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... manual. Confirming the Package Contents In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S4300 digital camera. Introduction Introduction Read This First Thank you purchased the camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in "For... provided in countries or regions where required, and its shape varies with the camera. COOLPIX S4300 Digital Camera Camera Strap Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 (with battery case) Stylus TP-1 Charging AC Adapter EH-69P* USB Cable UC-E6 Audio Video Cable EG-CP14 •...
... manual. Confirming the Package Contents In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S4300 digital camera. Introduction Introduction Read This First Thank you purchased the camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in "For... provided in countries or regions where required, and its shape varies with the camera. COOLPIX S4300 Digital Camera Camera Strap Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 (with battery case) Stylus TP-1 Charging AC Adapter EH-69P* USB Cable UC-E6 Audio Video Cable EG-CP14 •...
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... to ensure that may result from the Nikon representative in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC Adapter, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate...
... to ensure that may result from the Nikon representative in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC Adapter, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate...
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...the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read them. Leaving the devices in use. Should the camera or Charging AC Adapter break open as this could result from failure to avoid burns. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use electronic... the camera, battery charger, or AC adapter for inspection. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for extended periods may result in contact with care Never place the strap around the neck of children Particular care should...
...the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read them. Leaving the devices in use. Should the camera or Charging AC Adapter break open as this could result from failure to avoid burns. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use electronic... the camera, battery charger, or AC adapter for inspection. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for extended periods may result in contact with care Never place the strap around the neck of children Particular care should...
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...to leakage when fully discharged. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock. • Dust on or near the Charging AC Adapter during lightning storms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. • Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug...expose it is prone to observe this product: • Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. Observe the following precautions when handling the Charging AC Adapter • Keep dry. If you notice any change in the battery, such as necklaces or hairpins. • The battery is ...
...to leakage when fully discharged. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock. • Dust on or near the Charging AC Adapter during lightning storms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. • Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug...expose it is prone to observe this product: • Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. Observe the following precautions when handling the Charging AC Adapter • Keep dry. If you notice any change in the battery, such as necklaces or hairpins. • The battery is ...
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... input and output jacks, use with travel converters or adapters designed to prevent liquid crystal from the subject. The electromagnetic waves given out by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with the flash window touching a person or object Failure to another or with care Be careful that your... with wet hands. viii Do not operate the flash with product regulations. For Your Safety Introduction • Do not handle the plug or Charging AC Adapter with this device should not be played back on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.
... input and output jacks, use with travel converters or adapters designed to prevent liquid crystal from the subject. The electromagnetic waves given out by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with the flash window touching a person or object Failure to another or with care Be careful that your... with wet hands. viii Do not operate the flash with product regulations. For Your Safety Introduction • Do not handle the plug or Charging AC Adapter with this device should not be played back on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.
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... This symbol on this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. The following apply only to users in charge of waste management. Do not dispose of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in European... this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-547-4200 Notice for customers in Europe CAUTIONS RISK OF...
... This symbol on this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. The following apply only to users in charge of waste management. Do not dispose of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in European... this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-547-4200 Notice for customers in Europe CAUTIONS RISK OF...
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...) ...11 Pressing the Shutter-release Button ...13 Attaching the Camera Strap ...13 Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback 15 Preparation 1 Insert the Battery...16 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery 18 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 20 Internal Memory and Memory Cards ...21 Approved Memory Cards ...21 Step 1 Turn the Camera On ...22 Turning...
...) ...11 Pressing the Shutter-release Button ...13 Attaching the Camera Strap ...13 Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback 15 Preparation 1 Insert the Battery...16 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery 18 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 20 Internal Memory and Memory Cards ...21 Approved Memory Cards ...21 Step 1 Turn the Camera On ...22 Turning...
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... U Motion Detection ...E72 h AF Assist ...E73 u Digital Zoom ...E73 i Sound Settings ...E74 k Auto Off ...E75 l/m Format Memory/Format Card E76 n Language ...E77 o Video Mode ...E77 V Charge by Computer ...E78 d Blink Warning...E80 b Eye-Fi Upload...E82 p Reset All...E83 r Firmware Version ...E85 File and Folder Names...E86 Optional Accessories ...E87 Error...
... U Motion Detection ...E72 h AF Assist ...E73 u Digital Zoom ...E73 i Sound Settings ...E74 k Auto Off ...E75 l/m Format Memory/Format Card E76 n Language ...E77 o Video Mode ...E77 V Charge by Computer ...E78 d Blink Warning...E80 b Eye-Fi Upload...E82 p Reset All...E83 r Firmware Version ...E85 File and Folder Names...E86 Optional Accessories ...E87 Error...
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Introduction Table of Contents Technical Notes and Index...F1 Maximizing Camera Life and Performance F2 The Camera ...F2 The Battery...F3 Charging AC Adapter...F4 Memory Cards ...F4 Cleaning and Storage ...F5 Cleaning ...F5 Storage ...F5 Troubleshooting...F6 Specifications ...F13 Supported Standards ...F16 Index ...F17 xv
Introduction Table of Contents Technical Notes and Index...F1 Maximizing Camera Life and Performance F2 The Camera ...F2 The Battery...F3 Charging AC Adapter...F4 Memory Cards ...F4 Cleaning and Storage ...F5 Cleaning ...F5 Storage ...F5 Troubleshooting...F6 Specifications ...F13 Supported Standards ...F16 Index ...F17 xv
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Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 1 2 3 4 5 Under the connector cover 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Monitor/touch panel 6 2 b (e movie-record) button 82 3 Charge lamp 19, E79 Flash lamp 55 4 A (shooting mode) button.......... 10, 26 5 c (playback) button 10, 32, 73 6 USB/audio/video output connector 18, 76, E27, E30 7 Tripod socket 8 Speaker 86, E59 9 Connector cover 18, 76, E27, E30 10 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 16, 20 11 Memory card slot 20 12 Battery chamber 16 13 Battery latch 16, 17 3
Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 1 2 3 4 5 Under the connector cover 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Monitor/touch panel 6 2 b (e movie-record) button 82 3 Charge lamp 19, E79 Flash lamp 55 4 A (shooting mode) button.......... 10, 26 5 c (playback) button 10, 32, 73 6 USB/audio/video output connector 18, 76, E27, E30 7 Tripod socket 8 Speaker 86, E59 9 Connector cover 18, 76, E27, E30 10 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 16, 20 11 Memory card slot 20 12 Battery chamber 16 13 Battery latch 16, 17 3
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Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Preparation Preparation 1 Insert the Battery 16 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery 18 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 20 Shooting Step 1 Turn the Camera On 22 Setting the Display Language, Date and Time (First Use After Purchase) ...24 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode 26 Step 3 Frame a Picture ...28 Step 4 Focus and Shoot...30 Playback Step 5 Play Back Images ...32 Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images 34 15
Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Preparation Preparation 1 Insert the Battery 16 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery 18 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 20 Shooting Step 1 Turn the Camera On 22 Setting the Display Language, Date and Time (First Use After Purchase) ...24 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode 26 Step 3 Frame a Picture ...28 Step 4 Focus and Shoot...30 Playback Step 5 Play Back Images ...32 Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images 34 15
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...; Use the edge of the battery to check that the battery is in the correct orientation. 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Charge the battery before first use or when it in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) and fully insert the battery (2). • When the battery is...
...; Use the edge of the battery to check that the battery is in the correct orientation. 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Charge the battery before first use or when it in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) and fully insert the battery (2). • When the battery is...
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... adapter to the plug on . 18 Do not attempt to the country or region in which the camera was purchased. Preparation 2 Charge the Battery 1 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P. • If a plug adapter* is installed in the camera, and then connect the camera to the... the plugs. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is connected to indicate that plugs are properly oriented. Charge lamp Electrical outlet Basic Steps for more information. 3 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and then disconnect the USB cable. • When the camera is securely...
... adapter to the plug on . 18 Do not attempt to the country or region in which the camera was purchased. Preparation 2 Charge the Battery 1 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P. • If a plug adapter* is installed in the camera, and then connect the camera to the... the plugs. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is connected to indicate that plugs are properly oriented. Charge lamp Electrical outlet Basic Steps for more information. 3 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and then disconnect the USB cable. • When the camera is securely...
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... not suited to read and follow the warnings for Shooting and Playback B Note About Charging AC Adapter Be sure to charging. When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops flashing green and turns off. • The ambient temperature is used, COOLPIX S4300 can also be powered from an electrical outlet and operated for shooting or playback...
... not suited to read and follow the warnings for Shooting and Playback B Note About Charging AC Adapter Be sure to charging. When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops flashing green and turns off. • The ambient temperature is used, COOLPIX S4300 can also be powered from an electrical outlet and operated for shooting or playback...
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... take pictures. The battery level is for Shooting and Playback Battery level indicator D B N Battery exhausted. Step 1 Turn the Camera On 1 Press the power switch to charge or replace the battery. Battery level indicator Number of exposures remaining 80 50 Basic Steps for example purposes only. 22 Recharge or replace with a fully...
... take pictures. The battery level is for Shooting and Playback Battery level indicator D B N Battery exhausted. Step 1 Turn the Camera On 1 Press the power switch to charge or replace the battery. Battery level indicator Number of exposures remaining 80 50 Basic Steps for example purposes only. 22 Recharge or replace with a fully...
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..., and can enable or disable daylight saving time by the backup battery that is separate from the camera's main battery. • The backup battery charges when the main battery is inserted into the camera or when the camera is turned on the daylight saving time option. • When the daylight...? When enabled, the clock moves forward one hour. Step 1 Turn the Camera On 6 Tap Yes. • The settings are saved at the top of charging. • If the backup battery becomes exhausted, the date and time setting screen is displayed when the camera is connected to set the date and...
..., and can enable or disable daylight saving time by the backup battery that is separate from the camera's main battery. • The backup battery charges when the main battery is inserted into the camera or when the camera is turned on the daylight saving time option. • When the daylight...? When enabled, the clock moves forward one hour. Step 1 Turn the Camera On 6 Tap Yes. • The settings are saved at the top of charging. • If the backup battery becomes exhausted, the date and time setting screen is displayed when the camera is connected to set the date and...
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... press the shutterrelease button all the way down. - The camera cannot take a picture. • The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutterrelease button is charging. Basic Shooting Settings Using the Flash (Flash Modes) Flash mode can be turned off while the flash is changing.
... press the shutterrelease button all the way down. - The camera cannot take a picture. • The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutterrelease button is charging. Basic Shooting Settings Using the Flash (Flash Modes) Flash mode can be turned off while the flash is changing.
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...to a computer (provided that the computer is able to supply power). • When charging by computer, it takes more time to charge the battery than when using a commercially available Eye- Additionally, when charging by computer d Blink warning b Eye-Fi upload p Reset all r Firmware version Description.... E85 General Camera Setup 90 The Setup Menu Option n Language o Video mode V Charge by computer and transferring pictures to the computer simultaneously, it takes more time to charge the battery. E80 Set whether or not to enable the function for connection to their ...
...to a computer (provided that the computer is able to supply power). • When charging by computer, it takes more time to charge the battery than when using a commercially available Eye- Additionally, when charging by computer d Blink warning b Eye-Fi upload p Reset all r Firmware version Description.... E85 General Camera Setup 90 The Setup Menu Option n Language o Video mode V Charge by computer and transferring pictures to the computer simultaneously, it takes more time to charge the battery. E80 Set whether or not to enable the function for connection to their ...
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... the images to a computer or connecting the camera directly to a printer. Follow the procedures below to print images. E29 Do not use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from an electrical outlet. The following printing methods are also available: • Inserting a memory card into a DPOF-compatible ... PictBridge-compatible (F16) printers can be powered from turning off unexpectedly. • If the AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S4300 can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using the Print order menu (E53).
... the images to a computer or connecting the camera directly to a printer. Follow the procedures below to print images. E29 Do not use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from an electrical outlet. The following printing methods are also available: • Inserting a memory card into a DPOF-compatible ... PictBridge-compatible (F16) printers can be powered from turning off unexpectedly. • If the AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S4300 can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using the Print order menu (E53).
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Do not attempt to insert plugs at an angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the plugs. Set the Charge by computer option (E78) in the camera monitor, followed by the image selection screen (2). 1 2 15 / 05 / 2012 4/ 4 B If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is not Displayed ...
Do not attempt to insert plugs at an angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the plugs. Set the Charge by computer option (E78) in the camera monitor, followed by the image selection screen (2). 1 2 15 / 05 / 2012 4/ 4 B If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is not Displayed ...