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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 Read This First Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S4300 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Avi) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera. Confirming the Package Contents In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased the camera.
Read This First About This Manual Introduction If you want to start using the camera right away, see “Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback” (A15). To learn about the parts of the camera and basic operations, see “Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations” (A1).
Read This First Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning Introduction As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.
Read This First About the Manuals Introduction • No part of the documentation included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in the documentation at any time and without prior notice.
For Your Safety Introduction To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
For Your Safety • The battery is prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains. • Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation. • If liquid from the damaged battery comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
For Your Safety Introduction • Do not handle the plug or Charging AC Adapter with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. • Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DCto-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire.
Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Notices Notice for customers in the State of California Introduction WARNING 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 USA Tel: 631-547-4200 Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Table of Contents Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... ii Introduction Read This First ........................................................................................................................................ ii Confirming the Package Contents ............................................................................................................. ii About This Manual......
Table of Contents Step 4 Focus and Shoot .................................................................................................................... 30 Step 5 Play Back Images ................................................................................................................... 32 Changing How Images Are Displayed .................................................................................................. 33 Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images..........................................
Table of Contents Recording and Playing Back Movies.......................................................................................... 81 General Camera Setup.................................................................................................................... 87 The Setup Menu .................................................................................................................................. 88 Introduction Recording Movies ............................................
Table of Contents Introduction xiv The Smart Portrait Menu .......................................................................................................... E47 e Skin Softening ..................................................................................................................................... E47 y Blink Proof............................................................................................................................................... E48 a Smile Timer .........
Table of Contents Technical Notes and Index......................................................................................................... F1 Introduction Maximizing Camera Life and Performance............................................................................ F2 The Camera ....................................................................................................................................................... F2 The Battery.................................................
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Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations This chapter describes the parts of the camera and also explains how to use basic camera features. Parts of the Camera .............................................................2 The Camera Body ...............................................................................................................2 Operating the Touch Panel.................................................4 Tapping ................................
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 2 3 5 4 6 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 9 Lens cover closed 8 1 Shutter-release button......................13, 30 2 Zoom control ..................................................29 f: Wide-angle ..........................................29 g: Telephoto ...............................................29 h: Thumbnail playback .....................33 i: Playback zoom ....................................
Parts of the Camera 1 2 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 3 4 5 Under the connector cover 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Monitor/touch panel ....................................6 7 Tripod socket 2 b (e movie-record) button............... 82 8 Speaker .............................................. 86, E59 3 Charge lamp....................................19, E79 Flash lamp......................................................... 55 9 Connector cover .......................................
Operating the Touch Panel The monitor on the COOLPIX S4300 is a touch panel display. Use a finger or the included stylus to operate the touch panel. Tapping Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Tap the touch panel. Use this operation to: • Select icons. • Select images in thumbnail playback mode (A33). • Perform touch shutter, touch AF/AE, or subject tracking operations (A39). • Display the menu options by tapping the d tab during shooting or playback (A11).
Operating the Touch Panel Using the Stylus Use the stylus for operations, such as when using the draw option (A47) or the paint option (A75), that require more precision than using a finger. Attaching the Stylus Attach the stylus to the strap as shown. Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations B Notes About the Touch Panel • Do not press on the touch panel with pointed objects other than the included stylus. • Do not apply unnecessary pressure to the touch panel.
Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel Shooting Mode (Information Indicators) • The information displayed on the monitor varies with the camera settings or status. At the default setting, the indicators below are displayed when the camera is turned on or is in operation, and they disappear after a few seconds elapse (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A88)). Tap A to display them again.
Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel Shooting Mode (Operation Controls) Tap the following controls to change settings. • Tap the d tab to display the menu options and shooting settings can be changed (A11). • The controls available and indicators displayed vary with shooting mode and the current camera settings. a Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 7 b 29 0 50 1 2 3 6 4 1 2 3 4 d Tab............................................................. 11 Slider display ..................
Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel Playback Mode (Information Display) • The information displayed on the monitor varies with the image played back and the current camera status. • At the default setting, the indicators below are displayed when the camera is turned on or is in operation, and they disappear after a few seconds elapse (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A88)).
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. 2 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 1 3 999 / 999 4 5 9999. JPG 15/05/2012 15:30 1 2 3 Movie playback..............................................
Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The camera has two modes of operation: Shooting mode, which is used for taking pictures, and playback mode, which is used for viewing images. While using shooting mode, press the c (playback) button to switch to playback mode; while using playback mode, press the A (shooting mode) button to switch to shooting mode.
Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel Using Menus (d Tab) During Shooting Use the d tab to change the settings of each shooting mode. • Change the settings before shooting. • You can also change the general camera settings using the setup menu. 8 0 50 Tap a menu option • The setting screen of the selected menu option is displayed. • Tap z to display the setup menu. • To hide the menu options, tap the d tab.
Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel During Playback Use the d tab to delete or edit images. • Select images before making changes. You can select images by dragging them while the menu option selection screen is displayed. • You can also change the general camera settings using the setup menu. 4/ 4 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 0004. JPG 15/05/2012 15:30 Tap a menu option • The setting screen of the selected menu option is displayed. • Tap z to display the setup menu.
Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel Pressing the Shutter-release Button Attaching the Camera Strap Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations When pressed halfway (i.e., when pressed lightly until you feel a slight resistance): Sets focus and exposure. When pressed all the way (i.e., if you press the button all the way down): Releases the shutter. • You can also release the shutter by tapping the monitor. See “q/s/r Touch shooting” (A39) for more information.
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Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Preparation 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...................................................................................
Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Battery 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the included Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19. Battery latch Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback • Use the edge of the battery to push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) and fully insert the battery (2). • When the battery is properly inserted, the battery latch will lock it in place.
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1), to partially eject the battery. Pull the battery straight out of the camera (2); do not pull it at an angle.
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery 1 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P. • If a plug adapter* is included, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product. Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback * The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or region in which the camera was purchased.
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Understanding the Charge Lamp Charge lamp Description The battery is charging. Off The battery is not charging. When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops flashing green and turns off. Flashes quickly (green) • The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). • The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected, or there is a problem with the battery.
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 1 Be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off and open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover. • Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover. 2 Insert the memory card. Memory card slot • Slide the memory card in correctly until it clicks into place. Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback B Inserting the Memory Card Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card.
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Removing Memory Cards Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Gently push the memory card into the camera (1) to partially eject the card. Pull the memory card straight out of the camera (2); do not pull it at an angle. B High Temperature Caution The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • If you are turning the camera on for the first time after purchase, see “Setting the Display Language, Date and Time” (A24). • The lens will extend, and the monitor will turn on. 2 Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining. Battery level indicator Number of exposures remaining Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback 8 0 50 Battery level indicator Description D The battery level is high.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On Turning the Camera On and Off • When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) will light and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on). • To turn off the camera, press the power switch. When the camera is turned off, both the power-on lamp and the display turn off. • To turn on the camera in playback mode, press and hold the c (playback) button. The lens will not extend.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On Setting the Display Language, Date and Time When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. 1 Tap the desired language. • For more information about operating the touch panel, see “Operating the Touch Panel” (A4). Language Čeština Dansk Deutsch English Español Ελληνικά Français Indonesia . Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback 2 Tap Yes.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On 6 Tap Yes. Date and time • The settings are applied, the lens extends, and the camera enters shooting mode. OK? Yes No Daylight Saving Time C Home time zone Changing the Language or the Date and Time Setting • You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date settings in the setup menu (A88). • You can enable or disable daylight saving time by selecting Time zone and date and then Time zone in the setup menu.
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode 1 Press the A button in shooting mode. • The shooting mode selection menu, which allows you to select the desired shooting mode, is displayed. 2 Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback 26 Tap the desired shooting mode icon. • A (auto) mode is used in this example. Tap A Auto mode. • See “Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel” (A6) for more information. • The shooting mode setting is saved even after the camera is turned off.
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Available Shooting Modes A Auto mode A38 Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A39) to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. C Scene A41 When a shooting scene is selected, the camera settings are optimized to take pictures of that type of scene. • To select a scene mode, tap the icon of the desired scene mode in the shooting mode selection menu.
Step 3 Frame a Picture 1 Hold the camera steadily in both hands. • Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator, microphone, and speaker. • When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens. Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback 2 Shooting mode icon • When the camera detects a human face, that face is 8 0 50 framed by a yellow double border (focus area) (default setting).
Step 3 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. • To zoom in closer to the subject, rotate the zoom control to g (telephoto). • To zoom out and view a larger area, rotate the zoom control to f (wide-angle). • The zoom position is set at the maximum wide-angle position when the camera is turned on. • A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated.
Step 4 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway, i.e., press the button lightly until you feel a slight resistance. Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback • When you press the shutter-release button halfway, the camera sets focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value). Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. • When a face is detected: The camera focuses on the face framed by the double border.
Step 4 Focus and Shoot B Note on Recording Images and Saving Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the memory card.
Step 5 Play Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button. • When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode, the last image saved will be displayed full-frame playback mode. b (e movie-record) button Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback A (shooting mode) button 2 c (playback) button Drag the current image to display the previous or next image. 4/ 4 4/ 4 • To display the previous image, drag the image to the right or tap G. • To display the next image, drag the image to the left or tap H.
Step 5 Play Back Images Changing How Images Are Displayed When using playback mode, you can change how images are displayed by rotating the zoom control to f (h) and g (i) (A2). Playback Zoom g (i) 4/ 4 0004. JPG 15/05/2012 15:30 f (h) Image is zoomed in • Images can be zoomed up to 10×. You can adjust the zoom ratio by rotating the zoom control to f (h) and g (i). • To view a different area of the image, drag the image or tap A, B, C or D.
Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images 1 Playback an image to be deleted, tap the d tab to display the menu options (A12), and tap c. 2 Tap the desired delete option. Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback 3 Tap Yes on the delete confirmation dialog. • Deleted images cannot be recovered. • To exit without deleting the image, tap J or No. Delete Erase 1 image? Yes B 34 Delete • Current image: Delete the currently displayed fullCurrent image frame image or movie (A86).
Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Tap an image to display y. • To deselect the image, tap the image again and y will be hidden. • Tap B or C or drag the scroll bar vertically to scroll through the display. • Tap n or o, or rotate the zoom control to g (i) or f (h) to change the number of images displayed. 2 Display y to all images to delete and tap I to apply the selection. C Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback • The confirmation screen is displayed.
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Shooting Features This chapter describes the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when using each shooting mode. You can select shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to capture.
Shooting Features Using A (Auto) Mode Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A39) to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. On the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode (A26–27) Shooting Features • If the camera detects a human face, the camera automatically focuses on it (see “Face Detection” (A68) for more information).
Using A (Auto) Mode Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu In A (auto) mode, the following options can be changed. On the A (Auto) mode shooting screen M Tap the d tab (A11) Option A Description 64 q/s/r Touch shooting Select between Touch shutter (default setting), which allows you to release the shutter by tapping the monitor, Touch AF/AE, which allows you to set the focus area by tapping the monitor, and Subject tracking, which moves the focus area to track the registered subject.
Using A (Auto) Mode Shooting Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus When shooting a subject that is not suitable for autofocus (A31), try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or try the following techniques. Shooting Features 1 Switch to A (auto) mode (A38) and select Touch AF/AE for the touch shooting setting. 2 Tap another subject that is as far from the camera as the desired subject. 3 Press the shutter-release button halfway.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) When one of the following scenes is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Adjusting Scene Effect The scene effect adjustment slider is displayed by tapping g in the scene modes listed below. • Tap or drag the scene effect adjustment slider to adjust the degree of effect to be applied to pictures taken in the selected scene mode. • After you finish making the adjustment, tap H to hide the scene effect adjustment slider.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) x Scene auto selector The camera simplifies shooting by automatically selecting the optimum scene mode as shown below when the shot is framed. e : Portrait, f: Landscape, h: Night portrait, g: Night landscape, i: Close-up, j: Backlighting, d: Other scenes • When the camera automatically selects a scene mode, the shooting mode icon displayed in the shooting screen changes to that for the scene mode currently enabled.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) d Sports Shooting Features Use this mode when shooting sporting events. The camera captures a series of still images that allow you to clearly see detailed movements in a moving subject. • The camera focuses at the center of the frame. The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A39) or touch AF/AE (A39). • To take pictures continuously, hold down the shutter-release button. Up to 6 images are taken at a rate of about 1.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Z Beach Captures the brightness of such subjects as beaches or sunlit expanses of water. • The camera focuses at the center of the frame. The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A39) or touch AF/AE (A39). z Snow Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfield. • The camera focuses at the center of the frame. The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A39) or touch AF/AE (A39). O Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) j Night landscape O Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes. • The focus area or focus indicator (A30) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. k Close-up Shooting Features Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range. • Macro mode (A59) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • The camera focuses at the center of the frame.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) l Museum Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash. • The camera focuses at the center of the frame. The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A39) or touch AF/AE (A39).
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) o Backlighting Use when light is coming from behind the subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows. • The camera focuses at the center of the frame. The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A39) or touch AF/AE (A39). U Panorama assist Shooting Features 48 Takes a series of pictures that you can join together into a panorama on a computer (E3).
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) O Pet portrait Shooting Features Use this mode for taking portraits of pets (dogs or cats). When the camera detects the face of a dog or cat, it focuses on the face and automatically releases the shutter (pet portrait auto release) 3 times at the default setting. • A double border (focus area) is displayed around the detected face, and it turns green when the focus is acquired. 8 0 50 Up to five faces can be detected.
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Effects can be applied to images during shooting. On the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M R Special effects M select an effect (A26–27) The following six effects are available. Category Special effects Description Shooting Features O Soft Softens the image by adding a slight blur to the entire image. P Nostalgic sepia Adds a sepia tone and reduces the contrast to simulate the qualities of an old photograph.
Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer). You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones of human faces. On the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait (A26–27) 1 Frame a picture and wait for the subject to smile without pressing the shutter-release button.
Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) B Notes About Smart Portrait Mode • Digital zoom is not available. • Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or smiles. • See “Notes About the Face Detection Function” (A69) for more information. C Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode When Smile timer is set to On, the auto off function (A89) is activated and the camera turns off when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed.
Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) Changing the Smart Portrait Mode Settings • You can change the settings for the flash mode, self-timer, and exposure compensation. See “Basic Shooting Settings” (A54) for more information. • If you tap the d tab (A11), the menu options available in smart portrait mode are displayed. See “Smart Portrait Menu Options” (A53) for more information. Smart Portrait Menu Options In smart portrait mode, the following options can be changed.
Basic Shooting Settings When in shooting mode, you can set the following functions by tapping the icons at the bottom of the monitor: 1 Flash mode 2 Self-timer 3 Macro mode 4 Exposure compensation • When the icons are hidden, tap A. 8 0 50 1 2 3 4 Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode Shooting Features The functions that can be set vary depending on the shooting mode, as shown below. • See “Default Settings” (A62) for more information on the default settings in each shooting mode.
Basic Shooting Settings Using the Flash (Flash Modes) Flash mode can be selected to suit the shooting conditions. 1 Tap the flash mode icon. 2 Tap the desired flash mode icon. 3 Flash mode Auto Frame the subject and take a picture. • The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. - On: The flash will fire when you press the shutterrelease button all the way down. - Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot take pictures.
Basic Shooting Settings Available Flash Modes a Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor. b Auto with red-eye reduction Suited to images of people. This option reduces the “red-eye” phenomenon that caused by the use of flash. c Off Flash will not fire even when lighting is dim. • We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dim lighting. X Fill flash Flash fires whenever an image is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects.
Basic Shooting Settings Using the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter ten seconds or two seconds after you press the shutter-release button. The self-timer is useful when you want to be in the picture you are taking, and when you want to avoid the effects of camera shake that occur when you press the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended.
Basic Shooting Settings 4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. • The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The selftimer lamp flashes while the timer is counting down. About one second before the shutter is released, the lamp stops flashing and glows steadily. • When the shutter is released, the self-timer will be set to OFF.
Basic Shooting Settings Using Macro Mode When using macro mode, the camera can focus on objects as close as approximately 5 cm (2.0 in.) from the front of the lens. This feature is useful when taking close-up images of flowers and other small subjects. 1 Tap the macro mode icon. 2 Tap o. 3 Macro mode On On Off Use the zoom control to set the zoom ratio to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green. Shooting Features • Tap the macro mode setting icon to return to the previous screen.
Basic Shooting Settings B Note About Using the Flash The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.). C Autofocus When taking still pictures in macro mode, the camera continuously adjusts the focus until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. Therefore, the sound of lens focus motor can be heard. C The Macro Mode Setting • Macro mode cannot be used depending on the shooting mode.
Basic Shooting Settings Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make images brighter or darker. 1 Tap the exposure compensation icon. 2 Tap C or D to change the exposure compensation value. 8 0 50 Exposure compensation 3 Press the shutter-release button to take a picture. Shooting Features • To make the image brighter, apply positive (+) exposure compensation.
Basic Shooting Settings Default Settings The default settings for each function in each shooting mode are described below. • See the next page for information about the default settings in the scene modes. Flash mode (A55) A (auto) R (Special effects) F (Smart portrait) 1 2 3 Shooting Features 62 Self-timer (A57) Macro mode (A59) a a Off Off Off Off a1 Off2 Off3 Exposure compensation (A61) 0.0 0.0 0.0 The function cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On.
Basic Shooting Settings The default settings for each function in scene mode are described below.
A Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) • You can use the Image mode setting in the shooting menu to select the combination of image size and compression ratio that is used when saving images. On the shooting screen M Tap the d tab M A Image mode Set the image mode best suited to the manner in which images will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card.
A Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) C Image Mode • The setting can also be changed in shooting modes other than A (auto) mode by tapping the d tab to display the menu options and then tapping the A. • Changes made to the image mode setting are applied to all shooting modes. • There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled (A66). C Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be stored in internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card.
Functions that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions. Restricted function Flash mode Option Continuous (A39) Description When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, flash is disabled. Blink proof (A53) When On is selected, flash is disabled.
Functions that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Restricted function Digital zoom Option Continuous (A39) Subject tracking (A39) Description When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom is not available. When the touch shooting is set to Subject tracking, digital zoom is disabled. Shooting Features B Notes About Digital Zoom • Digital zoom cannot be used depending on the shooting mode (E73). • The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame when digital zoom is in effect.
Face Detection In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera will focus on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.
Face Detection B Notes About the Face Detection Function • The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations: - When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions - When faces take up too much or too little of the frame • When the frame includes more than one face, the faces detected by the camera and the face on which the camera focuses depend upon a variety of factors, including the direction in which the faces are looking.
Skin Softening If you are using one of the shooting modes listed below when the shutter is released, the camera detects one or more human faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image. • Scene auto selector (A43), Portrait (A43) or Night portrait (A44) scene mode • Smart portrait mode • Editing functions such as Skin softening can be applied to saved images by using Glamour retouch (A75).
Playback Features This chapter describes how to select certain types of images for playback as well as some of the features available when playing back images. Playback mode Auto sort 4/ 4 0004. JPG 15/05/2012 15:30 Playback Features 4/ 4 0004.
Playback Features Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback You can change the playback mode according to the type of images you want to view. Available Playback Modes c Play A32 All images are played back. When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode, this mode is selected. h Favorite pictures E5 Only images added to albums are played back. Images should be added to albums before selecting this mode (A75).
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback Switching Between Playback Modes 1 Press the c button in playback mode. • The screen used to select a playback mode (the playback mode selection menu) is displayed. 2 Tap the desired playback mode icon. • If you select c (playback), the playback screen is displayed. • When an option other than c (playback) is selected, the album, category or shooting date selection screen is displayed. • To return to the current playback mode, press the c button.
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback Setting the Picture Rating If images have been assigned a rating of one to five, they can be played back in groups defined by rating. • To set a rating, tap the rating tab in full-frame 4/ 4 playback or thumbnail playback (A33) mode and drag and drop the desired rating icon onto an image. • Drag and drop another icon to change the rating. • Drag and drop L to cancel the rating. 0004.
Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) If you tap the d tab when viewing images in fullframe playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, the following menu options are displayed. • Tap an icon to display the menu for that option (A12). Item A Description E5 c Delete1 Delete images or movies. 34 b Slide show1 Play back images, stored in the internal memory or on a E49 memory card, one by one in an automated slide show. d Protect1 Protect selected images from accidental deletion.
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and the camera is turned off. For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations, refer to the documentation included with the device in addition to this document.
Using ViewNX 2 ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images. Install ViewNX 2 using the included ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM. Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2™ Installing ViewNX 2 • An Internet connection is required.
Using ViewNX 2 2 Select a language in the language selection dialog to open the installation window. • If the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the desired language (the Region Selection button is not available in the European release). • Click Next to display the installation window. 3 Start the installer.
Using ViewNX 2 Transferring Images to the Computer 1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable UC-E6. The camera automatically turns on. To transfer images that are saved in the camera’s internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera before connecting it to the computer.
Using ViewNX 2 2 Transfer images to the computer. • Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed as the “Source” on the “Options” title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 (1). • Click Start Transfer (2). 1 2 • At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer. 3 Terminate the connection. Playback Features • If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. 100 8 0 50 In playback mode, tap R to play a movie. 0010.
Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. The settings made for still images, such as hue and white balance, are applied when recording movies. • The maximum file size for a single movie is 2 GB or the maximum movie length for a single movie is 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording (A84).
Recording Movies B Note on Recording Images and Saving Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the memory card.
Recording Movies B Notes About Camera Temperature • The camera temperature may increase significantly when used for an extended period of time for movie recording, etc. or when used in places with high ambient temperature. • If the camera becomes extremely hot while recording a movie, the camera automatically terminates recording after 30 seconds. The camera monitor displays the number of seconds (B30s) remaining until automatic termination is activated.
Recording Movies Changing Movie Recording Settings (The Movie Menu) On the shooting screen M Tap the d tab (A11) The following menu options can be adjusted. 720 Option D Movie options Description The following movie types are available: N HD 720p (1280×720) (default setting), y VGA (640×480), z QVGA (320×240). Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 can be recorded by selecting N HD 720p (1280×720). • When recording in the internal memory, the default setting is y VGA (640×480).
Movie Playback Select the desired movie in playback mode (A32) and tap R. 17 • Movies can be recognized by R icon displayed on it. • The movie is played back. • To adjust the volume before playback, tap the d tab to display the menu options and tap i. 0010. AVI 15/05/2012 15:30 Operations during Movie Playback Tap the monitor during playback to display the playback control panel at the bottom in the monitor. Tap a playback control to perform the corresponding operation.
General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the z setup menu. Set up Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Vibration reduction Motion detection • See “Using Menus (d Tab)” (A11) for information about using the camera’s menus. • For further details about each setting, refer to “The Setup Menu” (E64) in the Reference Section.
General Camera Setup The Setup Menu Tap the d tab M Tap the z (setup) tab (A11) The following menu options can be changed. Option General Camera Setup 88 Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Vibration reduction Motion detection Description A c Welcome screen Allows you to select the image displayed as the welcome screen when the camera is turned on. Select COOLPIX to E64 display the COOLPIX logo.
The Setup Menu Option Description A E71 U Motion detection Enable or disable motion detection, which reduces the effects of subject movement and camera shake in still images. The default setting is Auto. E72 h AF assist When set to Auto, the AF-assist illuminator (A2) lights up when shooting in dark surroundings to help the camera focus. The default setting is Auto. • The illuminator has a range of about 1.9 m (6 ft 2 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 1.1 m (3 ft E73 7 in.
The Setup Menu Option General Camera Setup 90 Description A n Language Choose the language used for camera monitor display. E77 o Video mode Adjust video mode settings for connection to a television. Select from NTSC and PAL. E77 V Charge by computer When set to Auto (default setting), you can charge the camera’s battery by connecting the camera to a computer (provided that the computer is able to supply power).
E Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints for using the camera. Shooting Using the Draw Option............................................................................................ E2 Using Panorama Assist ............................................................................................. E3 Playback Favorite Pictures Mode............................................................................................. E5 Auto Sort Mode.................
Reference Section Using the Draw Option Write a memo or draw an image on the touch panel display and save it as an image. The image is saved at an image mode setting of O 640×480. 1 Set the shooting mode to A Draw. • See “Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)” (A41) for information about setting the shooting mode to Draw. 2 Write a memo or draw images. Pen • Tap I (pen) to write text or draw images (E15). • Tap J (eraser) to erase text or images (E15).
Using Panorama Assist Use a tripod for the best results. Set Vibration reduction (A89) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. 1 Set the shooting mode to U Panorama assist. • See “Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)” (A41) for information about setting the shooting mode to Panorama assist. • Panorama direction icons are displayed to show the direction in which images will be joined. 2 Tap a direction icon.
Using Panorama Assist 5 Tap H when shooting is complete. • The camera returns to step 2. B 8 0 46 Notes About Panorama Assist • Apply or adjust shooting settings (A41) before releasing the shutter for the first image. Shooting settings cannot be changed after the first image is taken. Images cannot be deleted, nor can zoom operate after the first picture has been taken. • Shooting for the panorama series is terminated if the auto off function (E75) initiates standby mode during shooting.
Favorite Pictures Mode 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. • A single image can be added to multiple albums. • Up to 200 images can be added to each album.
Favorite Pictures Mode Viewing Images in an Album c button (playback mode) M c button M h Favorite pictures Select the album you want to display and tap an album icon to play back images in the selected album. • If you tap K on the album selection screen, you can change the album icons (their colors and designs) (E8). • If you tap the d tab in full-frame or thumbnail playback mode, you can select the playback options (A75).
Favorite Pictures Mode Removing Images from Albums To remove an image from an album without permanently deleting it, follow the procedures described below. • Select the desired image in full-frame display in favorite pictures mode, tap the d tab to display the menu options, and then tap h. The confirmation dialog is displayed. • Tap Yes to remove the image from the album.
Favorite Pictures Mode Changing Icons Assigned to Albums The color and design of icon assigned to an album can be changed to reflect the theme of images included in the album. 1 Tap K in the album selection screen (E6). Favorite pictures • The album icon and icon color selection screen is displayed. 2 Tap the desired icon, tap or drag the slider to select the icon’s color, and tap I. Choose icon • The album selection screen is displayed. 3 Tap the desired album.
Auto Sort Mode Images are automatically sorted into categories, such as portraits, landscapes, and movies. c button (playback mode) M c button M F Auto sort Select the category you want to display and tap a category icon to play back images in the selected category. • If you tap the d tab in full-frame or thumbnail playback mode, you can select the playback options (A75).
Auto Sort Mode B Notes About Auto Sort Mode • Up to 999 images and movie files 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 in auto sort mode. Display images and movies that could not be sorted into a category in normal playback mode (A32) or list by date mode (E11).
List by Date Mode c button (playback mode) M c button M C List by date Select the date you want to display and tap a date to play back pictures taken on the selected date. • To change the displayed month, tap C or D. • If you tap the d tab in full-frame or thumbnail playback mode, you can select the playback options (A75).
Editing Images (Still Images) Editing Functions Use the COOLPIX S4300 to edit images in-camera and store them as separate files (E86). The editing functions described below are available. Editing function Paint (E14) Reference Section Description Draw on images, or add decorations to images. Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation Quick retouch (E17) have been enhanced.
Editing Images (Still Images) C Restrictions on Image Editing When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function, check the following restrictions. Editing function used Paint Quick retouch D-Lighting Stretch Perspective control Filter effects Glamour retouch Small picture Crop Editing function to use The paint, small picture, or crop function can be used. The paint, small picture, glamour retouch, or crop function can be used.
Editing Images (Still Images) U Paint c button (playback mode) M select an image M Tap the d tab M U Paint 1 Use the I, J, K, and L tools to paint images. • For more information about using each tool, see “Write and Draw on images” (E15). • Tap n or rotate the zoom control to g (i) to display the image in full-frame playback mode and tap n or rotate the zoom control to g (i) again to enlarge the image display by 3×. Tap A, D, B or C to change the portion of the image visible in the monitor.
Editing Images (Still Images) Using the Paint Tools Write and Draw on images Tap I to write or draw on images. You can change the color and thickness of the pen using the palette. To hide the palette, tap I or the image. • Tap or drag the pen color slider to select pen color. • Tap the pen thickness slider to select pen thickness. Erase Paint Tool Additions Tap J to erase additions to images using the paint or decoration tool. You can change the size of the eraser using the palette.
Editing Images (Still Images) Add Decorations Tap K to add a decoration. You can change the decoration type or size using the palette. To hide the palette, tap K or the image. • Decoration type can be selected from 14 types. • Tap the decoration size slider to select the decoration size. • When f is selected for the decoration type, f (day, month, year) and S (day, month, year, time) options are available. Add a Frame Tap L to add a frame around the image.
Editing Images (Still Images) k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation c button (playback mode) M Tap the d tab M Tap M Retouch M k Quick retouch 1 Choose the degree of enhancement and tap I. 2 Tap Yes. Quick retouch • A new, retouched copy is created. • Copies created with the quick retouch option can be recognized by the a icon displayed in playback mode. Save OK? Yes No Reference Section C More Information See “File and Folder Names” (E86) for more information.
Editing Images (Still Images) I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast c button (playback mode) M Tap the d tab M Tap M Retouch M I D-Lighting 1 Tap I. D-Lighting • The original version is shown on the left and the edited version is displayed on the right. 2 Tap Yes. • A new, edited copy is created. • Copies created with the D-Lighting function can be recognized by the c icon displayed in playback mode.
Editing Images (Still Images) P Stretch: Stretching Images c button (playback mode) M Tap the d tab M Tap M Retouch M P Stretch 1 Tap q or r, or tap or drag the slider at the bottom of the screen to adjust stretch effect. 2 Tap I. 3 Tap Yes. Stretch Stretch Save OK? Yes C No Reference Section • A new, stretched copy is created. • Stretched copies can be recognized by the r icon displayed in playback mode. More Information See “File and Folder Names” (E86) for more information.
Editing Images (Still Images) O Perspective Control: Adjusting a Sense of Perspective c button (playback mode) M Tap the d tab M Tap M Retouch M O Perspective control Reference Section 1 Tap y or z, or tap or drag the slider at the bottom of the screen to adjust perspective control. 2 Tap I. 3 Tap Yes. Perspective control Perspective control • A new, edited copy is created. • Copies created using the perspective control function can be recognized by the q icon displayed in playback mode.
Editing Images (Still Images) i Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects c button (playback mode) M Tap the d tab M Tap M Retouch M i Filter effects Type Description d Soft Give the image a soft look by blurring the area surrounding the point that is tapped. I Selective color Keep one specified color in the image, and change the other colors to black and white.
Editing Images (Still Images) 2 Adjust the effect. Color options • 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. • Cross screen, Fisheye, Miniature effect, Painting: Example: Color options Check the results of the effect and tap I. • Tap J to return to the filter effects menu screen shown in step 1 without making any changes.
Editing Images (Still Images) j Glamour Retouch: Softening Skin and Making Faces Looking Smaller with Larger Eyes c button (playback mode) M Tap the d tab M Tap M Retouch M j Glamour retouch 1 Tap All or Skin softening. Glamour retouch • All: Soften facial skin tones, make faces look smaller, and make eyes look larger. • Skin softening: Soften facial skin tones. • The preview screen is displayed. 2 All Skin softening Preview the result of the effect. Preview 3 Tap Yes.
Editing Images (Still Images) g Small Picture: Reducing Image Size c button (playback mode) M Tap the d tab M Tap M Retouch M g Small picture 1 Tap the desired small copy size control and tap I. Small picture 320 × 240 • The l 640×480, m 320×240, and n 160×120 sizes are available. 2 Tap Yes. • A new, smaller copy is created (compression ratio of approximately 1:16). • The copy is displayed with a black frame.
Editing Images (Still Images) o Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when G is displayed with playback zoom (A33) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. 1 2 Enlarge the picture for cropping (A33). Refine copy composition. • Rotate the zoom control to g (i) or f (h) to adjust the zoom ratio. • Drag the image or tap A, B, C and D so that only the portion you want to keep is visible in the monitor. 3.0 3 Tap G. 3.0 Tap Yes.
Editing Images (Still Images) C 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 × 240 or 160 × 120, a black frame is displayed around the image, and the small picture icon C is displayed on the left of the screen. C Cropping the Picture in its Current “Tall” Orientation Use the Rotate image option (E57) to rotate the image so that it is displayed in landscape orientation.
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV) Connect the camera to a television using the included audio/video cable to play back images full-frame or in a slide show, or to play back movies, on a television. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to the TV using the included audio/video cable. • Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack and the white plug to the audio-in jack on the TV. • Be sure that plugs are properly oriented.
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. • Tap the camera monitor to turn TV display off and display the image in the camera monitor.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible (F16) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Follow the procedures below to print images.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. • Check printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the 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. Reference Section 4 The camera is automatically turned on.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Printing Images One by One After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E30), follow the procedure described below to print an image. 1 Tap B or C to choose the desired image and tap I. 15 / 05/ 01 / 2012 / 01 2011 99994 / 99994 • Tap o or rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to nine-thumbnail display. Tap n or rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback. 2 Tap Copies.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) 5 Tap the desired paper size. Paper size • Tap B or C to display additional options. • To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. Default 3.5×5 in. 5×7 in. 100×150 mm 6 Tap Start print. PictBridge 004 prints Start print Copies Paper size 7 Printing begins. • Monitor display returns to the print selection screen shown in step 1 when printing is complete.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) 3 Tap the desired paper size. • Tap B or C to display additional options. • To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size option. Paper size Default 3.5×5 in. 5×7 in. 100×150 mm 4 Tap Print selection, Print all images, or DPOF printing. Print menu Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Print selection Reference Section Choose images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each.
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, Print all images tap Start print to start printing. Tap Cancel to return to the print menu. 012 prints Start print Cancel DPOF printing Print images for which a print order was created using the Print order option (E53). • When the screen shown at right is displayed, tap Start print to start printing.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) • See “A Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)” (A64) for information about A Image mode. q/s/r Touch Shooting On the A (auto) mode shooting screen M Tap the d tab M q/s/r Touch shooting • The touch shooting function can be used in A (auto) mode and other shooting modes (except with Subject tracking). • The Touch shutter and Touch AF/AE operations differ according to the current shooting mode (E36, E40). A Pictures can be taken by simply tapping the monitor.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) q Tapping the Monitor to Release the Shutter (Touch Shutter) On the A (auto) mode shooting screen M Tap the d tab M Tap q/s/r Touch shooting M q Touch shutter Tap the desired subject to take a picture. • Do not use force when tapping the monitor as this may cause slight movement of the camera, resulting in blurred images. • When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) C Shooting Modes That Support Touch Shutter The touch shutter can be used in A (auto) mode and other shooting modes. Touch shutter operation differs according to the current shooting mode as follows. Touch shutter operation Tap the intended subject. Focus and exposure are set for the area tapped. When the camera detects more than one face, tap a face framed by a single border to set focus and exposure for that face.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) s Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking) On the A (auto) mode shooting screen M Tap the d tab M Tap q/s/r Touch shooting M s Subject tracking In A (auto) mode (A38), the touch shooting setting can be changed from Touch shutter (default setting) to Subject tracking. • s (subject tracking) is enabled only in A (auto) mode. 1 Reference Section E38 Register a subject. 8 0 50 • Tap the desired tracking subject in the monitor. - The subject is registered.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) 2 Press the shutter-release button to take a 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. • When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area will 1/ 250 F3.5 flash. Press the shutter-release button halfway again to focus.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) r Tapping the Monitor to Focus (Touch AF/AE) On the A (auto) mode shooting screen M Tap the d tab M Tap q/s/r Touch shooting M r Touch AF/AE 1 Tap the subject on which the camera focuses. • u or a double border will be displayed at the area tapped. • When digital zoom is applied, the focus area cannot be selected. • To cancel the focus area selection, tap a displayed at left in the monitor.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) B Notes About Touch AF/AE • When shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected, the subject may not be in focus (A31). C Shooting Modes That Enable Touch AF/AE Function Touch AF/AE can be used in A (auto) mode and other shooting modes. Touch AF/AE operation differs according to the current shooting mode as follows. Shooting mode Touch AF/AE operation Focus and exposure are set for the area tapped.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) X ISO Sensitivity On the A (auto) mode shooting screen M Tap the d tab M X ISO sensitivity 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.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) C Continuous On the A (auto) mode shooting screen M Tap the d tab M C Continuous Enable continuous shooting or BSS (Best Shot Selector). Option Description One picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed. V Continuous While the shutter-release button is held down, up to 6 pictures are taken at a rate of about 1.3 frames per second (at an Image mode setting of P 4608×3456).
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) W White Balance (Adjusting Hue) On the A (auto) mode shooting screen M Tap the d tab M W 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.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Preset Manual 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 look as though they had been shot under white light). Follow the procedure below to measure the white balance value according to the light source when shooting.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) B 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.
The Smart Portrait Menu • See “A Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)” (A64) for information about A Image mode. • See “Touch shooting” in “The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)” for information about q/r Touch shooting (E35). e Skin Softening On the smart portrait mode screen M Tap the d tab M e Skin softening Enable skin softening.
The Smart Portrait Menu y Blink Proof On the smart portrait mode screen M Tap the d tab M y Blink proof 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. Option Description o On When On is selected, the flash is disabled. If the camera saved an image in which the subject’s eyes may have been closed, the dialog shown at right is displayed for a few seconds.
The Playback Menu • See “Favorite Pictures Mode” (E5) for information about h Favorite pictures. • See “Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images” (A34) for information about c Delete. • See “Editing Images (Still Images)” (E12) for information about U Paint and M Retouch. b Slide Show c button (playback mode) M Tap the d tab M b Slide show Playback images stored in the internal memory or on a memory card one by one in an automated “slide show.” 1 Tap Start.
The Playback Menu 2 The 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 Tap Rewind O Tap and hold O to rewind slide show. Description Advance P Tap and hold P to advance slide show. Pause Q Pause playback. • To resume playback, tap R displayed at the center of the screen. End S End slide show.
The Playback Menu d Protect c button (playback mode) M Tap the d tab M d Protect Protect selected images from accidental deletion. Protected images are recognized by the s icon (A8) in playback mode. Protecting One Image Tap o On. • The selected image is protected. • To exit without protecting images, tap J. Protect On Off Reference Section B Note About Protecting Images Note that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card will permanently delete protected files (E76).
The Playback Menu Protecting Multiple Images Multiple images can be protected at a time. 1 Switch to thumbnail playback mode (A33), tap the d tab to display the menu options, and tap d. 10 • The monitor display switches to the image selection screen. 2 Tap the desired images to be protected. • When an image is selected, a check mark (y) is displayed. To cancel the selection, tap the image again. • Tap n or o, or rotate the zoom control to g (i) or f (h) to change the number of images displayed.
The Playback Menu a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) c button (playback mode) M Tap the d tab M a 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” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices. • Inserting the memory card into a DPOF-compatible (F16) printer’s card slot. • Taking the memory card to a digital photo lab.
The Playback Menu 2 Choose whether or not to print shooting date and photo information. • Tap Date to place w in the checkbox to imprint the shooting date on the image. • Tap Info to place w in the checkbox to imprint the photo information (shutter speed and aperture value) on the image. • Tap I to complete the print order. Images selected for printing are recognized by the w icon displayed with playback. Print order Date Info 4/ 4 0004.
The Playback Menu Creating a Print Order for Multiple Images 1 Switch to thumbnail playback mode (A33), tap the d tab to display the menu options, and tap a. 10 • The monitor display switches to the print order setting screen. 2 Tap the desired images to print (up to 99) and tap C or D at the bottom in the monitor to specify the number of copies (up to nine) for each. ×9 ×1 3 Choose whether or not to print shooting date and photo information.
The Playback Menu Canceling Print Order • To remove a print marking from an image, display an image selected for printing in full-frame playback mode, follow the procedure in “Creating a Print Order for One Image” (E53), and tap “0” in step 1. • To remove print markings from multiple images at a time, remove the print markings of the desired images in step 2 of “Creating a Print Order for Multiple Images” (E55). Tap n to remove print markings from all images.
The Playback Menu f Rotate Image c button (playback mode) M Tap the d tab M Tap M Retouch M f 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. • Tap J or I to rotate the image 90 degrees.
The Playback Menu E Voice Memo c button (playback mode) M select an image M Tap the d tab M E Voice memo 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 memo. • If you select an image that has no voice memo, the voice memo recording screen is displayed; if you select an image that has a voice memo (i.e., an image indicated by p in full-frame playback mode), the voice memo playback screen is displayed.
The Playback Menu Playing Voice Memos • • • • • Tap R to play the voice memo. Tap S to stop playback. Tap X during playback to adjust playback volume. f flashes during playback. To exit without playing voice memos, tap J. 6s Deleting Voice Memos Tap E while the screen described in “Playing Voice Memos” is displayed. Tap Yes to delete only the voice memo. File will be deleted.
The Playback Menu h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) c button (playback mode) M Tap the d tab M h Copy Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Tap the desired option from the copy screen. • Camera to card: Copy images from internal memory to memory card. • Card to camera: Copy images from memory card to internal memory. 2 Tap the desired copy option. • Selected images: Copy images selected. Proceed to step 3. • All images: Copy all images.
The Playback Menu B 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 (E58) 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. • When copying images selected for Print order (E53), the print marking is not copied.
The Movie Menu D Movie Options On the shooting screen M Tap the d tab M D Movie options Select the desired movie option to record. A larger image size improves the image quality and increases the file size. Option Description N HD 720p (1280×720) (default setting*) Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded. y VGA (640×480) Movies with an aspect ratio of 4:3 are recorded. z QVGA (320×240) Movies with an aspect ratio of 4:3 are recorded.
The Movie Menu Y Wind Noise Reduction On the shooting screen M Tap the d tab M Y Wind noise reduction Select whether wind noise is reduced when recording movies. Option Description o On Records while minimizing the noise of wind blowing on the microphone. Suitable for recording in strong winds. During playback, not only wind noise, but other sounds may also become difficult to hear. p Off (default setting) Wind noise is not reduced.
The Setup Menu c Welcome Screen Tap the d tab M Tap z (Setup menu) M c Welcome screen Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. Option Description Reference Section None (default setting) The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying the welcome screen. COOLPIX The camera displays a welcome screen and enters shooting or playback mode. Select an image Displays an image selected for the welcome screen.
The Setup Menu d Time Zone and Date Tap the d tab M Tap z (Setup menu) M d Time zone and date Set the camera clock. Option Description Date and time 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. • To select the item: tap the desired item. • To edit the highlighted item: tap A or B. • To apply the setting: tap I.
The Setup Menu 3 Tap o. Time zone • The time zone selection screen is displayed. Home time zone 4 Tap E or F to choose the travel destination time zone and tap I. Travel destination Travel destination 10:30 -05:00 • If daylight saving time is in effect, tap p to enable daylight saving time function. W is displayed at the top of the monitor and the camera clock is advanced one hour. Tap p again to disable the daylight saving time function.
The Setup Menu C 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.
The Setup Menu e Monitor Settings Tap the d tab M Tap z (Setup menu) M e Monitor settings Set the options below. Option Description Photo info Set the information displayed in the monitor during playback. Image review • On (default setting): Image is automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after it is taken and the monitor display returns to shooting mode. • Off: Image is not displayed after it is taken. Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness.
The Setup Menu Shooting mode 8 0 50 Framing grid+auto info Playback mode 4/ 4 0004. JPG 15/05/2012 15:30 A framing grid is displayed as a reference for framing a picture. The grid is not displayed when recording movies. 8 0 50 The current settings and operational guides are displayed, as in Auto info. Reference Section Movie frm+auto When recording movies, a frame info that represents the area that will be captured is displayed before recording begins.
The Setup Menu C Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) Tap the d tab M Tap z (Setup menu) M C 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 (E56). 15.05.2012 Option Description f Date Date is imprinted on the images. S Date and time Date and time are imprinted on the images. Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on images.
The Setup Menu g Vibration Reduction Tap the d tab M Tap z (Setup menu) M g 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. The effects of camera shake are reduced when recording movies, in addition to when taking still pictures.
The Setup Menu U Motion Detection Tap the d tab M Tap z (Setup menu) M U Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still images. Option Description Reference Section Auto (default setting) When the camera detects the subject movement or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring.
The Setup Menu h AF Assist Tap the d tab M Tap z (Setup menu) M h AF assist Enable or disable AF-assist illumination, which assists autofocus operation when the subject is dimly lit. Option Description Auto (default setting) AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is dimly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 1.9 m (6 ft 2 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 1.1 m (3 ft 7 in.) at the maximum telephoto position.
The Setup Menu i Sound Settings Tap the d tab M Tap z (Setup menu) M i Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings. Option Description Button sound Select On (default setting) or Off. When On is selected, a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice when the camera acquires focus on the subject, and three times when an error is detected. Start-up sound will also play when the camera is turned on. Shutter sound Select On (default setting) or Off.
The Setup Menu k Auto Off Tap the d tab M Tap z (Setup menu) M k Auto off When the camera is on and a period of time passes without any operations having been performed, the monitor will be turned off and the camera will enter standby mode (A23) to save power. In this option, set the time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode. 30 s, 1 min (default setting), 5 min, and 30 min can be selected.
The Setup Menu l/m Format Memory/Format Card Tap the d tab M Tap z (Setup menu) M l Format memory/m 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. Be sure to transfer important images to a computer before formatting. l Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera.
The Setup Menu n Language Tap the d tab M Tap z (Setup menu) M n Language Choose one of 29 languages for display of camera menus and messages.
The Setup Menu V Charge by Computer Tap the d tab M Tap z (Setup menu) M V Charge by computer Choose whether or not the battery inserted into the camera is charged when the camera is connected to a computer via the USB cable. Option Description Auto (default setting) When the camera is connected to a computer that is running, the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer.
The Setup Menu C Charge Lamp The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is connected to a computer. Charge lamp Flashes slowly (green) Off Flashes quickly (green) Description 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. • The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).
The Setup Menu d Blink Warning Tap the d tab M Tap z (Setup menu) M d Blink warning Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked when shooting with face detection (A68) in the following modes. • A (auto) mode (A38). • Scene auto selector (A43), Portrait (A43), or Night portrait (A44) is selected for the scene mode.
The Setup Menu Operating the Blink Warning Screen When the Did someone blink? screen is displayed in the monitor, the operations described below are available. If no operations are performed within a few seconds, the camera automatically returns to shooting mode. Function Icon/Button Enlarge the detected face that blinked g (i) Switch to full-frame playback f (h) Did someone blink? Description Rotate the zoom control to g (i).
The Setup Menu b Eye-Fi Upload Tap the d tab M Tap z (Setup menu) M b Eye-Fi upload Option Description Enable Upload images created by the camera to a preselected destination. Disable (default setting) Images will not be uploaded. B Notes About Eye-Fi Cards Reference Section • Note that images will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient even if Enable is selected. • Select Disable where wireless devices are prohibited.
The Setup Menu p Reset All Tap the d tab M Tap z (Setup menu) M p Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values.
The Setup Menu Smart Portrait Mode Option Default value Skin softening (E47) Normal Blink proof (E48) Off Smile timer (E48) On Movie Menu Option Default value Movie options (E62) When using a memory card: N HD 720p (1280×720) When using the internal memory: y VGA (640×480) Movie AF mode (E62) Single AF Wind noise reduction (E63) Off Setup Menu Option Default value Reference Section Welcome screen (E64) None Photo info (E68) Auto info Image review (E68) On Brightness (E68) 3 Print
The Setup Menu Others Option Default value Paper size (E31, E32) Default Frame interval for slide show (E49) 3s Slide show effects (E49) Classic • Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (E86) from memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all images (A34) stored in the internal memory or on the memory card before selecting Reset all.
File and Folder Names Images, movies, or voice memos are assigned file names as follows. D S C N 0 0 0 1 .J P G Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Original still images (voice memo attachment included) and movies DSCN Small copies (voice memo attachment included) SSCN Cropped copies (voice memo attachment included) RSCN Images created by an image editing function other than crop or small picture (voice memo attachment included) FSCN Extension (signifies the file type) Still images .
Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL191 Charging AC Adapter Charging AC Adapter EH-69P1, 2 Battery charger Battery Charger MH-66 (Charging time when no charge remains: approx.
Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display A Cause/Solution Clock not set. Set date and time. E65 Battery exhausted. Charge or change battery. 16, 18 Battery temperature high Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before resuming use. After five seconds, the monitor will turn off, and the power-on lamp will flash quickly.
Error Messages Display This card cannot be used. This card cannot be read. A Cause/Solution Error accessing memory card. • Use approved card. • Check that connectors are clean. • Confirm that memory card is correctly inserted. 21 20 20 Memory card has not been formatted for use in COOLPIX S4300. Card is not formatted. Formatting deletes all data stored on the memory card.
Error Messages Display A Cause/Solution Image cannot be modified. Cannot edit selected image. • Select images that support editing function. • Movies cannot be edited. E12 – Cannot record movie. Time out error while recording movie. Choose memory card with faster write speed. 21, 83 No images in the internal memory or memory card. • Remove the memory card from the camera to play 21 back images stored in the camera’s internal memory.
Error Messages Display A Cause/Solution 74 Lens error The lens is not working properly. Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. 22, 23 Communications error Error occurred during communication with printer. Turn camera off and reconnect USB cable. E30 System error Error has occurred in camera’s internal circuitry. Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn camera on.
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Technical Notes and Index Maximizing Camera Life and Performance .................. F2 The Camera.....................................................................................................................F2 The Battery......................................................................................................................F3 Charging AC Adapter ..................................................................................................F4 Memory Cards..............................
Technical Notes and Index Maximizing Camera Life and Performance To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Avi) when using or storing the device. The Camera B Keep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. B Do Not Drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance C Notes on Monitors • Monitors and electronic viewfinders are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device.
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. Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Charging AC Adapter • The Charging AC Adapter EH-69P is for use only with compatible devices.
Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Lens 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). To remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the lens and working toward the edges.
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. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem A Cause/Solution • Confirm all plugs. • Off is selected for Charge by computer in the setup menu. • When charging by connecting the camera to a computer, battery charging stops when the camera is turned off.
Troubleshooting Problem A Cause/Solution • Camera is off. • Standby mode for saving power: press the power switch, the shutter-release button, A button, c button, or b (e movie-record) button. • When flash lamp flashes, wait until flash has charged. • Camera and computer are connected via USB cable. • Camera and TV are connected via audio/video cable. 23 23, E75 Monitor is hard to read. • Adjust monitor brightness. • Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.
Troubleshooting Problem Camera becomes hot. A Cause/Solution The camera may become hot when used for an extended period of time to shoot movies or send images using an Eye-Fi card, or when used in a hot environment; this is not a malfunction. 84 Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution Streaks of light or partial discoloration are visible in the monitor. Smear may occur when extremely bright light strikes the image sensor. When shooting with Continuous set to Multi-shot 16 and when recording movies, avoiding bright objects, such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights is recommended. Bright specks appear in Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Set the flash pictures taken with flash. mode setting to c (Off).
Troubleshooting Problem When recording movies in dim lighting, the image Randomly spaced bright may become somewhat “grainy” in appearance. pixels (“noise”) appear in This occurs when the ISO sensitivity increases, and movies. it does not indicate a malfunction. Images are too dark (underexposed). Images are too bright (overexposed). A Cause/Solution Shutter speed too slow or ISO sensitivity is high as Randomly spaced bright the subject is dark.
Troubleshooting Playback Problem A Cause/Solution – File cannot be played back. • File or folder was overwritten or renamed by computer or other make of camera. • The COOLPIX S4300 is not able to playback movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera. Cannot zoom in on image. • Pictures taken with cameras other than COOLPIX S4300 may not be enlarged. • Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, small pictures, or images that have been cropped to a size of 320 × 240 or smaller.
Troubleshooting Problem A Cause/Solution • The desired image was sorted into a category other than the category currently displayed. • Images recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S4300 and images copied using the Copy option cannot be displayed in auto sort mode. The recorded images are not displayed in auto • Images recorded in the internal memory or on the memory card may not be played back sort mode. correctly if overwritten by a computer.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S4300 Digital Camera Type Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) Focus-area selection Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Storage Media File system File formats Image size (pixels) • Internal memory (approx. 74 MB) • SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card DCF, Exif 2.
Specifications ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) Exposure Metering Exposure control • 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) 256-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2×), spot (digital zoom 2× or more) Programmed auto exposure with motion detection and exposure compensation (–2.0 to +2.
Specifications Weight Operating environment Temperature Humidity Approx. 139 g (5.0 oz) (with battery and SD memory card) 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Less than 85% (no condensation) • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 operated at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). * Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries.
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. • Exif version 2.3: This camera supports Exchangeable image file format (Exif) version 2.
Index Symbols B A Auto mode 22, 26, 38 C Scene mode 41 R Special effects mode 50 F Smart portrait mode 51 c Playback mode 32, 72 h Favorite pictures mode 72, E5 F Auto sort mode 72, E9 C List by date mode 72, E11 z Setup menu 88, E64 g (Telephoto) 2, 29 f (Wide-angle) 2, 29 i Playback zoom 2, 33 h Thumbnail playback 2, 33 A Shooting mode button 3, 10, 26 c Playback button 3, 10, 32 b (e movie-record) button 3, 82 d Menu tab 11, 12 H Exit icon 11 J Return icon 12 R E4 Back light o 48 Battery ii, 16, 18, 2
Index DPOF F16 DPOF print E34 Drag 4 Drag and drop 4 Draw A 47, E2 DSCN E86 Dusk/dawn i 45 HD 720p 85, E62 Help 41 High key G 50 High-contrast monochrome F 50 E I EH-69P ii, 18, E87 EN-EL19 ii, 16, 18, E87 Exposure compensation 61 Extension E86 Eye-Fi upload 90, E82 Eyelet for camera strap 2 F Technical Notes and Index Face detection 28, 68 File names E86 Fill flash 56 Filter effects 75, E21 Fireworks show m 47 Firmware version 90, E85 Fixed range auto E42 Flash 2, 54 Flash lamp 3, 55 Flash mode 55 F
Index Multi-shot 16 39, E43 Museum l 47 N Night landscape j 46 Night portrait e 44 Nikon Transfer 2 78, 80 Nostalgic sepia P 50 Number of exposures remaining 22, 65 O Optical zoom 29 Optional accessories E87 P Q Quick retouch 75, E17 QVGA E62 R Rating 9, 74 S Scene auto selector x 43 Scene Effect 42 Scene mode 41, 43 Selective color I 50 Self-timer 2, 57 Self-timer lamp 52, 58 Setting the date and time 24, 88, E65 Setup menu 88, E64 Shooting 22, 28, 30 Shooting menu 38, E35 Shooting mode 10, 26 Shutte
Index Sports d 44 SSCN E86 Strap 13 Stretch 75, E19 Stylus 5 Subject tracking 39, E38 Sunset h 45 T Tap 4 Telephoto 29 Televisions 76, E27 Time zone 24, 88, E65, E67 Time zone and date 24, 88, E65 Touch AF/AE 39, E40 Touch shooting 39, E35 Touch shutter 39, E36 Tripod socket 3, F14 TV E27 U Technical Notes and Index USB cable ii, 18, 76, 79, E30, E87 USB/audio/video output connector 18, 76, E27, E30 V VGA 84, E62 Vibration reduction 89, E71 Video mode 90, E77 ViewNX 2 77 Voice memo 75, E58 Volume 86, E
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