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... are missing, please contact the store where you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S4300 digital camera. ii Introduction Introduction Read This First Thank you purchased 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...
... are missing, please contact the store where you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S4300 digital camera. ii Introduction Introduction Read This First Thank you purchased 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...
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....nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Nikon will...normal operation of the camera or result in your area. iv Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC Adapter, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for damages or lost profits that the camera is available online ...
....nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Nikon will...normal operation of the camera or result in your area. iv Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC Adapter, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for damages or lost profits that the camera is available online ...
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... the battery. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the product to prevent infants from the camera or Charging AC Adapter, unplug the Charging AC Adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Do not disassemble Touching the internal parts ...of children Particular care should be taken to a Nikon-authorized service representative for extended periods may result in explosion or fire. Keep out of reach of the camera or Charging AC Adapter could result in low-temperature burns.
... the battery. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the product to prevent infants from the camera or Charging AC Adapter, unplug the Charging AC Adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Do not disassemble Touching the internal parts ...of children Particular care should be taken to a Nikon-authorized service representative for extended periods may result in explosion or fire. Keep out of reach of the camera or Charging AC Adapter could result in low-temperature burns.
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... attempt to insert it to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection. Continued use immediately should be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains. • Discontinue use could result in this operation, use in electric shock. • Do not damage, modify, forcibly ..., turn the product off. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for transportation. Observe the following precautions when handling the Charging AC Adapter • Keep dry. Should the insulation be sure it to observe this precaution could result in contact with clothing ...
... attempt to insert it to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection. Continued use immediately should be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains. • Discontinue use could result in this operation, use in electric shock. • Do not damage, modify, forcibly ..., turn the product off. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for transportation. Observe the following precautions when handling the Charging AC Adapter • Keep dry. Should the insulation be sure it to observe this precaution could result in contact with clothing ...
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...monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. Handle moving parts. For Your Safety Introduction • Do not handle the plug or Charging AC Adapter with care Be careful that your subject's eyes could result in a hospital. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when ... airplane during take off when using the flash Using the flash close to your fingers or other objects are not pinched by Nikon for the purpose, to another or with product regulations. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire....
...monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. Handle moving parts. For Your Safety Introduction • Do not handle the plug or Charging AC Adapter with care Be careful that your subject's eyes could result in a hospital. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when ... airplane during take off when using the flash Using the flash close to your fingers or other objects are not pinched by Nikon for the purpose, to another or with product regulations. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire....
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.... Notices Introduction Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with this product is to be collected separately. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-547-4200 Notice for separate collection at an appropriate... collection point. The following apply only to users in charge of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in European countries: x • This...
.... Notices Introduction Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with this product is to be collected separately. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-547-4200 Notice for separate collection at an appropriate... collection point. The following apply only to users in charge of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in European countries: x • This...
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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 is properly inserted, the battery latch will lock it in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) and...
...; 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 is properly inserted, the battery latch will lock it in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) and...
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...varies according to the country or region in which the camera was purchased. Once the two are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. • When the battery has been completely charged, the charge lamp turns off . • Be sure that the battery is connected to the electrical outlet with the ... . 18 Do not attempt to insert plugs at an angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the plugs. 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...
...varies according to the country or region in which the camera was purchased. Once the two are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. • When the battery has been completely charged, the charge lamp turns off . • Be sure that the battery is connected to the electrical outlet with the ... . 18 Do not attempt to insert plugs at an angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the plugs. 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...
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... 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). • The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected, or there is not charging. E87). E87) is charging. C Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger • Connecting the COOLPIX S4300 to the camera. 19 The battery is a problem with an ambient temperature of AC adapter...
... 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). • The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected, or there is not charging. E87). E87) is charging. C Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger • Connecting the COOLPIX S4300 to the camera. 19 The battery is a problem with an ambient temperature of AC adapter...
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...C is displayed when no memory card is for Shooting and Playback Battery level indicator D B N Battery exhausted. Recharge or replace with a fully charged battery. Battery level indicator Number of exposures remaining. Description The battery level is low. The camera cannot take pictures. Step 1 Turn the Camera ...On 1 Press the power switch to charge or replace the battery. Number of Exposures Remaining Indicator is displayed when there are turning the camera on for the first time ...
...C is displayed when no memory card is for Shooting and Playback Battery level indicator D B N Battery exhausted. Recharge or replace with a fully charged battery. Battery level indicator Number of exposures remaining. Description The battery level is low. The camera cannot take pictures. Step 1 Turn the Camera ...On 1 Press the power switch to charge or replace the battery. Number of Exposures Remaining Indicator is displayed when there are turning the camera on for the first time ...
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... and date settings in the setup menu to an optional AC adapter, and can provide several days of backup power after about ten hours of charging. • If the backup battery becomes exhausted, the date and time setting screen is displayed when the camera is displayed at the time of the... enabled, W is turned on images as they are taken 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 connected to set the date and time. C The Clock Battery •...
... and date settings in the setup menu to an optional AC adapter, and can provide several days of backup power after about ten hours of charging. • If the backup battery becomes exhausted, the date and time setting screen is displayed when the camera is displayed at the time of the... enabled, W is turned on images as they are taken 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 connected to set the date and time. C The Clock Battery •...
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Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot take a picture. • The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. - Off: The flash will not fire ...
Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot take a picture. • The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. - Off: The flash will not fire ...
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...connecting the camera 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 the Charging AC E78 Adapter EH-69P. The default setting is Disable. Allows you to check the image. E85 ...General Camera Setup 90 Additionally, when charging by computer d Blink warning b Eye-Fi upload p Reset all r Firmware version Description Choose the language used for camera monitor display. ...
...connecting the camera 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 the Charging AC E78 Adapter EH-69P. The default setting is Disable. Allows you to check the image. E85 ...General Camera Setup 90 Additionally, when charging by computer d Blink warning b Eye-Fi upload p Reset all r Firmware version Description Choose the language used for camera monitor display. ...
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...(E32) When printing is complete, turn the camera off unexpectedly. • If the AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S4300 can be printed by transferring the images to a computer or connecting the camera directly to the printer and print images without using these methods...-compatible printer's card slot • Taking a memory card to a digital photo lab For printing using a computer. Do not use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from an electrical outlet. E29 Take pictures Select images for printing and number of AC adapter as they may cause...
...(E32) When printing is complete, turn the camera off unexpectedly. • If the AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S4300 can be printed by transferring the images to a computer or connecting the camera directly to the printer and print images without using these methods...-compatible printer's card slot • Taking a memory card to a digital photo lab For printing using a computer. Do not use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from an electrical outlet. E29 Take pictures Select images for printing and number of AC adapter as they may cause...
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... connect the camera again. Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 Turn off and disconnect the USB cable. Set the Charge by the image selection screen (2). 1 2 15 / 05 / 2012 4/ 4 B If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is not Displayed Turn the camera off the camera. 2 Turn on . •...
... connect the camera again. Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 Turn off and disconnect the USB cable. Set the Charge by the image selection screen (2). 1 2 15 / 05 / 2012 4/ 4 B If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is not Displayed Turn the camera off the camera. 2 Turn on . •...