Nikon coolpix A300 User Manual

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Technical Notes
If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below
before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.
Also, refer to the Reference Manual (PDF format) for further details on how to use this
camera (Aiv).
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause/Solution A
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.
Note that although any data currently being recorded
will be lost, data that have already been recorded will not
be affected by removing or disconnecting the power
source.
–
The camera
cannot be turned
on.
The battery is exhausted. 3, 4, 28
The camera turns
off without
warning.
• The camera automatically turns off to save power (auto
off function).
• The camera and battery may not work properly at low
temperatures.
• The inside of the camera has become hot. Leave the
camera off until the inside of the camera has cooled, and
then try turning it on again.
14
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The monitor is
blank.
• The camera is off.
• The camera automatically turns off to save power (auto
off function).
• The flash lamp flashes while the flash is charging. Wait
until charging is complete.
• The camera is connected to a TV or computer.
• The camera and smart device are connected using a
Wi-Fi connection and the camera is being operated by
remote control.
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14
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–
The camera
becomes hot.
The camera may become hot when used for an extended
period of time to shoot movies or when used in a hot
environment; this is not a malfunction.
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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)