The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA En Overview Thank you for your purchase of a COOLPIX4300 digital camera. The documentation for this product includes the manuals listed below. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from your camera. Quick-Start Guide The Quick-Start Guide takes you through the process of unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking your first pictures, and transferring them to your computer. Guide to Digital Photography The Guide to Digital Photography (this manual) provides complete operating instructions for your camera. Nikon View Reference Manual The Nikon View Reference Manual can be found in electronic format on the reference CD provided with your camera. Symbols To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual: This icon marks cautions, information that you should read before use to prevent damage to your camera. This icon marks tips, additional information you may find helpful when using your camera. This icon marks notes, information that you should read before using your camera. 2 3 For Your Safety 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. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbols: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using your Nikon product to prevent possible injury. · When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards. · Do not short or disassemble the battery. · Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat. · Do not immerse in or expose to water. · Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins. · Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains. · When the battery is not in use, attach the terminal cover and store in a cool place. · Immediately after use, or when the product is used on battery power for an extended period, the battery may become hot. Before removing the battery, turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool. · When used with a 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery, the camera grip may become noticeably warm, but this does not indicate a malfunction. · Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation. Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths. Removing memory cards Memory cards may become hot during use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs on which the software and manuals are distributed should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. Observe caution when operating the flash Using the flash close to your subject's eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (3.3 ft.) from the subject. When using the viewfinder When operating the mode dial and the zoom button with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally. Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. WARNINGS Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment. Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or from the AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire. Do not place strap around neck Placing the camera strap around your neck could result in strangulation. Special care should be taken to avoid placing the strap around the neck of an infant or child. 4 Do not disassemble Touching the product's internal parts could result in injury. In the event of a malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikonauthorized service center for inspection. Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: · Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. · Use only the Nikon EN-EL1 rechargeable lithium-ion battery (supplied) or a six-volt 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery (available separately). · The EN-EL-1 is for use only with selected Nikon Digital cameras. Do not use the EN-EL1 in equipment not approved for use with this battery. 5 Notices · No part of the manuals 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 these manuals at any time and without prior notice. · Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. · While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device is punishable by law. · Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped "Sample." The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited. · Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons. · Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws. Notice for customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to E4300 comply with the limits for a Class B digital Tested To Comply device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. With FCC Standards These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio CAUTIONS frequency energy and, if not installed and used Modifications in accordance with the instructions, may cause The FCC requires the user to be harmful interference to radio communications. notified that any changes or However, there is no guarantee that interference modifications made to this device will not occur in a particular installation. If this that are not expressly approved by equipment does cause harmful interference to Nikon Corporation may void the radio or television reception, which can be user's authority to operate the determined by turning the equipment off and equipment. on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the Interface Cables interference by one or more of the following Use the interface cables sold or measures: provided by Nikon for your · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. equipment. Using other interface · Increase the separation between the cables may exceed the limits of equipment and receiver. Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver Nikon Inc., is connected. 1300 Walt Whitman Road, · Consult the dealer or an experienced Melville, New York radio/television technician for help. 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Tel.: 631-547-4200 6 7 Table of Contents Overview ............................................................................................................3 For Your Safety ...............................................................................................4-5 Notices ...........................................................................................................6-7 Playing Pictures Back: Playback Options ...............................55-64 Full-Screen Playback .............................................................................56-57 Thumbnail Playback ....................................................................................58 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ........................................................59 Creating a Small Copy of Picture: Small Picture .....................................60-61 Movie Playback ...........................................................................................62 Photo Information ..................................................................................63-64 Introduction ................................................................................11-22 Parts of the COOLPIX4300.........................................................12-15 First Steps ...................................................................................16-22 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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