DIGITAL CAMERA

COOLPIX 300

Users Manual

Cautions
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Important !

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Caution

The symbols in this manual indicate areas in which caution is needed to avoid damaging the product. Sections marked with this symbol should be read before use to ensure that the product continues to operate properly.
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 equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the users authority to operate the equipment. Serial and SCSI Cables Please use the serial cables supplied with your COOLPIX 300 (see page 4 of this manual) or the optional SS-E300 SCSI cable. Other interface cables may exceed the limits specified for Class B devices in Part 15 of the FCC rules. Notice for customers in Canada This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. ATTENTION Cet appareil numrique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel brouilleur du Canada.

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 smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or the optional AC adaptor, unplug the AC adaptor and remove the batteries immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the batteries, take the camera to a qualified technician for repairs. Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire. Do not place wrist strap around neck Placing the wrist strap around your neck could result in strangulation. Special care should be taken to avoid getting the strap around the neck of an infant or child. Do not disassemble Touching the camera's internal parts could result in injury. In the event of a malfunction, the camera should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the camera break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the batteries and/or AC adaptor and take the camera to a qualified technician for repairs.

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 the batteries. When inserting batteries, be sure to align their positive (+) and negative (-) poles as shown below.
Replace all batteries at the same time using only one type of battery. Do not mix batteries of different types or use old batteries together with new. Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble the batteries. Do not expose the batteries to flame or to excessive heat or moisture. Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the camera, be sure to remove the batteries when no charge remains. When the camera is used continuously for a long time on battery power, the batteries may become hot. When removing the batteries, due caution should be observed to prevent burns.
Use the appropriate cables When connecting cables to the serial, SCSI, and AV ports, be sure to use the appropriate cables. Connecting an earphone to the serial jack could result in hearing loss.
Observe proper precautions when using the AC adaptor Improper use of the COOLPIX 300s 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 operating your COOLPIX 300 out of doors. Be careful not to damage the power cords protective insulation. Do not cut or abrade the cord, expose the cord to heat or flame, or place heavy objects on the cord. When removing the cord from a power outlet, pull on the adaptor; never pull directly on the cord itself. Should the cord be damaged, return it to your retailer for a replacement. Continued use could result in fire or electric shock. Do not use the AC adaptor near water, or expose the cord to steam or moisture. Do not handle the AC adaptor when your hands are wet. Do not expose the adaptor to heat or flame. Do not disassemble. Unplug the adaptor when not in use, when replacing the batteries, and when cleaning the adaptor or putting it away.
Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the camera's batteries or other small parts into their mouths. Do not walk while looking through viewfinder Walking while looking through the camera's viewfinder or while using the touch-panel display could result in a fall or other injury. Observe caution when operating the flash Using the flash close to your subject's eyes could cause temporary visual impairment.
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 displays cover closed saves battery power and allows you to support the camera with both hands, which prevents the camera from shaking and so blurring your photographs. When framing pictures through the viewfinder, close the touch-panel cover and hold the camera as shown below.

Contents

Safety Precautions... iv
Overview... 1 Before You Begin.. 3
Whats in this Package... 3 Parts of the COOLPIX 300.. 5 Attaching the Wrist Strap.. 6 A Guide to the Touch-Panel Display.. 7 Using the Stylus... 9 Through the Viewfinder... 11 Cautions... 12

First Steps... 15

Putting Batteries in Your Camera.. 15 Attaching the Optional AC Adaptor.. 17 Turning the Camera On.. 19 Checking the Battery Level... 21 Setting the Time and Date.. 23 Taking Your First Photograph.. 25 Creating Your First Memo.. 33 Making Your First Recording.. 35

Playback... 39

The Main Menu... 39 The Playback Window... 40 Playing Back a Single Image or Recording.. 42 Adding Voice Memos or Recordings to Images.. 44 Annotating Photographs and Recordings. 45
Viewing Multiple Images... 46 The Status Bar... 48 Playback Options.. 49 Deleting Images and Recordings from Memory.. 51 Slide Shows... 53 Connecting the COOLPIX 300 to a Television Set.. 59

Settings... 61

The Setup Menu... 61 Shooting Mode... 64 Using the Flash... 65 Image Quality... 67 Sound Recording Options... 69 Using the Self Timer... 72 Display Options... 73 Speaker Options... 74 Macro Close-Up... 75

Connections.. 77

Making a Serial Port Connection.. 77 Making a SCSI Connection... 81
Caring for Your Camera.. 86
Cleaning.... 86 Storage.... 86

Troubleshooting.. 87

General problems.. 87 Error codes... 95
Specifications.. 96 Index... 98

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 cameras built-in speaker and TFT video display, or the camera can be attached to television set to create multimedia presentations. The COOLPIX 300 can also be attached to a computer, where your images and recordings can be edited for use in other applications, or even included in your home page on the World-Wide Web. Some of the COOLPIX 300s more outstanding features include: Storage of up to 132 photographs (up to 66 high-quality photographs) or 17 minutes of sound data A touch-sensitive TFT display, which offers simple, menu-driven operation, and allows on-the-spot viewing of stored data using the cameras sophisticated play-back and slide-show features Digital image sensing using a charge-coupled device (CCD) with 330,000 pixels and an electronic shutter with auto exposure, automatic gain control, and auto white balance A macro close-up function for taking photographs at ranges as close as 14 cm (5.5), making it possible to take full-frame photographs of documents as small as ordinary business cards Built-in automatic flash with red-eye reduction An internal clock-calendar which records the date and time of every image and recording made Video, serial (RS-232C), and SCSI interfaces which make it possible to use the camera in audio-visual presentations or to transfer the cameras stored data to a computer, where they can be edited or transferred to disk for long-term storage

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CANCEL key Previous Page up DELETE key Settings list Main window
[ 7] Status bar [ 8] MENU key [ 9] Next [10] Page down [11] ENTER key

Using the Stylus

The COOLPIX 300s touch-panel display is operated with a special telescoping stylus which fits into a compartment in the cameras 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 the connector for the optional AC adaptor. To avoid accidental disconnection, care should taken removing the stylus when the AC adaptor is plugged in.
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 finished using the touch-panel display, close the panels cover and return the stylus to its compartment, pushing it in until the black plastic cap at the top of the stylus latches with the cameras body. Note: The touch panel should be operated only with the stylus provided, as other objects might damage the display. Should the stylus be lost or damaged, contact your retailer for a replacement.

Through 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 cm (5.5 9). The READY lamp, which indicates whether or not the camera is ready to take photographs, is located below the viewfinder eyepiece.
[1] Macro close-up field-of-view Use this frame when composing photographs in macro close-up mode [2] Field of view (normal mode) [3] READY lamp
Note: The illustrations in this manual are composites. Photographs taken with the COOLPIX 300 may differ from those shown here.

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 nickelcadmium batteries. On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. When taking pictures outside in cold weather, keep a spare set of warm batteries on hand.

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 Your Camera
When putting new batteries in your camera, first make sure that the camera is off (if you are using the optional AC adaptor, you should also unplug the camera). You may then slide the battery cover off as illustrated below.
Insert the batteries with the positive (+) and negative (-) poles aligned as shown in the illustration on the following page. Use only AA alkaline batteries and be sure that all batteries are of the same model; do not mix batteries of different types or use new batteries together with old. Avoid using old batteries, as this may prevent the battery-level indicator from functioning properly.
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.
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 cameras DC connector.
Plug the AC adaptor into a power outlet. You are now ready to turn the camera on. Caution: Use only an adaptor authorized by Nikon for use with the COOLPIX 300 (three kinds of adaptor are available from Nikon: the EH-10, rated for circuits of 90120V; the EH-10E, for use with circuits of 220240V; and the EH-10AS, for use in Australia) and be sure the voltage of the circuit you are using matches the voltage printed on the adaptor. Using another adaptor or an incorrect voltage could result in fire or electric shock. When operating the camera with the AC adaptor, take care that the camera does not accidentally become unplugged. Do not carry the camera from one place to another while it is connected to the adaptor. Caution: The adaptor is for indoor use only. Use batteries when operating your COOLPIX 300 out of doors.

while pressing it a third time brings up the sound-mode and timer icons.

Sound mode

Timer setting
To hide the settings list, touch the hand icon a fourth time.
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 (flash set to auto, single frame shutter mode, fine image quality, and sound recorder and timer off) should be adequate to your needs; for detailed information on how to change your cameras settings to suit particular situations and tasks, refer to Settings. Step 5 - Ready the camera The COOLPIX 300s design allows you to frame your shots using either the viewfinder or the touch-panel display. Using the viewfinder with the touch-panel displays cover closed saves battery power and allows you to support the camera with both hands, which prevents the camera from shaking and so blurring your photographs. When framing pictures through the viewfinder, close the touch-panel cover and hold the camera as shown below.
Because the touch-panel display presents a view directly through the lens, composing photographs in the touch-panels main window makes possible precise framing of your subjects. It also, however, makes your photographs more susceptible to blurring caused by hand shake. When framing photographs in the touch-panel display, hold the camera and stylus as shown below.
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 touchpanel display. Note that as the touch-panel display shows the view directly through the lens, there is no need to adjust your composition when using macro close-up.
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 viewfinder will appear off-center in the actual photograph. Use the macro close-up field of view when framing photographs in the viewfinder from a short distance. Step 7 - Half-press the shutter release button Pressing the shutter release button down halfway causes a beep to sound once. The READY lamp will flash while the camera adjusts its auto exposure settings and charges the flash.

half-press

Note: You can skip this step when framing photographs in the viewfinder, as the camera will automatically charge the flash and adjust its auto exposure settings whenever the ENTER key is pressed.
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 touchpanel display, by touching the ENTER key with the stylus.

full-press

ENTER key
A beep will sound three times, signaling that the cameras 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 down by one.
Note: After shutter has been released and the camera has finished transferring the photograph to memory, a flashing letter M will appear for a few seconds at the top left corner of the main window. While this letter is displayed, you can annotate the photograph you have just taken by touching the main window with the stylus. This allows you to create a memo which can be displayed directly on the photograph (refer to Creating Your First Memo for further details on creating memos, or to Annotating Photographs and Recordings in the Playback chapter for more information on using memos to annotate photographs and recordings). Alternatively, you can delete the photograph you have just taken by touching the DELETE key while the letter M is displayed. This will bring up the delete dialog shown in the Deleting Images and Recordings from Memory (see Playback, below). When the READY lamp goes out, the camera is ready to record another picture.

Creating Your 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 cameras memory. This section gives an overview of the memodrawing function. For information on how to add memos to photographs and recordings, see Annotating Photographs and Recordings in the Playback section and Taking Your First Photograph immediately above. Step 1 - Put the camera in recording mode To create a memo, first turn your COOLPIX 300 on and enter recording mode as described in steps 13 of the preceding section. Step 2 - Ready the camera Hold the camera and stylus as shown below.
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 touchpanel display once with the stylus. The main window will show a threecolor palette on a blue background.

The following menu will appear in the touch-panel display.

SETUP SOUND ON OFF

MODE 1 MODE 2 MODE 3
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 cameras microphone to the shutter release button, causing the camera to make a recording of a fixed duration whenever you take a photograph (for details on setting the length of the recording time in Mode 1, see Settings). Selecting Mode 2 sets the camera to record sounds only while the record button is pressed. In Mode 3, the camera will start recording audio data when the record button is pressed once and continue until the button is pressed a second time. The explanation that follows assumes that the default setting, Mode 2, has been selected. For more information on using the audio recorder, refer to the Settings chapter.
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 glow and a flashing microphone icon ( ) will appear at the top of the main window in the touch-panel display while audio data are being recorded through the cameras built-in microphone.
recording lamp microphone
Note: The cameras built-in microphone does not record well at a distance. When recording someone speaking in a ordinary tone of voice, hold the camera about 15 cm (6) from their mouth and point the microphone towards them. You should not, however, move the camera when you are taking photographs. If you make a photograph with the sound recorder on, wait until the READY lamp glows steadily before moving the camera to a better position for recording. When you have finished making your recording, release the record button. Note: If you press and release the record button quickly, a recording may not be made.

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 300s play-back functions are mostly accessible from the cameras main menu. To view the main menu when the camera is in recording mode, press the MENU key in the touch-panel display.

Playback : The Main Menu

The items in the main menu are described below. RECORDING PLAY BACK SLIDE SHOW Selecting this item returns the camera to recording mode. Brings up the play-back window. Allows you to create a slide show from a selection of the cameras stored images and sounds (see Slide Show, below). Brings up the setup menu (see Settings). Brings up the status window, which gives information on the state of the cameras battery and memory (for more information on the status window, see First Steps).

SET UP STATUS

The Playback Window
Selecting PLAY BACK from the main menu brings up the playback window, where the images and sounds stored in the cameras memory can be viewed, annotated using the cameras sound recording and memo functions, or deleted. When PLAY BACK is selected from the main menu, the playback window will display a playback list similar to that shown below.

Date of recording

6.25.9:14:06 7. 1.12:47
Thumbnail preview Audio data Length of audio recording (sec.)
[ 12] [ 10] [ [ 0] 0] ALL

Time of recording

6 17:59 s 7 20:14 s

Memo indicator

Status bar

SPEAKER DISP

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 (s), and sound recordings by a note mark ( ; the number to the right of the note mark shows the length of the recording rounded down to the nearest second). If the camera has been set to make an audio recording of a fixed length beginning when the shutter button is pressed, or if a sound recording has been added to a photograph in playback mode, the combinations of photographs and sounds that result will appear in the playback window with both a thumbnail image and a note mark. Photographs and recordings annotated with memos are indicated by both the memo indicator and a preview image or note mark. Up to five recordings can be shown in the playback window at a time. Press the Next arrow (w) to view the next recording in the list, or the Page ) to view the next page of up to five previews (if you are Down arrow ( currently viewing the last page of previews, pressing either of these arrows will return you to the first page in the list). You can move back through the list using the Previous (v) and Page Up ( ) arrows. To exit the playback window and return to the main menu, touch the MENU key with the tip of the stylus. You can also end playback and return the camera directly to recording mode by closing the display cover.
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 the left of the image or recording to select it for playback. Selected items will be outlined as shown below.

1 15:09 [ 0]

Combinations of photographs, memos and sound data that have been stored together can be selected for simultaneous playback by touching the number to the left of the combination, or you can single out one or more one elements of the combination for playback by touching the thumbnail or indicator that marks the desired members of the combination. Suppose, for example, that you had made a photograph with the camera set to create an audio clip when the shutter was released, and then subsequently annotated this combination with a memo. Were you to touch the number to the left of this combination in the playback list, all three members of the combination would be highlighted.

Selecting DISP from the status bar at the bottom of the playback window brings up the following menu.

PLAY ON

DISP OFF
DISPLAY 1 DISPLAY 2 DISPLAY 3
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 played back. When this option is ON, you can choose any one of the display formats listed below. DISPLAY 1 When this format is selected, the item number and date and time of recording will be displayed when an item is played back (when you are viewing multiple images, only the items number will be displayed). When this format is selected, the item number and date of recording will be displayed (when you are viewing multiple images, only the items number will be displayed). The time of recording will not be displayed. When this format is selected, only the item number will appear when items are played back.

DISPLAY 2

DISPLAY 3
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.
Deleting Images and Recordings from 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 associated thumbnails or indicators (s for memos, for sound recordings). The items you have chosen will be outlined in white; touching an outlined item a second time causes it to be deselected. Once you have selected all the items you would like to erase, touch the DELETE key to bring up the following dialog.

DELETE?

CANCEL
The number of items selected for deletion is displayed in the top right corner of the touch panel display. Pressing OK permanently deletes the selected items. The number in the top right corner of the display will diminish as the items are deleted, and when the process is complete the camera will return to the playback list. Selecting CANCEL cancels the operation and returns you to the playback list directly; the selected items are not deleted. Note: The delete operation removes all items currently selected, including items selected for multiple playback but not currently visible in the touch panel display.

Settings : Speaker Options

Macro Close-Up

Macro close-up field-of-view
The COOLPIX 300 provides a macro close-up function which allows you to take photographs at ranges of 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.
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 camera is in macro close-up mode.

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 computer, you will need to install the Nikon View software package provided with this product. For information on using Nikon View software to view the contents of your cameras memory or to transfer recordings to disk for long-term storage, refer to the Nikon View Users Manual. Note: Although the COOLPIX 300 comes equipped with both serial and SCSI interfaces, only one can be used at a time. You cannot connect the camera simultaneously to two computers or to two ports on a single computer. If you wish to change the connection, you will first have to turn the camera and computer off, disconnect the cable, and then reconnect the devices using one of the methods described in the following sections.
Making a Serial Port Connection
This section describes how to adjust your cameras serial-port settings and how to connect your camera to a computer using the serial cable provided with the COOLPIX 300.
Connections : Making a Serial Port Connection

Current SCSI ID

Using the stylus, highlight an ID number for the COOLPIX 300 that does conflict with other devices that are already connected to the computers SCSI chain. As the ID numbers 0 and 7 are often assigned to the host computer or one of the computers drives, it is recommended that the ID number you choose for your camera be between 1 and 6 (in the case of Macintosh computers, be aware that in most cases 0 has already been assigned to the internal hard disk, 3 to the CD-ROM drive, and 7 to the computers CPU).
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 have chosen an SCSI ID for the COOLPIX 300, use the stylus to choose a setting for the cameras built-in terminator. Because the COOLPIX 300 has only one SCSI connector, the camera will be the last item in the SCSI chain. In most circumstances, therefore, the terminator should be set to ON. Note: You will need to turn the camera off and then on again before any changes to the SCSI settings will be put into effect. After turning the camera off, wait four or five seconds before turning it on again. Once the camera has been turned back on, the new SCSI ID will be displayed in square brackets next to ID in the window shown above. To discard any changes and return to the setup menu, press CANCEL.
Attaching the Camera to Your Computers SCSI Chain
Before attaching your camera to the computers 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 cameras SCSI and serial connectors (the cover is labeled DIGITAL) and connect the optional SCSI cable as shown below. Be sure to use only the SS-E300 cable, available separately from Nikon as part of the SCSI Kit.
Attach the other end of the cable to the last device in the computers SCSI chain or, if no other external SCSI devices are present, directly to the computer itself. Note that no more than eight devices, including the computer and any internal SCSI devices, can be connected in a SCSI chain. Caution: To avoid damage caused by static electricity, be careful not to touch the pins of the SCSI connectors.

3. Touch the center of the second red square. The cameras status window will appear, and you should then be able to operate the camera normally. Note: Recalibrating the cameras display returns all settings except language and date to their initial values. Caution: The camera will not enter sleep mode or power off automatically while the calibration screen is displayed. You should avoid leaving the camera on for extended periods while it is in calibration mode. The touch-panel display is hard to read Indication: Display is too dark or too bright Adjust the brightness of the touch-panel display as described in Display Options.
Indication: Display is dirty Clean the display with a soft, dry cloth as described in Caring for Your Camera.
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 cameras memory is extremely large, the following message will appear in the touch-panel display.

MEMORY IS FULL

Touch OK with the stylus to clear the message from the display. The steps you should take next depend on when the message appeared. Indication: Camera displays MEMORY IS FULL while you are recording audio data The camera ran out of memory while you were making a recording. The audio clip you were recording will end at the point that memory ran out. The camera can still be used to play back items stored in memory, but you will not be able make further images or sound recordings until you have deleted one or more items from memory as described in Deleting Images and Recordings from Memory.
Indication: Camera displays MEMORY IS FULL when you attempt to create a memo Memory is full. The camera can still be used to play back items stored in memory, but you will not be able store further images or sound recordings until you have deleted one or more items from memory as described in Deleting Images and Recordings from Memory.
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 The camera is currently recording a picture or the flash is charging. If the camera is in single-frame mode, you should wait until the shutter release lamp glows steadily before taking a picture (see Shutter Mode and Using the Flash).
Indication: Exposure count shows zero There is not enough memory to record photographs at current settings. There may still be enough memory to record memos or a few seconds of sound data, and if image quality is currently set to Fine you may be able to record one or more photographs by changing the setting to Normal (see Image Quality). You will not however be able make a photograph at current settings until you have deleted one or more items from memory as described in Deleting Images and Recordings from Memory.

Create in any light.

Effective Megapixels CMOS Sensor
Wide-Angle Optical Zoom-NIKKOR Glass Lens
Ultra-High Resolution (921,000-dot) LCD
Full HD movie (1080p) with Stereo Sound
4-way VR Image Stabilization System
Imagine showing your advanced amateur and pro customers a shirt pocket compact camera with full manual control and fast f/1.8 maximum aperture Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens! Customers who want creative control, especially in low-light situations will be amazed with the new Nikon COOLPIX P300. Because when it comes to low-light shooting, faster is betterand this compact gem offers the fastest lens available in a Nikon COOLPIX. The new, 4.2x wide-angle, f/1.8 optical Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens (24-100mm) of the Nikon COOLPIX P300 delivers images of incredible quality both indoors and out. The Nikon COOLPIX P300 combines the superior excellence and speed of its exclusive lens, with a CMOS sensor and high ISO capabilities. It offers creative manual functions including aperture and shutter priority, allowing for uncompromised artistry and potential. Full HD 1080p movie recording at a single touch of a button offers even more creative fun. Incredible Scene Modes features including Night Portrait and Landscape modes makes shot setup easy and evening images more brilliant than ever. Your artistic minded customers will love the speed, quality, control and convenience of this amazing new feature-packed camera from Nikon. The fastest lens ever in a Nikon COOLPIX.
The COOLPIX P300 camera does justice to the talents of advanced amateurs and professional photographers with a 4.2x wide angle, f/1.8 maximum aperture NIKKOR glass lens. This is the fastest lens Nikon has ever designed into a COOLPIX modelit offers a 24-100mm optical zoom range and impressive telephoto performance for razor-sharp, blur free images. Plus, its fast maximum aperture of f/1.8 assures exceptional low-light results and minimum depth of field. This is an outstanding lens that will support the skilled photographer when shooting portraits, panoramas, weddings, environmental images, real estate shots, publicity photos, product photography and any other challenging compositionsin still images or Full HD (1080p) movies.
Achieve high quality HD movies for every event.
HD movies have become the standard for web posting, website design enhancement, publicity clips, and real estate property tours. With the COOLPIX P300 users can shoot Full HD (1080p) movies while recording stereo sound. The One-Touch recording button allows instant moviemaking, while an optical zoom control brings users into the action or takes them farther away to create the cinematic effects they want. Photographers can even shoot still images while recording, or employ slow and fast motion HS movie options for 15, 60 and 120 fps. Viewing and sharing movies is simple, too, with an HDMI output that allows in-camera playback or convenient hookup to an HDTV or computer.
When the shooting gets challenging, the COOLPIX P300s advanced features go to work.
The COOLPIX P300 has a creative answer to every photo challenge.
Its 12.2 megapixel CMOS sensor provides superb image quality, high speed operation, and exceptional low-light performance. The backside-illuminated CMOS sensor enables photographers to achieve natural looking pictures with remarkable detail. Its four-way VR Image Stabilization system is also a boon to photographers shooting handheld. Nikons exclusive EXPEED C2 processing engine expands the creative possibilities of the serious photographer and professional business user. Users will also find Motion Detection a valuable shooting tool. It identifies moving objects and adjusts shutter speed and ISO automatically to freeze the subject and assure stunningly sharp photos. Best Shot Selector automatically takes up to ten shots with just one press of the shutter and then selects and saves the best image. The COOLPIX P300 also has a high ISO speed up to 3200 with advanced noise reduction to assure brilliant images.
Every shooting environment comes with its own unique characteristics and the COOLPIX P300 has intuitive features to help photographers master each one. It optimizes settings for up to 20 common scenes so users simply point and shoot. Scene Auto Selector automatically recognizes the scene in front of it and selects the best one from among seven choices for those conditions. With Nikons ingenious Easy Panorama Scene Mode, users can pan the COOLPIX P300 in any direction and it will automatically detect the movement and then assemble the shots into a seamless 180- or 360-degree panoramic image. Nikon appreciates the challenges in shooting in low light. Advanced Night Landscape and the related Advanced Night Portrait are invaluable tools that eliminate the guesswork by shooting consecutive shots at fast shutter speed and composing them into sharp depictions of night scenes.

Invaluable tools for serious photographers.
Manual control and in-camera effects gives serious photographers new tools for creativity.
The COOLPIX P300 allows experienced photographers to stretch their creative limits with an impressive range of manual controls. Theres a Mode Dial for quick and convenient control over exposure settings including shutter/aperture/ programmed and manual exposure. Exposure Bracketing automatically brackets exposure for three shots. And the ISO can be set as high as 3200 at full resolution for low-light conditions or when shooting fast moving subjects. COOLPIX P300 offers special effects, including high contrast Monochrome for black and white shots. Nostalgic Sepia creates shots with an antiqued look. In-camera editing functions, let serious photographers add their own styling to images. For even more versatility, this camera is equipped with filter effects like Painting, Fisheye, Miniature and Cross Screen. Users can also better control their images with a creative slider that adjusts the brightness, intensity and hue.
Photo-ops arrive without warning, but the COOLPIX P300 is always ready with convenient features like ultra fast start-up and autofocusplus automatic High Speed Shooting, which captures up to seven shots in a second at full resolution. Composing the perfect shot is easier with the three-inch LCD clear color display. This precision, 921,000-dot ultra-high resolution screen reveals rich detail and sharp contrast, and includes anti-glare coating for easy viewing. Nikons Smart Portrait System offers useful tools to refine every shot. Smile Timer automatically releases the shutter when a subject smiles, while Face-Priority AF detects and focuses up to 12 faces at once. When activated, Blink Warning alerts the user when a subject may have blinked and suggests a retake. In-camera Red-Eye Fix corrects the problem while the camera is shooting. Uneven and ruddy complexions can also be eliminated with the COOLPIX P300s Skin Softeninga tool that smoothes skin tones at three different levels and can be applied while shooting or during playback. And with Macro Shooting, users can take clear, sharp pictures as close as 1.2 inches. Users can also feel free to click away, as this camera has a 240-still shot capacity and comes with an EN-EL12 Li-ion rechargeable battery.

Specifications:

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CDP-P300-01/02/11 Job# 11-08
Range (from lens) 1 ft. (30cm) to infinity (), Macro close-up mode: 1.2 in. (3cm) to infinity () Media Internal memory (approx. 90 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card2 Sensitivity ISO 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto (auto gain ISO 160-1600), Fixed range auto (ISO 160-400, 160-800).

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Sources Supplied: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12, Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Optional: AC Adapter EH-62F, Battery Charger MH-65.

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Life1 Approx. 240 shots with EN-EL12 battery. Dimensions (WxHxD): Approx. 4.1 x 2.3 x 1.3 in.
(103.0 x 58.3 x 32.0mm) excluding projections3

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Approx. 6.7 oz. (189g) with battery and SD memory card3
B ased on CIPA industry standard for measuring life of camera batteries. Measured at 73F (23C); zoom adjusted with each shot, built-in flash fired with every other shot, image mode set to Normal. 2 Not compatible with Multi Media Cards (MM C). 3 Method of noting dimensions and weight is in accordance with CIPA DCG-005-2009 guideline. Images are for illustrative purposes only. Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

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