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  • Page 1 Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA COOLPI.X $4300 Reference Manual...
  • Page 2 Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints for using the camera. Shooting Using the Draw Option .................... _'_2 Using Panorama Assist ..................... 8"_3 Playback Favorite Pictures Mode ..................... 8"_5 Auto Sort Mode ......................8"_9 List by Date Mode ....................8"_11 Editing Images (Still Images) ................
  • Page 3 Writea memo or draw an image on the touch panel display and save it as an in]age. The in]age is saved at an in]age mode setting of _ 640x480. Set the shooting mode to _ Draw. • See "Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)" ([_Q41) for information about setting the shooting mode to Draw.
  • Page 4 Use a tripod f or t he best results. Vibration reduction ([_89) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Set the shooting mode to [_ Panorama assist. • See "Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)" ([_]41) for information about setting the shooting mode to Panorama...
  • Page 5 Using Panorama Assist Tap [] when shooting is complete. • The camera returns to step Notes About Panorama Assist • Apply or adjust shooting settings (1_]41) before releasing the shutter for the first image, Shooting settings cannot be changed after the first image is taken, Images can not be deleted, nor can zoom...
  • Page 6 You can sort your favorite pictures into nine albums (this option is not available for movies). Once they are added, you can choose to play back only favorite pictures by selecting favorite pictures mode. • Categorizing albums by theme or type of subject makes it easier to find a particular image.
  • Page 7 Favorite Pictures Mode Viewing Images in an Album button I_ Favorite pictures Select the album you want to display and tap an album icon to play back images in tile selected album. • If you tile album selection screen, change tile album icons...
  • Page 8 Favorite Pictures Mode Removing Images from Albums To remove an image from an album without permanently deleting it, follow tile procedures described below. • Select tile desired image in full frame display in favorite pictures mode, tap tile MENU tab to display tile menu options, and then tap _1.
  • Page 9 Favorite Pictures Mode Changing Icons Assigned to Albums The color and ctesign of icon assigned to an album can be changed to reflect theme of images included in the album. Tap [] in the album selection screen (_6). • The album icon and icon color selection screen is displayed.
  • Page 10 Images are automatically sorted into categories, such as portraits, landscapes, and movies. button --) _ Auto sort Select the category you want to display and tap a category icon to play back in]ages in the selected category. • If you tap the MENUtab in full frame or thumbnail playback n]ode, you can select the playback...
  • Page 11 Auto Sort Mode Notes About Auto Sort Mode • Up to 999 images and movie flies can be sorted into each category in auto sort mode, If 999 images or movies have already been sorted into a specific category, new images and movies cannot be sorted into that category or displayed...
  • Page 12 button -_ 1_1List by date Select the date you want to display and tap a date to play back pictures taken on the selected date. • To change tile displayed month, tap [] or I_. • If you tap the MENU tab in full frame or thumbnail playback mode, you can select the playback options ([_[_75).
  • Page 13 Editing Functions Use the COOLPIX $4300 to edit images in camera and store them as separate files (_86). The editing functions described below are available..Editing function '7"=° Description Paint (8"_ 14) Draw on images, or add decorations to images Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation Quick retouch (_17)
  • Page 14 Editing Images (Still Images) Restrictions Image Editing When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function, check the following restrictions. _'_" Editing function to use Editing function used Paint The paint, small picture, or crop function can be used. Quick retouch D-Lighting The paint, small picture, glamour retouch, or crop function can be...
  • Page 15 Editing Images (Still Images) Paint (playback image button mode) -) select the MENU tab -) _ Paint Use the [I_, tools to paint Undo images. • For more information about using each tool, see "Write and Draw on images" (_'_15). •...
  • Page 16 Editing Images (Still Images) Using the Paint Tools Write and Draw on images Tap [] to write or draw on images. You can change the color and thickness of the pen using the palette. To hide the palette, tap [] or the image.
  • Page 17 Editing Images (Still Images) Add Decorations Decoration type Tap [] to add a decoration. You can change the decoration type or size using the palette. To hide the palette, tap [] or the image. • Decoration type can be selected from 14 types. •...
  • Page 18 Editing Images (Still Images) r_._Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation the MENU tab _ Tap _ Retouch _ r..__,, Quick Choose the degree of enhancement and tap Tap Yes. • A new, retouched copy is created. • Copies created with the quick retouch option can be recognized by the [_ icon dispByed in pWayback mode.
  • Page 19 Editing Images (Still Images) • r_ D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Retouch -) _[3 D-Lighting IriS. • The originaWversion is shown on the Weft a nd the edited version is dispWayedon the right. Tap Yes. • A new, edited copy is created. •...
  • Page 20 Editing Images (Still Images) Stretch: Stretching Images Retouch Stretch 1 Tap n orFI,ortapordrag theslider atthe bottom of the screen to adjust stretch effect. Tap [i_. Tap Yes. • A new, stretched copy is created. • Stretched copies can be recognized by tile icon displayed...
  • Page 21 Editing Images (Still Images) Perspective Control: Adjusting a Sense of Perspective button (playback mode) _ Tap the MENU tab _ Tap _ Retouch _[] Perspective control Tap r_ or _, or tap or drag the slider at the bottom of the screen to adjust perspective...
  • Page 22 Editing Images (Still Images) Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects Retouch -)' _ Filter effects Type Descr pt on Modify color tones using color effects. The available effects are Color options C_ (vivid color), _'_ (black and-white), Cs_ (sepia), and (cyanotype).
  • Page 23 Editing Images (Still Images) Adjustthe effect. • Color options: Select the color and tap I_. • Soft: Tap the area where you want to apply the effect, select the level of the effect, and tap [i_. • Selective color: Tap the color slider to select the color to keep and tap [i_.
  • Page 24 Editing Images (Still Images) ,_ Glamour Retouch: Softening Skin and Making Faces Looking Smaller with Larger Eyes button (playback mode) _ Tap the MENU tab _ Tap _ Retouch Glamour retouch Tap All or Skin softening. • All: Soften facial skirl tones, make faces look smaller, and make eyes look larger.
  • Page 25 Editing Images (Still Images) Small Picture: Reducing Image Size Retouch -) [] Small picture Tap the desired small copy size control and tap • The [] 640×480, 320x240, and [] 160x120 sizes are available. Tap Yes. • A new, smaller copy is created (compression ratio of approximately 1:16).
  • Page 26 Editing Images (Still Images) Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when [] is displayed with playback zoom (1_[_33)ena bled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. Enlarge the picture for cropping ([_[_33).
  • Page 27 Editing Images (Still Images) Image Size As the area to be saved is reduced, the image size (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced. When the size of the cropped copy is 320 x 240 or 160 x 120,a black frame is displayed around the image, and the small picture icon _] is displayed on the left of the screen, Cropping the Picture...
  • Page 28 Connect the camera toatelevision using the included audio/video cable toplay back in]ages full f ra n]e orinaslide s how, ortoplay b ack n]ovies, onatelevision. Turn offthe camera. Connect camera to the TV using included audio/video cable. • Connect the yellow plug to the videodn jack and the white plug to the audio in jack on the TV.
  • Page 29 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV) Operations with TV Connection While images are displayed full frame on the TV, the previous or next image can be viewed by dragging your finger across the camera monitor. When the first frame of a movie is displayed, the movie can be played back by tapping the camera monitor.
  • Page 30 Users ofPictBridge compatible (_):- 16) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using acomputer. Follow the procedures below t oprint images. Select images for printi_ number of copies using Print order option (_53) Print images (_31) _ 0ne bY °ne...
  • Page 31 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Connecting the Camera to a Printer Turn off the camera. Turn on the printer. • Check printer settings. Connect camera to the printer using included USB cable. • Be sure that plugs are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert plugs at an angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the plugs.
  • Page 32 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Printing Images One by One After properly connecting the camera to the printer (_30), follow the procedure described below to print an image. tap IriS. • Tap W or rotate the zoom controJ to W (_;_) to switch to nine thumbnail display.
  • Page 33 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Tap the desired paper size. • Tap m or m to display additional options. • To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. Start print. Printing begins.
  • Page 34 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Tap the desired paper size. • Tap m or m to display additional options. • To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size option. DPOF printing. Print selection Choose images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each.
  • Page 35 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Print all images One copy each of all images stored in the internal memory, or on the memory card, is printed. • When the screen shown at right is displayed, tap Start print to start printing. Tap Cancel to return to the print menu.
  • Page 36 • See t!" Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)" ([_64) for information about _!" Image mode. _/_/_[_ Touch Shooting On the I_ (auto) mode shooting screen Tap the MENU tab LI,V_t_/AEI Touch shooting • The touch shooting function can be used in a (auto) mode and other shooting modes (except with Subject tracking).
  • Page 37 The Shooting Menu (for I_1 (Auto) Mode) [_ Tapping the Monitor to Release the Shutter (Touch Shutter) "'" On the i_1 (auto) mode shooting screen -_ Tap the MENUtab -_ Tap _/_"_/AE_ Touch shooting -_ t_ Touch shutter Tap the desired subject to take a picture. •...
  • Page 38 The Shooting Menu (for I_1 (Auto) Mode) Shooting Modes That Support Touch Shutter The touch shutter can be used in I_1 (auto) mode and other shooting modes. Touch shutter operation differs according to the current shooting mode as follows. Shooting mode Touch shutter...
  • Page 39 The Shooting Menu (for I_1 (Auto) Mode) Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking) "'" On the i_I (auto) mode shooting screen -) Tap the MENU tab -) Tap _/_"_/AE_ Touch shooting -) _ SubJect tracking In I_1 (auto) mode ([_38), the touch shooting setting can be changed from Touch shutter (default setting) to Subject tracking.
  • Page 40 The Shooting Menu (for I_1 (Auto) Mode) Press the shutter-release button to take picture. • The camera focuses on the focus area when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The focus area will glow green and focus will be locked. •...
  • Page 41 The Shooting Menu (for I_1 (Auto) Mode) AEwAFU Tapping the Monitor to Focus (Touch AF/AE) "'" On the i_1 (auto) mode shooting screen -)' Tap the MENU tab -)' Tap _/_"_/AE_ Touch A'[k_ uch AF/AE shooting -)' _. To Tap the subject on which camera...
  • Page 42 The S hooting Menu (for I _1 ( Auto) Mode) Notes About Touch AF/AE • When shooting subjects with which autofocus may not per_rm as expected, the subject may not be in focus ([_31). Shooting Modes That Enable Touch AF/AE Function Touch AF/AE can be used in a (auto) mode...
  • Page 43 The Shooting Menu (for I_1 (Auto) Mode) ISO Sensitivity screen (auto) shooting sensitivity the i_1 mode the MENU tab -) _ The higher the sensitivity, the less light is needed to expose an image, allowing capturing darker subjects. 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 44 The Shooting Menu (for I_1 (Auto) Mode) Continuous (auto) shooting screen On the i_1 mode the MENU tab -_ _ Continuous Enable continuous shooting or BSS (Best Shot Selector). Single One picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is aressed.
  • Page 45 The Shooting Menu (for I_1 (Auto) Mode) White Balance (Adjusting Hue) (auto) shooting screen On the i_1 rnode the MENU t ab =)' _ White balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting.
  • Page 46 The Shooting Menu (for I_1 (Auto) Mode) Preset Ma nual The preset manual option is effective with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with white balance settings like Auto and Incandescent (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade Iookas though they had been shot under white light).
  • Page 47 The Shooting Menu (for I_1 (Auto) Mode) Note About Preset Manual A value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset manual. When shooting using the flash, set White balance to Auto or Flash. £...
  • Page 48 • See " _," Changing the Image Size ( image Mode)" ([_64) for i nformation about '_!" Image mode. • See "Tou¢h shooting" in "Tile Shooting Menu (for I_1 (Auto) Mode)" for irlformation about L_/_[_ Touch shooting (_35). Skin Softening screen portrait softening...
  • Page 49 The Smart Portrait Menu Blink Proof portrait screen proof On the smart mode the MENU tab _ _ Blink The camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time an image is taken. Of the two shots, one in which the subject's eyes are open is saved.
  • Page 50 • See "Favorite Pictures Mode" (_5) for information about L_I Favorite pictures. • See "Step 6 Delete Unwantd Images" ([_34) for informatk)n about _ Delete. • See "Editing Images (Still Images)" (_12) for information about _ Paint and Retouch. Slide Show Playback images stored in the internal memory or on a memory card one by one in an automated "slide show."...
  • Page 51 The Playback Menu slide show begins. • Tap the monitor to display the operation panel at the bottom of the screen. Tap the icons in the operation panel to perform the corresponding operation. The following operations are available. --°°°'To Description Rew,od Tap and hold I_1 to rewind slide show.
  • Page 52 The Playback Menu O_aProtect Protect selected images from accidental deletion. Protected images are recognized by the _ icon ([_8) in playback mode. Protecting One Image Tap ON on. • The selected image is protected. • To exit without protecting images, tap I_1. 4"...
  • Page 53 The Playback Menu Protecting Multiple Images Multiple images car] be protected at a time. Switch to thumbnail playback mode ([Z_33), tap the MENU tab to display the menu options, and tap @.n. • The monitor display switchesto the image selection screen.
  • Page 54 The Playback Menu Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) Print order When printing images stored on the memory card using any of the following methods, the Print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital "print orders"...
  • Page 55 The P layback Menu 2 Choose whether ornot t oprint s hooting date and photo information. • Tap D ate to place _ in the checkbox to imprint the shooting date on the image. • Tap Info to place _ in the checkbox to imprint the photo information (shutter speed and aperture value)
  • Page 56 The Playback Menu Creating a Print Order for Multiple Images Switch to thumbnail playback mode ([_33), tap the MENUtab to display menu options, and tap _:_. • The monitor display switches to the print order setting screen. Tap the desired images to print (up to 99) and...
  • Page 57 The Playback Menu Canceling Print Order • To remove a print r_]arking from an image, display an image selected for printing in full frame playback mode, follow the procedure in "Creating a Print Order for One Ir_]age" (8"_53), and tap "0" in step 1. •...
  • Page 58 The Playback Menu i_ Rotate Image Retouch Rotate image Specify the orientation in which recorded images are displayed during playback. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. Images that were recorded in portrait ("tall") orientation can be rotated up to 180 degrees in either direction.
  • Page 59 The Playback Menu 1_Voice Memo (playback memo image the MENU button mode) select t ab -) _ Voice Use the camera's built in microphone to record voice memos for images. When you select an image with a voice memo attached, you can play back the VOiCe r'r/er'r/o.
  • Page 60 The Playback Menu Playing Voice Memos • Tap I_1 to play the voice memo. • Tap ITI to stop playback. • Tap [] during playback to adjust playback volume. • _ flashes during playback. • To exit without playing voice memos, tap I_1. Deleting Voice Memos Tap [] while the screen described in "Playing Voice...
  • Page 61 The Playback Menu E_3Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. Tap the desired option from copy screen. • Camera to card: Copy images from internal memory to memory card. •...
  • Page 62 The Playback Menu _1_ Notes About Copying images JPEG, AVI, and WAV format files can be copied, Files recorded in any other format cannot be copied. If voice memos (_'_58) are attached to images selected for copying, voice memos are copied with the images, Operation is not guaranteed with pictures taken with another make of camera or that have been modified on a computer,...
  • Page 63 NJ_Movie Options On the shooting screen Tap the MENUtab -) Movie options Select the desired movie option to record. A larger image size improves the image quality and increases the file size. Option ° Description _llO p HD 720p (1280x720) Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded.
  • Page 64 The Movie Menu _t Wind Noise Reduction On the shooting screen -)' Tap the MENU tab -)' _ Wind noise reduction Select whether wind noise is reduced when recording movies. Option Description Records while minimizing the noise of wind blowing on the ON On microphone.
  • Page 65 Welcome Screen MENU tab -'_ Tap V (Setup menu) -_ I_1 Welcome screen Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned Option Description None The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying (default setting) the welcome screen.
  • Page 66 The Setup Menu _) Time Zone and Date MENU tab -') Tap V (Setup menu) -), _) Time zone and date Set the camera clock. Set camera clock to current date and time. Tap the items (day, month, year, hour, and minute) on the displayed screen to set the date and time.
  • Page 67 The Setup Menu Tap_. • The time zone selection screen is displayed. Tap E! or Im to choose the travel destination time zone and tap 1_. • If daylight saving time is in effect, tap _! to enable daylight saving time function.
  • Page 68 Setup Menu Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time zones not listed below, set the camera clock to local time from the Date and time option. UTC +/- Location UTC +/- Location Midway, Samoa Hawaii, Tahid Athens, Helsinki, Ankara Moscow, Nairobi,...
  • Page 69 The Setup Menu Monitor Settings MENU tab -') Tap V (Setup menu) -), Monitor settings Set the options below. Option " Description Photo info Set the information displayed in the monitor during playback. On (default setting): Image is automatically displayed in the Image review monitor immediately after it is taken and the monitor display...
  • Page 70 The Setup Menu Shooting mode Playback mode Framing grid+auto info A framing grid is displayed as a The current settings and reference for framing a picture.The operational guides are displayed, as in Auto info. grid is not displayed when recording movies. The current settings and operational guides are displayed,...
  • Page 71 The Setup Menu DATE Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) DATE MENU t ab ") Tap V (Setup menu) Print date The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images with shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (_56).
  • Page 72 The Setup Menu _ll_ Vibration Reduction (Setup menu) the MENUtab =) _1) Vibration reduction Select the vibration reduction option for shooting. Vibration reduction reduces blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, which commonly occurs when shooting with telephoto zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds.
  • Page 73 The Setup Menu _-_ Motion Detection MENU tab -') Tap V (Setup menu) -) _-_Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still images. When the camera detects the subject movement or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring.
  • Page 74 The Setup Menu -'Ill AF Assist MENU tab ") Tap V (Setup menu) -) -'111 AF assist Enable or disable AF assist illumination, which assists autofocus operation when the subject is dimly lit. Option Description AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is dimly lit.
  • Page 75 The Setup Menu _,_)Sound Settings MENU tab -') Tap V (Setup menu) -) _ Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings. Option Select On (default setting) or Off. When On is selected, a beep will sound once when operations are Button sound completed successfully, twice when the camera acquires focus on...
  • Page 76 The S etup Menu Auto Off MENU tab -') Tap tlb (Setup menu) -)' _ Auto off When the camera is on and a period of time passes without any operations having been performed, the monitor will be turned offand the camera will enter standby mode (1_[_23)to save power.
  • Page 77 The Setup Menu I_I/L_JFormat Memory/Format Card MENU t ab -) Tap V (Setup menu) -) I_1Format memory/l'l Format card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Deleted data cannot be recovered.
  • Page 78 The Setup Menu Language MENU tab -'_ Tap V (Setup menu) -) _ Language Choose one of 29 languages for display of camera menus and messages. iCzech .._,?_,7_? ....................PyccK_H Russian Dansk JDanish Rom_n_ Romanian German Suomi Finnish svenska Swedish English (default setting)
  • Page 79 • When the camera is connected to a computer, an application installed on the computer, such as Nikon Transfer 2, may start. If the camera was connected to the computer for the sole purpose charging the battery, exit the application.
  • Page 80 The Setup Menu Charge Lamp The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is connected to a computer. Charge lamp Description Flashes slowly (green) Battery charging. Battery not charging. If the charge lamp changes from slow flashing (green) to off while the power on lamp is lit, charging is complete.
  • Page 81 The Setup Menu Blink Warning MENU tab -') Tap V (Setup menu) -), _ Blink warning Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked when shooting with face detection ([_68) in the following modes. • I_1 (auto) mode (1_[_38). •...
  • Page 82 The Setup Menu Operating the Blink Warning Screen When the Did someone blink? screen is displayed in tile monitor, tile operations described below are available. If no operations are performed within a few seconds, tile camera automatically returns to shooting mode. Function Icon/Button Rotate the zoom control to T (%.
  • Page 83 Setup Menu Eye-Fi Upload MENU t ab ") Tap V (Setup menu) =)' "_ Eye-Fi upload Notes About Eye-Fi Cards • Note that images will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient even if Enable is selected, • Select Disable where wireless devices are prohibited.
  • Page 84 The Setup Menu [] Reset All MENU tab -_ Tap tli (Setup menu) -_ lil Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera's settings will be restored to their default values. Basic Shooting Functions Option Default value Flash mode ([Z1:]55) Auto Self-timer ([ZI:] 57)
  • Page 85 The Setup Menu Smart Portrait Mode Option Default Value Skin softening (_'_47) Normal Blink proof (_'_48) Smile timer (_'_48) Movie Menu Option Default Value When using a memory card: _?,10 _ HD 720p (1280x720) Movie options (_62) When using the internal memory: VGA (640x480) Movie AF mode (_'_62) Single AF...
  • Page 86 The Setup Menu Others Default value Default Paper size (_31, _32) Frame interval for slide show (_'549) Slide show effects (_'_49) Classic • Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (_'_Sd) from memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file numbering to "0001 ", delete all images (1_34) stored in the internal memory or on the r__emorycard before selecting Reset all.
  • Page 87 "P_" plus a three digit sequence number for pictures taken using Panorama assist scene mode (e.g. "101P_O01"; _3) and "NIKON" for all other images (e.g. "100NIKON"). When the number of files within a folder reaches 9999, a new folder will be created. File numbers will be assigned automatically starting with %001 ."...
  • Page 88 Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN EL]91 charging AC Adapter Battery charger (Charging time when no charge remains: approx. 1 hours 50 minutes) .._,=_,_,,,_, AC Adapter EH-62G (connect as shown) Be sure that the power connector cord has been properly aligned in power connector and battery chamber grooves before closing the battery _hamber/memory...
  • Page 89 The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display Cause/Solution Clock not set. (flashes) Set date and time. 16, 18 Battery exhausted. Charge or change battery. Battery temperature is high.
  • Page 90 Error Messages CauselSolution Display This card cannot be Error accessing memory card. used. Use approved card. Check that connectors are clean. This card cannot be Confirm that memory card is correctly inserted. read. Memory card has not been formatted for use in COOLPIX 94300.
  • Page 91 Error Messages cause/Solution Display Cannot edit selected image. Image cannot be Select images that support editing function. modified. Movies cannot be edited. Time out error while recording movie. Cannot record movie. 21,83 Choose memory card with faster write speed. No images in the internal memory or memory card. Remove the memory card from the camera to play back images stored in the camera's internal memory.
  • Page 92 Select a rating that has been applied to images. The lens is not working properly. Turn camera offand then on again. If error persists, Lens error 22, 23 contact retailer or Nikon authorized service representative. Communications Error occurred during communication with printer. Turn camera offand reconnect USB cable.

  • Page 94: Table Of Contents

    ," Technical Notes and Index Maximizing Camera Life and Performance ...._i-2 The Camera ........................_1-2 The Battery ........................_1-3 Charging AC Adapter ...................._1-4 Memory Cards ........................ _:k- 4 Cleaning and Storage ............. _i-5 Cleaning ........................... _i-S Storage .........................._1-5 Troubleshooting .............
  • Page 95 To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in "For Your Safety" ([_vi) when using or storing the device. The Camera Keep The device will be damaged if immersed in water or su_ected to high humidity.

  • Page 96: Maximizing Camera Life And Performance

    • The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon authorized service representative. The Battery • Check the battery level be_re using the camera and replace or charge the battery if necessary.

  • Page 97: Charging Ac Adapter

    Maximizing Camera Life and Performance • A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge, when used at room temperature, indicates that the battery needs to be replaced. Purchase a new EN EL19 battery, • Replace the battery when it no longer holds a charge,...

  • Page 98: Cleaning

    Cleaning Do not usealcohol,flqnner, or other volatile chemicals. ii i i i i !lAvo,d typ,ca,ytOUch,nga g,ass parts w,tha your f, n gers Remove todUSt one°r ,nt w,th a b,ower smalldevice with rubber bulb attached end that is pumped to produce a streamof air out tile other end). To remove fingerprints Lens or other stainsthat cannot be removed with a blower,wipe the lenswith a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that startsat the center of the lens and working...
  • Page 99 If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon authorized service representative. Display, Settings Power Supply Problem Cause/Solution • Confirm all plugs. • Off is selected for Charge by computer...

  • Page 100: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution • Camera is off. 23, _75 • Standby mode for saving power: press the power switch, the shutter release button, i_1 button, l_] button, or • (_1_1 movie-record) button. Monitor is blank. • When flash lamp flashes, wait until flash has charged.
  • Page 101 Turn tile camera off, remove and reinsert the battery, then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above...
  • Page 102 Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution Smear may occur when extremely bright light strikes the image sensor. When shooting with Streaks of light or partial Continuous set to Multi-shot 16 and when discoloration are visiNe recording movies, avoiding bright objects, such as in the monitor. the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights is recom mended.
  • Page 103 Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution Shutter speed too slow or BO sensitivity is high as Randomly spaced bright the subject is dark. Noise can be reduced by: pixels ("noise") appear in • Using flash. image. • Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting. 39, _'_42 Randomly spaced bright When recording movies in dim lighting, the image...
  • Page 104 Troubleshooting Playback Problem ° Cause/Solution • File or folder was overwritten or renamed by computer or other make of camera. File cannot be played • The COOLHX $4300 is not able to playback back. movies recorded with another make or modal of digital camera.
  • Page 105 • Camera is not recognized by the computer. not start when camera is • Confirm system requirements. connected. • Computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2 automatically. For more information Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information contained in ViewNX 2.
  • Page 106 Nikon COOLPIX 94300 Digital Camera ;;:i _} Compact digital camera : 16.0re@ion }i;:} 1/23 in. type ¢CD; total pixels: approx. 16.44 million 6× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens 4.6 27.6mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 26 156 mm lens in 35ram [135] format) ! i f/:number f/3.5 6.5...

  • Page 107: Specifications

    Specifications • ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 • Auto (auto gain from ISO 80 to 1600) • Fixed range auto (ISO 80 to 400, 80 to 800) Metering 256 segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), spot {digital zoom 2x or more) Exposure Control Programmed auto exposure with motion detection and...
  • Page 108 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For Argentina and Korea: Approx. 80 g (2.9 oz) _1_ Specifications 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. _:-Ts...

  • Page 109: Supported Standards

    Specifications Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry wide standard that allows images to be printed from print orders stored on memory card.
  • Page 110 Symbols I_1 Auto mode Back light i] Scene mode Battery 16, 18, 25, _t_87 Special effects mode Battery chamber Smart portrait mode Battery charger 19, _87 Playback mode 32, 72 Batterylatch 3, 16 I_1 Favorite pictures mode Battery level Auto sort mode 72, _9 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover...

  • Page 111: Index

    Index DPOF _):"16 DPOF print 6_t_34 Glamour retouch 6_t_23 Drag Drag and drop HD 720p 6_t_62 Draw _1 47, Help DSCN _86 HighkeyHI so Dusk/dawn High-contrast monochrome EH-69P ii, 6_t_87 Identifier EN-ELI9 16, 18, 6_t_87 Image mode Exposure compensation Image review _t_68 Extension Image size 64...
  • Page 112 _'_87 Museum Rechargeable Li-ion battery _'_87 Red-eye reduction Night landscape Night portrait Remaining recording time Reset aH 90, _t_83 Nikon Transfer 2 78, SEPIA Retouch _t_12 Nostalgic sepia Rotate image _t_57 Number of exposures remaining RSCN _t_86 Optical zoom Scene auto selector _...
  • Page 113 Index Sports -_ Zoom control 2, 29 SSCN _86 Strap Stretch Stylus Subject tracking Sunset _ Tap 4 Telephoto Televisions Time zone _65, Time zone and date Touch AF/AE 39, _'640 Touch shooting Touch shutter _t_36 Tripod socket 3, _:14 TV _27 USBcable 18, 76,...
  • Page 117 Nikon No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. NIKON CORPORATION YP1L02(11) 6MM21911-02 © 2012 Nikon Corporation...

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