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DIGITAL CAMERA
Reference Manual
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Trademark Information • Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. • SDXC, SDHC, and SD Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • PictBridge is a trademark. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the o
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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
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Introduction Introduction Read This First 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. C
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Introduction Read This First About This Manual 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). Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual: Symbol Description This icon marks cautions, information that should be read
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Introduction Read This First Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning 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.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest
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Introduction Read This First About the Manuals • 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. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from
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Introduction 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 symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon prod
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Introduction For Your Safety Observe caution when • The battery is prone to leakage handling the battery when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to The battery may leak, overheat, or remove the battery when no charge explode if improperly handled. remains. Observe the following precautions • Discontinue use immediately should when handling the battery for use in you notice any change in the this product: battery, such as discoloration or • Before replacing the b
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Introduction For Your Safety • Do not handle the plug or Charging Do not operate the flash with AC Adapter with wet hands. Failure the flash window touching a to observe this precaution could person or object result in electric shock. Failure to observe this precaution • Do not use with travel converters or could result in burns or fire. adapters designed to convert from Avoid contact with liquid one voltage to another or with DC- crystal to-AC inverters. Failure to observe Should the mon
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Introduction Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. the interference by one or more of the following measures: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS– • Reorient or relocate the receiving SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. antenna. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF • Increase the separation between the FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, equipment and receiver. CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that For connection to a supply not in the to which
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Introduction Notices Notice for customers in the State of • This product is designated for California separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not WARNING dispose of as household waste. Handling the cord on this product will • For more information, contact the expose you to lead, a chemical known retailer or the local authorities in to the State of California to cause birth charge of waste management. defects or other reproductive harm. This symbol on the battery Wash
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Introduction Table of Contents Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... ii Read This First ........................................................................................................................................ ii Confirming the Package Contents ............................................................................................................. ii About This Ma
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Introduction 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..................
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Introduction Table of Contents Recording and Playing Back Movies.......................................................................................... 81 Recording Movies ............................................................................................................................... 82 Changing Movie Recording Settings (The Movie Menu) .......................................................... 85 Movie Playback ..................................................................
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Introduction Table of Contents The Smart Portrait Menu .......................................................................................................... E47 e Skin Softening ..................................................................................................................................... E47 y Blink Proof............................................................................................................................................... E48 a Smile Timer ....
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Introduction Table of Contents Technical Notes and Index......................................................................................................... F1 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 .....................
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Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 5 6 1 2 3 4 9 7 8 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Lens cover closed 1 Shutter-release button......................13, 30 4 Flash ......................................................................55 Zoom control..................................................29 Self-timer lamp...............................................57 5 f: Wide-angle ..........................................29 AF-assist illuminator
