Nikon 25040 - Coolpix 300 Digital Camera, User Manual

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Settings : Sound Recording Options
Sound Recording Options
When the COOLPIX 300 is in recording mode, the current status of the
camera’s built-in microphone can be determined by checking the sound-
mode icon in the status list at the top right corner of the main window of
the touch-panel display.
Off
When the microphone is set to “Off,” audio data will not
be recorded when the record or shutter-release buttons are
pressed.
On
When the microphone is set to “On,” sound can be
recorded and stored in the camera’s memory. The
recording method used can be chosen from the sound
mode menu (see below).
To change the microphone’s settings or to choose a new recording method,
touch the sound-mode icon or select
SOUND MODE from the setup
menu. The following window will appear.
Use the stylus to set the microphone to either
ON
or
OFF
. When the
microphone is set to
ON
, a recording method can be chosen from the three
options listed on the following pages. You can exit the sound-mode menu
by touching the
MENU
key to return to the main menu or the
ENTER
key
to return to the previous screen. Selecting CANCEL discards any changes
and returns you to the setup menu or to recording mode.
MENU SETUP SOUND
ON OFF
MODE 1
MODE 2
MODE 3