Nikon COOLPIX 4800 - Movies; Introduction

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Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX 4800 digital camera. This
manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon
digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where
all those who use the product will read it.
To make it easier to fi nd the informa-
tion you need, the following symbols
and conventions are used:
Introduction
First Steps
Basic Photography
Scene Mode
More on Photography
Movies
More on Playback
Menu Guide
Technical Notes
This icon marks tips, additional in-
formation that may be helpful when
using the camera.
This icon marks cautions, informa-
tion that should be read before use
to prevent damage to the camera.
This icon marks notes, information
that should be read before using
the camera.
This icon indicates that more infor-
mation is available elsewhere in this
manual or in the Quick Start Guide.
Memory Cards
Pictures taken with this camera can be
stored in the camera’s internal memory or
on removable memory cards. If a memory
card is inserted, all new pictures will be
stored on the memory card and delete,
playback, and format operations will apply
only to the pictures on the memory card.
The memory card must be removed before
the internal memory can be formatted or
used to store, delete, or view pictures.
Before Taking Important Pictures
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the
camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally.
Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profi ts that may result from product
malfunction.
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing prod uct sup port and
ed u ca tion, con tin u al ly-updated information is avail able on-line at the following sites:
• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support
• For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product in for ma tion, tips, an swers to
fre quent ly-asked ques tions (FAQs), and gen er al advice on digital imaging and pho tog -
ra phy. Ad di tion al information may be available from the Nikon rep re sen ta tive in your
area. See the URL below for contact in for ma tion:
http://nikonimaging.com/
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include com-
plex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery
chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and Speedlights) certifi ed by Nikon specifi cally for
use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the
operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR
NIKON WARRANTY. The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not approved by
Nikon could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries
overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized
Nikon dealer.
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