Nikon Coolpix P300 User Manual

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Technical Notes and Index
Troubleshooting
If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems
below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.
Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information.
Display, Settings and Power Supply
Problem Cause/Solution
A
The battery
inserted in the
camera cannot
be charged.
• Confirm all connections.
• Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
16
14
The battery
cannot be
charged by
connecting the
camera to a
computer.
•Off is selected for Charge by computer in the setup
menu.
• When charging by connecting the camera to a computer,
battery charging stops when the camera is turned off.
• When charging by connecting the camera to a computer,
battery charging stops when the computer is suspended
(sleeping), and the camera may turn off.
• Depending upon computer specifications, settings, and
status, charging the battery inserted in the camera may
not be possible via computer connection.
156
134
134
–
Camera cannot
be turned on.
• Battery is exhausted.
• The camera cannot be turned on while connected to an
electrical outlet via the Charging AC Adapter.
• Camera cannot be turned on if the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover is open.
24
16
14
Camera turns off
without warning.
• Battery is exhausted.
• Camera has turned off automatically to save power.
• The camera turns off if the Charging AC Adapter is
connected while the camera is on.
• The camera turns off if the USB cable connecting it to a
computer or printer is disconnected. Reconnect the USB
cable.
• 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.
• The camera and battery may not perform properly if they
are cold.
24
153
16
130, 132,
136
–
163
Monitor is blank.
• Camera is off.
• Battery is exhausted.
• Standby mode for saving power: Press the power switch,
shutter-release button or the c button, or rotate the
mode dial.
• When flash lamp blinks, wait until flash has charged.
• Camera and computer are connected via USB cable.
• Camera and TV are connected via A/V cable or HDMI
cable.
19
24
19, 30
34
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Nikon Coolpix P300 Specifications

General

Megapixel	12.2 MP
Camera type	Compact camera
Sensor type	CMOS
Image stabilizer	Yes
Total megapixels	12.75 MP
Image sensor size	1/2.3 \
Image formats supported	JPG
Maximum image resolution	4000 x 3000 pixels
Still image resolution(s)	640 x 480, 1024 x 768, 2048 x 1536, 2592 x 1944, 3264 x 2448, 3968 x 2232, 4000 x 3000
Digital zoom	2 x
Optical zoom	4.2 x
Combined zoom	8.4 x
Focal length range	4.3 - 17.9 mm
Maximum aperture number	4.9
Minimum aperture number	1.8
Lens structure (elements/groups)	7/6
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)	100 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)	24 mm
Focus	TTL
Focus adjustment	Auto
Normal focusing range	0.3 - ∞ m
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Centre weighted Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Closest focusing distance	0.03 m
Normal focusing range (tele)	0.6 - ∞ m
Light metering	Centre-weighted
ISO sensitivity	160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto
Light exposure modes	Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)	3200
ISO sensitivity (min)	160
Light exposure control	Program AE
Light exposure correction	± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/2000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	8 s
Power source type	Battery
Camera shutter speed	1/2000 - 8 s
Scene modes	Backlight, Beach, Dawn, Dusk, Fireworks, Museum, Night, Night landscape, Night portrait, Panorama, Party (indoor), Portrait, Self-portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
Image editing	Crop
Photo effects	Black&White
White balance	Auto, Manual
Camera playback	Movie, Single image, Thumbnails
Self-timer delay	2, 10 s
Camera file system	DCF 2.0, DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3
On Screen Display (OSD) languages	ARA, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, JPN, KOR, NOR, POL, POR, RUM, RUS, SWE, THA, TUR, UKR
Motion JPEG frame rate	30 fps
Video formats supported	H.264, MPEG4
Maximum video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL
Audio formats supported	AAC, WAV
Internal memory	90 MB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Field of view	100 %
Display diagonal	3 \
Display resolution (numeric)	921000 pixels
USB version	2.0
Product color	Black
Battery type	EN-EL12
Battery life (max)	4 h
Battery life (CIPA standard)	240 shots
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Cables included	AV, USB

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	32 mm
Width	103 mm
Height	58.3 mm
Weight	189 g