Nikon Coolpix 300 manual

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i User’ s Man ual DIGITAL CAMERA COOLPIX 300[...]

ii Cautions • The reproduction of all or part of this manual without our permission is prohibited. • The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. • We have made every effort to produce a perfect manual, but should you find any mistakes, we would be grateful if you would kindly let us know. • We shall take no[...]

iii Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipmen[...]

iv Safety Precautions Be sure to observe the following safety precautions when using and storing your COOLPIX 300. Do not look directly at the sun through the viewfinder Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment. Cut power immediately in the event of malfunction Should you notice smo[...]

v Use only AA alkaline batteries Using other batteries could cause fire. 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 camera. • If you are using the optional AC adaptor, be sure to unplug the camera before replacing[...]

vi Observe proper precautions when using the AC adaptor Improper use of the COOLPIX 300’s optional AC adaptor could result in fire or electric shock. Observe the following precautions when using the AC adaptor. • Be sure to use a voltage which matches the voltage written on the adaptor. • The adaptor is for indoor use only. Use batteries when[...]

vii How to hold the COOLPIX 300 When taking photographs with the COOLPIX 300, you can frame your shots using either the viewfinder or the touch-panel display. Using the viewfinder with the touch-panel display’s cover closed saves battery power and allows you to support the camera with both hands, which prevents the camera from shaking and so blur[...]

viii Changing the language of the touch-panel display When you first turn the camera on, the touch-panel display’s menus and messages may appear in a language other than English. To change the language of the display, follow the steps described in the second and third chapters of this manual (“ Before You Begin ” and “ First Steps ”) to r[...]

ix Press the Page Down arrow ( ), and in the menu that next appears select the second item from the top. In the menu that appears, select “E” for English and touch the ENTER key. Note: In this illustration, “xxxxx…” is used in place of the characters that will actually be seen in the display. xxxx xxxxx xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxx[...]

x Notice concerning prohibition of copying or reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material which has been copied or reproduced by means of a digital camera may be 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 [...]

xi Contents Safety Precautions ................................................................. iv Overview ...................................................................... 1 Before Y ou Begin ......................................................... 3 What’s in this Package .................................................................[...]

xii Viewing Multiple Images ............................................................. 46 The Status Bar ............................................................................... 48 Playback Options ........................................................................ 49 Deleting Images and Recordings from Memory ...................... [...]

1 Overview Overview Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX 300. The COOLPIX 300 combines a digital camera, memo tablet, and digital audio recording system into a compact, light-weight (240 gram, or 8.6 ounce) package that fits comfortably into a pocket or briefcase. Recorded image and sound data can be played back using the camera’s built[...]

2 Overview This manual explains how to use and care for your COOLPIX 300. The next section, “ Before You Begin ,” introduces you to the parts of the camera and gives basic precautions that should be observed when using and storing the COOLPIX 300. This section is followed by “ First Steps ,” which takes you from putting batteries in your ca[...]

3 Before You Begin : What’s in This Package Before Y ou Begin This chapter introduces you to the contents of this package and to the parts of your Nikon COOLPIX 300. It also lists basic precautions that should be taken to ensure that your camera continues to operate properly. What’s in this Package Purchasers of the COOLPIX 300 should find that[...]

4 Before You Begin : What’s in This Package EG300 video cable (1) User’s manual (this manual) SC-E300 serial (RS-232C) cable for PC (1) Nikon View software and manual (1) Open Me First Envelope (1) SC-E300M serial (RS-232/ RS-422) cable for Macintosh[...]

5 Before You Begin : Parts of the COOLPIX 300 Parts of the COOLPIX 300[...]

6 Before You Begin : Attaching the Wrist Strap [ 1] Viewfinder eyepiece [ 2] Microphone [ 3] Recording lamp [ 4] Speaker [ 5] ON/OFF switch [ 6] Record button [ 7] Strap pin [ 8] POWER lamp [ 9] READY lamp [10] Macro close-up switch [11] AV out [12] Shutter release button [13] Touch-panel display [14] Cover for serial and SCSI connectors [15] Stylu[...]

7 Before You Begin : A Guide to the Touch Panel Display A Guide to the T ouch-Panel Display The centerpiece of the COOLPIX 300’s user interface is its touch-panel display, which gives access to most of the camera’s functions and settings through a series of menus and icons. To view the touch-panel display, slide open the panel’s protective co[...]

8 Before You Begin : A Guide to the Touch Panel Display ✔ Caution: When operating the touch-panel display, use only the stylus provided for this purpose. Using a pen or other sharp object could result in damage to the display. Do not exert pressure; the display will respond to a light touch from the stylus, and using too much pressure could damag[...]

9 Before You Begin : Using the Stylus Using the Stylus The COOLPIX 300’s touch-panel display is operated with a special telescoping stylus which fits into a compartment in the camera’s body. To use the stylus, first remove it from its compartment and extend it as shown below. ✔ Caution: The compartment for the stylus is located adjacent to th[...]

10 Before You Begin : Using the Stylus When operating the touch-panel display, hold the stylus as you would an ordinary pen, being careful not to touch the display with your hands. There is no need to exert pressure when using the stylus, as the panel will respond to a light touch. Using too much pressure could damage the display. When you have fin[...]

11 Before You Begin : Through the Viewfinder Thr ough the Viewfinder The viewfinder contains two frames. The frame on the left is used when taking pictures at a range of 65 cm (two feet) or more, that on the right when composing photographs for macro close-up at ranges of 14 – 23 cm (5.5˝ – 9˝). The READY lamp, which indicates whether or not [...]

12 Before You Begin : Cautions Cautions To ensure that your COOLPIX 300 continues to operate properly, you should observe the following precautions. ✔ Do not touch the lens with your fingers The proper procedure for cleaning the camera’s lens is described in “ Caring for Your Camera .” ✔ Do not cut power when the camera is on Do not unplu[...]

13 Before You Begin : Cautions ✔ Turn the camera off before connecting the AC adaptor or other peripherals Be sure the camera is off before connecting the optional AC adaptor. When connecting the camera to a computer or television set, be sure that both the camera and the device to which it is to be connected are off before attaching the cables. [...]

14 Before You Begin : Cautions ✔ Batteries When you turn the camera on, check the battery level displayed in the start-up window to determine whether the batteries need to be replaced. See “ Checking Battery Level ” for a description of the battery level indicator. Replace the batteries with AA alkaline batteries. Do not use nickel- cadmium b[...]

15 First Steps : Putting Batteries in Your Camera First Steps This section guides you through the steps you will take when using your COOLPIX 300 for the first time, from inserting the batteries or plugging in the optional AC adaptor to making your first photographs, memos, and recordings. Putting Batteries in Y our Camera When putting new batterie[...]

16 First Steps : Putting Batteries in Your Camera Being careful not to catch your fingers in the latches, slide the battery cover back on until you hear the “click” made by the latches closing.[...]

17 First Steps : Attaching the AC Adaptor Attaching the Optional AC Adaptor To increase battery life, the COOLPIX 300 can also be operated using a special-purpose AC adaptor which is available separately. When connecting this optional AC adaptor, first make sure that the camera is off. Then insert the power jack into the camera’s DC connector. Pl[...]

18 First Steps : Attaching the AC Adaptor Note: Avoid using the camera continuously for an extended period of time when it is powered by the AC adaptor, as the camera may overheat. Note: You will not be able to use the flash or adjust flash settings while the camera is plugged in, even when there are batteries in the camera. In these circumstances,[...]

19 First Steps : Turning the Camera On T urning the Camera On To turn the camera on, slide the ON/OFF switch down and then release it. After the COOLPIX 300 is turned on, the word “HELLO” will appear in the touch-panel display and the POWER, READY, and recording lamps will flash while the camera performs a brief initial check of its internal sy[...]

20 First Steps : Turning the Camera On Note: To increase the life of the batteries, the camera will automatically enter “sleep” mode if no operations are performed for thirty seconds. When the camera enters “sleep” mode, the touch-panel display will turn off automatically but the POWER lamp will remain lit. If no operations are performed fo[...]

21 First Steps : Checking the Battery Level Checking the Battery Level Once the camera has been turned on and finished its initial check, the following status window will be shown in the touch-panel display. FRI JAN 3.1997 22:10:32 BATTERY POWER 100% REMAINING MEMORY 100% PICTURES 66 COUNT SOUNDS 1017 SEC PICTURES 49 SET +SOUNDS OK Note: The above [...]

22 First Steps : Checking the Battery Level Note: At low battery levels, you may find that the camera will not record images under some settings. There may also not be enough power to charge the flash, in which case the flash will automatically be set to “Off.” The flash will also be set to “Off” whenever the battery-level indicator shows t[...]

23 First Steps : Setting the Time and Date Setting the Time and Date When you turn on your camera for the first time, you will need to set the time and date. Open the touch-panel display and press the MENU key with the tip of the stylus to bring up the COOLPIX 300’s main menu. RECORDING PLAY BACK SLIDE SHOW SET UP MENU STATUS Select SET UP to bri[...]

24 First Steps : Setting the Time and Date Selecting DATE brings up the following window. MENU SETUP DATE M-D-Y D-M-Y DATE [MAR][ 1]’[97] TIME [ 0]:[00]:[00] Select “M-D-Y” or “D-M-Y” to display the date in the order “month-day- year” or “day-month-year,” respectively. The year is shown as two digits: values between zero and eight[...]

25 First Steps : Taking Your First Photograph Note: The above window will be displayed for about ten seconds after the camera has finished its initial check, after which time the camera will enter recording mode. To restore the status window, press the MENU button with the stylus and select STATUS from the lower right corner of the main menu. T aki[...]

26 First Steps : Taking Your First Photograph The amount of memory available for making further recordings is shown as a percentage next to the REMAINING MEMORY item (fractions of less than one percent are rounded down). PICTURES indicates the number of photographs or memos that could be recorded at the current quality setting if all available memo[...]

27 First Steps : Taking Your First Photograph Step 4 - Check the camera’s settings When the camera is in recording mode, a hand icon ( ) appears in the status bar at the bottom of the touch-panel’s main window. Touching this icon with the stylus causes the COOLPIX 300’s settings to be displayed in the settings list at the top right corner of [...]

28 First Steps : Taking Your First Photograph Check to see that the settings are appropriate to your subject, lighting conditions and memory requirements. Touching an icon with the stylus will bring up a menu which will allow you to change the settings for that item (see “ Settings ”). In most circumstances the default settings shown above (fla[...]

29 First Steps : Taking Your First Photograph Note: Be careful not to place your finger over the lens or flash window when taking photographs. Step 6 - Compose a photograph Frame your subject in the viewfinder (illustrated below) or in the touch- panel display. Note that as the touch-panel display shows the view directly through the lens, there is [...]

30 First Steps : Taking Your First Photograph Note: COOLPIX 300 uses a parallax viewfinder with a field of view which is between 80% and 85% of that of the lens. The viewfinder will therefore show an area slightly smaller than that which will appear in the actual photograph. At distances of between 14 and 23 cm (5.5˝ – 9˝), objects centered in [...]

31 First Steps : Taking Your First Photograph Step 8 - Take a photograph When the camera is ready to record an image, the READY lamp will glow steadily. You can now take a picture by pressing the shutter release button down the rest of the way or, if you are framing a photograph in the touch- panel display, by touching the ENTER key with the stylus[...]

32 First Steps : Taking Your First Photograph A beep will sound three times, signaling that the camera’s electronic shutter has been released, and the READY lamp will blink while the camera transfers the photograph to memory. When the camera has finished recording the image, the exposure count in the status bar of the touch-panel display will go [...]

33 First Steps : Creating Your First Memo Creating Y our First Memo COOLPIX 300 offers a simple drawing function which allows you to create memos in three colors, either as independent images or as notes written directly on photographs or combined with sound recordings stored in the camera’s memory. This section gives an overview of the memo- dra[...]

34 First Steps : Creating Your First Memo Step 3 - Touch the main window with the stylus With the camera in recording mode, touch the main window of the touch- panel display once with the stylus. The main window will show a three- color palette on a blue background. Color palette Step 4 - Select a color Use the stylus to touch the area of the color[...]

35 First Steps : Making Your First Recording Making Y our First Recording In addition to its camera and memo functions, the COOLPIX 300 incorporates a digital recording device which allows to record up to seventeen minutes of audio data. Sound recordings can be stored independently or made in combination with photographs and memos. This section des[...]

36 First Steps : Making Your First Recording The amount of memory available for making further recordings is shown as a percentage next to the REMAINING MEMORY item. The number next to SOUNDS indicates how many seconds of audio data could be recorded were all the available memory used to store sound recordings. PICTURES + SOUNDS gives the number of[...]

37 First Steps : Making Your First Recording The following menu will appear in the touch-panel display. Select ON to enable the audio recorder. The COOLPIX 300 allows you to choose any one of three recording modes. Choosing Mode 1 links the camera’s microphone to the shutter release button, causing the camera to make a recording of a fixed durati[...]

38 First Steps : Making Your First Recording Step 5 - Make a recording Once you have enabled the audio recorder by selecting ON from the menu above, touch the ENTER key to return to recording mode. Before making a recording, confirm that the READY lamp is lit. To make a recording in Mode 2, press and hold the record button. The recording lamp will [...]

39 Playback : The Main Menu Playback This section details how to use the COOLPIX 300 to view stored images and sounds, how to annotate stored items with memos or recordings, how to delete stored data, and how to connect the camera to a television set for on-screen viewing and playback. The Main Menu The COOLPIX 300’s play-back functions are mostl[...]

40 Playback : The Playback Window The items in the main menu are described below. RECORDING Selecting this item returns the camera to recording mode. PLAY BACK Brings up the play-back window. SLIDE SHOW Allows you to create a slide show from a selection of the camera’s stored images and sounds (see “ Slide Show ,” below). SET UP Brings up the[...]

41 Playback : The Playback Window Images and sounds are shown in the playback list in the order recorded, with the most recent recording displayed at the bottom of the list. Photographs are indicated by thumbnail previews, memos by the memo indicator ( ■ ), and sound recordings by a note mark ( ; the number to the right of the note mark shows the[...]

42 Playback : Playing Back a Single Image or Recording Playing Back a Single Image or Recording The playback list can be used to select images and recordings for playback. To play back a single image or sound recording, page through the playback list until the desired photograph, memo, or recording is visible. Using the stylus, touch the number to [...]

43 Playback : Playing Back a Single Image or Recording Once you have selected an image or recording, touch the ENTER key with the stylus to play the selection back. If the selected item is a photograph or memo, the selection will be shown full screen in the main window. If the selection is an audio recording, the main window will show a flashing no[...]

44 Playback : Adding Voice Memos or Recordings to Images Adding V oice Memos or Recordings to Images You can use the camera’s audio recorder to add voice memos to photographs or memos displayed in single playback, or you can add further sound data to the end of an existing recording. To make a voice memo, first be sure that the microphone is on ([...]

45 Playback : Annotating Photographs and Recordings Annotating Photographs and Recordings When playing back a single image or recording, you can annotate it by adding a memo or, if the item already contains a memo, you can make additions to an existing annotation. To add a memo to a photograph or recording, first play it back in the main window as [...]

46 Playback : Viewing Multiple Images Viewing Multiple Images Multiple photographs, memos, and recordings can be chosen for playback by selecting several items in succession. In the playback list, simply use the stylus to touch each of the items you wish to play back. If the items are not on the same page, select those items that are visible, then [...]

47 Playback : Viewing Multiple Images When more than four items are selected for simultaneous playback, only the first four items selected will be displayed. The remaining items can be viewed by using the scroll keys ( ) to move through the selected items. Touch the Next ( ) and Previous ( ) arrows to scroll through the selected items one at a time[...]

48 Playback : The Status Bar The Status Bar The status bar at the bottom of the playback window provides ready access to commands which control playback, screen, and speaker settings. When the playback list is displayed in the main window, the status bar contains the items listed below. LCD Choosing this command with the stylus allows you to select[...]

49 Playback : Playback Options Playback Options Selecting DISP from the status bar at the bottom of the playback window brings up the following menu. Using this menu, you can control what information appears when images and recordings are played back. When the display option is set to OFF , no information is displayed when an image or recording is [...]

50 Playback : Playback Options When you have finished changing the display setting, touch the ENTER key to put the changes into effect and return to the playback list, or the CANCEL key to return to the playback list without changing the display setting.[...]

51 Playback : Deleting Images and Recordings Deleting Images and Recordings fr om Memory While the camera is in playback mode, you can delete images and recordings that you no longer need. You can delete the items when they are played back, or you can select the items to be deleted directly from the playback list by touching each of their associate[...]

52 Playback : Deleting Images and Recordings To delete all data currently in memory, first transfer those items you would like to keep to a computer for long-term storage (see “ Connections ” for information on transferring the contents of your COOLPIX 300’s memory to a computer). Display the playback list and select ALL from the status bar a[...]

53 Playback : Slide Shows Slide Shows The COOLPIX 300 allows you to create a slide show from the images and recordings stored in the camera’s memory. To use the slide-show function, select SLIDE SHOW from the main menu. A preview window similar to that shown below will appear in the touch-panel display. The preview window allows you to select whi[...]

54 Playback : Slide Shows When SLIDE SHOW is first selected from the main menu, the preview window will show the camera set to cycle once through all the items in memory in the order they were recorded, displaying each item for two seconds or, if the item contains an audio clip, for two seconds plus the length of the audio recording. Combinations o[...]

55 Playback : Slide Shows In this example you would press twice to change the number from “1” to “3.” The first page of previews would then be as shown below. In the example above, the slides will appear in the order 3-2-3-4…. Notice that item number three is now displayed twice in the preview window and hence will appear in twice in the [...]

56 Playback : Slide Shows To remove an element from the preview list, touch the corresponding thumbnail, memo indicator, or note mark to deselect it. The element will appear in the preview list without a highlight, meaning that it will not be displayed in the slide show. To remove a given item from the preview list altogether, highlight the item’[...]

57 Playback : Slide Shows To restore all items in memory to their original position in the preview list, touch DEF with the stylus. All changes will be lost, and the slide show will be set to cycle through all items in memory once in the order recorded. To change the length of time an item will be displayed, select the item’s display duration (sh[...]

58 Playback : Slide Shows Once you have finished adjusting the camera’s slide-show settings in the preview window, you can press the ENTER key to view the resulting slide show. While the slide show is in progress, you can repeat the previous slide by touching the Previous arrow or move the show back four slides by touching the Page Up arrow (if t[...]

59 Playback : Connecting the COOLPIX 300 to a Television Set Connecting the COOLPIX 300 to a T elevision Set The COOLPIX 300 can be connected to a television set for playback or demonstration, allowing you to use your camera as part of a multi-media presentation. When connecting your camera to a television set, first ready the AV cable supplied wit[...]

60 Playback : Connecting the COOLPIX 300 to a Television Set Images played back on the COOLPIX 300’s touch panel display will now be shown simultaneously on the television screen, and sound recordings played back when you use the camera’s slide-show or playback functions will be broadcast over the television’s speakers. Note: The version of t[...]

61 Settings : The Setup Menu Settings This chapter describes how you can change the camera’s settings to suit your needs. It also explains how to use macro close-up and the camera’s built-in flash and automatic timer. The Setup Menu Most of the camera’s settings can be accessed from the setup menu. To view the setup menu, select SET UP from t[...]

62 Settings : The Setup Menu The setup menu contains two pages of options. You can move from one page to another using the Up ( ▲ ) and Down ( ▼ ) arrows. The functions of the items in the setup menu are briefly described below. SHOOTING MODE Selecting this item allows you to choose one of two shutter settings: single frame or continuous (see ?[...]

63 Settings : The Setup Menu SOUND MODE Selecting this item allows you to enable or disable the camera’s microphone and to select the method used to record audio data (see “ Sound Recording Options ,” below). This item can also be accessed by touching the sound-mode icon when the camera is in recording mode (see “ Making Your First Recordin[...]

64 Settings : Shutter Mode Shooting Mode The COOLPIX 300 offers two shooting modes: single frame (“Mode S”) and continuous (“Mode C”). When the camera is in recording mode, the camera’s current shooting-mode setting can be determined from the shooting-mode icon displayed in the settings list at the top right corner of the main window of t[...]

65 Settings : Using the Flash Using the Flash The COOLPIX 300 includes a built-in flash which offers the following three settings: “Auto,” “On,” and “Off.” When the camera is in recording mode, the camera’s current flash setting can be determined by checking the flash-mode icon displayed in the settings list at the top right corner of[...]

66 Settings : Using the Flash The COOLPIX 300 also includes a red-eye reduction option, which can be used to reduce the so-called “red-eye effect,” a phenomenon produced when light from the flash is reflected from within the eyes of people and animals. When the red-eye reduction function is on, the red-eye reduction indicator ( ) appears in the[...]

67 Settings : Image Quality Image Quality Image data in the COOLPIX 300’s internal memory are stored using JPEG compression to reduce the amount of memory they consume. When pictures are compressed with JPEG, some data are lost and the quality of the final image is degraded. The more a picture is compressed, the more noticeable this loss of quali[...]

68 Settings : Image Quality When the camera is in recording mode, the current image quality setting can be determined by viewing the image quality icon displayed in the settings list. To change the image quality setting, touch the image quality icon with the stylus or select IMAGE QUALITY from the setup menu. The following window will appear. MENU [...]

69 Settings : Sound Recording Options Sound Recording Options When the COOLPIX 300 is in recording mode, the current status of the camera’s built-in microphone can be determined by checking the sound- mode icon in the status list at the top right corner of the main window of the touch-panel display. Off When the microphone is set to “Off,” au[...]

70 Settings : Sound Recording Options MODE 1 Choose MODE 1 to create photographs which incorporate an audio clip. When the camera is in Mode 1, pressing the shutter-release button to make a photograph simultaneously causes the camera to turn on the microphone and record an audio clip of fixed duration; the recording and photograph will subsequently[...]

71 Settings : Sound Recording Options MODE 2 When the camera is in Mode 2 and the microphone is set to “On,” audio data will be recorded while the record button is held down. The resulting clip will be stored as a single item in the camera’s memory. To choose Mode 2 as your recording method, select MODE 2 from the sound-mode menu and then tou[...]

72 Settings : Using the Self Timer Using the Self Timer The COOLPIX 300 incorporates a fixed, ten-second timer, allowing you to appear in photographs you take yourself. To set this self-timer, touch the timer icon ( ) which appears in the settings list when the camera is in recording mode, or select SELF TIMER from the setup menu. The following win[...]

73 Settings : Display Options Display Options To set the brightness of the touch-panel display or to choose the language used in the camera’s windows and menus, choose LCD PANEL from the setup menu or LCD from the status bar in the playback list (see “ Playback” ). The following window will be displayed. MENU SETUP LCD LANGUAGE E G F J BRIGHT[...]

74 Settings : Speaker Options Speaker Options By default, the COOLPIX 300 sounds a buzzer when a currently inactive key is touched and produces a beep alert when an operation such as selecting a menu item or pressing the shutter release button is performed. To turn this function on and off, or to set the volume of the camera’s built-in speaker, c[...]

75 Settings : Macro Close-Up Macr o Close-Up The COOLPIX 300 provides a macro close-up function which allows you to take photographs at ranges of 14 – 23 cm (5.5˝ – 9˝). Use this function when you want to capture fine detail at close range. Use the macro close-up switch to select between macro close-up and normal settings. Macro close-up fiel[...]

76 Settings : Macro Close-Up When the camera is set to macro close-up, a flashing macro close-up icon ( ) will appear at the top left corner of the main window in recording mode. Be sure to return the camera to normal mode when taking photographs at ranges greater than 65 cm (two feet). Note: The flash is automatically set to “Off” when the cam[...]

77 Connections : Making a Serial Port Connection Connections This chapter describes how to set up your camera to communicate with a computer and how to connect your camera to a computer by means of the serial cables provided in this package or the SCSI cable available separately as part of the SCSI Kit. Before you can use your camera with a compute[...]

78 Connections : Making a Serial Port Connection Changing the Camera’s Port Settings Before connecting the COOLPIX 300 to your computer, you will need to adjust the camera’s data rate to match that of the computer’s serial port (for information on your computer’s serial port settings, refer to the documentation provided with your computer).[...]

79 Connections : Making a Serial Port Connection Connecting the Camera to a Serial Port Before attaching the camera to the computer’s serial port, be sure that both the camera and computer are off. Open the cover that protects your camera’s SCSI and serial connectors (the cover is labeled “DIGITAL”) and connect the serial cable as shown bel[...]

80 Connections : Making a Serial Port Connection Note: While your COOLPIX 300 is being controlled by Nikon View , the camera’s touch-panel display will not respond to the stylus and the record and shutter-release buttons will be deactivated. Note: Remove the serial cable from the camera and computer only after both devices have been turned off. U[...]

81 Connections : Making a SCSI Connection Making a SCSI Connection If your computer supports SCSI, you can achieve high-speed data transfer using the optional SS-E300 SCSI cable available separately from Nikon. This section describes how to set your camera’s SCSI ID and how to connect your camera to a computer using the SS-E300. Setting the Camer[...]

82 Connections : Making a SCSI Connection ✔ Caution: Choosing a SCSI ID that has been assigned to another device will prevent communication between the COOLPIX 300 and your computer and could result in loss of data from your hard disk. Be sure that the number you choose for the COOLPIX 300 is not already assigned to another SCSI device. Once you [...]

83 Connections : Making a SCSI Connection Attaching the Camera to Your Computer’s SCSI Chain Before attaching your camera to the computer’s SCSI chain, make sure that all devices in the chain, including the camera and the computer, are turned off. Open the cover that protects your camera’s SCSI and serial connectors (the cover is labeled “D[...]

84 Connections : Making a SCSI Connection Note: The SS-E300 cable provided in the optional SCSI Kit has a full- pitch, 50 pin male connector for connection to the SCSI chain. A male 50- pin full-pitch to male 50-pin half pitch adaptor (the SS-AD2) is also provided, together with a male 50-pin to male D-sub 25-pin adaptor (SS- AD1) for connection to[...]

85 Connections : Making a SCSI Connection Once you have connected your camera to the SCSI chain, turn on the camera and other external SCSI devices and then turn on the computer. If you have installed the Nikon View software provided with your COOLPIX 300, you will now be able to use the software to view the contents of the camera’s memory or to [...]

86 Caring for Your Camera : Cleaning and Storage Caring for Y our Camera To ensure that you continue to get the most from your camera, you should observe the following precautions when cleaning and storing your camera. Cleaning The lens is covered by a clear plastic shield. You should avoid touching this shield with your fingers. Use a blower to re[...]

87 Troubleshooting : General Problems T r oubleshooting If you should notice any problems with your COOLPIX 300, check the list below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. General problems Nothing shows in the touch-panel display Checklist: • Is the camera in sleep mode? Touch the main window with the stylus to reactivate the t[...]

88 Troubleshooting : General Problems The touch-panel display does not respond when touched by the stylus Over time, the areas of the touch panel which respond to the stylus may begin to differ from the positions shown on the display. The display can be re-calibrated by following the steps listed below. 1. Turn the camera on while touching the disp[...]

89 Troubleshooting : General Problems 2. Touch the center of the red square at the top left corner of the display with the stylus. The square will change color to light blue, and another red square will appear at the display’s bottom right corner. Red square 3. Touch the center of the second red square. The camera’s status window will appear, a[...]

90 Troubleshooting : General Problems Camera displays a “MEMORY IS FULL” error When there is insufficient memory to perform a specified operation, or when the number of individual files stored in the camera’s memory is extremely large, the following message will appear in the touch-panel display. MEMORY IS FULL OK Touch OK with the stylus to [...]

91 Troubleshooting : General Problems Nothing happens when you release the shutter Indication: POWER lamp is off • The camera is off. Turn the camera on as described in “ Turning the Camera On .” Indication: The camera is in setup mode • Close the display cover to return the camera to recording mode. Indication: READY lamp is flickering •[...]

92 Troubleshooting : General Problems Indication: The camera is set to “Macro close-up” • The flash will not charge when the camera is in macro close-up mode. Change the setting to “Normal” before using the flash (see “ Macro Close-Up ”). Indication: You are using the optional AC adaptor • The flash will not work when the camera is [...]

93 Troubleshooting : General Problems Sound data is of poor quality or difficult to hear • The camera’s built-in microphone does not record well at a distance. Move the microphone to a better position before making a recording (see “ Making Your First Recording ”). The color palette is not displayed when the main window is touched with the [...]

94 Troubleshooting : General Problems Nikon View displays a “Module has no sources” error when you attempt to display the camera's data files on your com- puter Checklist: • Is the camera correctly connected to the computer? Connect the camera to your computer’s serial port or SCSI chain as described in “ Connections .” If you are [...]

95 Troubleshooting : Error Codes Err or codes If a problem occurs in the camera's internal circuits or memory, an error code will appear in the main window of the touch-panel display. ERROR = xxxx To clear the display, turn the camera off and then on again. If the code is still displayed when the camera is turned back on, contact your retailer[...]

96 Specifications Specifications Type: Digital camera combining digital audio recording system and electronic memo with pen input Input modes: Any combination of still photographs, audio data, and memos Display: Touch-sensitive 2.5˝ TFT liquid crystal display Speaker: Internal speaker, 20mm (0.8˝) diameter Image sensor: 330,000 pixel, square-pixe[...]

97 Specifications Shutter: Charge-coupled electronic shutter Speed: 1 / 30 – 1 / 2,500 sec. Modes: Single frame, continuous Built-in flash: Guide number 9 (IS0 100, m) Flash control: Automatic, controlled by external photocell with a range of 1.2 – 2.25 meters (1.3 – 2.46 yards) Settings: Automatic, on, off Red-eye reduction pre-flash: 1 sec.[...]

98 Index Index A A C adaptor i v , vi, 4, 6, 13, 17– 18, 65, 87, 91 ALL 48, 52 Audio data adding to an existing sound recording 44 adding to an image 44 annotating 45 combining with photographs 70 playing back 42–43 recording 35–38, 69–71 Auto exposure 1, 96 Automatic gain control 1 A V cable 59 A V OUT 6, 59 B Batteries i v , v , 3, 14, 86[...]

99 Index L LCD command 48 LCD display . See T ouch-panel display LCD P ANEL 63, 73 Lens 6, 12, 86, 96 M Macro close-up 1, 11, 30, 65, 75– 76, 91 Macro close-up switch 6, 75 Main menu 39–40 Memo indicator 41, 53 Memory 1, 22, 97 checking amount remaining 25– 26, 35–36 "Memory is full" message 26, 36, 89 Memos adding audio data to 4[...]

100 Index S Safety ii, i v–vi SCSI 1, 81–86, 94 setting camera's SCSI ID 81–82 terminator setting 82 SCSI adaptor 4, 84 SCSI cable 4, 83 SELF TIMER 63, 72 Self timer 72, 97 Serial cable 4, 79 Serial connection 1, 77, 94 setting the baud rate for 78 SET UP 23, 40, 61 Settings 61–76 changing when in recording mode 28 Setup menu 61–63, [...]

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Name: Nikon UK Limited Address: Nikon House, 380 Richmond Road, Kingston, Surrey KT2 5PR, UK declare that the product Product Name: Nikon Digital Camera E300, AC Adaptor EH-10E Manufacturer’s Name: Nikon Corporation Manufacturer’s Address: Fuji Bldg., 2-3, Marunouchi 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100, Japan is in co[...]

ERKLÄRUNG ÜBER EG-NORMENGERECHTHEIT Wir Name: Nikon UK Limited Anschrift: Nikon House, 380 Richmond Road, Kingston, Surrey KT2 5PR, UK erklären hiermit, daß das folgende Produkt Produktbezeichnung: Nikon Digital Camera E300, AC Adaptor EH-10E Name des Herstellers: Nikon Corporation Anschrift des Herstellers: Fuji Bldg., 2-3, Marunouchi 3-chome,[...]