Nikon Coolpix 300 - Manual (Page 49)

35 First Steps : Making Your First Recording
Making Your First Recording
In addition to its camera and memo functions, the COOLPIX 300
incorporates a digital recording device which allows to record up to
seventeen minutes of audio data. Sound recordings can be stored
independently or made in combination with photographs and memos. This
section describes the basics of making audio recordings with your
COOLPIX 300. For more information on recorder settings, refer to the
“Settings” chapter.
Step 1 - Turn the camera on
Open the touch panel display and turn the camera on as described above in
“Turning the Camera On.”
Step 2 - Check the amount of memory remaining
Once the camera has been turned on and has finished its initial check, the
following status window will appear in the touch-panel display.
Note: The above window will be displayed for about ten seconds after the
camera has finished its initial check, after which time the camera will enter
recording mode. To restore the status window, press the
MENU button
with the stylus and select STATUS from the lower right corner of the main
menu.
FRI JAN 3.1997
22:10:32
BATTERY POWER 100%
REMAINING MEMORY 100%
PICTURES 66 COUNT
SOUNDS 1017 SEC
PICTURES 49 SET
+SOUNDS
OK