons on the Thumbnails Calendar Display BNotes on Calendar display Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Pictures Taken Using the Face Priority or Pet Detection Playback Options: Playback Menu aPrint Order: Setting the Pictures and Number of Copies to Print Select images BNotes on Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information CDeleting All Print Orders DPrint date bSlide Show Start BNotes on Slide Shows dProtect Selecting Pictures fRotate Image EVoice Memo Recording Voice Memos Voice memo Playing Voice Memos E Voice memo Deleting Voice Memos BNotes on Voice Memos hCopy: Copying Between the Internal Memory and Memory Card BNotes on Copying Pictures CMessage: “Memory contains no images.” Picture Editing Functions CRestrictions on Picture Editing DOriginal Pictures and Edited Copies Editing Pictures ID-Lighting:Enhancing Brightness and Contrast ID- Lighting eSkin Softening: Making Skin Appear Smoother eSkin softening BNote on Skin Softening pFilter Effects: Digital Filter pFilter effects Save gSmall Picture: Decreasing Image Size l640×480 m320×240 n160×120 gSmall picture aCrop: Creating a Cropped Copy CImage Size Recording Movies BNotes on Movie Recording BMovie Recording of a Subject for Which Autofocus Does Not Perform as Expected BNote on the Camera Temperature CFunctions Available in Movie Recording Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie) Movie options BNotes on HS Movie DHS Movie Using the Movie Menu Displaying the Movie Menu Movie Options Normal Speed Movies HS Movies CMaximum Movie Length Movie Playback Connecting to a TV BNotes on Connecting an HDMI Cable BNotes on Connecting the Audio/Video Cable BWhen Nothing Appears on the TV CUsing the TV’s Remote Control (HDMI Device Control) Connecting to a Computer BNotes on Power Source Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer BConnecting the USB Cable Source Start Transfer Disconnecting the Camera BCharging the Battery DStarting ViewNX 2 Manually DStarting Nikon Transfer 2 Manually DFor More Information on Using ViewNX 2 and Nikon Transfer DPanorama Creation with Panorama Maker DImage File Names and Folder Names Charging While Connecting to a Computer Charge Lamp BNotes on Charging with Connection to a Computer Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera and Printer BIf the PictBridge Startup Screen Is Not Displayed Printing Pictures One at a Time Copies Start print Printing Multiple Pictures Print selection Page CPaper Size Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu Welcome Screen Time Zone and Date Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone Time 2Choose x Travel destination and press the kbutton BThe Clock Battery CwHome time zone CDaylight Saving Time DImprinting the Date on Pictures while Shooting DTime Zones Monitor Settings Photo info Print Date BNotes on Print Date CPrint date and Print order Vibration Reduction Off BNotes on Vibration Reduction Motion Detection BNotes on Motion Detection AF Assist Digital Zoom BNotes on Digital Zoom Sound Settings BNotes on Sound Settings Auto Off 30 s 1 min Format Memory/Format Card Formatting permanently deletes all data in the internal memory or Formatting Internal Memory Format memory Formatting Memory Card Language TV Settings DHDMI and HDMI-CEC Charge by Computer BNotes on Connecting the Camera to a Printer Blink Warning Scene auto selector Tripod Face priority AF area mode Operating the Did someone blink? Screen Did someone blink Reset All Reset Pop-upMenu Shooting in the Scene Mode Night Landscape Menu Shooting Menu Movie Menu Setup Menu Others Reset all Firmware Version Caring for the Camera CThe Battery Cleaning Storage CNotes on the Monitor Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards File and Folder Names DSCN0001.JPG All images Error Messages Page Page Page Page Troubleshooting Electronically Controlled Cameras Page Page Page Page Specifications Page Page Rechargeable Li-ionBattery EN-EL12 Charging AC Adapter EH-69P BSpecifications Supported Standards PictBridge: Index