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Nikon COOLPIX5400 manual

Models: COOLPIX5400

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Digital Camera Trademark Information How to Read This Manual For Your Safety Do not look at the sun through the viewﬁnderIii Keep dry Page Comply with copyright notices Table of Contents Continuous P, S, A, and M Focus Options Manual FocusViewing Pictures on a Computer Printing Pictures Table of Contents Page Before You Begin Introduction Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Before Taking Important PicturesLife-Long Learning Design Rule for Camera File System DCFParts of the Camera Attaching the Camera Strap Using the Monitor When the Monitor Is in the Storage PositionMonitor Parts of the CameraFollowing indicators appear in the monitor during shooting ModesMode Dial To select a mode, align the mode icon withMark next to the mode dial Shutter-Release Button Monitor ButtonButton controls the monitor Using the Menus To the desired setting and pressNo menu is available in mode Viewing the MenusMaking a Selection Use the multi selector to make a selection from the menusPage Technical Notes Optional Accessories Setup MenuShooting Menu CF Card Format Inserting Batteries Read Battery Warnings Alternative Power SourcesReplacing Batteries First StepsInserting Memory Cards Camera stores pictures on CompactFlash memory cardsClose the memory card slot cover Closing the Card-Slot Cover Formatting Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Approved Memory CardsSelect Mode Parts of the Camera The MonitorMeaning Auto Power Off Standby Mode Basic Setup Icon Page Taking Pictures Mode Select Mode More on Playback Flash Photography Focusing Near and FarFrame the Picture Focus and Shoot View the ResultsTaking Pictures in Mode Select ModeAutofocus Mode Basic PhotographyFlash mode Shooting modeUsing the Self-Timer Image sizeTaking Pictures in Auto Mode Frame the PictureReady the camera Or the viewﬁnder BUsing the Diopter Control Monitor or Viewﬁnder?Framing Pictures in the Viewﬁnder Viewﬁnder FocusIndicator Lamp Focus and ShootFocus OffWhen the Monitor Is Off Take the pictureMore on Autofocus and Focus/Exposure Lock Autofocus performs best whenLocking Focus between Shots AE/AF-L ButtonTo return to shooting mode, rotate the mode dial to View the ResultsViewing Pictures Deleting Unwanted PicturesWhen to use it Flash PhotographySpeedlight Options/Repeating Flash Optional SpeedlightsTo choose a ﬂash mode Focusing Near and Far To choose a focus modeHow it works Macro Close-UpSelf-Timer Mode Self-TimerExposure Compensation Choosing a Value for Exposure CompensationTaking Pictures in Scene Mode User the necessity of adjusting each setting separatelyShooting in Scene Mode Scene DescriptionTaking Pictures in Scene Mode To select a sceneCamera Shake Following scenes are available PortraitGround lighting Beach/SnowTaking Pictures in Scene Mode Landscape SunsetPreserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises Night landscapeTaking Pictures in Scene Mode Museum Fireworks showClose up Auto and can be selectedTaking Pictures in Scene Mode Copy Back lightPanorama assist Other modes can be selectedTaking Pictures in Scene Mode Sports Scene ModeDusk/Dawn Auto other modes can be selectedTaking Pictures for a Panorama Highlight Panorama assistPanorama Assist Use a TripodViewing Pictures Taken Using Panorama Assist Compose next shot to overlap withPage Image Quality and Size Sensitivity White Balance Continuous Metering More on FocusControlling Exposure On PhotographyRestoring Default Values for Shutter Speed and Aperture Programmed AutoFlexible Program More on PhotographyShutter-Priority Auto Controlling ExposureIncrements equivalent to 1 EV one step Ultra HSAperture-Priority Auto Aperture and ZoomManual EV 1 3 stepIf the Shutter Speed Is Displayed in Red Understanding the Exposure Display Long Time-ExposuresImage Quality and Size Image QualityOption Format Description CompressionImage Size Option DescriptionPrint Size Image Quality and Size To choose image quality or sizeHighlight Image quality or Image Size Shooting MenuImage size 2592 ×640 × 2592 × 1944 1200Sensitivity P, S, A, and M OptionMaximum equivalent to ISO AutoExposure Mode Using the FlashTo choose a value for sensitivity To choose a white balance setting White Balance P, S, a and MFine-Tuning White Balance Daylight WhiteFL3 Daylight D Preset White Balance Preset white balance is used when shooting underWhite Balance Though they had been taken under white light. IfUsing the Menus Continuous P, S, A, and MSingle Ultra HS Shot bufferUsing a Flash ContinuousFocus, Exposure, and White Balance Memory BufferImage Sharpening More onPhotography Auto High Normal Low OffImage Adjustment Sharpening, Contrast, and ColorSaturation Control Black-and-WhiteMetering P, S, A, and M Matrix SpotMetering Cus options AF areaAF Area Mode Focus OptionsAuto Manual Off Restrictions on Focus Area SelectionAuto-Focus Mode More on FocusSingle AF Continuous AF Manual focus mode Focus ConﬁrmationAll focus modes Off No indication of focus appears in monitorUsing a Converter Lens Manual FocusClose-Ups Focus LockMore on Playback Viewing Pictures on the Camera Quick Review and PlaybackQuick Review More on PlaybackFull-Screen Playback Viewing Additional PicturesKeep or Delete Deleting PicturesPhoto Information Viewing Pictures on the CameraWhite balance Digital zoom Color saturation Sharpening File sizeViewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback PressingBe performed while thumbnails are displayed Zoom View other Areas Picture Zoom out Cancel Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomPress Playback ZoomMute Default setting is high Adding Audio Commentary Voice MemoAre pressed Three levels are available high Button while memo is being played backCopies can not be viewed using playback zoom Creating Small Copies Small PictureRestrictions on Small Picture Viewing Small Picture Files on Other Camera ModelsViewing Pictures on TV Turn the camera off Connect the audio/video cableBefore Connecting the Camera Viewing Pictures on a ComputerOperating system USB optionConnecting the USB Cable Viewing Pictures on a ComputerKeyboard Disconnecting the Camera Drag the Noname camera volume into TrashDrag the untitled camera volume into Trash Printing Pictures Print Set and Digital Print Order Format DpofDate Imprint Versus the Print Set Date Option Movies Recording Movies Viewing MoviesRecording Movies Record movieBefore recording OpticalTo choose the type of movie that will be recorded Movies Time-lapseMovie Files Recording a Time-Lapse Movie Recording MoviesMovie Highlight Set interval timeUse a Reliable Power Source Take Test ShotsViewing Movies Are pressed. Three levels are available highViewing Time-Lapse Movies Adjust camera settings when shooting in P, S, A, Modes Setup Menu 134Shooting Menu Playback Menu 115Shooting Menu Modes. To display the shooting menuMenu Guide Highlight Show all menusFull shooting menu contains the following options White balance Metering Continuous60-62 63-64 98-99 My menu CF card formatWhite Balance MeteringContinuous Shooting MenuBest Shot Selector BSS Off BSS offUser Setting This option is used to adjust contrast. See MoreColor On Photography Sharpening, Contrast,User settings banks store the following settings To select a user settings bankShooting menu settings User SettingImage Quality and Size SensitivitySelecting Image quality/size displays the menu Quality and SizeImage adjustment set to Less contrast LensTelephoto FisheyeWide adapter and Telephoto Slide Copy Adapter Inverse ColorLens Adapter Rings LensExposure Options AE LockWhite balance for all subsequent pictures AE LockMode M manual exposure mode, shutter Bulb/TimePosures of up to ten minutes 53. This menu Speed can be set to Bulb or Time for long exZoom Options Digital TeleFixed Aperture OptionDescriptionControlling the Flash Speedlight Options Controlling Flash Output Flash Exp. CompOptions for Optional Speedlights Speedlight Cntrl OptStrobe Photography Repeating Flash SB-27 and SB-23 SpeedlightsHN-CP10 Lens Hood Using Optional Speedlights Flash modeAuto Bracketing Sure of appropriate value for white balanceRestrictions on Auto Bracketing Auto BracketingWhen Auto bracketing is selected, exposure Autoexposure BracketingTion value selected with Button Bracketing orderNoise Reduction Restrictions on Noise ReductionReset Reset is used to restore settings for the currentMy Menu CF Card Format OptionPlayback Menu Playback menu contains the following optionsTo display the playback menu 116-117 118-122 123-124 125 126 127-128 129-130Delete Deleting Selected PicturesPlayback Menu Delete menu contains the following optionsDeleting All Pictures To delete all unprotected pictures on the memory cardFolders Folder Options119 120 Deleting Folders Hidden and Protected PicturesChoosing a Folder for Playback Pictures in a selected folderFolders item in the playback menu can be Used to select all folders for playback, or to viewSlide Show Viewing a Slide ShowStart Start slide show Auto OffChanging the Display Interval Following operations can be performed during a slide showFrame Interval Protect When creating a slide show or showing pictures To an audience, the Hide image option can beAre visible only in the Hide image menu. They Used to hide selected pictures. Hidden picturesPrint Set To create a print order or modify the existing print orderHighlight Print selection Date Print SetRemove transfer marking from all Cancel transfer pictures Auto TransferMarking Selected Pictures for Transfer Playback MenuMarking All Pictures for Transfer Restrictions on Auto TransferMove Image Info.txt File NamesDestination Folders CF Card Format Small PicSetup Menu Setup menu contains the following optionsTo display the setup menu, rotate the mode dial to SET UP SET-UP 1/3Language DateFolders Setup Menu Monitor OptionsRelease Speed Options in this menu control the qualityDisplay Mode BrightnessHue This option controls monitor hue tone. PressingOff Reset Seq. NumbersFolder number e.g., 100NIKON. Each folder File NumberingShutter Sound Ed with movies can still be played backStandby Mode Using an AC AdapterAuto Off 2CR5 DL245 BatteriesUser setting White Balance ControlsThis menu contains the following options Image Quality/size Sensitivity ContinuousBy default, both focus and exposure are locked When the AE/AF-L button is pressed. If desiredButton can be set to lock only one of focus ExposureShot Conﬁrmation Info.txtSensitivity ISO equivalency Nikon ViewVideo Mode Reset AllUSB conﬁgures the camera for connection to Pictures on a ComputerDate Imprint Firmware VersionOption Description Off Image Quality/Size Date Imprint146 148 149151 153Optional Accessories Wired remote cable MC-EU1 remote cordCompactFlash Filters attach toCleaning Caring for Your CameraStorage Caring for Your CameraBatteries Error Messages ProblemSolution Error Messages ProblemSolutionDisplay Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause AE lock is onSpeedlight cntrl is set to Internal off Cntrl set to AutoSpeciﬁcations Shutter Speed Aperture Range Sensitivity Self-timer Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutterIndex IndexIndex Flash exp. comp160 6MAA6211