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Nikon Coolpix 300 User Manual

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  • Page 3 DIGITAL CAMERA COOLPIX 300 User’s Manual...
  • Page 4 Cautions • The reproduction of all or part of this manual without our permission is prohibited. • The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. • We have made every effort to produce a perfect manual, but should you find any mistakes, we would be grateful if you would kindly let us know.
  • Page 5 Serial and SCSI Cables Please use the serial cables supplied with your COOLPIX 300 (see page 4 of this manual) or the optional SS-E300 SCSI cable. Other interface cables may exceed the limits specified for Class B devices in Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Be sure to observe the following safety precautions when using and storing your COOLPIX 300. Do not look directly at the sun through the viewfinder Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment.
  • Page 7 Use only AA alkaline batteries Using other batteries could cause fire. Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this camera. • If you are using the optional AC adaptor, be sure to unplug the camera before replacing the batteries.
  • Page 8 Observe proper precautions when using the AC adaptor Improper use of the COOLPIX 300’s optional AC adaptor could result in fire or electric shock. Observe the following precautions when using the AC adaptor. • Be sure to use a voltage which matches the voltage written on the adaptor.
  • Page 9 How to hold the COOLPIX 300 When taking photographs with the COOLPIX 300, you can frame your shots using either the viewfinder or the touch-panel display. Using the viewfinder with the touch-panel display’s cover closed saves battery power and allows you to support the camera with both hands, which prevents the camera from shaking and so blurring your photographs.
  • Page 10 Changing the language of the touch-panel display When you first turn the camera on, the touch-panel display’s menus and messages may appear in a language other than English. To change the language of the display, follow the steps described in the second and third chapters of this manual (“Before You Begin”...
  • Page 11 Press the Page Down arrow ( the second item from the top. xxxx xxxxx xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxx In the menu that appears, select “E” for English and touch the ENTER key. xxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx Turn the camera off. When you next turn the camera on, the information in the touch-panel display will be displayed in English.
  • Page 12 Notice concerning prohibition of copying or reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material which has been copied or reproduced by means of a digital camera may be punishable by law. Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Safety Precautions ... iv Overview ... 1 Before You Begin ... 3 What’s in this Package ... 3 Parts of the COOLPIX 300... 5 Attaching the Wrist Strap ... 6 A Guide to the Touch-Panel Display ... 7 Using the Stylus ... 9 Through the Viewfinder ...
  • Page 14 The Status Bar ... 48 Playback Options ... 49 Deleting Images and Recordings from Memory ... 51 Slide Shows ... 53 Connecting the COOLPIX 300 to a Television Set ... 59 Settings ... 61 The Setup Menu ... 61 Shooting Mode ... 64 Using the Flash ...

  • Page 15: Overview

    Overview Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX 300. The COOLPIX 300 combines a digital camera, memo tablet, and digital audio recording system into a compact, light-weight (240 gram, or 8.6 ounce) package that fits comfortably into a pocket or briefcase. Recorded image and sound data can be played back using the camera’s built-in speaker and TFT video...
  • Page 16 300 may be connected to a computer using a serial or SCSI interface. The final sections, “Caring for Your Camera” and “Troubleshooting,” describe how to look after your COOLPIX 300 and what steps you can take should you encounter difficulties. Please read all instructions carefully to ensure that you get the most from your camera.

  • Page 17: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin This chapter introduces you to the contents of this package and to the parts of your Nikon COOLPIX 300. It also lists basic precautions that should be taken to ensure that your camera continues to operate properly.
  • Page 18 SC-E300 serial (RS-232C) SC-E300M serial (RS-232/ cable for PC (1) RS-422) cable for Macintosh User’s manual (this manual) EG300 video cable (1) Nikon View software Open Me First Envelope (1) and manual (1) Before You Begin : What’s in This Package...

  • Page 19: Parts Of The Coolpix 300

    Parts of the COOLPIX 300 Before You Begin : Parts of the COOLPIX 300...

  • Page 20: Attaching The Wrist Strap

    [ 1] Viewfinder eyepiece [ 2] Microphone [ 3] Recording lamp [ 4] Speaker [ 5] ON/OFF switch [ 6] Record button [ 7] Strap pin [ 8] POWER lamp [ 9] READY lamp [10] Macro close-up switch [11] AV out [12] Shutter release button Attaching the Wrist Strap Attach the wrist strap to the strap pin as shown below.

  • Page 21: A Guide To The Touch-Panel Display

    A Guide to the Touch-Panel Display The centerpiece of the COOLPIX 300’s user interface is its touch-panel display, which gives access to most of the camera’s functions and settings through a series of menus and icons. To view the touch-panel display, slide open the panel’s protective cover.
  • Page 22 Caution: When operating the touch-panel display, use only the stylus provided for this purpose. Using a pen or other sharp object could result in damage to the display. Do not exert pressure; the display will respond to a light touch from the stylus, and using too much pressure could damage the touch panel.

  • Page 23: Using The Stylus

    Using the Stylus The COOLPIX 300’s touch-panel display is operated with a special telescoping stylus which fits into a compartment in the camera’s body. To use the stylus, first remove it from its compartment and extend it as shown below.
  • Page 24 When operating the touch-panel display, hold the stylus as you would an ordinary pen, being careful not to touch the display with your hands. There is no need to exert pressure when using the stylus, as the panel will respond to a light touch. Using too much pressure could damage the display.

  • Page 25: Through The Viewfinder

    Use this frame when composing photographs in macro close-up mode [2] Field of view (normal mode) [3] READY lamp Note: The illustrations in this manual are composites. Photographs taken with the COOLPIX 300 may differ from those shown here. Before You Begin : Through the Viewfinder...

  • Page 26: Cautions

    Cautions To ensure that your COOLPIX 300 continues to operate properly, you should observe the following precautions. Do not touch the lens with your fingers The proper procedure for cleaning the camera’s lens is described in “Caring for Your Camera.”...
  • Page 27 Keep dry The COOLPIX 300 is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Keep free of salt, sand, and dust After using your camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt with a damp cloth and then dry your camera thoroughly.
  • Page 28 Batteries When you turn the camera on, check the battery level displayed in the start-up window to determine whether the batteries need to be replaced. See “Checking Battery Level” for a description of the battery level indicator. Replace the batteries with AA alkaline batteries. Do not use nickel- cadmium batteries.

  • Page 29: First Steps

    First Steps This section guides you through the steps you will take when using your COOLPIX 300 for the first time, from inserting the batteries or plugging in the optional AC adaptor to making your first photographs, memos, and recordings.
  • Page 30 Being careful not to catch your fingers in the latches, slide the battery cover back on until you hear the “click” made by the latches closing. First Steps : Putting Batteries in Your Camera...

  • Page 31: Attaching The Optional Ac Adaptor

    Attaching the Optional AC Adaptor To increase battery life, the COOLPIX 300 can also be operated using a special-purpose AC adaptor which is available separately. When connecting this optional AC adaptor, first make sure that the camera is off. Then insert the power jack into the camera’s DC connector.
  • Page 32 Note: Avoid using the camera continuously for an extended period of time when it is powered by the AC adaptor, as the camera may overheat. Note: You will not be able to use the flash or adjust flash settings while the camera is plugged in, even when there are batteries in the camera.

  • Page 33: Turning The Camera On

    ON/OFF switch recording lamp After the COOLPIX 300 is turned on, the word “HELLO” will appear in the touch-panel display and the POWER, READY, and recording lamps will flash while the camera performs a brief initial check of its internal systems and power supply.
  • Page 34 Note: To increase the life of the batteries, the camera will automatically enter “sleep” mode if no operations are performed for thirty seconds. When the camera enters “sleep” mode, the touch-panel display will turn off automatically but the POWER lamp will remain lit. If no operations are performed for a further two minutes, the camera will turn itself off automatically (this does not apply when the camera is being powered by the AC adaptor).

  • Page 35: Checking The Battery Level

    Checking the Battery Level Once the camera has been turned on and finished its initial check, the following status window will be shown in the touch-panel display. Note: The above window will be displayed for about ten seconds after the camera has finished its initial check, after which time the camera will enter recording mode.
  • Page 36 Note: At low battery levels, you may find that the camera will not record images under some settings. There may also not be enough power to charge the flash, in which case the flash will automatically be set to “Off.” The flash will also be set to “Off”...

  • Page 37: Setting The Time And Date

    Open the touch-panel display and press the MENU key with the tip of the stylus to bring up the COOLPIX 300’s main menu. Select SET UP to bring up the setup menu and then press Next ( ).
  • Page 38 Note: The clock-calendar has its own internal power supply. Should you notice that the clock is running extremely late, this is probably a sign that the clock’s battery needs to be replaced. Take the camera to your local Nikon representative for servicing. MENU SETUP DATE...

  • Page 39: Taking Your First Photograph

    Taking Your First Photograph Once you have checked the battery level and set the time and date, you are ready to make your first recordings. This section gives a brief description of how to make a photograph after turning the camera on; more detailed information on changing the camera’s settings may be found in the “Settings”...
  • Page 40 The amount of memory available for making further recordings is shown as a percentage next to the REMAINING MEMORY item (fractions of less than one percent are rounded down). PICTURES indicates the number of photographs or memos that could be recorded at the current quality setting if all available memory were used to store images.
  • Page 41 When the camera is in recording mode, a hand icon ( status bar at the bottom of the touch-panel’s main window. Touching this icon with the stylus causes the COOLPIX 300’s settings to be displayed in the settings list at the top right corner of the main window.
  • Page 42 “Settings.” Step 5 - Ready the camera The COOLPIX 300’s design allows you to frame your shots using either the viewfinder or the touch-panel display. Using the viewfinder with the touch-panel display’s cover closed saves battery power and allows you to support the camera with both hands, which prevents the camera from shaking and so blurring your photographs.
  • Page 43 Note: Be careful not to place your finger over the lens or flash window when taking photographs. Step 6 - Compose a photograph Frame your subject in the viewfinder (illustrated below) or in the touch- panel display. Note that as the touch-panel display shows the view directly through the lens, there is no need to adjust your composition when using macro close-up.
  • Page 44 Note: COOLPIX 300 uses a parallax viewfinder with a field of view which is between 80% and 85% of that of the lens. The viewfinder will therefore show an area slightly smaller than that which will appear in the actual photograph. At distances of between 14 and 23 cm (5.5˝ – 9˝), objects centered in viewfinder will appear off-center in the actual photograph.
  • Page 45 Step 8 - Take a photograph When the camera is ready to record an image, the READY lamp will glow steadily. You can now take a picture by pressing the shutter release button down the rest of the way or, if you are framing a photograph in the touch- panel display, by touching the ENTER key with the stylus.
  • Page 46 A beep will sound three times, signaling that the camera’s electronic shutter has been released, and the READY lamp will blink while the camera transfers the photograph to memory. When the camera has finished recording the image, the exposure count in the status bar of the touch-panel display will go down by one.

  • Page 47: Creating Your First Memo

    “Playback” section and “Taking Your First Photograph” immediately above. Step 1 - Put the camera in recording mode To create a memo, first turn your COOLPIX 300 on and enter recording mode as described in steps 1–3 of the preceding section. Step 2 - Ready the camera Hold the camera and stylus as shown below.
  • Page 48 Step 3 - Touch the main window with the stylus With the camera in recording mode, touch the main window of the touch- panel display once with the stylus. The main window will show a three- color palette on a blue background. Color palette Step 4 - Select a color Use the stylus to touch the area of the color palette that corresponds to the...

  • Page 49: Making Your First Recording

    Making Your First Recording In addition to its camera and memo functions, the COOLPIX 300 incorporates a digital recording device which allows to record up to seventeen minutes of audio data. Sound recordings can be stored independently or made in combination with photographs and memos. This section describes the basics of making audio recordings with your COOLPIX 300.
  • Page 50 Step 4 - Choose a sound setting As the default setting for the COOLPIX 300’s audio recorder is “Off,” you will need to change the sound settings before you will be able to record sounds.
  • Page 51 The following menu will appear in the touch-panel display. Select ON to enable the audio recorder. The COOLPIX 300 allows you to choose any one of three recording modes. Choosing Mode 1 links the camera’s microphone to the shutter release button, causing the camera to...
  • Page 52 Step 5 - Make a recording Once you have enabled the audio recorder by selecting ON from the menu above, touch the ENTER key to return to recording mode. Before making a recording, confirm that the READY lamp is lit. To make a recording in Mode 2, press and hold the record button.

  • Page 53: Playback

    Playback This section details how to use the COOLPIX 300 to view stored images and sounds, how to annotate stored items with memos or recordings, how to delete stored data, and how to connect the camera to a television set for on-screen viewing and playback.

  • Page 54: The Playback Window

    The items in the main menu are described below. RECORDING Selecting this item returns the camera to recording mode. PLAY BACK Brings up the play-back window. SLIDE SHOW Allows you to create a slide show from a selection of the camera’s stored images and sounds (see “Slide Show,”...
  • Page 55 Images and sounds are shown in the playback list in the order recorded, with the most recent recording displayed at the bottom of the list. Photographs are indicated by thumbnail previews, memos by the memo indicator ( ), and sound recordings by a note mark ( ; the number to the right of the note mark shows the length of the recording rounded down to the nearest second).

  • Page 56: Playing Back A Single Image Or Recording

    Playing Back a Single Image or Recording The playback list can be used to select images and recordings for playback. To play back a single image or sound recording, page through the playback list until the desired photograph, memo, or recording is visible. Using the stylus, touch the number to the left of the image or recording to select it for playback.
  • Page 57 Once you have selected an image or recording, touch the ENTER key with the stylus to play the selection back. If the selected item is a photograph or memo, the selection will be shown full screen in the main window. If the selection is an audio recording, the main window will show a flashing note mark ( ) on a blue background and the selection will be played back from the camera’s speaker.

  • Page 58: Adding Voice Memos Or Recordings To Images

    Adding Voice Memos or Recordings to Images You can use the camera’s audio recorder to add voice memos to photographs or memos displayed in single playback, or you can add further sound data to the end of an existing recording. To make a voice memo, first be sure that the microphone is on (see “Making Your First Recording”...

  • Page 59: Annotating Photographs And Recordings

    Annotating Photographs and Recordings When playing back a single image or recording, you can annotate it by adding a memo or, if the item already contains a memo, you can make additions to an existing annotation. To add a memo to a photograph or recording, first play it back in the main window as described in Playing Back a Single Image or Recording.

  • Page 60: Viewing Multiple Images

    Viewing Multiple Images Multiple photographs, memos, and recordings can be chosen for playback by selecting several items in succession. In the playback list, simply use the stylus to touch each of the items you wish to play back. If the items are not on the same page, select those items that are visible, then use the Page Down and Page Up arrows to locate pages with other items you would like to view.
  • Page 61 When more than four items are selected for simultaneous playback, only the first four items selected will be displayed. The remaining items can be viewed by using the scroll keys ( ) to move through the selected items. Touch the Next ( ) and Previous ( ) arrows to scroll through the selected items one at a time or the Page Down (...

  • Page 62: The Status Bar

    The Status Bar The status bar at the bottom of the playback window provides ready access to commands which control playback, screen, and speaker settings. When the playback list is displayed in the main window, the status bar contains the items listed below. Choosing this command with the stylus allows you to select the language used in the camera’s menus and dialogs, and to control the brightness of the TFT...

  • Page 63: Playback Options

    Playback Options Selecting DISP from the status bar at the bottom of the playback window brings up the following menu. Using this menu, you can control what information appears when images and recordings are played back. When the display option is set to OFF, no information is displayed when an image or recording is played back.
  • Page 64 When you have finished changing the display setting, touch the ENTER key to put the changes into effect and return to the playback list, or the CANCEL key to return to the playback list without changing the display setting. Playback : Playback Options...

  • Page 65: Deleting Images And Recordings From Memory

    Deleting Images and Recordings from Memory While the camera is in playback mode, you can delete images and recordings that you no longer need. You can delete the items when they are played back, or you can select the items to be deleted directly from the playback list by touching each of their associated thumbnails or indicators ( for memos, for sound recordings).
  • Page 66 To delete all data currently in memory, first transfer those items you would like to keep to a computer for long-term storage (see “Connections” for information on transferring the contents of your COOLPIX 300’s memory to a computer). Display the playback list and select ALL from the status bar at the bottom of the playback window.

  • Page 67: Slide Shows

    Slide Shows The COOLPIX 300 allows you to create a slide show from the images and recordings stored in the camera’s memory. To use the slide-show function, select SLIDE SHOW from the main menu. A preview window similar to that shown below will appear in the touch-panel display.
  • Page 68 When SLIDE SHOW is first selected from the main menu, the preview window will show the camera set to cycle once through all the items in memory in the order they were recorded, displaying each item for two seconds or, if the item contains an audio clip, for two seconds plus the length of the audio recording.
  • Page 69 In this example you would press to “3.” The first page of previews would then be as shown below. In the example above, the slides will appear in the order 3-2-3-4…. Notice that item number three is now displayed twice in the preview window and hence will appear in twice in the corresponding slide show.
  • Page 70 To remove an element from the preview list, touch the corresponding thumbnail, memo indicator, or note mark to deselect it. The element will appear in the preview list without a highlight, meaning that it will not be displayed in the slide show. To remove a given item from the preview list altogether, highlight the item’s associated number by touching it with the stylus and then press the DELETE key (note that this does not remove the item from the camera’s memory;...
  • Page 71 To restore all items in memory to their original position in the preview list, touch with the stylus. All changes will be lost, and the slide show will be set to cycle through all items in memory once in the order recorded. To change the length of time an item will be displayed, select the item’s display duration (shown in the rightmost column) and edit the value using the arrow keys (...
  • Page 72 Once you have finished adjusting the camera’s slide-show settings in the preview window, you can press the ENTER key to view the resulting slide show. While the slide show is in progress, you can repeat the previous slide by touching the Previous arrow or move the show back four slides by touching the Page Up arrow (if the current slide is the first slide in the show, touching Previous will stop the show and return you to the preview list).

  • Page 73: Connecting The Coolpix 300 To A Television Set

    Connecting the COOLPIX 300 to a Television Set The COOLPIX 300 can be connected to a television set for playback or demonstration, allowing you to use your camera as part of a multi-media presentation. When connecting your camera to a television set, first ready the AV cable supplied with your COOLPIX 300.
  • Page 74 Images played back on the COOLPIX 300’s touch panel display will now be shown simultaneously on the television screen, and sound recordings played back when you use the camera’s slide-show or playback functions will be broadcast over the television’s speakers.

  • Page 75: Settings

    Settings This chapter describes how you can change the camera’s settings to suit your needs. It also explains how to use macro close-up and the camera’s built-in flash and automatic timer. The Setup Menu Most of the camera’s settings can be accessed from the setup menu. To view the setup menu, select SET UP from the camera’s main menu (the main menu can be accessed by pressing the MENU key when the camera is in recording mode).
  • Page 76 The setup menu contains two pages of options. You can move from one page to another using the Up ( MENU SETUP SHOOTING MODE SPEED LIGHT IMAGE QUALITY SOUND MODE SELF TIMER The functions of the items in the setup menu are briefly described below. SHOOTING MODE Selecting this item allows you to choose one of two shutter settings: single frame or continuous (see...
  • Page 77 SOUND MODE Selecting this item allows you to enable or disable the camera’s microphone and to select the method used to record audio data (see “Sound Recording Options,” below). This item can also be accessed by touching the sound-mode icon when the camera is in recording mode (see “Making Your First Recording”...

  • Page 78: Shooting Mode

    Shooting Mode The COOLPIX 300 offers two shooting modes: single frame (“Mode S”) and continuous (“Mode C”). When the camera is in recording mode, the camera’s current shooting-mode setting can be determined from the shooting-mode icon displayed in the settings list at the top right corner of the main window of the touch-panel display.

  • Page 79: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash The COOLPIX 300 includes a built-in flash which offers the following three settings: “Auto,” “On,” and “Off.” When the camera is in recording mode, the camera’s current flash setting can be determined by checking the flash-mode icon displayed in the settings list at the top right corner of the main window of the touch-panel display.
  • Page 80 Approximately one second later, the camera will fire the main flash and record the image. Note: The COOLPIX 300's built-in flash has a range of 1.2 – 2.25 meters (3´11˝ – 7´5˝). To change the flash settings, touch the flash-mode icon in the settings list or choose SPEED LIGHT from the setup menu.

  • Page 81: Image Quality

    Image Quality Image data in the COOLPIX 300’s internal memory are stored using JPEG compression to reduce the amount of memory they consume. When pictures are compressed with JPEG, some data are lost and the quality of the final image is degraded. The more a picture is compressed, the more noticeable this loss of quality will be.
  • Page 82 When the camera is in recording mode, the current image quality setting can be determined by viewing the image quality icon displayed in the settings list. To change the image quality setting, touch the image quality icon with the stylus or select IMAGE QUALITY from the setup menu.

  • Page 83: Sound Recording Options

    Sound Recording Options When the COOLPIX 300 is in recording mode, the current status of the camera’s built-in microphone can be determined by checking the sound- mode icon in the status list at the top right corner of the main window of the touch-panel display.
  • Page 84 MODE 1 Choose MODE 1 to create photographs which incorporate an audio clip. When the camera is in Mode 1, pressing the shutter-release button to make a photograph simultaneously causes the camera to turn on the microphone and record an audio clip of fixed duration; the recording and photograph will subsequently appear together as a single item in the slide- show preview and playback lists.
  • Page 85 MODE 2 When the camera is in Mode 2 and the microphone is set to “On,” audio data will be recorded while the record button is held down. The resulting clip will be stored as a single item in the camera’s memory. To choose Mode 2 as your recording method, select MODE 2 from the sound-mode menu and then touch the MENU key to return to main menu or the ENTER key to return to the previous menu.

  • Page 86: Using The Self Timer

    Using the Self Timer The COOLPIX 300 incorporates a fixed, ten-second timer, allowing you to appear in photographs you take yourself. To set this self-timer, touch the timer icon ( ) which appears in the settings list when the camera is in recording mode, or select SELF TIMER from the setup menu.

  • Page 87: Display Options

    Display Options To set the brightness of the touch-panel display or to choose the language used in the camera’s windows and menus, choose LCD PANEL from the setup menu or LCD from the status bar in the playback list (see “Playback”).

  • Page 88: Speaker Options

    Speaker Options By default, the COOLPIX 300 sounds a buzzer when a currently inactive key is touched and produces a beep alert when an operation such as selecting a menu item or pressing the shutter release button is performed. To turn this function on and off, or to set the volume of the camera’s built-in speaker, choose SPEAKER from the setup menu or from...

  • Page 89: Macro Close-Up

    Macro Close-Up The COOLPIX 300 provides a macro close-up function which allows you to take photographs at ranges of 14 – 23 cm (5.5˝ – 9˝). Use this function when you want to capture fine detail at close range. Use the macro close-up switch to select between macro close-up and normal settings.
  • Page 90 When the camera is set to macro close-up, a flashing macro close-up icon ) will appear at the top left corner of the main window in recording mode. Be sure to return the camera to normal mode when taking photographs at ranges greater than 65 cm (two feet). Note: The flash is automatically set to “Off”...

  • Page 91: Connections

    Nikon View User’s Manual. Note: Although the COOLPIX 300 comes equipped with both serial and SCSI interfaces, only one can be used at a time. You cannot connect the camera simultaneously to two computers or to two ports on a single computer.
  • Page 92 Select INTERFACE from the second page of the COOLPIX 300’s setup menu to bring up the first page of the interface menu, then press the Next ( ) or Page Down ( arrows.
  • Page 93 If you have installed the Nikon View software provided with your COOLPIX 300, you will now be able to use the software to view the contents of the camera’s memory or to transfer images and recordings to disk for long-term storage.
  • Page 94 Note: While your COOLPIX 300 is being controlled by Nikon View, the camera’s touch-panel display will not respond to the stylus and the record and shutter-release buttons will be deactivated. Note: Remove the serial cable from the camera and computer only after both devices have been turned off.

  • Page 95: Making A Scsi Connection

    300’s setup menu. The following window will be displayed. Current SCSI ID Using the stylus, highlight an ID number for the COOLPIX 300 that does conflict with other devices that are already connected to the computer’s SCSI chain. As the ID numbers “0” and “7” are often assigned to the host computer or one of the computer’s drives, it is recommended that the ID...
  • Page 96 COOLPIX 300 is not already assigned to another SCSI device. Once you have chosen an SCSI ID for the COOLPIX 300, use the stylus to choose a setting for the camera’s built-in terminator. Because the COOLPIX 300 has only one SCSI connector, the camera will be the last item in the SCSI chain.
  • Page 97 (the cover is labeled “DIGITAL”) and connect the optional SCSI cable as shown below. Be sure to use only the SS-E300 cable, available separately from Nikon as part of the SCSI Kit. Attach the other end of the cable to the last device in the computer’s SCSI chain or, if no other external SCSI devices are present, directly to the computer itself.
  • Page 98 Typically this is provided by the computer, but many laptop computers and PCMCIA SCSI cards do not provide termination power. If you are connecting your COOLPIX 300 to a PCMCIA SCSI card or to a laptop computer using the SCSI interface, you may need to include a powered device such as a scanner in the SCSI chain.
  • Page 99 Refer to the Nikon View User’s Manual. Note: While your COOLPIX 300 is being controlled by Nikon View, the camera’s touch-panel display will not respond to the stylus and the record and shutter-release buttons will be deactivated.

  • Page 100: Caring For Your Camera

    Caring for Your Camera To ensure that you continue to get the most from your camera, you should observe the following precautions when cleaning and storing your camera. Cleaning The lens is covered by a clear plastic shield. You should avoid touching this shield with your fingers.

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you should notice any problems with your COOLPIX 300, check the list below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. General problems Nothing shows in the touch-panel display Checklist: • Is the camera in sleep mode? Touch the main window with the stylus to reactivate the touch-panel display.
  • Page 102 The touch-panel display does not respond when touched by the stylus Over time, the areas of the touch panel which respond to the stylus may begin to differ from the positions shown on the display. The display can be re-calibrated by following the steps listed below. 1.
  • Page 103 2. Touch the center of the red square at the top left corner of the display with the stylus. The square will change color to light blue, and another red square will appear at the display’s bottom right corner. 3. Touch the center of the second red square. The camera’s status window will appear, and you should then be able to operate the camera normally.
  • Page 104 Camera displays a “MEMORY IS FULL” error When there is insufficient memory to perform a specified operation, or when the number of individual files stored in the camera’s memory is extremely large, the following message will appear in the touch-panel display.
  • Page 105 Nothing happens when you release the shutter Indication: POWER lamp is off • The camera is off. Turn the camera on as described in “Turning the Camera On.” Indication: The camera is in setup mode • Close the display cover to return the camera to recording mode. Indication: READY lamp is flickering •...
  • Page 106 Indication: The camera is set to “Macro close-up” • The flash will not charge when the camera is in macro close-up mode. Change the setting to “Normal” before using the flash (see “Macro Close-Up”). Indication: You are using the optional AC adaptor •...
  • Page 107 NTSC standard and a PAL-compatible model for use in countries that have adopted the PAL standard. When using your COOLPIX 300 overseas, check to be sure that the video standard matches that of the camera.
  • Page 108 Nikon View displays a “Module has no sources” error when you attempt to display the camera's data files on your com- puter Checklist: • Is the camera correctly connected to the computer? Connect the camera to your computer’s serial port or SCSI chain as described in “Connections.”...

  • Page 109: Error Codes

    To clear the display, turn the camera off and then on again. If the code is still displayed when the camera is turned back on, contact your retailer or Nikon representative for servicing. Troubleshooting : Error Codes ERROR = xxxx...

  • Page 110: Specifications

    Optical viewfinder: Magnification: Field of view: Display: White balance: Metering system: Exposure control: Digital camera combining digital audio recording system and electronic memo with pen input Any combination of still photographs, audio data, and memos Touch-sensitive 2.5˝ TFT liquid crystal display Internal speaker, 20mm (0.8˝) diameter...
  • Page 111 Shutter: Speed: Modes: Built-in flash: Flash control: Settings: Red-eye reduction pre-flash: 1 sec. Timer: Microphone: Interfaces: Memory: Image compression: JPEG compression ratio: Audio compression format: ADPCM Power sources: Batteries: Dimensions: Weight: Specifications Charge-coupled electronic shutter – sec. 2,500 Single frame, continuous Guide number 9 (IS0 100, m) Automatic, controlled by external photocell with a range of 1.2 –...

  • Page 112: Index

    Index AC adaptor iv, vi, 4, 6, 13, 17– 18, 65, 87, 91 ALL 48, 52 Audio data adding to an existing sound recording adding to an image 44 annotating 45 combining with photographs 70 playing back 42–43 recording 35–38, 69–71 Auto exposure 1, 96 Automatic gain control 1 AV cable 59...
  • Page 113 42–43 MENU key 8, 39 Microphone 6, 38, 69, 92, 97 MODE 38 Next 8 Nikon View 4, 79, 85, 94 Note mark 41, 53 NTSC 60, 93 Number of exposures remaining 26, 32, 68 ON/OFF switch 6, 19, 20...
  • Page 114 Safety ii, iv–vi SCSI 1, 81–86, 94 setting camera's SCSI ID 81–82 terminator setting 82 SCSI adaptor 4, 84 SCSI cable 4, 83 SELF TIMER 63, 72 Self timer 72, 97 Serial cable 4, 79 Serial connection 1, 77, 94 setting the baud rate for 78 SET UP 23, 40, 61 Settings 61–76...

  • Page 115: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    Basse tension (73/23/EEC) et de la directive de la CEE (89/336/EEC) Nikon UK Limited Nikon House, 380 Richmond Road, Kingston, Surrey KT2 5PR, UK Nikon Digital Camera E300, AC Adaptor EH-10E Nikon Corporation Fuji Bldg., 2-3, Marunouchi 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100, Japan...
  • Page 116 Richtlinie (89/336/EEC) Kingston, UK Place Lieu Nikon UK Limited Nikon House, 380 Richmond Road, Kingston, Surrey KT2 5PR, UK Nikon Digital Camera E300, AC Adaptor EH-10E Nikon Corporation Fuji Bldg., 2-3, Marunouchi 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100, Japan Sicherheit: EN60950 EMC:...

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