DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page vi). • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.
Quick Topic Search You can return to this page by tapping or clicking in the lower right of any page. Main Topics Introduction ............................................................................................................................ iii Table of Contents .................................................................................................................. ix Parts of the Camera ..................................................................................................
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Table of Contents Quick Topic Search ............................................................................................................... ii Main Topics...................................................................................................................................................................... ii Common Topics ...........................................................................................................................................................
If a Dialog Related to Wi-Fi Connections Is Displayed in iOS ......................................................... 28 If Images Cannot Be Uploaded Successfully............................................................................................ 29 Shooting Features............................................................................................................... 30 Selecting a Shooting Mode...............................................................................................
Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces........................................................................................... 71 Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image......................................................................................... 73 Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy....................................................................................................................... 74 Movies ..................................................................................
Slide Show .................................................................................................................................................................. 111 Protect........................................................................................................................................................................... 112 Rotate Image...........................................................................................................................................
Error Messages.................................................................................................................................... 144 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 148 File Names ............................................................................................................................................ 157 Optional Accessories ...................................
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body ................................................................................................................... 2 The Monitor..............................................................................................................................
The Camera Body 1 23 4 5 12 11 10 6 9 7 8 Lens cover closed 1 Shutter-release button............................ 16 6 Lens 7 Lens cover 2 Zoom control................................................ 56 f: Wide-angle ....................................... 56 g: Telephoto ............................................. 56 h: Thumbnail playback................... 66 i: Playback zoom..................................
1 13 2 3 4 5 12 6 7 8 9 11 10 1 Charge lamp.................................................. 10 Flash lamp....................................................... 50 8 d (menu) button.................................. 91 2 b (e movie-record) button............. 17 9 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover ............................ 9 3 A (shooting mode) button ................................................31, 32, 35, 42, 44 10 Tripod socket ..............................................
The Monitor The information that is displayed on the shooting or playback screen changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. By default, information is displayed when the camera is turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A121)). For Shooting 2 3 5 AF 7 6 AE/AF-L 8 4 1 10 10 11 12 13 400 1/250 F3.7 +1.0 29m 0s 999 18 17 16 9 14 999 9999 15 1 Shooting mode ............
44 43 42 41 2 10 5 40 39 38 36 35 34 10 37 32 31 33 PRE 400 30 29 28 Focus area (target finding AF) .....................................................................57, 105 20 Focus area (manual or center) .....................................................................60, 104 21 Focus area (face detection, pet detection).....................38, 44, 58, 104 22 Focus area (subject tracking) ..................................................................
For Playback 8 1 2 3456 7 999 / 999 24 23 22 21 999 / 999 9999 / 9999 29m00s 29m00s 9 10 11 12 13 9999. JPG 15/11/2016 15:30 20 18 14 15 19 17 16 1 List by date icon .......................................... 67 13 Movie options ............................................114 2 Protect icon................................................. 112 3 Glamour retouch icon ............................. 71 14 Small picture icon ...................................... 73 15 Crop icon.................
Getting Started How to Attach the Camera Strap...................................................................................... 8 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card......................................................................... 9 Charging the Battery...........................................................................................................10 Camera Setup ........................................................................................................................
How to Attach the Camera Strap 8 Getting Started How to Attach the Camera Strap
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Battery latch Memory card slot • With the battery’s positive and negative terminals oriented correctly, move the orange battery latch (3), and fully insert the battery (4). • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (5). • Be careful not to insert the battery or memory card upside-down or backward, as this could cause a malfunction.
Charging the Battery Charging AC Adapter Electrical outlet Charge lamp USB cable (included) If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, securely connect it to the Charging AC Adapter. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product. * The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or region in which the camera was purchased. This step can be omitted if the plug adapter comes permanently bonded to the Charging AC Adapter.
B Notes About the USB Cable Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle. B Turning the Camera On While Charging If you press the power switch while charging with the Charging AC Adapter, the camera turns on in playback mode, and captured images can be played back. Shooting is not possible. C Charging Using a Computer or Battery Charger • You can also charge the battery by connecting the camera to a computer.
Camera Setup 1 Press the power switch to turn the camera on. • Use the multi selector to select and adjust settings. Power switch Up Multi selector Left Right k button (apply selection) Down d button • A language selection dialog will be displayed. Use HI on the multi selector to highlight a language and press the k button to select. • The language can be changed at any time using the Language option in the setup menu (A91).
4 Highlight your home time zone and press the k button. • To turn daylight saving time on, press H. The clock is set ahead one hour and W is displayed at the top of the map. Press I to turn daylight saving time off. Back 5 6 Use HI to choose a date format and press the k button. Enter the current date and time and press the k button. • Use JK to highlight items and use HI to change. • Press the k button to set the clock.
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting Images...................................................................................................................15 Recording Movies.................................................................................................................17 Playing Back Images............................................................................................................18 Deleting Images...............................................................
Shooting Images x (scene auto selector) mode is used here as an example. In x (scene auto selector) mode, the camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene when you frame a picture, making it easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene. 1 Hold the camera steady. • 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 flash is above the lens.
• When the camera recognizes the shooting scene, the shooting mode icon changes accordingly. • Battery level indicator b: The battery level is high. B: The battery level is low. • Number of exposures remaining C is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera, and images are saved in the internal memory. Shooting mode icon 8m 0s 1400 Battery level indicator 3 Press the shutter-release button halfway.
C The Auto Off Function • When no operations are performed for about one minute, the screen turns off, the camera enters standby mode, and then the power-on lamp flashes. The camera turns off after remaining in standby mode for about three minutes. • To turn the screen back on while the camera is in standby mode, perform an operation such as pressing the power switch or shutter-release button.
Playing Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode. • If you press and hold down the c button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. 2 Use the multi selector to select an image to display. Display the previous image • Press and hold down HIJK to scroll through the images quickly. • To return to shooting mode, press the A button or shutter-release button.
Deleting Images 1 Press the l (delete) button to delete the image currently displayed on the screen. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired deletion method and press the k button. • To exit without deleting, press the d button. 3 Delete Current image Erase selected images All images Select Yes and press the k button. • Deleted images cannot be recovered.
The Image Selection Screen for Deletion 1 Use the multi selector JK to select the image that you want to delete. Erase selected images • Move the zoom control (A2) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback, or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback. Back 2 Use HI to select ON or OFF. Erase selected images • When ON is selected, an icon is displayed under the selected image. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional images. Back 3 Press the k button to apply the image selection.
Connecting to a Smart Device (SnapBridge) Installing the SnapBridge App.........................................................................................22 Connecting the Camera and a Smart Device .............................................................23 Image Upload and Remote Photography ...................................................................
Installing the SnapBridge App When you install the SnapBridge app on your smart device and establish a wireless connection between the smart device and a SnapBridge-supported camera, you can upload images captured with the camera to the smart device, or use the smart device to release the camera shutter (A27). • This manual describes the procedures for version 2.0 of the SnapBridge app. Use the latest version of the SnapBridge app.
Connecting the Camera and a Smart Device • Use a sufficiently charged battery so that the camera does not turn off during the procedure. • Insert a memory card with sufficient free space into the camera. 1 Camera: Select Network menu (A91) M Connect to smart device, and press the k button. Airplane mode Connect to smart device Send while shooting • The screen in step 2 is displayed when you turn the camera on for the first time. This step is unnecessary in such cases.
4 Smart device: Launch the SnapBridge app and tap Pair with camera. • When the dialog to select a camera is displayed, tap the camera you want to connect to. • If you did not connect to the camera by tapping Skip at the upper-right of the screen when launching the SnapBridge app for the first time, tap Pair with camera in the A tab and proceed to step 5. 5 Smart device: In the Pair with camera screen, tap the camera name.
8 Camera/smart device: Finish the connection settings. Camera: Press the k button when the screen shown on the right is displayed. Smart device: Tap OK when the dialog indicating that pairing is complete is displayed. 9 Your camera and smart device are connected! SnapBridge will send your photos to your smart device as they are taken. Next Camera: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.
C If the Connection Is Unsuccessful • If the camera displays Could not connect. when connecting. - Press the k button and repeat the procedure from step 2 in “Connecting the Camera and a Smart Device” (A23) to connect again. - Press the d button to cancel the connection. • The issue may be solved by relaunching the app. Close the SnapBridge app completely and then tap the app icon again to launch it.
Image Upload and Remote Photography Image Upload There are three ways to upload images. • Movies recorded with this camera cannot be uploaded. 1 2 3 Automatically upload images to the smart device every time they are captured.1, 2 Network menu in the camera M Send while shooting M set Still images to Yes. Select images in the camera and upload them to the smart device.1, 2 Playback menu in the camera M use Mark for upload to select images.
Remote Photography You can tap the A tab in the SnapBridge app M Remote photography to release the camera shutter using a smart device. • Follow the instructions in the SnapBridge app to switch to a Wi-Fi connection. In iOS, a dialog related to Wi-Fi connections may be displayed. In such cases, see “If a Dialog Related to Wi-Fi Connections Is Displayed in iOS” (A28). If a Dialog Related to Wi-Fi Connections Is Displayed in iOS The SnapBridge app normally connects the camera and smart device via Bluetooth.
If Images Cannot Be Uploaded Successfully • If the connection is disconnected while uploading images through the Send while shooting or Mark for upload function in the camera, the connection and image upload may resume when you turn the camera off and then on again. • You may be able to upload by canceling the connection and then establishing a connection again.
Shooting Features Selecting a Shooting Mode ..............................................................................................31 A (Auto) Mode....................................................................................................................32 x (Scene Auto Selector) Mode ......................................................................................34 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) ................................
Selecting a Shooting Mode The shooting modes described below are available. • x Scene auto selector The camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene when you frame a picture, making it easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene. • b Scene mode Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select. • D Special effects Apply effects to images during shooting.
A (Auto) Mode Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button • You can change how the camera selects the area of the frame to focus on by changing the AF area mode setting (A104). The default setting is Target finding AF (A57).
2 Use JK to select an item. Brightness (Exp. +/-) • F Hue: Adjust the hue (reddish/bluish) of the entire image. • G Vividness: Adjust the vividness of the entire image. • o Brightness (Exp. +/-): Adjust the brightness of the entire image. 3 Use HI to adjust the level. • • • • Slider You can preview the results on the screen. To set another item, return to step 2. Select y Exit to hide the slider. To cancel all settings, select P Reset and press the k button.
x (Scene Auto Selector) Mode The camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene when you frame a picture, making it easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M x (scene auto selector) mode M k button When the camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene, the shooting mode icon displayed on the shooting screen changes accordingly.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) When a scene is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M HI M select a scene M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.
Tips and Notes About Scene Mode d Sports • While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots up to about 6 images continuously at a rate of about 1.1 fps (when image mode is set to x). • The frame rate for continuous shooting may vary depending on the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting conditions. • Focus, exposure, and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series.
m Fireworks show • The shutter speed is fixed at four seconds. • The zoom is restricted to four fixed positions. o Backlighting • The flash always fires. O Pet portrait • When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and focuses on it. By default, the shutter is automatically released when a dog or cat face is detected (pet portrait auto release). • On the screen displayed when O Pet portrait is selected, select U Single or V Continuous.
B Focus Area • When the camera detects a face, the face is displayed inside a yellow border. When the camera acquires focus on a face displayed inside a double border (focus area), the double border changes to green. If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • Under some shooting conditions, the pet face may not be detected and other subjects may be displayed inside a border.
Shooting with Panorama Assist The use of a tripod makes it easier to frame a picture. When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting, set Photo VR (A124) to Off in the setup menu. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M HI M U (Panorama assist) M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed. 1 Use the multi selector JK to select the direction in which images are joined, and press the k button.
4 Press the k button when shooting is complete. • The camera returns to step 1. End B Notes About Panorama Assist • Up to three images can be taken and combined in a panorama series. Shooting automatically ends after the third image is taken. • A panorama image may not be saved if the translucent portion of an image is not properly aligned with the subject when taking the next image. • The range of the image seen in the saved image is narrower than that seen on the screen at the time of shooting.
Playback with Panorama Assist Switch to playback mode (A18), display an image captured using panorama assist in full-frame playback mode, and then press the k button to scroll the image in the direction that was used when shooting. 4/4 0004. JPG 15/11/2016 15:30 Playback controls are displayed on the screen during playback. Use the multi selector JK to select a control, and then press the k button to perform the operations described below.
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Apply effects to images during shooting. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M D (third icon from the top*) M K M HI M select an effect M k button * The icon of the last effect selected is displayed. Type Description D Soft (default setting) Softens the image by adding a slight blur to the entire image. E Nostalgic sepia Adds a sepia tone and reduces the contrast to simulate the qualities of an old photograph.
Functions Available in Special Effects Mode • • • • • Flash mode (A50) Self-timer (A52) Macro mode (A54) Exposure compensation (A55) Image mode (A98) 43 Shooting Features Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting) You can take a picture with the glamour retouch function to enhance human faces. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button 1 Press the multi selector K. 2 Apply an effect. Slider • Use JK to select the desired effect. • Use HI to select the amount of effect. • You can simultaneously apply multiple effects. B Skin softening, l Foundation makeup, Q Soft, G Vividness, o Brightness (Exp.
Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode • • • • • • Glamour retouch (A44) Smile timer (A46) Self-Collage (A47) Flash mode (A50) Self-timer (A52) Smart portrait menu (A108) 45 Shooting Features Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting)
Using Smile Timer Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button When you press the multi selector J to select a Smile timer and press the k button, the camera automatically releases the shutter whenever a smiling face is detected. • Set the glamour retouch function before selecting smile timer (A44). • When you press the shutter-release button to take a picture, smile timer is terminated.
Using Self-Collage The camera can capture a series of four or nine images at intervals and save them as a one-frame image (a collage image). 5/5 0005. JPG 15/11/2016 15:30 Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button 1 Press the multi selector J to select n Self-Collage, and press the k button. • A confirmation dialog is displayed.
2 Take a picture. • When you press the shutter-release button, a countdown starts (about five seconds) and the shutter is automatically released. • The camera automatically releases the shutter for the remaining pictures. A countdown starts about three seconds before shooting. • The number of shots is indicated by U on the screen. It is displayed in green during shooting and it changes to white after shooting. 3 2 Select Yes and press the k button. • The collage image is saved.
Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector When the shooting screen is displayed, you can press the multi selector H (m) J (n) I (p) K (o) to set the functions described below. • m Flash mode You can select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions. • n Self-timer The camera releases the shutter 10, 2, or 5 seconds after you press the shutterrelease button. • p Macro mode Use macro mode when you take close-up pictures. • o Exposure compensation You can adjust overall image brightness.
Flash Mode You can select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions. 1 Press the multi selector H (m). 2 Select the desired flash mode (A51) and press the k button. • If the k button is not pressed, the selection will be canceled. C The Flash Lamp • The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. - On: The flash fires when you press the shutter-release button all the way down. - Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot shoot images.
Available Flash Modes U Auto The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting. • The flash mode indicator is only displayed immediately after setting on the shooting screen. V Auto with red-eye reduction Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash. W Off The flash does not fire. • We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark surroundings. X Fill flash The flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects.
Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter 10, 2, or 5 seconds after you press the shutter-release button. Set Photo VR (A124) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. 1 Press the multi selector J (n). 2 Select n10s, n2s, or r5s, and press the k button. Self-timer • n10s (10 seconds): Use on important occasions, such as weddings. • n2s (2 seconds): Use to prevent camera shake.
4 Press the shutter-release button all the way down. • Countdown starts. The self-timer lamp flashes and then glows steadily about one second before the shutter is released. • When the shutter is released, the selftimer is set to OFF. • To stop the countdown, press the shutter-release button again. 53 Shooting Features Self-timer 9 1/250 F3.
Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures) Use macro mode when taking close-up pictures. 1 Press the multi selector I (p). 2 Select ON and press the k button. Macro mode • If the k button is not pressed, the selection will be canceled. 3 Move the zoom control to set the zoom ratio to a position where F and the zoom indicator are displayed in green. • When the zoom ratio is set to a position where the zoom indicator is displayed in green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 9 cm (3.
Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness) You can adjust overall image brightness. 1 Press the multi selector K (o). 2 Select a compensation value and press the k button. Exposure compensation • To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value. • To darken the image, set a negative (–) value. • The compensation value is applied, even without pressing the k button.
Using the Zoom When you move the zoom control, the zoom lens position changes. • To zoom in: Move toward g • To zoom out: Move toward f When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to the maximum wide-angle position. Wide-angle • A zoom indicator is displayed on the shooting screen when the zoom control is moved.
Focusing The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode. The Shutter-release Button Press halfway To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and F-number), press the shutter-release button lightly until you feel a slight resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Press all the way Press the shutter-release button all the way to release the shutter and take a picture.
B Notes About Target Finding AF • Depending on shooting conditions, the subject that the camera determines to be the main subject may vary. • The main subject may not be detected when using certain White balance settings.
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator is displayed in green: • Subject is very dark • Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the shooting conditions (e.g. the sun behind the subject makes that subject appear very dark) • No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g.
Focus Lock Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject. 1 2 Set AF area mode to Center in A (auto) mode (A104). Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway. • The camera focuses on the subject and the focus area is displayed in green. • Exposure is also locked. 3 1/250 F3.7 1/250 F3.7 Without lifting your finger, recompose the picture.
Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, Etc.) Default settings for each shooting mode are listed below. Flash (A50) x (scene auto selector) Self-timer (A52) Macro (A54) Exposure compensation (A55) U1 Off Off2 0.0 V Off Off3 0.0 W 3 Off 3 0.0 W 3 3 0.0 3 0.0 3 0.0 3 0.0 3 0.0 3 0.0 3 0.0 3 0.0 3 0.0 3 0.0 3 0.
Flash (A50) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Self-timer (A52) Macro (A54) Exposure compensation (A55) R (special effects) W Off Off 0.0 F (smart portrait) U Off7 Off3 –8 A (auto) U Off Off –9 The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected. W (off) can be selected manually. Cannot be changed. The camera enters macro mode when i is selected. Cannot be changed. Cannot be changed. The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with red-eye reduction.
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting Some functions cannot be used with other menu options. Restricted function Option Description Continuous (A102) When Continuous is selected, the flash cannot be used. Blink proof (A109) When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be used. Self-timer AF area mode (A104) When Subject tracking is selected, the self-timer cannot be used. Macro mode AF area mode (A104) When Subject tracking is selected, macro mode cannot be used.
Playback Features Playback Zoom......................................................................................................................65 Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display.........................................................................66 List by Date Mode ................................................................................................................67 Editing Images (Still Images) ......................................................................................
Playback Zoom Moving the zoom control toward g (i playback zoom) in full-frame playback mode (A18) zooms in on the image. Displayed area guide 4/4 0004. JPG 15/11/2016 15:30 Full-frame Playback g (i) f (h) 3.0 Image is zoomed in. • You can change the magnification rate by moving the zoom control toward f (h) or g (i). • To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector HIJK. • When a zoomed image is displayed, press the k button to return to full-frame playback mode.
Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display Moving the zoom control toward f (h thumbnail playback) in full-frame playback mode (A18) displays images as thumbnails. 1 / 20 f (h) 1 / 20 f (h) Sun Mon 2016 11 Tue Wed Thu 1 0004.
List by Date Mode Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M C List by date M k button Use the multi selector HI to select a date and then press the k button to play back the images captured on the selected date. • Functions in the playback menu (A110) can be used for the images in the selected shooting date (except Copy). • The following operations are available while the shooting date selection screen is displayed. - d button: The functions listed below are available.
Editing Images (Still Images) Before Editing Images You can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files. Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original. C Restrictions on Image Editing • An image can be edited up to 10 times. • You may not be able to edit images of a certain size or with certain editing functions. Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood Process images with a variety of effects.
Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Quick retouch M k button Use the multi selector HI to select the amount of effect applied and press the k button. Quick retouch • The edited version is displayed on the right. • To exit without saving the copy, press J.
Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When Shooting with the Flash Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Redeye correction M k button Preview the result and press the k button. Red-eye correction • To exit without saving the copy, press the multi selector J. Back B • • • • Save Notes About Red-eye Correction Red-eye correction can only be applied to images when red-eye is detected. Red-eye correction can be applied to pets (dogs or cats) even if their eyes are not red.
Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Glamour retouch M k button 1 Use the multi selector HIJK to select the face that you want to retouch and press the k button. Subject selection • When only one face is detected, proceed to step 2. Back 2 Use JK to select the effect, use HI to select the effect level, and press the k button. Small face • You can simultaneously apply multiple effects.
4 Select Yes and press the k button. • An edited copy is created. Save OK? Yes No B Notes About Glamour Retouch • Only one face at a time can be edited. To retouch another face in the same image, select the edited copy of the image and make additional changes. • Depending on the direction in which faces are looking, or the brightness of faces, the camera may be unable to accurately detect faces, or the glamour retouch function may not perform as expected.
Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Small picture M k button 1 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired copy size and press the k button. Small picture • Images captured at an image mode setting of z 5120×2880 are saved at a size of 640 × 360, and images captured at an image mode setting of s 3864×3864 are saved at 480 × 480. Press the k button to proceed to step 2. 2 Select Yes and press the k button.
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy 1 2 Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (A65). Adjust the image so that only the portion that you want to keep is displayed, and then press the d (menu) button. • Move the zoom control toward g (i) or f (h) to adjust the magnification rate. Set a 3.0 magnification rate at which u is displayed. • Use the multi selector HIJK to scroll to the portion of the image that you want to display. 3 Check that the desired cropping area is displayed, and then press the k button.
Movies Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback..................................76 Operations During Movie Playback ...............................................................................
Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback 1 Display the shooting screen. • Check the remaining amount of movie recording time. 8m 0s 1400 Remaining movie recording time 2 Press the b (e movie-record) button to start movie recording. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. 2m30s 3 4 Press the b (e movie-record) button again to end recording. Select a movie in full-frame playback mode and press the k button to play it back.
Movie Frame • The area that is captured in a movie varies depending on the Movie options settings in the movie menu. • If Photo info in Monitor settings (A121) in the setup menu is set to Movie frame+auto info, you can confirm the area that will be captured in a movie before you start recording. Maximum Movie Recording Time Individual movie files cannot exceed 2 GB in size or 29 minutes in length, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording.
Notes About Movie Recording B Notes About Saving Images or Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are 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.
4s Operations During Movie Playback To adjust the volume, move the zoom control while a movie is playing (A2). 4s Volume indicator Playback controls are displayed on the screen. The operations described below can be performed by using the multi selector JK to select a control and then pressing the k button. Function Icon When paused Description Rewind A Hold down the k button to rewind the movie. Fastforward B Hold down the k button to fast-forward the movie. Pause playback.
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer Utilizing Images ....................................................................................................................81 Viewing Images on a TV.....................................................................................................82 Printing Images Without a Computer...........................................................................83 Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i) .........................................
Utilizing Images In addition to using the SnapBridge app to enjoy the captured images, you can also utilize the images in various ways by connecting the camera to the devices described below. Viewing Images on a TV Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of an optional audio video cable to the TV’s input jacks.
Viewing Images on a TV 1 Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV. • Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack and the white plug to the audio-in jack on the TV. • Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle. Yellow 2 Set the TV’s input to external video input. • See the documentation provided with your TV for details. 3 Press and hold down the c (playback) button to turn on the camera. • Images are displayed on the TV.
Printing Images Without a Computer Users of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 2 Turn on the printer. Turn off the camera and connect it to the printer using the USB cable. • Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle. 3 The camera is automatically turned on.
B If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is Not Displayed When Auto is selected for Charge by computer (A131), it may be impossible to print images with direct connection of the camera to some printers. If the PictBridge startup screen is not displayed after the camera is turned on, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. Set Charge by computer to Off and reconnect the camera to the printer.
Printing Multiple Images 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the d (menu) button. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select Paper size and press the k button. • Select the desired paper size and press the k button. • To print with the paper size setting configured on the printer, select Default. • The paper size options available on the camera vary depending on the printer that you use. • To exit the print menu, press the d button.
Print selection Select images (up to 99) and the number of copies Print selection (up to 9) of each. • Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use HI to specify the number of copies to be printed. • Images selected for printing are indicated by M and the number of copies to be printed. To Back cancel the print selection, set the number of copies to 0. • Move the zoom control toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback.
Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i) Installing ViewNX-i ViewNX-i is free software that enables you to transfer images and movies to your computer for viewing and editing. To install ViewNX-i, download the latest version of the ViewNX-i installer from the following website and follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. ViewNX-i: http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region.
If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2. • When using Windows 7 If the dialog shown on the right is displayed, follow the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed; select Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-click the Nikon Transfer 2 icon. • When using Windows 10 or Windows 8.
2 After Nikon Transfer 2 starts, click Start Transfer. Start Transfer • Image transfer begins. When image transfer is complete, ViewNX-i starts and the transferred images are displayed. 3 Terminate the connection. • If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the memory card from the card reader or card slot.
Using the Menu Menu Operations..................................................................................................................91 Menu Lists ...............................................................................................................................94 The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options) .........................................98 The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) .....................................................................
Menu Operations You can set the menus listed below by pressing the d (menu) button. • • • • • 1 2 3 A Shooting menu1, 2 D Movie menu1 G Playback menu3 J Network menu z Setup menu Press the d button when the shooting screen is displayed. Menu icons and available setting options vary depending on the shooting mode. Press the d button when the playback screen is displayed. 1 Press the d (menu) button. • The menu is displayed. 8m 0s 1400 2 Press the multi selector J.
4 Select a menu option and press the k button. Time zone and date Monitor settings • Certain menu options cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state of the camera. 5 Date stamp Photo VR AF assist Digital zoom Select a setting and press the k button. Date stamp • The setting you selected is Date applied. Date and time • When you are finished using the Off menu, press the d button.
The Image Selection Screen When an image selection screen such as the one shown on the right is displayed while operating the camera, follow the procedures described below to select the images. Protect Back 1 Use the multi selector JK to select the desired image. • Move the zoom control (A2) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback, or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback. • Only one image can be selected for Rotate image. Proceed to step 3. 2 Use HI to select ON or OFF.
Menu Lists The Shooting Menu Enter shooting mode M d button Common Shooting Options Option Default setting x 5152×3864 Image mode A 98 Auto Mode Option Default setting A White balance Auto 100 Continuous Single 102 ISO sensitivity Auto 103 AF area mode Target finding AF 104 Autofocus mode Single AF 107 94 Using the Menu Menu Lists
The Smart Portrait Menu Enter shooting mode M d button M F menu icon M k button Option Self-Collage Default setting A Number of shots 4 108 Interval Medium 108 Shutter sound Magic 108 Off 109 Blink proof The Movie Menu Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M k button Option Default setting A Movie options f 720/30p or V 720/25p 114 Autofocus mode Single AF 115 Movie VR On (hybrid) 116 Wind noise reduction Off 116 95 Using the Menu Menu Lists
The Playback Menu Press the c button (playback mode) M d button Option 1 2 A Mark for upload1 110 Quick retouch2 69 D-Lighting2 69 Red-eye correction 70 Glamour retouch2 71 Slide show 111 Protect1 112 Rotate image1 112 Small picture2 73 Copy1 113 Select an image on the image selection screen. See “The Image Selection Screen” (A93) for more information. Edited images are saved as separate files. Some images may not be edited.
The Setup Menu Press the d button M z menu icon M k button Option A Time zone and date 119 Monitor settings 121 Date stamp 123 Photo VR 124 AF assist 125 Digital zoom 125 Sound settings 126 Auto off 126 Format card/Format memory 127 Language 128 Image comment 128 Copyright information 129 Location data 130 Video mode 130 Charge by computer 131 Reset all 132 Conformity marking 132 Firmware version 132 97 Using the Menu Menu Lists
The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options) Image Mode (Image Size and Quality) Enter shooting mode* M d button M Image mode M k button * This setting can also be changed in shooting modes other than auto. The changed setting is also applied to other shooting modes. Select the combination of image size and compression ratio to be used when saving images.
B Notes About Printing Images at 1:1 Aspect Ratio Change the printer setting to “Border” when printing images at a 1:1 aspect ratio. Some printers may not be able to print images at a 1:1 aspect ratio. B Notes About Image Mode This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A63). C Number of Images That Can Be Saved • The approximate number of images that can be saved can be checked on the screen when shooting (A16).
The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M White balance M k button Adjust white balance to suit the light source or weather conditions in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eyes. Option Description a Auto (default setting) White balance is automatically adjusted. b Preset manual Use when the desired result is not achieved with Auto, Incandescent, etc. (A101).
Using Preset Manual Follow the procedures described below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting. 1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select Preset manual in the White balance menu, and press the k button. • The lens extends to the zoom position for measurement. White balance Auto Preset manual Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent Cloudy 3 Select Measure.
Continuous Shooting Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M Continuous M k button Option Description U Single (default setting) One image is captured each time the shutter-release button is pressed. V Continuous While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured continuously. • The frame rate for continuous shooting is about 1.1 fps and the maximum number of continuous shots is about 6 (when image mode is set to x 5152×3864).
ISO Sensitivity Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M ISO sensitivity M k button A higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. 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. • When a higher ISO sensitivity is set, images may contain noise.
AF Area Mode Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M AF area mode M k button Set how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. Option Description When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face. See “Using Face Detection” (A58) for more information.
Option Description The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. y Center 8m 0s 1400 Focus area s Subject tracking M Target finding AF (default setting) Use this function to take pictures of moving subjects. Register the subject on which the camera focuses. The focus area automatically moves to track the subject. See “Using Subject Tracking” (A106) for more information. Start When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject.
Using Subject Tracking Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M AF area mode M k button M s Subject tracking M k button M d button 1 Register a subject. • Align the subject that you want to track with the border in the center of the frame and press the k button. • When the subject is registered, a yellow border (focus area) is displayed around it and the camera begins tracking the subject.
Autofocus Mode Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M Autofocus mode M k button Set how the camera focuses when shooting still images. Option Description A Single AF (default setting) The camera focuses only when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. B Full-time AF The camera continues focusing even when the shutterrelease button is not pressed halfway. The sound of lens drive movement is heard while the camera focuses.
The Smart Portrait Menu • See “Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)” (A98) for information about Image mode. Self-Collage Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button M d button M Self-Collage M k button Option Description Number of shots Set the number of shots that the camera automatically captures (number of captured images for an aggregated image). • 4 (default setting) or 9 can be selected. Interval Set the interval time between each shot.
Blink Proof Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button M d button M Blink proof M k button Option Description y On The camera automatically releases the shutter twice with every shot and saves one image in which the subject’s eyes are open. • If the camera saved an image in which the subject’s eyes may have been closed, the dialog shown on the right is displayed for a few seconds. • The flash cannot be used. Off (default setting) Turns the blink proof off.
The Playback Menu • See “Editing Images (Still Images)” (A68) for information about image editing functions. Mark for Upload Press the c button (playback mode) M d button MMark for upload M k button Select still images in the camera to upload them to a wirelessly connected smart device using the SnapBridge app. On the image selection screen (A93), select or deselect images for the Mark for upload function. • The image size that can be uploaded is restricted to 2 megapixels.
Slide Show Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Slide show M k button Play back images one by one in an automated “slide show.” When movie files are played back in the slide show, only the first frame of each movie is displayed. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select Start and press the k button. Slide show • The slide show begins.
Protect Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Protect M k button The camera protects selected images from accidental deletion. Select images to protect or cancel protection from the image selection screen (A93). Note that formatting the memory card or the camera’s internal memory permanently deletes all data including protected files (A127).
Copy (Copy Between the Memory Card and Internal Memory) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Copy M k button Images can be copied between a memory card and the internal memory. • When a memory card that contains no images is inserted and the camera is switched to playback mode, Memory contains no images. is displayed. In that case, press the d button to select Copy. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select a destination option to which images are copied and press the k button.
The Movie Menu Movie Options Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie options M k button Select the desired movie option to record. The movie options that can be selected vary depending on the Video mode setting (A130). • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies (A163).
Autofocus Mode Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Autofocus mode M k button Set how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option Description A Single AF (default setting) Focus is locked when movie recording starts. Select this option when the distance between the camera and subject will remain fairly consistent during movie recording. B Full-time AF The camera focuses continuously during movie recording.
Movie VR Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie VR M k button Select the vibration reduction setting used when recording movies. Select Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Option V On (hybrid) (default setting) Description Performs optical compensation for camera shake using lens shift VR and simultaneously performs electronic VR using image processing. The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) becomes narrower.
The Network Menu Press the d button M J menu icon M k button Configure the wireless network settings to connect the camera and a smart device. • Some settings cannot be changed while a wireless connection is established. To change the settings, disable the wireless connection. Option Description Airplane mode Select On to turn off all wireless connections. Connect to smart device Select when connecting the camera and a smart device by using the SnapBridge app (A23).
Option Restore default settings Description Restore all network menu settings to their default values. * See “Operating the Text Input Keyboard” (A118) for information on how to enter alphanumeric characters. Operating the Text Input Keyboard • Use the multi selector HIJK to select alphanumeric characters. Press the k button to enter the selected character in the text field and move the cursor to the next space.
The Setup Menu Time Zone and Date Press the d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k button Set the camera clock. Option Sync with smart device Date and time* Description Select On to synchronize the date and time setting with a smart device. Enable the clock synchronization function of the SnapBridge app. • Select a field: Press the multi selector JK. • Edit the date and time: Press HI. • Apply the setting: Select the minute setting and press the k button.
2 Select w Home time zone or x Travel destination and press the k button. • The date and time displayed on the screen changes depending on whether the home time zone or travel destination is selected. 3 Press K. Time zone Home time zone Travel destination Time zone Home time zone Travel destination 4 Use JK to select the time zone. • Press H to enable daylight saving time function, and W is displayed. Press I to disable the daylight saving time function. • Press the k button to apply the time zone.
Monitor Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M Monitor settings M k button Option Description Photo info Set whether or not to display information on the screen. Help display The descriptions of functions are displayed while changing the shooting mode or while the setting screen is displayed. • Default setting: On Image review Set whether or not to display the captured image immediately after shooting. • Default setting: On Brightness Adjust the brightness.
Shooting mode Playback mode 4/4 Framing grid+auto info 8m 0s 1400 In addition to the information shown in Auto info, a framing grid is displayed to help frame pictures. The framing grid is not displayed while recording movies. 0004. JPG 15/11/2016 15:30 Same as Auto info. 4/4 Movie frame+auto info 8m 0s 1400 In addition to the information shown in Auto info, a frame is displayed before movie recording begins that represents the area that will be captured when recording movies.
Date Stamp Press the d button M z menu icon M Date stamp M k button The shooting date and time can be stamped on images when shooting. The information can be printed even when using a printer that does not support the date imprinting function. 15.11.2016 Option Description f Date Date is stamped on images. S Date and time Date and time are stamped on images. Off (default setting) Date and time are not stamped on images.
Photo VR Press the d button M z menu icon M Photo VR M k button Select the vibration reduction setting used when shooting still images. Select Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Option Description g On (default setting) Compensation for camera shake is performed using lens shift VR. Off Compensation is not performed.
AF Assist Press the d button M z menu icon M AF assist M k button Option Description a Auto (default setting) The AF-assist illuminator automatically lights up when you press the shutter-release button under dim lighting. The illuminator has a range of about 2.0 m (6 ft 6 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in.) at the maximum telephoto position. • Note that for some scene modes or focus areas, the AFassist illuminator may not light.
Sound Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M Sound settings M k button Option Description Button sound When On (default setting) is selected, the camera produces one beep when operations are performed, two beeps when focus is acquired on the subject, and three beeps when an error occurs. The start-up sound is also produced. • Sounds are disabled when using Pet portrait scene mode. Shutter sound When On (default setting) is selected, the shutter sound is produced when the shutter is released.
Format Card/Format Memory Press the d button M z menu icon M Format card/Format memory M k button Use this option to format a memory card or the internal memory. Formatting the memory cards or internal memory permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Make sure to save important images to a computer before formatting. Formatting a Memory Card • Insert a memory card into the camera. • Select Format card in the setup menu and then press the k button.
Language Press the d button M z menu icon M Language M k button Select a language for display of camera menus and messages. Image Comment Press the d button M z menu icon M Image comment M k button Attach a comment that was previously registered to images that will be captured. You can imprint the attached comment to images that will be sent to a smart device using the SnapBridge app. See the SnapBridge app online help for more information. You can also check the attached comment with ViewNX-i metadata.
Copyright Information Press the d button M z menu icon M Copyright information M k button Attach the copyright information that was previously registered to images that will be captured. You can imprint the attached copyright information to images that will be sent to a smart device using the SnapBridge app. See the SnapBridge app online help for more information. You can also check the attached copyright information with ViewNX-i metadata.
Location Data Press the d button M z menu icon M Location data M k button Set whether or not to add shooting location information to the images that you take. Option Description Download from device Select Yes to add location information from a smart device to the images that you take. Enable the location information function of the SnapBridge app. Position Display the obtained location information. • The information is not updated while it is being displayed. To update it, perform Position again.
Charge by Computer Press the d button M z menu icon M Charge by computer M k button Option Description a Auto (default setting) When the camera is connected to a computer that is running (A81), the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer. Off The battery inserted into the camera is not charged when the camera is connected to a computer.
Reset All Press the d button M z menu icon M Reset all M k button When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default values. • The network menu settings are also restored to their default values. • Some settings, such as Time zone and date or Language, are not reset. • You may not be able to select this setting while a wireless connection is established.
Technical Notes Notices................................................................................................................................... 134 Notes About Wireless Communication Functions ................................................ 136 Caring for the Product ..................................................................................................... 139 The Camera .................................................................................................................
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Notes About Wireless Communication Functions Restrictions on Wireless Devices The wireless transceiver included in this product conforms to wireless regulations in the country of sale and is not for use in other countries (products purchased in the EU or EFTA can be used anywhere within the EU and EFTA). Nikon does not accept liability for use in other countries.
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Notice for Customers in Europe Declaration of Conformity (Europe) Hereby, Nikon Corporation declares that the radio equipment type COOLPIX A300 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_A300.pdf. • Maximum output power: 11.
Caring for the Product Observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Avi–viii) when using or storing the device. The Camera Do Not Apply Strong Impact to the Camera The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. In addition, do not touch or apply force to the lens or lens cover. Keep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.
Notes About the Monitor • Monitors (including 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. • Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting.
Carrying Spare Batteries Whenever possible, carry fully charged spare batteries when taking pictures on important occasions. Using the Battery When Cold On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. If an exhausted battery is used at a low temperature, the camera may not turn on. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge. Battery Terminals Dirt on the battery terminals may prevent the camera from functioning.
Memory Cards Precautions for Use • Use only Secure Digital memory cards (A163). • Be sure to follow the precautions described in the documentation included with the memory card. • Do not put labels or stickers on memory cards. Formatting • Do not format the memory card using a computer. • The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be sure to format it with this camera.
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.
Error Messages Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed. Display Battery temperature is elevated. The camera will turn off. The camera will turn off to prevent overheating. Memory card is write protected. A Cause/Solution The camera turns off automatically. Wait until the camera or battery temperature has cooled before resuming use. – The write-protect switch is in the “lock” position. Slide the write-protect switch to the “write” position. – This card cannot be used.
Display A Cause/Solution An error occurred while saving the image. Insert a new memory card or format the memory card or internal memory. 127 The camera has run out of file numbers. Insert a new memory card or format the memory card or internal memory. 127 There is insufficient space to save the copy. Delete images from the destination. 19 Image cannot be modified. Check that the images can be edited. 68, 153 Cannot record movie.
Display A Cause/Solution No access. The camera could not receive the signal from the smart device. Wirelessly connect the camera and smart device again. • Touch an NFC-compatible smart device to the camera. • Select Connect to smart device in the network menu. 23, 117 Wi-Fi connection terminated. The Wi-Fi connection is terminated in the following situations: • Poor connectivity. • The battery level is low. • A cable or a memory card is inserted or removed.
Display A Cause/Solution Printer error: out of paper. Load the specified size of paper, select Resume, and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: check ink. There is a problem with the printer’s ink. Check the ink, select Resume, and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: out of ink. Replace the ink cartridge, select Resume, and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: file corrupt. There is a problem with the image file to be printed.
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. Power, Display, Settings Issues A Problem Cause/Solution The camera is on but does not respond. • Wait for recording to end. • If the problem persists, turn the camera off. If the camera does not turn off, remove and reinsert the battery or batteries or, if you are using an AC adapter, disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter.
Problem Cause/Solution The battery inserted in the camera cannot be charged. • Confirm all connections. • When connected to a computer, the camera may not charge for any of the reasons described below. - Off is selected for Charge by computer in the setup menu. - Battery charging stops if the camera is turned off. - Battery charging is not possible if the camera’s display language and date and time have not been set, or the date and time were reset after the camera’s clock battery was exhausted.
A Problem Cause/Solution Screen for setting time zone and date is displayed when the camera is turned on. The clock battery is exhausted; all settings were restored to their default values. Configure the camera settings again. • The internal clock battery is used to power the camera clock and to retain certain settings.
Problem Cause/Solution A Streaks of light or partial discoloration are visible on the screen. Smear may occur when extremely bright light strikes the image sensor. When recording movies, avoiding bright objects, such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights is recommended. 78, 140 Bright specks appear in images captured with flash. Flash is reflecting off particles in the air. Set the flash mode to W (off ). 50 • The flash mode is set to W (off ). Flash does not fire.
Problem Randomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in movies. Images are too dark (underexposed). A Cause/Solution When recording movies in dim lighting, the image may contain noise. This occurs when the ISO sensitivity increases, and it does not indicate a malfunction. – • • • • • • 50 15 160 55 103 37, 50 The flash mode is set to W (off ). The flash window is blocked. The subject is beyond the range of the flash. Adjust exposure compensation. Increase ISO sensitivity. The subject is backlit.
Playback Issues Problem A Cause/Solution File cannot be played back. • This camera may not be able to play back images saved with another make or model of digital camera. • This camera cannot play back movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera. • This camera may not be able to play back data edited on a computer. – Cannot zoom in on image. • Playback zoom cannot be used with movies.
External Device Issues Problem 154 Technical Notes Troubleshooting A Cause/Solution • When establishing a wireless connection for the first time, see “Connecting to a Smart Device (SnapBridge)”. • See also “If the Connection Is Unsuccessful”. • When a wireless connection is already established, perform the following operations. - Turn off the camera and then turn on the camera again. - Launch the SnapBridge app again. - Disconnect the connection once and then establish the connection again.
Problem Cause/Solution Cannot upload images to a smart device that has a wireless connection established with the SnapBridge app.* • Perform the operations described below when uploading automatically. - On the camera, set Network menu M Send while shooting M Still images M Yes. - Enable Auto link in the A tab M Auto link options in the SnapBridge app. - Enable Auto download in the A tab M Auto link options in the SnapBridge app.
Problem Nikon Transfer 2 does not start when the camera is connected to a computer. • • • • • Cause/Solution A The camera is off. The battery is exhausted. The USB cable is not correctly connected. The camera is not recognized by the computer. The computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2 automatically. For more information about Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information contained in ViewNX-i.
File Names Images or movies are assigned file names as follows. File name: DSCN 0001 .JPG (1) (2) (3) (1) Identifier Not shown on the screen of the camera. • DSCN: Original still images, movies • SSCN: Small picture copies • RSCN: Cropped copies • FSCN: Images created by an image editing function other than crop and small picture (2) File number Assigned in ascending order, starting with “0001” and ending with “9999.” (3) Extension Indicates file format. • .JPG: Still images • .
Optional Accessories Battery charger MH-66 Battery Charger Charging time is about 1 hour and 50 minutes for a fully exhausted battery. EH-62G AC Adapter (connect as shown) AC adapter Make sure that the power connector cable is fully inserted in the power connector slot before inserting the AC adapter into the battery chamber. In addition, make sure that the power connector cable is fully inserted in the battery chamber slot before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX A300 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective pixels 20.1 million (Image processing may reduce the number of effective pixels.) Image sensor 1 Lens NIKKOR lens with 8× optical zoom /2.3-in. type CCD; approx. 20.48 million total pixels Focal length 4.5–36.0 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 25– 200 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) f/-number f/3.7–6.
Image size (pixels) • • • • • • • • ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) • ISO 80–1600 • ISO 3200 (available when using Auto mode) 20M (High) [5152 × 3864P] 20M [5152 × 3864] 10M [3648 × 2736] 4M [2272 × 1704] 2M [1600 × 1200] VGA [640 × 480] 16:9 (14M) [5120 × 2880] 1:1 [3864 × 3864] Exposure Metering mode Matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2×), spot (digital zoom 2× or more) Exposure control Programmed auto exposure and exposure compensation (–2.0 – +2.
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Standards IEEE 802.11b/g (standard wireless LAN protocol) Frequency 2412–2462 MHz (1-11 channels) Authentication Open system, WPA2-PSK Bluetooth Communication protocols Bluetooth Specification Version 4.
EN-EL19 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Rated capacity DC 3.7 V, 700 mAh Operating temperature 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 31.5 × 39.5 × 6 mm (1.3 × 1.6 × 0.3 in.) Weight Approx. 14.5 g (0.5 oz) EH-72P/EH-72PCH Charging AC Adapter Rated input AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.07–0.04 A Rated output DC 5.0 V, 550 mA Operating temperature 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 55 × 22 × 54 mm (2.2 × 0.9 × 2.2 in.
Memory Cards That Can Be Used The camera supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly. • If you use a card reader, make sure that it is compatible with your memory card. • Contact the manufacturer for information on features, operation, and limitations on use.
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Index Symbols x Scene auto selector mode ..................................................................... 31, 34 C Scene mode.................................. 31, 35 R Special effects mode .............. 31, 42 F Smart portrait mode .............. 31, 44 A Auto mode................................... 31, 32 c Playback mode..................................... 18 C List by date mode................................ 67 z Setup menu ................................. 91, 119 J Network menu ................
Copying images......................................... 113 Copyright information .......................... 129 Creative Slider................................................ 32 Crop.................................................................... 74 Cross process o........................................ 42 Current settings.......................................... 117 D Date and time................................... 12, 119 Date format...................................................
M Macro mode.................................................. 54 Mark for upload.......................................... 110 Memory card................................. 142, 163 Memory card slot ........................................... 9 Monitor........................................... 3, 4, 143 Monitor settings......................................... 121 Movie menu ...................................... 91, 114 Movie options ............................................ 114 Movie playback.........
Shutter speed ................................................ 57 Shutter-release button ............................... 2 Single ............................................................... 102 Single AF........................................... 107, 115 Skin softening................................................ 38 Slide show...................................................... 111 Slow sync.......................................................... 51 Small picture ................................
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