Nikon Coolpix A300 User Manual Page 1

DIGITAL CAMERAQuick Start GuideEnFor Smart Device Users iiIntroduction ivParts of the Camera 1Getting Started2Basic Shooting and Playback Operations 1

xIntroduction DANGER for Rechargeable Batteries• Do not mishandle batteries. Failure to observe the following precautions could result in the batterie

1Parts of the CameraParts of the CameraThe Camera Body2453167891013111415161718121Shutter-release button2Zoom controlf: Wide-angleg: Telephotoh: Thumb

2Getting StartedGetting StartedHow to Attach the Camera Strap

3Getting Started• With the battery’s positive and negative terminals oriented correctly, move the orange battery latch (3), and fully insert the batte

4Getting StartedIf a plug adapter* is included with your camera, securely connect it to the Charging AC Adapter. Once the two are connected, attemptin

5Getting StartedB Notes About the USB CableCheck the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle.B Turning the

6Getting StartedSetup from a Smartphone or Tablet• Before proceeding, install the SnapBridge app (Aii) and enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your smartpho

7Getting Started3 Pair (i.e., establish a Bluetooth link between) the camera and the smart device.• Android Devices with NFC SupportAfter checking tha

8Getting Started5 Press k when the dialog at right is displayed.• When a constant connection between the camera and smart device is established, the d

9Getting Started2 Press d when the dialog at right is displayed.• Select Yes when prompted to set the camera clock.3 Highlight your home time zone and

iiFor Smart Device UsersYour images. The world. ConnectedWelcome to SnapBridge — Nikon’s new family of services to enrich your image experience. SnapB

10Getting StartedWhat SnapBridge Can Do for YouThe SnapBridge app can be used for a variety of tasks once the camera has been paired with your smart d

11Getting StartedWireless NetworksC Re-pairingRe-pair when pairing again after unpairing.Select Connect to smart device in the camera network menu, an

12Basic Shooting and Playback OperationsBasic Shooting and Playback Operationsx (scene auto selector) mode is used here as an example. In x (scene aut

13Basic Shooting and Playback Operations• When the camera recognizes the shooting scene, the shooting mode icon changes accordingly.• Battery level in

14Basic Shooting and Playback OperationsC The Auto Off Function• When no operations are performed for about one minute, the screen turns off, the came

15Basic Shooting and Playback Operations1 Press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode.• If you press and hold down the c button while the cam

16Basic Shooting and Playback Operations1 Press the l (delete) button to delete the image currently displayed on the screen.2 Use the multi selector H

17Other FunctionsOther FunctionsThe shooting modes described below are available.• x Scene auto selectorThe camera automatically recognizes the shooti

18Other FunctionsWhen the shooting screen is displayed, you can press the multi selector H (m) J (n) I (p) K (o) to set the functions described below.

19Other FunctionsYou can set the menus listed below by pressing the d (menu) button.• A Shooting menu1, 2• D Movie menu1• G Playback menu3• J Network

iiiFor Smart Device UsersThe exciting image experience that SnapBridge offers…A range of services that enriches your imaging life, including:• Camera

20Other Functions4 Select a menu option and press the k button.• Certain menu options cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the stat

21Technical NotesTechnical NotesNotices for Customers in EuropeCAUTIONSRISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.DISPOSE OF USED B

22Technical NotesRestrictions on Wireless DevicesThe wireless transceiver included in this product conforms to wireless regulations in the country of

23Technical NotesPrecautions when Exporting or Carrying This Product AbroadThis product is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regul

24Technical NotesObserve the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Aviii–x) when using or storing the device.T

25Technical NotesNotes About the Monitor• Monitors (including electronic viewfinders) are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% o

26Technical NotesCarrying Spare BatteriesWhenever possible, carry fully charged spare batteries when taking pictures on important occasions.Using the

27Technical NotesCleaningDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.StorageRemove the battery if the camera will not be used for an exte

28Technical NotesIf the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authori

29Technical NotesMemory Cards That Can Be UsedThe camera supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards.• Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or

ivIntroductionIntroductionThank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX A300 digital camera.Downloading the “Reference Manual”The Reference Manual (PDF f

30Technical NotesAVC Patent Portfolio LicenseThis product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use o

31Technical Notes

32Technical NotesDear Nikon Customer, We thank you for your purchasing this Nikon product. Should your Nikon product require warranty service, please

33Technical Notes• any damage resulting from modifications or adjustments which may be made to the product, without the prior written consent of Nikon

© 2016 Nikon CorporationYP6K03(11)6MN67911-03No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical a

vIntroductionConfirming the Package ContentsIn the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased the camera.* A plug

viIntroductionInformation and PrecautionsLife-Long LearningAs part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education

viiIntroductionAbout the Manuals• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval

viiiIntroductionTo prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your Safety” in its entirety before using this product.Kee

ixIntroduction• Keep this product out of reach of children. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction. In addit