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Introduction Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index i
Introduction Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index i
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To learn about the parts of the camera and basic operations, see "Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback" (A15). Introduction Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier ... and monitor content shown in this manual: Symbol Description B This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before using the camera right away, see "Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations" (A1). C This icon marks notes, information that should be read before use, to prevent damage to start using the...
To learn about the parts of the camera and basic operations, see "Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback" (A15). Introduction Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier ... and monitor content shown in this manual: Symbol Description B This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before using the camera right away, see "Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations" (A1). C This icon marks notes, information that should be read before use, to prevent damage to start using the...
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... occasions (such as an authentic Nikon product. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. iv Introduction Read This First Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment ... with normal operation of this electronic circuitry. Visit the site below for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of the camera or ...
... occasions (such as an authentic Nikon product. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. iv Introduction Read This First Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment ... with normal operation of this electronic circuitry. Visit the site below for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of the camera or ...
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..., potentially resulting in the malicious use of such data is prohibited. Introduction Read This First About the Manuals • No part of the documentation included with images containing no private information (for example, images of empty sky). Disposing of Data Storage Devices...by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that the information in the documentation is ...
..., potentially resulting in the malicious use of such data is prohibited. Introduction Read This First About the Manuals • No part of the documentation included with images containing no private information (for example, images of empty sky). Disposing of Data Storage Devices...by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that the information in the documentation is ...
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...of reach of flammable gas, as the result of a fall or other small parts into their entirety before using this section are on or in use. For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following symbol: This icon...burns. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use electronic equipment in the presence of children Particular care should be taken to a Nikon-authorized service representative for extended periods may result in explosion or fire. Continued operation could result in low-temperature burns. Do not use...
...of reach of flammable gas, as the result of a fall or other small parts into their entirety before using this section are on or in use. For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following symbol: This icon...burns. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use electronic equipment in the presence of children Particular care should be taken to a Nikon-authorized service representative for extended periods may result in explosion or fire. Continued operation could result in low-temperature burns. Do not use...
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... Adapter during lightning storms. Failure to observe this operation, use could result in fire. • Do not handle the plug or go near the metal parts of water. To avoid damage to the product, be sure it is also available to charge the battery without using a camera that supports battery charging...
... Adapter during lightning storms. Failure to observe this operation, use could result in fire. • Do not handle the plug or go near the metal parts of water. To avoid damage to the product, be sure it is also available to charge the battery without using a camera that supports battery charging...
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... regulations. viii Do not operate the flash with this precaution could result in a hospital. Follow the instructions of the hospital. Handle moving parts. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs included with the flash window... than one voltage to another or with travel converters or adapters designed to observe this device should not be taken to avoid injury caused by Nikon for the purpose, to prevent liquid crystal from the subject. Failure to convert from one meter (3 ft 4 in electric shock. •...
... regulations. viii Do not operate the flash with this precaution could result in a hospital. Follow the instructions of the hospital. Handle moving parts. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs included with the flash window... than one voltage to another or with travel converters or adapters designed to observe this device should not be taken to avoid injury caused by Nikon for the purpose, to prevent liquid crystal from the subject. Failure to convert from one meter (3 ft 4 in electric shock. •...
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... is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. These limits are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection ... if needed. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to operate the equipment. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. However, there is intended to Part 15 of the FCC rules. DANGER - Using other interface cables may cause harmful interference to which can radiate radio frequency energy and...
... is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. These limits are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection ... if needed. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to operate the equipment. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. However, there is intended to Part 15 of the FCC rules. DANGER - Using other interface cables may cause harmful interference to which can radiate radio frequency energy and...
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... ...ii Confirming the Package Contents ...ii About This Manual...iii Information and Precautions...iv For Your Safety...vi WARNINGS ...vi Notices ...ix Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 1 Parts of the Camera...2 The Camera Body ...2 Operating the Touch Panel ...4 Tapping...4 Dragging ...4 Dragging and Dropping...4 Using the Stylus ...5 Indicators and Operations of...
... ...ii Confirming the Package Contents ...ii About This Manual...iii Information and Precautions...iv For Your Safety...vi WARNINGS ...vi Notices ...ix Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 1 Parts of the Camera...2 The Camera Body ...2 Operating the Touch Panel ...4 Tapping...4 Dragging ...4 Dragging and Dropping...4 Using the Stylus ...5 Indicators and Operations of...
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... explains how to start using the camera right away, see "Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback" (A15). 1 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations This chapter describes the parts of the Monitor/Touch Panel ...6 Shooting Mode (Information Indicators 6 Shooting Mode (Operation Controls 7 Playback Mode (Information Display...
... explains how to start using the camera right away, see "Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback" (A15). 1 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations This chapter describes the parts of the Monitor/Touch Panel ...6 Shooting Mode (Information Indicators 6 Shooting Mode (Operation Controls 7 Playback Mode (Information Display...
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Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 23 4 56 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 9 Lens cover closed 87 1 Shutter-release button 13, 30 Zoom control 29 f: Wide-angle 29 2 g: Telephoto 29 h: Thumbnail playback 33 i: Playback zoom 33 3 Power switch/power-on lamp 22, 23, E75 4 Flash 55 5 Self-timer lamp 57 AF-assist illuminator 89, E73 6 Lens 7 Built-in microphone 82, E58 8 Lens cover F2 9 Eyelet for camera strap 13 2
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 23 4 56 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 9 Lens cover closed 87 1 Shutter-release button 13, 30 Zoom control 29 f: Wide-angle 29 2 g: Telephoto 29 h: Thumbnail playback 33 i: Playback zoom 33 3 Power switch/power-on lamp 22, 23, E75 4 Flash 55 5 Self-timer lamp 57 AF-assist illuminator 89, E73 6 Lens 7 Built-in microphone 82, E58 8 Lens cover F2 9 Eyelet for camera strap 13 2
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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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... (A74). 4 Dragging Drag your finger on the COOLPIX S4300 is a touch panel display. Use a finger or the included stylus to adjust exposure compensation (A61) or other settings. Dragging and Dropping Place your finger across the touch panel and remove it from the touch panel. Parts of an image enlarged with playback zoom (A33...
... (A74). 4 Dragging Drag your finger on the COOLPIX S4300 is a touch panel display. Use a finger or the included stylus to adjust exposure compensation (A61) or other settings. Dragging and Dropping Place your finger across the touch panel and remove it from the touch panel. Parts of an image enlarged with playback zoom (A33...
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... panel. The stylus may not respond if your finger is touching the touch panel when your finger over too short a distance. - Operating the Touch Panel Parts of small children. • Do not carry the camera by the stylus.
... panel. The stylus may not respond if your finger is touching the touch panel when your finger over too short a distance. - Operating the Touch Panel Parts of small children. • Do not carry the camera by the stylus.
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... monitor varies with current shooting mode. 2 Indicator is displayed when there are 50 or fewer exposures remaining. 6 Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel Parts of exposures remaining (still images)2 22 9 Internal memory indicator 22 10 Vibration reduction icon..........89, E71 11 Motion detection icon 89, E72 O "Date not set...
... monitor varies with current shooting mode. 2 Indicator is displayed when there are 50 or fewer exposures remaining. 6 Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel Parts of exposures remaining (still images)2 22 9 Internal memory indicator 22 10 Vibration reduction icon..........89, E71 11 Motion detection icon 89, E72 O "Date not set...
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... 3 Touch AF/AE cancellation E40 4 Basic shooting settings 54 5 Information redisplay 11 6 Menu options 11 a Scene effect adjustment slider ........42 7 b Selective color adjustment slider 50 7 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel Shooting Mode (Operation Controls) Tap the following controls to change settings...
... 3 Touch AF/AE cancellation E40 4 Basic shooting settings 54 5 Information redisplay 11 6 Menu options 11 a Scene effect adjustment slider ........42 7 b Selective color adjustment slider 50 7 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel Shooting Mode (Operation Controls) Tap the following controls to change settings...
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... in playback mode is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A88)). 1 23 4 01 13 12 56 999 / 999 7 999 / 999 9999 /9999 a 29 0 29 0 b 8 Parts of the Monitor/Touch Panel Playback Mode (Information Display) • The information displayed on the monitor varies with current playback mode. 2 Indicators displayed vary depending...
... in playback mode is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A88)). 1 23 4 01 13 12 56 999 / 999 7 999 / 999 9999 /9999 a 29 0 29 0 b 8 Parts of the Monitor/Touch Panel Playback Mode (Information Display) • The information displayed on the monitor varies with current playback mode. 2 Indicators displayed vary depending...
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JPG 15/05/2012 15:30 1 Movie playback 86 2 Rating Tab 74 3 Display previous/next image 32 4 d tab 11 5 Menu options 12 9 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel Playback Mode (Operation Controls) Tap the following controls to change settings. • Tap the d tab to display the menu options and deleting or editing will be available (A11). • The controls available and indicators displayed vary with the image played back and the current camera settings. 1 2 3 999 / 999 4 5 9999.
JPG 15/05/2012 15:30 1 Movie playback 86 2 Rating Tab 74 3 Display previous/next image 32 4 d tab 11 5 Menu options 12 9 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel Playback Mode (Operation Controls) Tap the following controls to change settings. • Tap the d tab to display the menu options and deleting or editing will be available (A11). • The controls available and indicators displayed vary with the image played back and the current camera settings. 1 2 3 999 / 999 4 5 9999.
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JPG 15/05/2012 15:30 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Shooting mode Auto mode Playback mode Play Shooting mode selection menu Playback mode selection menu • If you press ...
JPG 15/05/2012 15:30 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Shooting mode Auto mode Playback mode Play Shooting mode selection menu Playback mode selection menu • If you press ...
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... the general camera settings using the setting screen, tap H. 11 Tap a menu option • The setting screen of the selected menu option is hidden, tap A. Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel Using Menus (d Tab) During Shooting Use the d tab to display the...
... the general camera settings using the setting screen, tap H. 11 Tap a menu option • The setting screen of the selected menu option is hidden, tap A. Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel Using Menus (d Tab) During Shooting Use the d tab to display the...