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  • Page 1 Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA COOLPI.X $4300 Reference Manual...
  • Page 2 • SDXC,SDHC,and SD Logos are trademarks of SD-3C,LLC. • PictBridge is a trademark. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
  • Page 4 Thank you for p urchasing the Nikon COOLPIX $4300 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in"For Your Safety" ([_[_vi) and familiarize yourself with the information provided inthis manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer toittoenhance your enjoyment ofyour new camera.
  • Page 5 About This Manual If you want to start using tile camera right away, see "Basic Steps for Shooting Playback" (_15). To learn about the parts of the camera and basic operations, see "Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations" (1_1). Other Information •...
  • Page 6 (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging Adapter, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry. THE USE OF NON NIKON...
  • Page 7 • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. • While every effort was made to ensure that the information...
  • Page 8 To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
  • Page 9 Should the insulation • Do not immerse in or expose to be damaged and the wires become water. exposed, take it to a Nikon • Return the battery to the battery authorized service representative for case for transportation.
  • Page 10 When connecting cables to the input skin or entering tile eyes or mouth. and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the Turn the power off when using inside an airplane or the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.
  • Page 11 Interface Cables accordance with tile instructions, Use the interface cables sold or cause harmful interference to radio provided by Nikon foryour equipment. communications. However, there is no Using other interface cables guarantee that interference will not exceed tile...
  • Page 12 This symbol on the battery \_=_/ Wash hands after handling. indicates that the battery is Nikon Inc., to be collected separately. 1300 Walt Whitman Road The following apply only to Melville, New York 11747 3064 users in European countries: •...

  • Page 13: Tapping

    Introduction ............................ii Read This First ............................Confirming the Package Contents ......................About This Manual ............................Information and Precautions ........................For Your Safety ............................WARNINGS ..............................Notices ..............................Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations ................. 1 Parts of the Camera ..........................The Camera Body ............................
  • Page 14 Step 4 Focus and Shoot ........................Step 5 Play Back Images ........................Changing How Images Are Displayed ....................Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images ....................Shooting Features ..........................37 Using i_1 (Auto) Mode ........................Adjusting the i_1 (Auto) Mode Settings ....................Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu ................
  • Page 15 Recording and Playing Back Movies ............Recording Movies ................ Changkqg Movie Recording Settings (The Movie Menu) ........Movie Playback ................General Camera Setup ............... The S etup Menu ................. Reference Section ................_'_I Using the Draw Option .............._'_2 Using Panorama Assist ..............
  • Page 16 The Smart Portrait Menu ......................Skin Softening ............................. _'_,47 Blink Proof ............................... _'_48 Smile Timer ............................The Playback Menu ........................Slide Show ............................. _'_49 O,n Protect ..............................Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) ................_L_Rotate Image ............................_'_,57 Voice Memo ............................. G'BCopy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) ........
  • Page 17 TechnicaNotesan n ex ..... Maximizing Camera Life and Performance ................_)72 Tile Camera ..............................The Battery ..............................Charging AC Adapter ..........................Memory Cards .............................. _)1_4 Cleaning and Storage ........................Cleaning ................................ Storage ................................Troubleshooting .........................._:_76 Specifications .........................._? 13 Supported Standards ..........................

  • Page 19: Table Of Contents

    Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations This chapter describes the parts of the camera and also explains how to use basic camera features. Parts of the Camera ............. The Camera Body ....................... Operating the Touch Panel ..........Tapping ..........................Dragging ..........................
  • Page 20 The Camera Body Lens cover closed release button Shutter ...... 13,30 Flash ..............Zoom control ..........Self-timer lamp ..........W: Wide-angle .......... AF-assist illuminator ....89, _73 T: Telephoto ..........Lens _;_: Thumbnail playback ..... C_:Playback zoom ........Built in microphone ....
  • Page 21 Parts ofthe Camera Under the connector cover Monitor/touch panel ........Tripod socket movie-record) O (,1_1 button Speaker ..........86, _59 Connector cover Charge lamp ........19, _79 Flash lamp ....................18, 76, _27, mode) button Battery-chamber/ i_l (shooting ..1 0, memory card slot cover ....
  • Page 22 The monitor on the COOLPIX $4300 is a touch panel display. Use a finger or the included stylus to operate the touch panel. Tapping Tap the touch panel. Use this operation to: • Select icons. • Select images in thumbnail playback mode •...

  • Page 23: Using The Stylus

    Operating Touch Panel Using Stylus Use the stylus for operations, such as when using the draw option ([_[_47) or the paint option ([_[_75), that require more precision than using a finger. Attaching the Stylus Attach the stylus to the strap as shown. Notes About Touch...

  • Page 24: Shooting Mode (Information Indicators)

    Shooting Mode (Information Indicators) • Tile infomlation displayed on tile monitor varies with tile camera settings or status. At tile default setting, tile indicators below are displayed when tile camera turned on or is in operation, and they disappear after a few seconds elapse (when Photo...
  • Page 25 Indicators and Operations ofthe Monitor/Touch Panel Shooting Mode (Operation Controls) Tap tile folk)wing controls to change settings. • Tap the MENU tab to display the menu options and shooting settings can be changed (l_[_1l). • The controls available and indicators displayed vary with shooting mode and the current camera settings.
  • Page 26 Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel Playback Mode (Information Display) • Tile information displayed on tile monitor varies with tile image played back and the current camera status. • At the default setting, the indicators below are displayed when the camera turned on or is in operation,...

  • Page 27: Playback Mode (Information Display)

    Indicators Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel Playback Mode (Operation Controls) Tap tile following controls to change settings. • Tap tile MENUtab to display tile menu options and deleting or editing will be available (_[_ 11). • Tile controls available and indicators displayed vary with tile image...

  • Page 28: Playback Mode (Operation Controls)

    Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel Switching Between Shooting Mode Playback Mode Tile camera has two modes of operation: Shooting mode, which is used for taking pictures, and playback mode, which is used for viewing images. While using shooting mode, press the [] (playback) Button to switch to playback mode;...

  • Page 29: Using Menus (Menu Tab)

    Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel Using Menus (MENU Tab) During Shooting Usethe MENU t ab to change the settingsof eachshooting mode. • Change the settings before shooting. • You can alsochangethe generalcamerasettings using the setup menu. Tap the MENUtab •...
  • Page 30 Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel During Playback Use tile MENU tab to delete or edit images. • Select images before making changes. You can select images by dragging them while the menu option selection screen is displayed. • You can also change the general camera settings using the setup menu. Tap the MENUtab •...

  • Page 31: Pressing The Shutter-Release Button

    Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel Pressing the Shutter-release Button When pressed halfway (ie when pressed lightly until you feel a slight resistance): Sets focus and exposure When pressed all the way (ie if you press the button all the way down): Releases the shutter •...
  • Page 33 Basic Steps for Shooting Playback Preparation PreParation ! I nsert the Battery i,::Z,ZI, z_i:Z:;;£ ii!!iiii:,i:!iiZZii.£!iiiilZ:ii.£!iiiilZ:i Preparation 2 Charg e the Battery ::::::,:::,.L::::::::,:::Z::Z:::::L::::::::,.::L:::::.::,.::L:::::.:::8 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 5" Shooting Step 1 Turn the Camera On.L.,LL::::::,,,:ZZZ:,:::::::,L...,:::::::LZ.:,,::L..L.:..,.::,22 Setting the Display Language, Date a nd Time (First Use After Purchase) ...::".:._"_"È_£::_"_:_."_"_."::.ZL":Z."_::."Z:L"_:."_Z."""_:::"ZZ::::_._:Z:L"_:."_Z.:::_::::.._::24 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode..":i_I:,:,:...,:::.-L:::".:::,...,:,::_;I:,:,:...Z:.-L:::""."..26 Step 3 Fra me a Pictu re i:::"*"._:_::"""_:;:_:::_::Z:":::::::::::::"_::Z_::"""_:;:_:::_ZZ_::::::::::::::::::::...
  • Page 34 Open battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. i!![i Insert the included Battery latch Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19. • Use the edge of the battery to push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow ({}) and fully insert the battery (_2}).
  • Page 35 Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Removing the Battery Turn the camera offand be sure that the power on lamp and the monitor have turned offand open the -qS l battery chamber/memory card slot cover. Push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (_), to partially eject the battery.
  • Page 36 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P, • Ifa plug adapter _ is included, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.
  • Page 37 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Understanding the Charge Lamp Charge lamp Description Flashes slowly (green) The battery is charging. The battery is not charging. When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops flashing green and turns off. • The ambient temperature is not suited to charging.
  • Page 38 Be sure that the power-on lamp and the //I_}1 monitor are ofrand open the battery • Be sure to turn off the camera before openin 9 the cover. chamber/memory card slot cover. ___. _Jq[ i!!!i Insert the memory card. Memorycard slot •...
  • Page 39 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Removing Memory Cards Turn the camera offand be sure that the power on lamp and the monitor have turned offand open the battery chamber/memory card slot cover. Gently push the memory card into the camera (_) to partially eject the card.
  • Page 40 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. " ..• Ifyou are turning the camera on for the first time ..... -_,_,__ after purchase, see "Setting the Display Language, o.._===w_ _T:r_ • The lens will extend, and tile monitor will turn on. Check battery level...
  • Page 41 Step 1 Turn the Camera Turning the Camera On and Off • When tile camera is turned on, tile power on lamp (green) will light and then the monitor will turn on (the power on lamp turns offwhen the monitor turns on).
  • Page 42 Step 1 Turn the Camera On Setting Display Language, Date Time When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. Tap the desired language. •...
  • Page 43 Step 1 Turn the Camera Tap Yes. • The settings are applied, the lens extends, and the camera enters shooting mode. Daylight Saving Time If daylight saving time is in effect, tap _ in the time zone selection screen displayed in step 3 to turn on the daylight saving time option.
  • Page 44 Tap the desired shooting mode icon. • i_1 (auto) mode is used in this example.Tap i_1 Auto mode. • See "indicators and Operations of the MonitorFouch Panel" (_6) for more information. • Tile shooting mode setting is saved even after tile camera is turned off.
  • Page 45 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Available Shooting Modes Aut0 mode _]38 Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu ([_[[]39) to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. Scene [_41 When a shooting scene is selected, the camera settings are optimized to take pictures...
  • Page 46 Hold camera steadily in both hands. .__.._ _j___.-') • Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF assist illuminator, microphone, and speaker. Whenakn nP°rra °rena urn1 the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens. Frame picture.
  • Page 47 Step 3 Frame a Picture Using Zoom Use tile zoom conuo[ to activate opdca[ zoom. Zoom Zoom • To zoom in closer to the subject, rotate the zoom w4,,, control to T (telephoto). • To zoom out and view a larger area, rotate the zoom control to W (wide angle).
  • Page 48 Press the shutter-release button halfway, i.e., press button *_*_: lightly until feel a slight re i * n e. • When you press the shutter-release button halfway, the camera sets focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value). Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
  • Page 49 Step 4Focus and S hoot Note Recording Images Saving Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery...
  • Page 50 Press the [_] (playback) button. • When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode, the last image saved will be displayed full-frame playback mode. • ("_ movie-record) button i_1 (shooting mode) button (playback) button Drag the current image 6" to display previous next...
  • Page 51 Step S Play Back Images Changing How Images Are Displayed When using playba¢kmode,you carl change how imagesare displayed by rotating the zoom control to W ([]) and T (°0 (_[32). Playback Zoom , area guide Image is zoomed in Image is displayed full-frame •...
  • Page 52 MENU Playback an image to be deleted, tap the tab to display menu options ([_[_ 12), and tap _. i!!!i Tap the desired delete option. • Current image: Delete the currently displayed full- frame image or movie ([_86). • Erase selected images: Select multiple images and delete them.
  • Page 53 Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Tap an image to display • To deselect the image, tap the image again and _' will be hidden. • Tap m or m or drag the scroll bar vertically to scroll through the display.
  • Page 55 Shooting Features This chapter describes the camera's shooting modes and the features that are available when using each shooting mode. You can select shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to capture.
  • Page 56 Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu ([_39) to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. the shooting screen i_l (shooting mode) button --_ i_l (auto) mode (_26-27) • If the camera detects a human face, the camera automatically focuses on it (see "Face Detection"...

  • Page 57: Iso Sensitivity

    Using I_1 (Auto) Mode Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu In I_1 (auto) mode, tile following options carl be changed. On the i_1 (Auto) mode shooting screen -) Tap the MENU tab (_]11 option Description Allows you to select the combination of image size and image quality used when saving images ([_]64).
  • Page 58 Using I_1 (Auto) Mode Shooting Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus VVhen shooting a subject that is not suitable for autofo¢ us (1_[_31),try pressing tile shutter release button halfway to refocus several times, or try the following techniques. Switch to I_1 (auto) mode ([_[_38) and select Touch AF/AE for the touch shooting...
  • Page 59 When one ofq]e following scenes is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. On the shooting screen -) i_1 (shooting mode) button -') _ Scene -) select a scene (_]]26-27) Scene auto Portrait Landscape Sports selector (_43) ({]_]43) ({]_]43) (_44)
  • Page 60 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Adjusting Scene Effect The scene effect adjustment slider is displayed by tapping [] in the scene modes listed below. • Tap or drag the scene effect adjustment slider to adjust the degree of effect to be applied to pictures taken in the selected scene mode.
  • Page 61 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Scene auto selector The camera simplifies shooting by automatically selecting the optimum scene mode as shown below when the shot is framed. : Portrait, []: Landscape, 1_: Night portrait, _: Night landscape, _: Close up, _: Backlighting, ___:Other scenes •...
  • Page 62 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) _, Sports Use this mode when shooting sporting events. The camera captures a series of still images that allow you to clearly see detailed movements in a moving subject. • The camera focuses at the center of the frame. The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter ([_]3g) or touch AF/AE (_3g).
  • Page 63 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Beach Captures the brightness of such subjects as beaches or sunlit expanses of water. • Tile camera focuses at tile center of tile frame. Tile area focused can be changed by tile touch shutter (_3g) touch AF/AE...
  • Page 64 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Night landscape Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes. • The focus area or focus indicator (_30) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. _ Close-up Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range.
  • Page 65 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes i_i M useum Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash. • The camera focuses at the center of the frame. The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter ([_]39) or touch AF/AE (_39).
  • Page 66 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Backlighting Use when light is coming from behind the subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically "fill in" (illuminate) shadows. • The camera focuses at the center of the frame. The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter ([Z[_3g) or touch AF/AE (_3g).
  • Page 67 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) _/_ Pet portrait Use this mode for taking portraits of pets (dogs or cats). When the camera detects the face of a dog or cat, it focuses on the face and automatically releases the shutter (pet portrait auto release) 3 times at the default setting.
  • Page 68 Effects can be applied to images during shooting. On the shooting screen -) i_1 (shooting mode) button -') _ Special effects -) select an effect ([]_26-27) The following six effects are available. Category Description SOFT Soft Softens the image by adding a slight blur to the entire image. Adds a sepia tone and reduces the contrast to simulate the SEPIA N ostalgic sepia...
  • Page 69 When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically without pressing the shutter release button (smile timer). You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones of human faces. On the shooting screen -) i_I (shooting mode) button -) [_ Smart portrait (_26-27)
  • Page 70 Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) Notes About Smart Portrait Mode • Digital zoom is not available. • Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or smiles, • See "Notes About the Face Detection Function"...
  • Page 71 Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) Changing the Smart Portrait Mode Settings • You carl changetile settingsfor tile flash mode,selfitimer,and exposure compensation See"BasicShooting Settings"(1_[_54) for more information • Ifyou tap the MENU t ab (1_[_11), the menu options availablein smart portrait mode aredisplayed See"SmartPortraitMenu Options"...

  • Page 72: The Smart Portrait Menu

    When in shooting mode, you can set the following functions by tapping the icons at the bottom of the monitor: 1 Flash mode 2 Selhtimer 3 Macro mode 4 Exposure compensation • When the icons are hidden, tap W. Functions Available Each Shooting Mode...
  • Page 73 Basic Shooting Settings Using the Flash (Flash Modes) Flash mode carl be selected to suit the shooting conditions. Tap the flash mode icon. Tap the desired flash mode icon. • See "Available Flash Modes" ([l_lS6) for more information. • Tap the flash mode setting icon to return to the previous screen.
  • Page 74 Basic Shooting Settings Available Flash Modes Auto AUTO Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor. Auto With red-eye reduction Suited to images of people. This option reduces the "red-eye" phenomenon that caused by the use of flash. Flash will not fire even when lighting is dim.
  • Page 75 Basic Shooting Settings Using the Self-timer Tile camera is equipped with a self timer that releases tile shutter ten seconds two seconds after you press tile shutter release button. Tile selfitimer is useful when you want to be in tile picture you are taking, and when you want...
  • Page 76 Basic Shooting Settings Press the shutter-release button rest of the way down. • The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor.The selfi timer lamp flashes while the timer is counting down.
  • Page 77 Basic Shooting Settings Using Macro Mode VVhen using macro mode, the camera carl focus on objects as close as approximately S cm (ZO in.) from the front of the lens. This feature is useful when taking close up images of flowers and other small subjects. Tap the macro mode...
  • Page 78 Basic Shooting Settings Note About Using Flash The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in,), Autofocus When taking still pictures in macro mode, the camera continuously adjusts the focus until the shutter release button is pressed...
  • Page 79 Basic Shooting Settings Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure flora the value suggested by the camera to make images brighter or darker. Tap the exposure compensation icon, or [] to change exposure compensation value. • To make tile image brighter, apply positive (+) exposure compensation.
  • Page 80 Basic Shooting Settings Default Settings Tile default settings for each function in each shooting mode are described below. • See tile next page for information about tile default settings in tile scene modes. FF,2sh2_d2'_l ° Se,f.t,mer T°M2c_;o m2d_e_ 1 Exp0sure '_°_ compensatio _ (_ma_t po_t_a_t_...
  • Page 81 Basic Shooting Settings The default settings for each function in scene mode are described below. '_÷_'i_pos-°°°u_°_ ..Flash mode Self-timer Macro mode Compensatio n (_]55) (_]57) ([Z[[]6 (_43) AUTO_ (_43) Off2 [] (_43) Off2 _ ([_44) Off2 Off2 [] (_44) Off2 _._ (_44) Off2...
  • Page 82 • You can use the Image mode setting in the shooting menu to select the combination of image size and compression ratio that is used when saving images. shooting screen Image On the the MENU tab -_ _i, mode Set the image mode best suited to the manner in which images will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card.
  • Page 83 _!, Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) Image Mode • The setting can also be changed in shooting modes other than I_1 (auto) mode by tapping MENUtab to display the menu options and then tapping the _i. • Changes made to the image mode setting are applied...
  • Page 84 Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions. Description OPtiOn function Continuous When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, flash is disabled. Flash mode ([_ 3 9) Blink proof (_53) When On is selected, flash is disabled. Subject tracking When the touch shooting is set to Subject Self-timer...
  • Page 85 Functions that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Notes About Digital Zoom • Digital zoom cannot be used depending on the shooting mode (_73). • The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame when digital zoom is in effect,...
  • Page 86 In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to autonlatically focus on human faces. If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera will focus on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.
  • Page 87 Face Detection Notes About Face Detection Function • The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations: When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions When faces take up too much or too little of the frame •...

  • Page 88: Skin Softening

    If you are using one of the shooting modes listed below when the shutter is released, the camera detects one or more human faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image. •...
  • Page 89 Playback Features This chapter describes how to select certain types of images for playback as well as some of the features available when playing back images.
  • Page 90 You can change the playback mode according to the type of images you want to view. Available Playback Modes Play [_[_32 All images are played back. When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode, this mode is selected. Favorite pictures Only images added to albums are played back.
  • Page 91 Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback Switching Between Playback Modes Press the _ button in playback mode. • The screen used to select a playback mode (the playback mode selection menu) is displayed. Tap the desired playback mode icon. •...
  • Page 92 Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback Setting Picture Rating If images have been assigned a rating of one to five, they carl be played back in groups defined by rating. • To set a rating, tap the rating tab in full frame playback or thumbnail playback (1_[_33)mode and drag and drop the desired rating icon onto an image.

  • Page 93: Slide Show

    If you tap the MENUtab when viewing images in full frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, the following menu options are displayed. • Tapan icon to displaythe menu for that option (_12). Item ..Description ........_-,_o!!_ Add images to an album, in favorite pictures mode, _'_5 Favorite pictures...
  • Page 94 You c an enhance your enjoyment ofimages and movies by connecting camera toaTV, computer, orprinter. • Before connecting the camera toan external device, make sure t he remaining battery level issufficient and the camera is turned off. For i nformation about the connection methods...
  • Page 95 (Service Pack 2) • Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3) Macintosh • Mac C)SX (version 10.5.8, 10.6.8, 10.7.2) Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility. Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 96 ViewNX 2: For viewing, editing, and printing transferred images Nikon Movie Editor: For basic editing of transferred movies • Panorama Maker 6 (for creating a single panorama photo using a series of images shot in panorama assist scene mode) •...
  • Page 97 Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed; select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double clicklmport File. If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start.
  • Page 98 • Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed as the "Source" on the "Options" title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 ((]I). • Click Start Transfer (6)). (:i •• (2• • At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer.
  • Page 99 Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the • (_!_ movie record) button. In playback mode, tap I_1 to play a movie. <_.
  • Page 100 You can record movies by simply pressing the • movie record) button.The settings made for still images, such as hue and white balance, are applied when recording movies. • The r__axir__um file size for a single movie is 2 GB or the r__axir__um movie length for a single movie...
  • Page 101 Recording Movies Note Recording Images Saving Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved, Donotopen the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while...
  • Page 102 Recording Movies Notes About Camera Temperature • The camera temperature may increase significantly when used for an extended period of time for movie recording, etc, or when used in places with high ambient temperature. • If the camera becomes extremely hot while recording a movie,...

  • Page 103: The Movie Menu

    Recording Movies Changing Movie Recording Settings (The Movie Menu) On the shooting screen -_ Tap the MENU tab (_ The following menu options can be adjusted. Option r_escr_*_on ,_,_, The following movie types are available: _,?lO _ HD 720p (1280x720) (default setting), _ (640x480), QVGA (320x240).
  • Page 104 Select the desired movie in playback mode ([_[_32) and tap r_l. • Movies can be recognized by I_1 icon displayed on it. • The movie is played back. • To adjust the vohme before playback, tap the MENU tab to display the menu options and tap _,>). Operations during Movie Playback Tap the monitor during playback to display the...
  • Page 105 General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the Y setup menu. (MENU • See "Using Menus T ab)" (_11) for information about using the camera's menus. • For further details about each setting, refer to "The Setup Menu"...
  • Page 106 MENU t ab -'_Tap the V (setup) tab (_11) The following menu options can be changed. Option Description Allows you to select the image displayed as the welcome I_1 Welcome screen when the camera is turned on. Select COOLPIX to screen display the COOLPIX logo.

  • Page 107: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu Option Description Allows you to reduce blurring caused by camera shake _} Vibration when shooting.The default setting is On. reduction When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting, set this feature to Off. Enable or disable motion detection, which reduces the _-_Motion effects of subject movement and camera shake in still detection...

  • Page 108: Time Zone And Date

    The Setup Menu Description Option ill Language Choose the language used for camera monitor display. Adjust video mode settings for connection to a television. VIDIIO Video mode Select from NTSC and PAL. When set to Auto (default setting), you can charge the camera's battery by connecting the camera to a computer (provided that the computer...
  • Page 109 Nikon No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. NIKON CORPORATION YP1L02(11) 6MM21911-02 © 2012 Nikon Corporation...

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