Nikon coolpix A300 User Manual

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Technical Notes
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. Should the battery
terminals become dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth before use.
Charging an Exhausted Battery
Turning the camera on or off while an exhausted battery is inserted in the camera may result
in reduced battery life. Charge the exhausted battery before use.
Storing the Battery
• Always remove the battery from the camera or optional battery charger when it is not
being used. Minute amounts of current are drawn from the battery while it is in the
camera, even when not in use. This may result in excessive battery drain and complete
loss of function.
• Recharge the battery at least once every six months and completely exhaust it before
returning it to storage.
• Put the battery in a plastic bag, etc. in order to insulate it and store it in a cool place. The
battery should be stored in a dry location with an ambient temperature of 15°C to 25°C (59°F
to 77°F). Do not store the battery in hot or extremely cold locations.
Battery Life
A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge, when used at room
temperature, indicates that the battery needs to be replaced. Purchase a new battery.
Recycling Used Batteries
Replace the battery when it no longer holds a charge. Used batteries are a valuable resource.
Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
The Charging AC Adapter
• The EH-72P Charging AC Adapter is for use only with compatible devices. Do not use with
another make or model of device.
• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than
the EH-72P Charging AC Adapter or USB-AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution
could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
• The EH-72P is compatible with AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical outlets. When using in
other countries, use a plug adapter (commercially available) as necessary. For more
information about plug adapters, consult your travel agency.
• The symbols on this product represent the following:
D AC, E DC, F Class II equipment (The construction of the product is double-insulated.)

Nikon coolpix A300 Specifications

General

Sensor Type	CCD
Effective Pixels	20.1 million
Optical Zoom	8x
Digital Zoom	4x
Battery Type	EN-EL19 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Type	Compact digital camera
Autofocus (AF)	Contrast-detect AF
Monitor Type	TFT LCD
Shutter Type	Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter
Aperture	Electronically-controlled ND filter (-2.6 AV) selection
Built-in Flash	Yes
Flash Control	TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Movie Recording	Yes
Movie Frame Rate	30 fps
Connectors	Hi-Speed USB
Tripod Socket	1/4 (ISO 1222)
Operating Environment	Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F), Humidity: 85% or less (no condensation)
Image Processor	EXPEED C2
Focal Length	4.5-36.0 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 25-200 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
ISO Sensitivity	80-1600
Display Size	2.7 in.
Image Stabilization	Lens-shift VR
Video Resolution	1280 x 720
Lens	NIKKOR lens
Focus Range	[W]: Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) to infinity, [T]: Approx. 1.5 m (5 ft) to infinity
Monitor Resolution	Approx. 230k-dot
Storage Media	SD, SDHC, SDXC memory cards
File System	DCF, Exif 2.3
File Formats	JPEG
Image Size (pixels)	5152 x 3864
ISO Sensitivity (Auto mode)	80-1600
Shutter Speed	1/1500-1 s
Self-Timer	2, 10 s
Exposure Compensation	–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV
Scene Modes	portrait, landscape, sports, night portrait, party/indoor, beach, snow, sunset, dusk/dawn, night landscape, close-up, food, museum, fireworks show, black and white copy, backlighting, pet portrait
Movie Recording Time	Up to 29 minutes
Wi-Fi	IEEE 802.11b/g
Power Sources	EN-EL19 rechargeable battery
Battery Life	Approx. 240 shots when using EN-EL19
Dimensions	Approx. 95.9 x 58.0 x 20.1 mm (3.8 x 2.3 x 0.8 in.) excluding projections
LCD Monitor Size	2.7 in.
LCD Monitor Resolution	460, 000 dots
Flash Range	[T]: 1.5 m (5 ft)