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DIGITAL CAMERA
Reference Manual
Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera.
To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read "For
En
Your Safety" (page viii).
After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible
place for future reference.

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page viii). After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Quick Topic Search You can return to this page by tapping or clicking in the lower right of any page. Main Topics For Smart Device Users ....................... iii Introduction ..........................v Table of Contents ........................xi Parts of the Camera ....................... 1 Getting Started........................

  • Page 3: For Smart Device Users

    For Smart Device Users Your images. The world. Connected Welcome to SnapBridge — Nikon’s new family of services to enrich your image experience. SnapBridge eliminates the barrier between your camera and compatible smart device, through a combination of Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) technology and a dedicated app. The stories you capture with your Nikon camera and lenses are automatically transferred to the device as they are taken.
  • Page 4 — making online photo sharing easier than ever Upload of photos and thumbnail images to the NIKON IMAGE SPACE cloud service A range of services that enriches your imaging life, including: Camera remote control Imprinting up to two pieces of credit information (e.g.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX A300 digital camera. Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual Tap or click in the lower right of each page to display “Quick Topic Search” (Aii). Symbols Symbol Description This icon marks cautions and information that should be read before using the camera.

  • Page 6: Information And Precautions

    Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
  • 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 in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

  • Page 8: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your Safety” in its entirety before using this product. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them. Failure to observe the precautions marked DANGER with this icon carries a high risk of death or...
  • Page 9 Keep this product out of reach of children. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction. In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this product, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Page 10 DANGER for Rechargeable Batteries Do not mishandle batteries. Failure to observe the following precautions could result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire: - Use only rechargeable batteries approved for use in this product. - Do not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat. - Do not disassemble.
  • Page 11 Table of Contents Quick Topic Search ....................... ii Main Topics..................................ii Common Topics ................................ii For Smart Device Users ...................... iii Introduction ..........................v Read This First ............................v Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual ..................v Information and Precautions ..........................vi For Your Safety .............................
  • Page 12 A (Auto) Mode ............................ 28 Using the Creative Slider ............................28 x (Scene Auto Selector) Mode....................... 30 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) ..........31 Tips and Notes About Scene Mode....................... 32 Using Skin Softening............................... 34 Shooting with Panorama Assist ........................35 Playback with Panorama Assist ........................
  • Page 13 Movies ............................. 71 Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback ..........72 Operations During Movie Playback ....................75 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer.......... 76 Utilizing Images............................. 77 Viewing Images on a TV ........................78 Printing Images Without a Computer ................... 79 Connecting the Camera to a Printer ......................
  • Page 14 Copy (Copy Between the Memory Card and Internal Memory)..........109 The Movie Menu ..........................110 Movie Options................................110 Autofocus Mode ..............................111 Movie VR ..................................112 Wind Noise Reduction ............................112 The Network Menu ........................... 113 Re-pairing..................................114 Operating the Text Input Keyboard......................116 The Setup Menu..........................
  • Page 15 File Names ............................152 Optional Accessories ........................153 Specifications ............................154 Memory Cards That Can Be Used......................... 158 Index............................... 160 Table of Contents...

  • Page 16: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera The Camera Body ........................2 The Monitor..........................4 Parts of the Camera...

  • Page 17: The Camera Body

    The Camera Body Lens cover closed Shutter-release button......21 Lens Zoom control..........52 Lens cover f: Wide-angle ........52 Built-in microphone g: Telephoto ..........52 Power connector cover (for h: Thumbnail playback....62 connection with optional AC adapter) i: Playback zoom........61 10 Eyelet for camera strap ......
  • Page 18 d (menu) button........87 Charge lamp..........10 Flash lamp............46 Battery-chamber/ b (e movie-record) button..... 22 memory card slot cover ......9 A (shooting mode) button 10 Tripod socket ..........156 ..........27, 28, 31, 38, 40 11 Speaker c (playback) button ......23 12 Monitor..............

  • Page 19: The Monitor

    The Monitor The information that is displayed on the shooting or playback screen changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. By default, information is displayed when the camera is turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A119)).
  • Page 20 10 10 10 10 +1.0 +1.0 1/250 1/250 F3.7 F3.7 F3.7 Focus area (target finding AF) 30 Airplane mode ...........113 ..............53, 101 Wi-Fi communication indicator Focus area (manual or center) ................12 ..............56, 100 32 Soft..............40 Focus area (face detection, 33 White balance ..........

  • Page 21: For Playback

    For Playback 2 3456 7 999 / 999 999 / 999 9999 / 9999 9999 / 9999 999 / 999 999 / 999 29 00s 29 00s 29 00s 29 00s 12 13 9999. JPG 9999. JPG 15/11/2016 15:30 15/11/2016 15:30 List by date icon ..........

  • Page 22: Getting Started

    Getting Started How to Attach the Camera Strap..................8 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card................. 9 Charging the Battery......................10 Camera Setup ........................12 Getting Started...

  • Page 23: How To Attach The Camera Strap

    How to Attach the Camera Strap Getting Started How to Attach the Camera Strap...

  • Page 24: Inserting The Battery And Memory Card

    Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Battery latch Memory card slot With the battery’s positive and negative terminals oriented correctly, move the orange battery latch (3), and fully insert the battery (4). Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (5). Be careful not to insert the battery or memory card upside-down or backward, as this could cause a malfunction.

  • Page 25: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Charging AC Adapter Electrical outlet Charge lamp USB cable (included) If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, securely connect it to the Charging AC Adapter. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.
  • Page 26 Notes About the USB Cable Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle. Turning the Camera On While Charging If you press the power switch while charging with the Charging AC Adapter, the camera turns on in playback mode, and captured images can be played back.

  • Page 27: Camera Setup

    Camera Setup Setup from a Smartphone or Tablet Before proceeding, install the SnapBridge app (Aiii) and enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your smartphone or tablet (below, “smart device”). The camera and smart device screens shown in this manual may differ from those of the actual products. Turn the camera on.
  • Page 28 Pair (i.e., establish a Bluetooth link between) the camera and the smart device. Android Devices with NFC Support After checking that NFC is enabled on the smart device, touch the camera Y (N-Mark) to the NFC antenna on the smart device to launch the SnapBridge app.

  • Page 29: Setup From The Camera Menus

    Press k when the dialog at right is displayed. When a constant connection between the camera and smart device is established, the dialog at right Your ca era and s art device are connected! is displayed. SnapBridge will send our photos to If the camera displays Could not connect., press our s art device as the are taken.
  • Page 30 Press d when the dialog at right is Use SnapBridge to send photos to our displayed. s art device and share the online. Select Yes when prompted to To skip this screen and set SnapBridge set the camera clock. later fro the Network enu, press MENU.

  • Page 31: What Snapbridge Can Do For You

    What SnapBridge Can Do for You The SnapBridge app can be used for a variety of tasks once the camera has been paired with your smart device. Auto Upload At default settings, pictures will automatically be uploaded to the smart device as they are taken.
  • Page 32 Wireless Networks Option Description Select Connect to smart device in the camera network Pairing after camera menu, and follow the instructions in “Setup from a setup Smartphone or Tablet” from Step 2 (A12). In the SnapBridge app, tap z in y Connect, and then tap Unpairing End pairing on the screen that is displayed.
  • Page 33 Image Upload and Remote Photography When the camera is set to the modes below, you may not be able to upload images* and use Remote photography. Also, image upload may be interrupted. Change the settings or switch to playback mode. When Send while off in Bluetooth in the network menu is set to On, you can resume image upload even after turning off the camera.

  • Page 34: Basic Shooting And Playback Operations

    Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting Images........................20 Recording Movies.........................22 Playing Back Images......................23 Deleting Images........................24 Basic Shooting and Playback Operations...

  • Page 35: Shooting Images

    Shooting Images x (scene auto selector) mode is used here as an example. In x (scene auto selector) mode, the camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene when you frame a picture, making it easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene. Hold the camera steady.
  • Page 36 When the camera recognizes the shooting scene, Shooting mode icon the shooting mode icon changes accordingly. Battery level indicator b: The battery level is high. B: The battery level is low. Number of exposures remaining C is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera, and images are saved in the internal 1400 1400...

  • Page 37: Recording Movies

    The Auto Off Function When no operations are performed for about one minute, the screen turns off, the camera enters standby mode, and then the power-on lamp flashes. The camera turns off after remaining in standby mode for about three minutes. To turn the screen back on while the camera is in standby mode, perform an operation such as pressing the power switch or shutter-release button.

  • Page 38: Playing Back Images

    Playing Back Images Press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode. If you press and hold down the c button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. Use the multi selector to select an Display the previous image image to display.

  • Page 39: Deleting Images

    Deleting Images Press the l (delete) button to delete the image currently displayed on the screen. Use the multi selector HI to select the desired deletion method and press the Delete k button. Current i age To exit without deleting, press the d button. Erase selected i ages All i ages Select Yes and press the k button.

  • Page 40: The Image Selection Screen For Deletion

    The Image Selection Screen for Deletion Use the multi selector JK to select the Erase selected i ages image that you want to delete. Move the zoom control (A2) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback, or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback.

  • Page 41: Shooting Features

    Shooting Features Selecting a Shooting Mode ....................27 A (Auto) Mode........................28 x (Scene Auto Selector) Mode ..................30 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) ........31 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) ........38 Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting) ......40 Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector ..........45 Flash Mode..........................46 Self-timer ..........................48...

  • Page 42: Selecting A Shooting Mode

    Selecting a Shooting Mode The shooting modes described below are available. x Scene auto selector The camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene when you frame a picture, making it easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene. b Scene mode Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select.

  • Page 43: A (Auto) Mode

    A (Auto) Mode Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button You can change how the camera selects the area of the frame to focus on by changing the AF area mode setting (A100).
  • Page 44 Use JK to select an item. Brightness (E p. +/-) F Hue: Adjust the hue (reddish/bluish) of the entire image. G Vividness: Adjust the vividness of the entire image. o Brightness (Exp. +/-): Adjust the brightness of the entire image. Use HI to adjust the level.

  • Page 45: Scene Auto Selector) Mode

    x (Scene Auto Selector) Mode The camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene when you frame a picture, making it easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M x (scene auto selector) mode M k button When the camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene, the shooting mode icon displayed on the shooting screen changes accordingly.

  • Page 46: Scene Mode (Shooting Suited To The Shooting Conditions)

    Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) When a scene is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M HI M select a scene M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.

  • Page 47: Tips And Notes About Scene Mode

    Tips and Notes About Scene Mode d Sports While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots up to about 6 images continuously at a rate of about 1.1 fps (when image mode is set to x). The frame rate for continuous shooting may vary depending on the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting conditions.

  • Page 48: M Fireworks Show

    m Fireworks show The shutter speed is fixed at four seconds. The zoom is restricted to four fixed positions. o Backlighting The flash always fires. O Pet portrait When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and focuses on it.

  • Page 49: Using Skin Softening

    Focus Area When the camera detects a face, the face is displayed inside a yellow border. When the camera acquires focus on a face displayed inside a double border (focus area), the double border changes to green. If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

  • Page 50: Shooting With Panorama Assist

    Shooting with Panorama Assist The use of a tripod makes it easier to frame a picture. When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting, set Photo VR (A122) to Off in the setup menu. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M HI M U (Panorama assist) M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.
  • Page 51 Press the k button when shooting is complete. The camera returns to step 1. Notes About Panorama Assist Up to three images can be taken and combined in a panorama series. Shooting automatically ends after the third image is taken. A panorama image may not be saved if the translucent portion of an image is not properly aligned with the subject when taking the next image.

  • Page 52: Playback With Panorama Assist

    Playback with Panorama Assist Switch to playback mode (A23), display an image 4 / 4 4 / 4 captured using panorama assist in full-frame playback mode, and then press the k button to scroll the image in the direction that was used when shooting. 0004.

  • Page 53: Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

    Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Apply effects to images during shooting. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M D (third icon from the top*) M K M HI M select an effect M k button * The icon of the last effect selected is displayed. Type Description D Soft...
  • Page 54 Functions Available in Special Effects Mode Flash mode (A46) Self-timer (A48) Macro mode (A50) Exposure compensation (A51) Image mode (A94) Shooting Features Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

  • Page 55: Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting)

    Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting) You can take a picture with the glamour retouch function to enhance human faces. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button Press the multi selector K. Apply an effect.
  • Page 56 Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode Glamour retouch (A40) Smile timer (A42) Self-Collage (A43) Flash mode (A46) Self-timer (A48) Smart portrait menu (A104) Shooting Features Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting)

  • Page 57: Using Smile Timer

    Using Smile Timer Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button When you press the multi selector J to select a Smile timer and press the k button, the camera automatically releases the shutter whenever a smiling face is detected.

  • Page 58: Using Self-Collage

    Using Self-Collage The camera can capture a series of four or nine images 5 / 5 5 / 5 at intervals and save them as a one-frame image (a collage image). 0005. JPG 0005. JPG 15/11/2016 15:30 15/11/2016 15:30 Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button Press the multi selector J to select n Self-Collage, and press the k button.

  • Page 59: Take A Picture

    Take a picture. When you press the shutter-release button, a countdown starts (about five seconds) and the shutter is automatically released. The camera automatically releases the shutter for the remaining pictures. A countdown starts about three seconds before shooting. The number of shots is indicated by U on the screen.

  • Page 60: Setting Shooting Functions With The Multi Selector

    Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector When the shooting screen is displayed, you can press the multi selector H (m) J (n) I (p) K (o) to set the functions described below. m Flash mode You can select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions. n Self-timer The camera releases the shutter 10, 2, or 5 seconds after you press the shutter- release button.

  • Page 61: Flash Mode

    Flash Mode You can select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions. Press the multi selector H (m). Select the desired flash mode (A47) Auto and press the k button. If the k button is not pressed, the selection will be canceled.

  • Page 62: Available Flash Modes

    Available Flash Modes Auto The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting. The flash mode indicator is only displayed immediately after setting on the shooting screen. Auto with red-eye reduction Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash. The flash does not fire.

  • Page 63: Self-Timer

    Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter 10, 2, or 5 seconds after you press the shutter-release button. Set Photo VR (A122) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
  • Page 64 Press the shutter-release button all the way down. Countdown starts. The self-timer lamp flashes and then glows steadily about one second before the shutter is released. When the shutter is released, the self- 1/250 1/250 F3.7 F3.7 F3.7 timer is set to OFF. To stop the countdown, press the shutter-release button again.

  • Page 65: Macro Mode (Taking Close-Up Pictures)

    Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures) Use macro mode when taking close-up pictures. Press the multi selector I (p). Select ON and press the k button. Macro ode If the k button is not pressed, the selection will be canceled. Move the zoom control to set the zoom ratio to a position where F and the zoom indicator are displayed in green.

  • Page 66: Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness)

    Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness) You can adjust overall image brightness. Press the multi selector K (o). Select a compensation value and press E posure co pensation the k button. To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value. To darken the image, set a negative (–) value. The compensation value is applied, even without pressing the k button.

  • Page 67: Using The Zoom

    Using the Zoom When you move the zoom control, the zoom lens Wide-angle Telephoto position changes. To zoom in: Move toward g To zoom out: Move toward f When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to the maximum wide-angle position. A zoom indicator is displayed on the shooting screen when the zoom control is moved.

  • Page 68: Focusing

    Focusing The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode. The Shutter-release Button To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and F-number), press the shutter-release button lightly until you feel a Press halfway slight resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 69: Using Face Detection

    Notes About Target Finding AF Depending on shooting conditions, the subject that the camera determines to be the main subject may vary. The main subject may not be detected when using certain White balance settings. The camera may not detect the main subject appropriately in the following situations: - When the subject is very dark or bright - When the main subject lacks clearly defined colors - When the shot is framed so that the main subject is at the edge of the screen...

  • Page 70: Subjects Not Suitable For Autofocus

    Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator is displayed in green: Subject is very dark Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the shooting conditions (e.g.

  • Page 71: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject. Set AF area mode to Center in A (auto) mode (A100). Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway.

  • Page 72: Default Settings (Flash, Self-Timer, Etc.)

    Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, Etc.) Default settings for each shooting mode are listed below. Exposure Flash Self-timer Macro compensation (A46) (A48) (A50) (A51) x (scene auto selector) C (scene) b (portrait) c (landscape) d (sports) e (night portrait) f (party/indoor) Z (beach) z (snow) h (sunset)
  • Page 73 Exposure Flash Self-timer Macro compensation (A46) (A48) (A50) (A51) R (special effects) F (smart portrait) – A (auto) – The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected. W (off) can be selected manually. Cannot be changed. The camera enters macro mode when i is selected. Cannot be changed.

  • Page 74: Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting

    Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting Some functions cannot be used with other menu options. Restricted function Option Description When Continuous is selected, the flash Continuous (A98) cannot be used. Flash mode When Blink proof is set to On, the flash Blink proof (A105) cannot be used.

  • Page 75: Playback Features

    Playback Features Playback Zoom........................61 Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display.................62 List by Date Mode ........................63 Editing Images (Still Images) ....................64 Playback Features...

  • Page 76: Playback Zoom

    Playback Zoom Moving the zoom control toward g (i playback zoom) in full-frame playback mode (A23) zooms in on the image. Displayed area guide 4 / 4 4 / 4 0004. JPG 0004. JPG 15/11/2016 15:30 15/11/2016 15:30 Full-frame Playback Image is zoomed in.

  • Page 77: Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display

    Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display Moving the zoom control toward f (h thumbnail playback) in full-frame playback mode (A23) displays images as thumbnails. 1 / 20 1 / 20 1 / 20 1 / 20 2016 Fr i 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 14...

  • Page 78: List By Date Mode

    List by Date Mode Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M C List by date M k button Use the multi selector HI to select a date and then List b date press the k button to play back the images captured on the selected date.

  • Page 79: Editing Images (Still Images)

    Editing Images (Still Images) Before Editing Images You can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files. Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original. Restrictions on Image Editing An image can be edited up to 10 times.

  • Page 80: Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast And Saturation

    Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Quick retouch M k button Use the multi selector HI to select the Quick retouch amount of effect applied and press the k button.

  • Page 81: Red-Eye Correction: Correcting Red-Eye When Shooting With The Flash

    Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When Shooting with the Flash Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Red- eye correction M k button Preview the result and press the k button. Red-e e correction To exit without saving the copy, press the multi selector Back Save...

  • Page 82: Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces

    Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Glamour retouch M k button Use the multi selector HIJK to Subject selection select the face that you want to retouch and press the k button.
  • Page 83 Select Yes and press the k button. An edited copy is created. Save OK? Notes About Glamour Retouch Only one face at a time can be edited. To retouch another face in the same image, select the edited copy of the image and make additional changes. Depending on the direction in which faces are looking, or the brightness of faces, the camera may be unable to accurately detect faces, or the glamour retouch function may not perform as expected.

  • Page 84: Small Picture: Reducing The Size Of An Image

    Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Small picture M k button Use the multi selector HI to select the S all picture desired copy size and press the k button.

  • Page 85: Crop: Creating A Cropped Copy

    Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (A61). Adjust the image so that only the portion that you want to keep is displayed, and then press the d (menu) button. Move the zoom control toward g (i) or f (h) to adjust the magnification rate.

  • Page 86: Movies

    Movies Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback........72 Operations During Movie Playback ................75 Movies...

  • Page 87: Basic Operations Of Movie Recording And Movie Playback

    Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback Display the shooting screen. Check the remaining amount of movie recording time. 1400 1400 Remaining movie recording time Press the b (e movie-record) button to start movie recording. The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.
  • Page 88 Movie Frame The area that is captured in a movie varies depending on the Movie options settings in the movie menu. If Photo info in Monitor settings (A119) in the setup menu is set to Movie frame+auto info, you can confirm the area that will be captured in a movie before you start recording.
  • Page 89 Notes About Movie Recording Notes About Saving Images or Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing.

  • Page 90: Operations During Movie Playback

    Operations During Movie Playback To adjust the volume, move the zoom control while a movie is playing (A2). Volume indicator Playback controls are displayed on the screen. The operations described below can be performed by using the multi selector JK to select a control and then pressing the k button.

  • Page 91: Connecting The Camera To A Tv, Printer, Or Computer

    Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer Utilizing Images ........................77 Viewing Images on a TV.....................78 Printing Images Without a Computer................79 Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i) ............83 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer...

  • Page 92: Utilizing Images

    Utilizing Images In addition to using the SnapBridge app (Aiii) to enjoy the captured images, you can also utilize the images in various ways by connecting the camera to the devices described below. Viewing Images on a TV Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of an optional audio video cable to the TV’s input jacks.

  • Page 93: Viewing Images On A Tv

    Viewing Images on a TV Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV. Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack and the white plug to the audio-in jack on the TV. Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle.

  • Page 94: Printing Images Without A Computer

    Printing Images Without a Computer Users of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Connecting the Camera to a Printer Turn on the printer. Turn off the camera and connect it to the printer using the USB cable.

  • Page 95: Printing Images One At A Time

    If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is Not Displayed When Auto is selected for Charge by computer (A129), it may be impossible to print images with direct connection of the camera to some printers. If the PictBridge startup screen is not displayed after the camera is turned on, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.

  • Page 96: Printing Multiple Images

    Printing Multiple Images When the Print selection screen is Print selection displayed, press the d (menu) button. Use the multi selector HI to select Print menu Paper size and press the k button. Select the desired paper size and press the k Print selection button.
  • Page 97 Print selection Select images (up to 99) and the number of copies Print selection (up to 9) of each. Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use HI to specify the number of copies to be printed. Images selected for printing are indicated by M and the number of copies to be printed.

  • Page 98: Transferring Images To A Computer (Viewnx-I)

    To install ViewNX-i, download the latest version of the ViewNX-i installer from the following website and follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. ViewNX-i: http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region. Transferring Images to a Computer Prepare a memory card that contains images.
  • Page 99 If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2. When using Windows 7 If the dialog shown on the right is displayed, follow the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program.
  • Page 100 After Nikon Transfer 2 starts, click Start Transfer. Start Transfer Image transfer begins. When image transfer is complete, ViewNX-i starts and the transferred images are displayed. Terminate the connection. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the memory card from the card reader or card slot.

  • Page 101: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu Menu Operations........................87 Menu Lists ..........................90 The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options) .........94 The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) ................96 The Smart Portrait Menu ....................104 The Playback Menu......................106 The Movie Menu ........................ 110 The Network Menu ......................113 The Setup Menu.........................

  • Page 102: Menu Operations

    Menu Operations You can set the menus listed below by pressing the d (menu) button. 1, 2 A Shooting menu D Movie menu G Playback menu J Network menu z Setup menu Press the d button when the shooting screen is displayed. Menu icons and available setting options vary depending on the shooting mode.
  • Page 103 Select a menu option and press the k button. Time zone and date Monitor settings Certain menu options cannot be Date stamp set depending on the current Photo VR shooting mode or the state of the AF assist camera. Digital zoom Select a setting and press Date stamp the k button.

  • Page 104: The Image Selection Screen

    The Image Selection Screen When an image selection screen such as the one Protect shown on the right is displayed while operating the camera, follow the procedures described below to select the images. Back Back Use the multi selector JK to select the Protect desired image.

  • Page 105: Menu Lists

    Menu Lists The Shooting Menu Enter shooting mode M d button Common Shooting Options Option Default setting x 5152×3864 Image mode Auto Mode Option Default setting White balance Auto Continuous Single ISO sensitivity Auto AF area mode Target finding AF Autofocus mode Single AF Using the Menu...

  • Page 106: The Smart Portrait Menu

    The Smart Portrait Menu Enter shooting mode M d button M F menu icon M k button Option Default setting Number of shots Self-Collage Interval Medium Shutter sound Magic Blink proof The Movie Menu Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M k button Option Default setting f 720/30p or V 720/25p...

  • Page 107: The Playback Menu

    The Playback Menu Press the c button (playback mode) M d button Option Mark for upload Quick retouch D-Lighting Red-eye correction Glamour retouch Slide show Protect Rotate image Small picture Copy Select an image on the image selection screen. See “The Image Selection Screen” (A89) for more information.

  • Page 108: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu Press the d button M z menu icon M k button Option Time zone and date Monitor settings Date stamp Photo VR AF assist Digital zoom Sound settings Auto off Format card/Format memory Language Image comment Copyright information Location data Video mode Charge by computer...

  • Page 109: The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options)

    The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options) Image Mode (Image Size and Quality) Enter shooting mode* M d button M Image mode M k button * This setting can also be changed in shooting modes other than auto. The changed setting is also applied to other shooting modes.
  • Page 110 Notes About Printing Images at 1:1 Aspect Ratio Change the printer setting to “Border” when printing images at a 1:1 aspect ratio. Some printers may not be able to print images at a 1:1 aspect ratio. Notes About Image Mode This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A59).

  • Page 111: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode)

    The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M White balance M k button Adjust white balance to suit the light source or weather conditions in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eyes.
  • Page 112 Using Preset Manual Follow the procedures described below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting. Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. Use the multi selector HI to select White balance Auto Auto...

  • Page 113: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous Shooting Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M Continuous M k button Option Description U Single One image is captured each time the shutter-release button is (default setting) pressed.

  • Page 114: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO Sensitivity Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M ISO sensitivity M k button A higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced.

  • Page 115: Af Area Mode

    AF Area Mode Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M AF area mode M k button Set how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. Option Description When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face.
  • Page 116 Option Description The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. y Center 8m 0s 8m 0s 1400 1400 Focus area Use this function to take pictures of moving subjects. Register the subject on which the camera s Subject focuses.

  • Page 117: Using Subject Tracking

    Using Subject Tracking Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M AF area mode M k button M s Subject tracking M k button M d button Register a subject. Align the subject that you want to track with the border in the center of the frame and press the k button.

  • Page 118: Autofocus Mode

    Autofocus Mode Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M Autofocus mode M k button Set how the camera focuses when shooting still images. Option Description A Single AF The camera focuses only when the shutter-release button is (default setting) pressed halfway.

  • Page 119: The Smart Portrait Menu

    The Smart Portrait Menu See “Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)” (A94) for information about Image mode. Self-Collage Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button M d button M Self-Collage M k button Option Description Set the number of shots that the camera automatically...

  • Page 120: Blink Proof

    Blink Proof Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button M d button M Blink proof M k button Option Description The camera automatically releases the shutter twice with every shot and saves one image in which the subject’s eyes are A blink was detected in the open.

  • Page 121: The Playback Menu

    The Playback Menu See “Editing Images (Still Images)” (A64) for information about image editing functions. Mark for Upload Press the c button (playback mode) M d button MMark for upload M k button Select images in the camera that you want to transfer to a smart device in advance before transferring them.

  • Page 122: Slide Show

    Slide Show Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Slide show M k button Play back images one by one in an automated “slide show.” When movie files are played back in the slide show, only the first frame of each movie is displayed. Use the multi selector HI to select Slide show Start and press the k button.

  • Page 123: Protect

    Protect Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Protect M k button The camera protects selected images from accidental deletion. Select images to protect or cancel protection from the image selection screen (A89). Note that formatting the memory card or the camera’s internal memory permanently deletes all data including protected files (A125).

  • Page 124: Copy (Copy Between The Memory Card And Internal Memory)

    Copy (Copy Between the Memory Card and Internal Memory) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Copy M k button Images can be copied between a memory card and the internal memory. When a memory card that contains no images is inserted and the camera is switched to playback mode, Memory contains no images.

  • Page 125: The Movie Menu

    The Movie Menu Movie Options Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie options M k button Select the desired movie option to record. The movie options that can be selected vary depending on the Video mode setting (A128). Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies (A158).

  • Page 126: Autofocus Mode

    Autofocus Mode Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Autofocus mode M k button Set how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option Description Focus is locked when movie recording starts. A Single AF Select this option when the distance between the camera (default setting) and subject will remain fairly consistent during movie recording.

  • Page 127: Movie Vr

    Movie VR Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie VR M k button Select the vibration reduction setting used when recording movies. Select Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Option Description Performs optical compensation for camera shake using lens V On (hybrid)

  • Page 128: The Network Menu

    The Network Menu Press the d button M J menu icon M k button Configure the wireless network settings to connect the camera and a smart device. Option Description Airplane mode Select On to turn off all wireless connections. Select when pairing a smart device with the camera. This setting cannot be selected while a wireless connection is established.

  • Page 129: Re-Pairing

    Re-pairing Re-pair when pairing the same smart device again after unpairing using End pairing in the SnapBridge app. Android Devices with NFC Support Select Connect to smart device in the network menu, press the k button, and then press the k button when the Use SnapBridge to send photos to your smart device and share them online.
  • Page 130 iOS Devices and Android Devices Without NFC Support Select Connect to smart device in the network menu, press the k button, and then press the k button when the Use SnapBridge to send photos to your smart device and share them online. dialog shown on the right is displayed.

  • Page 131: Operating The Text Input Keyboard

    Operating the Text Input Keyboard Use the multi selector HIJK to select Text field alphanumeric characters. Press the k button to SSID enter the selected character in the text field and move the cursor to the next space. To move the cursor in the text field, select N or O on the keyboard, and press the k button.

  • Page 132: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu Time Zone and Date Press the d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k button Set the camera clock. Option Description Sync with smart Set whether or not to synchronize the date and time setting with a device smart device.
  • Page 133 Select w Home time zone or x Travel Time zone destination and press the k button. Home time zone Travel destination The date and time displayed on the screen changes depending on whether the home time zone or travel destination is selected. Press K.

  • Page 134: Monitor Settings

    Monitor Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M Monitor settings M k button Option Description Set whether or not to display information on the screen. Photo info The descriptions of functions are displayed while changing the Help display shooting mode or while the setting screen is displayed.
  • Page 135 Shooting mode Playback mode 4 / 4 4 / 4 8m 0s 8m 0s Framing 0004. JPG 0004. JPG 1400 1400 15/11/2016 15:30 15/11/2016 15:30 grid+auto info In addition to the information Same as Auto info. shown in Auto info, a framing grid is displayed to help frame pictures.

  • Page 136: Date Stamp

    Date Stamp Press the d button M z menu icon M Date stamp M k button The shooting date and time can be stamped on images when shooting. The information can be printed even when using a printer that does not support the date imprinting function.

  • Page 137: Photo Vr

    Photo VR Press the d button M z menu icon M Photo VR M k button Select the vibration reduction setting used when shooting still images. Select Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Option Description Compensation for camera shake is performed using lens shift g On (default setting) Compensation is not performed.

  • Page 138: Af Assist

    AF Assist Press the d button M z menu icon M AF assist M k button Option Description The AF-assist illuminator automatically lights up when you press the shutter-release button under dim lighting. The illuminator has a range of about 2.0 m (6 ft 6 in.) at the a Auto maximum wide-angle position and about 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in.) at (default setting)

  • Page 139: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M Sound settings M k button Option Description When On (default setting) is selected, the camera produces one beep when operations are performed, two beeps when focus is acquired on the subject, and three beeps when an Button sound error occurs.

  • Page 140: Format Card/Format Memory

    Format Card/Format Memory Press the d button M z menu icon M Format card/Format memory M k button Use this option to format a memory card or the internal memory. Formatting the memory cards or internal memory permanently deletes all data.

  • Page 141: Language

    Language Press the d button M z menu icon M Language M k button Select a language for display of camera menus and messages. Image Comment Press the d button M z menu icon M Image comment M k button Attach a comment that was previously registered to images that will be captured.

  • Page 142: Copyright Information

    Attach copyright info setting. Also, make sure that the artist name and copyright owner name are blank. Nikon is not responsible for any kind of trouble or damage resulting from the use of Copyright information.

  • Page 143: Location Data

    Location Data Press the d button M z menu icon M Location data M k button Set whether or not to add shooting location information to the images that you take. Option Description Select Yes to add location information from a smart device Download from device to the images that you take.

  • Page 144: Charge By Computer

    Charge by Computer Press the d button M z menu icon M Charge by computer M k button Option Description When the camera is connected to a computer that is running a Auto (A77), the battery inserted into the camera is automatically (default setting) charged using power supplied by the computer.

  • Page 145: Reset All

    Reset All Press the d button M z menu icon M Reset all M k button When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default values. The network menu settings are also restored to their default values. Some settings, such as Time zone and date or Language, are not reset.

  • Page 146: Technical Notes

    Technical Notes Notices........................... 132 Notes About Wireless Communication Functions ..........134 Caring for the Product ..................... 136 The Camera ......................... 136 The Battery ........................137 The Charging AC Adapter..................138 Memory Cards......................139 Cleaning and Storage ...................... 140 Cleaning ........................140 Storage .........................

  • Page 147: Notices

    CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 148 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel: 631-547-4200...

  • Page 149: Notes About Wireless Communication Functions

    (products purchased in the EU or EFTA can be used anywhere within the EU and EFTA). Nikon does not accept liability for use in other countries. Users who are unsure as to the original country of sale should consult with their local Nikon service center or Nikon-authorized service representative.
  • Page 150 FCC website. Notice for Customers in Europe Declaration of Conformity (Europe) Hereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that COOLPIX A300 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_A300.pdf.

  • Page 151: Caring For The Product

    Caring for the Product Observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Aviii–x) when using or storing the device. The Camera Do Not Apply Strong Impact to the Camera The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. In addition, do not touch or apply force to the lens or lens cover.

  • Page 152: The Battery

    If you notice any abnormalities such as excessive heat, smoke, or an unusual smell coming from the battery, immediately discontinue use and consult your retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. After removing the battery from the camera or optional battery charger, put the battery in a plastic bag, etc.

  • Page 153: The Charging Ac Adapter

    Carrying Spare Batteries Whenever possible, carry fully charged spare batteries when taking pictures on important occasions. Using the Battery When Cold On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. If an exhausted battery is used at a low temperature, the camera may not turn on. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary.

  • Page 154: Memory Cards

    Memory Cards Precautions for Use Use only Secure Digital memory cards (A158). Be sure to follow the precautions described in the documentation included with the memory card. Do not put labels or stickers on memory cards. Formatting Do not format the memory card using a computer. The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be sure to format it with this camera.

  • Page 155: Cleaning And Storage

    Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end).

  • Page 156: Error Messages

    Error Messages Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed. Display Cause/Solution Battery temperature is elevated. The camera will The camera turns off automatically. Wait until the turn off. camera or battery temperature has cooled before – resuming use.
  • Page 157 Display Cause/Solution An error occurred while saving the image. Insert a new memory card or format the memory card or internal memory. The camera has run out of file numbers. Image cannot be saved. Insert a new memory card or format the memory card or internal memory.
  • Page 158 Use a sufficiently charged battery, disconnect the TV, computer or printer and establish the wireless connection again. Turn the camera off and If the error persists, contact your retailer or Nikon- then on again. authorized service representative. An error occurred while communicating with the Communications error printer.
  • Page 159 Display Cause/Solution Printer error: out of Load the specified size of paper, select Resume, – and press the k button to resume printing.* paper. There is a problem with the printer’s ink. Check the ink, select Resume, and press the k Printer error: check ink.

  • Page 160: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Power, Display, Settings Issues Problem Cause/Solution Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
  • Page 161 Problem Cause/Solution Confirm all connections. When connected to a computer, the camera may not charge for any of the reasons described below. - Off is selected for Charge by computer in the setup 87, 129 menu. - Battery charging stops if the camera is turned off. –...
  • Page 162 Problem Cause/Solution Screen for setting The clock battery is exhausted; all settings were restored to time zone and their default values. Configure the camera settings again. date is displayed The internal clock battery is used to power the camera when the camera clock and to retain certain settings.
  • Page 163 Shooting Issues Problem Cause/Solution Cannot switch to The camera cannot be switched to shooting mode while shooting mode. connected to a power outlet via the Charging AC Adapter. When the camera is in playback mode, press the A 2, 23 button, shutter-release button, or b (e) button.
  • Page 164 Problem Cause/Solution Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu. Digital zoom Digital zoom cannot be used with certain shooting 59, 123 cannot be used. modes or when using certain settings in other functions. Image mode not A function that restricts Image mode is enabled. available.
  • Page 165 Problem Cause/Solution Unexpected results when flash Use any shooting mode other than Night portrait, and set to V (auto change the flash mode to any setting other than V (auto 46, 57 with red-eye with red-eye reduction) and try taking the picture again. reduction).
  • Page 166 77, 83 does not start The camera is not recognized by the computer. – when the camera The computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2 – is connected to a automatically. For more information about computer. Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information contained in ViewNX-i.

  • Page 167: File Names

    File Names Images or movies are assigned file names as follows. File name: DSCN 0001 .JPG Not shown on the screen of the camera. DSCN: Original still images, movies SSCN: Small picture copies (1) Identifier RSCN: Cropped copies FSCN: Images created by an image editing function other than crop and small picture Assigned in ascending order, starting with “0001”...

  • Page 168: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories MH-66 Battery Charger Battery charger Charging time is about 1 hour and 50 minutes for a fully exhausted battery. EH-62G AC Adapter (connect as shown) AC adapter Make sure that the power connector cable is fully inserted in the power connector slot before inserting the AC adapter into the battery chamber.

  • Page 169: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX A300 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera 20.1 million (Image processing may reduce the number of Number of effective pixels effective pixels.) Image sensor -in. type CCD; approx. 20.48 million total pixels Lens NIKKOR lens with 8× optical zoom 4.5–36.0 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 25–...
  • Page 170 20M (High) [5152 × 3864P] 20M [5152 × 3864] 10M [3648 × 2736] Image size 4M [2272 × 1704] (pixels) 2M [1600 × 1200] VGA [640 × 480] 16:9 (14M) [5120 × 2880] 1:1 [3864 × 3864] ISO sensitivity ISO 80–1600 (Standard output ISO 3200 (available when using Auto mode) sensitivity)
  • Page 171 Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Standards IEEE 802.11b/g (standard wireless LAN protocol) Frequency 2412–2462 MHz (1-11 channels) Authentication Open system, WPA2-PSK Bluetooth Communication Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1 protocols Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Supported languages Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian,...
  • Page 172 D AC, E DC, F Class II equipment (The construction of the product is double- insulated.) Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 173: Memory Cards That Can Be Used

    Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Nikon Corporation is under license. Apple®, App Store®, the Apple logos, Mac, OS X, iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch®...
  • Page 174 All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. “Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic...

  • Page 175: Index

    Index Auto mode ........... 27, 28 Symbols x Scene auto selector mode Auto off..........22, 124 ..............27, 30 Auto with red-eye reduction ....47 C Scene mode........27, 31 Autofocus......74, 103, 111 R Special effects mode ....27, 38 Autofocus mode......
  • Page 176 Copyright information ......127 Focus..............100 Creative Slider..........28 Focus area ............53 Crop..............70 Focus indicator ........4, 21 Cross process o......... 38 Focus lock ............56 Current settings.......... 113 Food u............ 31, 32 Format internal memory...... 125 Format memory cards....9, 125 Date and time........
  • Page 177 Playback zoom ........23, 61 Macro mode........... 50 Pop l ............38 Mark for upload......... 106 Portrait b............31 Memory card........139, 158 Power switch........... 2, 12 Memory card slot ........... 9 Power-on lamp ..........2 Monitor........... 3, 4, 140 Preset manual..........
  • Page 178 Shutter speed ..........53 Shutter-release button ....... 2 Video mode ..........128 Single ..............98 ViewNX-i............83 Single AF..........103, 111 Volume............... 75 Skin softening..........34 Slide show............. 107 White balance..........96 Slow sync............47 Wide-angle ............52 Small picture ..........69 Wi-Fi..............
  • Page 179 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. YP6K03(11) 6MN67711-03 © 2016 Nikon Corporation...

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