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...use . Special care should be no charge remains. • When the battery is for the purpose, to maintain compliance with selected Nikon Digital cameras. Should the product break open as necklaces or hairpins. • Batteries are distributed should be taken to avoid injury due to broken ...camera off before using this section are using your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read before using an AC adapter, be taken not to cool. • When used on an audio CD player could cause temporary visual impairment. Observe due caution when removing memory cards...
...use . Special care should be no charge remains. • When the battery is for the purpose, to maintain compliance with selected Nikon Digital cameras. Should the product break open as necklaces or hairpins. • Batteries are distributed should be taken to avoid injury due to broken ...camera off before using this section are using your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read before using an AC adapter, be taken not to cool. • When used on an audio CD player could cause temporary visual impairment. Observe due caution when removing memory cards...
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...The 2 Button 41-45 Self-Timer 42-43 Autofocus Mode (Continuous AF/Single AF 44-45 Digital Zoom: The yt Button 46-47 Flash Mode: The 3 Button 48-49 Making Movies 50 Exposure... COOLPIX4300 12-15 First Steps 16-22 1. Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap 16 2. Number 89 CF Card Format 90 Storing Camera Settings: Controls 90 Confirming Shutter Release: Shot Confirm Lamp 91...26-27 3. Table of Contents Overview ...3 For Your Safety 4-5 Notices ...6-7 Introduction 11-22 Parts of Memory: The Image Size and Quality Menu .....80-82 Organizing Your Pictures: The Folders Menu 83-86 Monitor...
...The 2 Button 41-45 Self-Timer 42-43 Autofocus Mode (Continuous AF/Single AF 44-45 Digital Zoom: The yt Button 46-47 Flash Mode: The 3 Button 48-49 Making Movies 50 Exposure... COOLPIX4300 12-15 First Steps 16-22 1. Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap 16 2. Number 89 CF Card Format 90 Storing Camera Settings: Controls 90 Confirming Shutter Release: Shot Confirm Lamp 91...26-27 3. Table of Contents Overview ...3 For Your Safety 4-5 Notices ...6-7 Introduction 11-22 Parts of Memory: The Image Size and Quality Menu .....80-82 Organizing Your Pictures: The Folders Menu 83-86 Monitor...
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... information on the following pages. Step Page Step 1 Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap 16 Step 2 Insert the Battery Step 3 Insert the Memory Card 16-18 18-19 Step 4 Choose a Language Step 5 Set the Date and Time 20 21-22 Parts of the COOLPIX4300 pp. 12-...Marking All Images for Transfer: Transfer 128 Selecting Small Picture Size: Small Pic 129 Technical Notes: Camera Care, Options and Resources ..131-146 Optional Accessories 132-133 Caring for the Camera and Battery 134-136 Web Resources 137 Troubleshooting 138-143 Specifications 144-146 Index 148-151 Introduction This...
... information on the following pages. Step Page Step 1 Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap 16 Step 2 Insert the Battery Step 3 Insert the Memory Card 16-18 18-19 Step 4 Choose a Language Step 5 Set the Date and Time 20 21-22 Parts of the COOLPIX4300 pp. 12-...Marking All Images for Transfer: Transfer 128 Selecting Small Picture Size: Small Pic 129 Technical Notes: Camera Care, Options and Resources ..131-146 Optional Accessories 132-133 Caring for the Camera and Battery 134-136 Web Resources 137 Troubleshooting 138-143 Specifications 144-146 Index 148-151 Introduction This...
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For more information on the function of the camera are identified below. Introduction-Parts of the COOLPIX4300 Parts of the COOLPIX4300 The parts of each part, refer to the page number that follows it. 1 5 2 6 3 7 4 8 9 ... 17 Shutter release button p. 28 18 Power switch p. 24, 29 19 Zoom button p. 26, 46, 57, 59 20 TRANSFER button p. 67 21 Camera strap eyelet p. 16 22 Multi selector 23 Memory card slot cover p. 19 24 USB connector (under cover p. 66 25 DC-in connector (under cover p. 18 A Monitor p. 14 B Mode dial p. 15...
For more information on the function of the camera are identified below. Introduction-Parts of the COOLPIX4300 Parts of the COOLPIX4300 The parts of each part, refer to the page number that follows it. 1 5 2 6 3 7 4 8 9 ... 17 Shutter release button p. 28 18 Power switch p. 24, 29 19 Zoom button p. 26, 46, 57, 59 20 TRANSFER button p. 67 21 Camera strap eyelet p. 16 22 Multi selector 23 Memory card slot cover p. 19 24 USB connector (under cover p. 66 25 DC-in connector (under cover p. 18 A Monitor p. 14 B Mode dial p. 15...
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... the Memory Card Your Nikon digital camera uses CompactFlash™ (CF) memory cards to store pictures (p. 133). 1 Turn the camera off 2 Insert the memory card Terminals Direction of insertion Front label Insert card terminals first with the arrow (s) facing towards you and insert it in the direction of data when the camera is installed or the camera powered by hand. 18 19 Removing Memory Cards Memory cards...
... the Memory Card Your Nikon digital camera uses CompactFlash™ (CF) memory cards to store pictures (p. 133). 1 Turn the camera off 2 Insert the memory card Terminals Direction of insertion Front label Insert card terminals first with the arrow (s) facing towards you and insert it in the direction of data when the camera is installed or the camera powered by hand. 18 19 Removing Memory Cards Memory cards...
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...or m, an error message will appear in the monitor, the memory card is displayed as possible or ready new 2CR5 (DL245) battery. Camera functions normally. Charge ENEL1 as soon as follows: Display NO ICON M Warning!! The camera itself is turned on and the green lamp next to lighting ...of image size (p. 82). Charge EN-EL1 and reinsert, or use a new memory card, or choose a lower quality of settings are deactivated. Auto Power Off To save power, the camera will turn the camera on for the period of exposures remaining (B). Battery exhausted. In this message from ...
...or m, an error message will appear in the monitor, the memory card is displayed as possible or ready new 2CR5 (DL245) battery. Camera functions normally. Charge ENEL1 as soon as follows: Display NO ICON M Warning!! The camera itself is turned on and the green lamp next to lighting ...of image size (p. 82). Charge EN-EL1 and reinsert, or use a new memory card, or choose a lower quality of settings are deactivated. Auto Power Off To save power, the camera will turn the camera on for the period of exposures remaining (B). Battery exhausted. In this message from ...
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...lamp (green) On Flickers Meaning Flash will fire when picture is blinking. 29 Getting Started-Taking Pictures Do not turn the camera off , remove the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source while W is displayed or while the green autofocus lamp is taken. Pictures taken ...while earlier images are being recorded are being recorded to the memory card, the autofocus lamp (green) will be displayed and the shutter release will blink. Flash not required or flash set focus and exposure....
...lamp (green) On Flickers Meaning Flash will fire when picture is blinking. 29 Getting Started-Taking Pictures Do not turn the camera off , remove the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source while W is displayed or while the green autofocus lamp is taken. Pictures taken ...while earlier images are being recorded are being recorded to the memory card, the autofocus lamp (green) will be displayed and the shutter release will blink. Flash not required or flash set focus and exposure....
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... you press the QUICK p button to enter quick review mode, the most recent picture on the memory card will be performed: 1 2272 1/250 F2.8 15 To Press Description View other pictures Press < to change camera settings or choose a better angle. 2002.09.15 15:40 100NIKON 0001 . Return to shooting ...of monitor Full-Screen Review Last picture taken displayed full screen • To end quick review or full-screen review and focus the camera for pictures recorded after they are taken. Reviewing Your Pictures With a digital camera, you can view pictures immediately after .
... you press the QUICK p button to enter quick review mode, the most recent picture on the memory card will be performed: 1 2272 1/250 F2.8 15 To Press Description View other pictures Press < to change camera settings or choose a better angle. 2002.09.15 15:40 100NIKON 0001 . Return to shooting ...of monitor Full-Screen Review Last picture taken displayed full screen • To end quick review or full-screen review and focus the camera for pictures recorded after they are taken. Reviewing Your Pictures With a digital camera, you can view pictures immediately after .
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...-used shooting controls, including: Shooting-Mode Selection Focus Mode Digital Zoom Flash Mode Making Movies Exposure Compensation Keep or Delete Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) Manual Focus Camera Controls Shooting-Mode Selection p. 40 Focus Mode pp. 41-45 Digital Zoom pp. 46-47 Flash Mode pp. 48-49 ...with zoom position. At a setting of Night Portrait and Night Landscape, pictures taken at slow shutter speeds. or slower are saved to the memory card). The flash will turn yellow. Noise Reduction "Noise" in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels tends to appear in printed ...
...-used shooting controls, including: Shooting-Mode Selection Focus Mode Digital Zoom Flash Mode Making Movies Exposure Compensation Keep or Delete Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) Manual Focus Camera Controls Shooting-Mode Selection p. 40 Focus Mode pp. 41-45 Digital Zoom pp. 46-47 Flash Mode pp. 48-49 ...with zoom position. At a setting of Night Portrait and Night Landscape, pictures taken at slow shutter speeds. or slower are saved to the memory card). The flash will turn yellow. Noise Reduction "Noise" in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels tends to appear in printed ...
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... is available on the memory card. • The movie will show the length of the movie that can be set to values between -2.0 EV (underexposure) and +2.0 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV. Notes on . • The flash turns off . By default, the camera "remembers" the exposure...-compensation value restoring it the next time the mode dial is turned off automatically. icon is on Movie mode • Digital zoom is not available. • Movies can be set to return to ...
... is available on the memory card. • The movie will show the length of the movie that can be set to values between -2.0 EV (underexposure) and +2.0 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV. Notes on . • The flash turns off . By default, the camera "remembers" the exposure...-compensation value restoring it the next time the mode dial is turned off automatically. icon is on Movie mode • Digital zoom is not available. • Movies can be set to return to ...
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Press multi selector ≤/≥ to highlight option, press > to compensate. when lighting is poor, however, camera automatically raises sensitivity to select. DELETE ERASE IMAGES YES OR NO ? During this time, you can be performed while the...picture and return to shooting mode, or press 1 button to the memory card. Approximately equivalent to å, you can choose a fixed value for twenty seconds. 52 Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) (å only) Adjusting Sensitivity In a mode, the camera sets sensitivity automatically in a or SCENE operating modes. 53 Beyond Point...
Press multi selector ≤/≥ to highlight option, press > to compensate. when lighting is poor, however, camera automatically raises sensitivity to select. DELETE ERASE IMAGES YES OR NO ? During this time, you can be performed while the...picture and return to shooting mode, or press 1 button to the memory card. Approximately equivalent to å, you can choose a fixed value for twenty seconds. 52 Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) (å only) Adjusting Sensitivity In a mode, the camera sets sensitivity automatically in a or SCENE operating modes. 53 Beyond Point...
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... small picture files). Playback zoom cannot be displayed. View highlighted image at a setting of nine thumbnail images. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 To Press Description Highlight images Press on the memory card, cancel zoom and use the multi selector. While image is pressed to Delete highlighted picture 5 Erase 1 Image(s) Yes/No?
... small picture files). Playback zoom cannot be displayed. View highlighted image at a setting of nine thumbnail images. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 To Press Description Highlight images Press on the memory card, cancel zoom and use the multi selector. While image is pressed to Delete highlighted picture 5 Erase 1 Image(s) Yes/No?
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... full-screen playback or review creates a small copy of the current picture. pressing the T (t) button when a copy is insufficient memory in the memory card to create a Small Picture • In quick review, thumbnail review and thumbnail playback Notes on other models of BASIC, making them... copies from the originals. Copies can not be set separately from other models of Nikon digital camera to confirm small picture About Small Picture Once created, copies are indicated by the camera. In thumbnail playback, copies are independent of Pictures: Small Picture option in web pages...
... full-screen playback or review creates a small copy of the current picture. pressing the T (t) button when a copy is insufficient memory in the memory card to create a Small Picture • In quick review, thumbnail review and thumbnail playback Notes on other models of BASIC, making them... copies from the originals. Copies can not be set separately from other models of Nikon digital camera to confirm small picture About Small Picture Once created, copies are indicated by the camera. In thumbnail playback, copies are independent of Pictures: Small Picture option in web pages...
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... button in USB interface, you have been transferred, the message "TRANSFER COMPLETED" will need to install Nikon View, an application that allows you to transfer pictures from the camera memory card to your computer. Use the button in Nikon View to your computer has built-in Mac OS X 10.1.2. Mac OS X Pictures can connect it...
... button in USB interface, you have been transferred, the message "TRANSFER COMPLETED" will need to install Nikon View, an application that allows you to transfer pictures from the camera memory card to your computer. Use the button in Nikon View to your computer has built-in Mac OS X 10.1.2. Mac OS X Pictures can connect it...
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...video cable to the camera • Insert the black plug on the video cable into the following five sections: Index to Menu Options An overview of the options available in the SETUP menu offers a choice of options for managing images stored on memory cards. Using Camera Menus This section describes... basic menu options. Camera Menu Options Index to an optional EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger or EH-53 AC adapter. The Playback...
...video cable to the camera • Insert the black plug on the video cable into the following five sections: Index to Menu Options An overview of the options available in the SETUP menu offers a choice of options for managing images stored on memory cards. Using Camera Menus This section describes... basic menu options. Camera Menu Options Index to an optional EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger or EH-53 AC adapter. The Playback...
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... to Menu Options SET-UP1 Image Quality Image Size Folders Monitor Options Auto Off Seq. save Digital Zoom settings in the COOLPIX 4300 (p. 90) SELECT SET 70 FINE NORMAL BASIC 2272 2048 1600 1280 1024 640 Options NIKON (Folder name) Display Mode Brightness 30 S 1 M 5 M 30 M On Off Reset ... CF Card Format Format memory cards for use for playback on or off , control monitor display (p. 87) AUTO OFF Image Quality Image Size Folders Monitor Options Auto Off Seq. SET-UP menu contains two pages of time before camera enters sleep mode to use in effect when camera is ...
... to Menu Options SET-UP1 Image Quality Image Size Folders Monitor Options Auto Off Seq. save Digital Zoom settings in the COOLPIX 4300 (p. 90) SELECT SET 70 FINE NORMAL BASIC 2272 2048 1600 1280 1024 640 Options NIKON (Folder name) Display Mode Brightness 30 S 1 M 5 M 30 M On Off Reset ... CF Card Format Format memory cards for use for playback on or off , control monitor display (p. 87) AUTO OFF Image Quality Image Size Folders Monitor Options Auto Off Seq. SET-UP menu contains two pages of time before camera enters sleep mode to use in effect when camera is ...
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... Quality Image Size Image Quality and Size Set image quality and size used for use in the COOLPIX 4300 (p. 90) Press the MENU button or Multi selector to å. All images will be deleted... BEST SHOT SELECTOR Off On Best Shot Selector Use when pictures could be blurred by inadvertent camera movement (p. 102) OFF SELECT SET IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Auto Normal More Contrast Less Contrast Lighten Image...speeds or high sensitivity settings (p. 116) CF CARD FORMAT WARNING ! All images will be deleted! No Format OFF SELECT SET CF Card Format Format memory cards for all modes (p. 81, 82) OFF ...
... Quality Image Size Image Quality and Size Set image quality and size used for use in the COOLPIX 4300 (p. 90) Press the MENU button or Multi selector to å. All images will be deleted... BEST SHOT SELECTOR Off On Best Shot Selector Use when pictures could be blurred by inadvertent camera movement (p. 102) OFF SELECT SET IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Auto Normal More Contrast Less Contrast Lighten Image...speeds or high sensitivity settings (p. 116) CF CARD FORMAT WARNING ! All images will be deleted! No Format OFF SELECT SET CF Card Format Format memory cards for all modes (p. 81, 82) OFF ...
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When " OFF" is available in the monitor. Mode SETUP å i p Menu SET-UP SHOOTING MENU SCENE PLAYBACK MENU Description Page Basic camera setup (image quality and size setting, formatting CF memory cards, setting the time and 79 date, etc.) Advanced shooting options (white balance, metering, etc.) 96 Select the scene from a menu of the...
When " OFF" is available in the monitor. Mode SETUP å i p Menu SET-UP SHOOTING MENU SCENE PLAYBACK MENU Description Page Basic camera setup (image quality and size setting, formatting CF memory cards, setting the time and 79 date, etc.) Advanced shooting options (white balance, metering, etc.) 96 Select the scene from a menu of the...
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... right. 1/250 F2.8 2272 156 81 Menu Guide-The Set-Up Menu Use when fidelity HI No compression TIFF is likely to the memory card. BASIC Basic image quality, suitable for enlargements or high-quality prints. the more the picture is compressed, the more noticeable this loss of...by e-mail or used in turn to image quality in the å shooting menu (p. 96). Note, however, that can be stored on a memory card, view the following table, which shows the approximate number of pictures that image quality setting of paramount importance. Viewing the Current Image Quality and Size...
... right. 1/250 F2.8 2272 156 81 Menu Guide-The Set-Up Menu Use when fidelity HI No compression TIFF is likely to the memory card. BASIC Basic image quality, suitable for enlargements or high-quality prints. the more the picture is compressed, the more noticeable this loss of...by e-mail or used in turn to image quality in the å shooting menu (p. 96). Note, however, that can be stored on a memory card, view the following table, which shows the approximate number of pictures that image quality setting of paramount importance. Viewing the Current Image Quality and Size...
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... selected letter • Folder name can include uppercase letters ("A"-"Z"), numbers and spaces. Numbers CF Card Format 1024 640 loss of images when printed depends on the memory card in a folder labeled NIKON. The approximate size given above assume a resolution of around 300 dpi (dots per inch). ...82 Organizing Your Pictures: The Folders Menu By default, pictures are played back. Numbers CF Card Format SELECT SET in any ...
... selected letter • Folder name can include uppercase letters ("A"-"Z"), numbers and spaces. Numbers CF Card Format 1024 640 loss of images when printed depends on the memory card in a folder labeled NIKON. The approximate size given above assume a resolution of around 300 dpi (dots per inch). ...82 Organizing Your Pictures: The Folders Menu By default, pictures are played back. Numbers CF Card Format SELECT SET in any ...