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Nikon COOLPIX5400 manual Before You Begin

Models: COOLPIX5400

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Before You Begin

Read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the symbols and conventions used in this manual, camera controls and displays, and menu opera- tions.

Introduction	2
Parts of the Camera	4
Using the Menus	10

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Nikon COOLPIX5400 manual Before You Begin

Contents

Digital Camera Trademark Information How to Read This Manual Do not look at the sun through the viewﬁnder For Your SafetyIii Keep dry Page Comply with copyright notices Table of Contents Focus Options Manual Focus Continuous P, S, A, and MViewing Pictures on a Computer Printing Pictures Table of Contents Page Before You Begin Introduction Before Taking Important Pictures Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesLife-Long Learning Design Rule for Camera File System DCFParts of the Camera Attaching the Camera Strap When the Monitor Is in the Storage Position Using the MonitorMonitor Parts of the CameraModes Following indicators appear in the monitor during shootingTo select a mode, align the mode icon with Mode DialMark next to the mode dial Monitor Button Shutter-Release ButtonButton controls the monitor To the desired setting and press Using the MenusNo menu is available in mode Viewing the MenusUse the multi selector to make a selection from the menus Making a SelectionPage Setup Menu Technical Notes Optional AccessoriesShooting Menu CF Card Format Inserting Batteries Alternative Power Sources Read Battery WarningsReplacing Batteries First StepsCamera stores pictures on CompactFlash memory cards Inserting Memory CardsClose the memory card slot cover Formatting Memory Cards Closing the Card-Slot CoverRemoving Memory Cards Approved Memory CardsParts of the Camera The Monitor Select ModeMeaning Auto Power Off Standby Mode Basic Setup Icon Page More on Playback Flash Photography Focusing Near and Far Taking Pictures Mode Select ModeFrame the Picture Focus and Shoot View the ResultsSelect Mode Taking Pictures in ModeAutofocus Mode Basic PhotographyShooting mode Flash modeUsing the Self-Timer Image sizeFrame the Picture Taking Pictures in Auto ModeReady the camera Or the viewﬁnder BMonitor or Viewﬁnder? Using the Diopter ControlFraming Pictures in the Viewﬁnder Viewﬁnder FocusFocus and Shoot Indicator LampFocus OffTake the picture When the Monitor Is OffMore on Autofocus and Focus/Exposure Lock Autofocus performs best whenAE/AF-L Button Locking Focus between ShotsView the Results To return to shooting mode, rotate the mode dial toViewing Pictures Deleting Unwanted PicturesFlash Photography When to use itSpeedlight Options/Repeating Flash Optional SpeedlightsTo choose a ﬂash mode To choose a focus mode Focusing Near and FarHow it works Macro Close-UpSelf-Timer Self-Timer ModeChoosing a Value for Exposure Compensation Exposure CompensationUser the necessity of adjusting each setting separately Taking Pictures in Scene ModeShooting in Scene Mode Scene DescriptionTo select a scene Taking Pictures in Scene ModeCamera Shake Portrait Following scenes are availableGround lighting Beach/SnowSunset Taking Pictures in Scene Mode LandscapePreserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises Night landscapeFireworks show Taking Pictures in Scene Mode MuseumClose up Auto and can be selectedBack light Taking Pictures in Scene Mode CopyPanorama assist Other modes can be selectedScene Mode Taking Pictures in Scene Mode SportsDusk/Dawn Auto other modes can be selectedHighlight Panorama assist Taking Pictures for a PanoramaPanorama Assist Use a TripodCompose next shot to overlap with Viewing Pictures Taken Using Panorama AssistPage Metering More on Focus Image Quality and Size Sensitivity White Balance ContinuousOn Photography Controlling ExposureProgrammed Auto Restoring Default Values for Shutter Speed and ApertureFlexible Program More on PhotographyControlling Exposure Shutter-Priority AutoIncrements equivalent to 1 EV one step Ultra HSAperture and Zoom Aperture-Priority AutoEV 1 3 step ManualIf the Shutter Speed Is Displayed in Red Long Time-Exposures Understanding the Exposure DisplayImage Quality Image Quality and SizeOption Format Description CompressionOption Description Image SizePrint Size To choose image quality or size Image Quality and SizeHighlight Image quality or Image Size Shooting Menu2592 × Image size640 × 2592 × 1944 1200Option Sensitivity P, S, A, and MMaximum equivalent to ISO AutoUsing the Flash Exposure ModeTo choose a value for sensitivity White Balance P, S, a and M To choose a white balance settingDaylight White Fine-Tuning White BalanceFL3 Daylight D Preset white balance is used when shooting under Preset White BalanceWhite Balance Though they had been taken under white light. IfContinuous P, S, A, and M Using the MenusSingle Ultra HS Shot bufferContinuous Using a FlashFocus, Exposure, and White Balance Memory BufferMore on Image SharpeningPhotography Auto High Normal Low OffSharpening, Contrast, and Color Image AdjustmentBlack-and-White Saturation ControlMatrix Spot Metering P, S, A, and MMetering Cus options AF areaFocus Options AF Area ModeAuto Manual Off Restrictions on Focus Area SelectionMore on Focus Auto-Focus ModeSingle AF Continuous AF Focus Conﬁrmation Manual focus modeAll focus modes Off No indication of focus appears in monitorManual Focus Using a Converter LensClose-Ups Focus LockMore on Playback Quick Review and Playback Viewing Pictures on the CameraQuick Review More on PlaybackViewing Additional Pictures Full-Screen PlaybackKeep or Delete Deleting PicturesViewing Pictures on the Camera Photo InformationSharpening File size White balance Digital zoom Color saturationPressing Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail PlaybackBe performed while thumbnails are displayed Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Zoom View other Areas Picture Zoom out CancelPress Playback ZoomAdding Audio Commentary Voice Memo Mute Default setting is highAre pressed Three levels are available high Button while memo is being played backCreating Small Copies Small Picture Copies can not be viewed using playback zoomRestrictions on Small Picture Viewing Small Picture Files on Other Camera ModelsTurn the camera off Connect the audio/video cable Viewing Pictures on TVViewing Pictures on a Computer Before Connecting the CameraOperating system USB optionViewing Pictures on a Computer Connecting the USB CableKeyboard Drag the Noname camera volume into Trash Disconnecting the CameraDrag the untitled camera volume into Trash Print Set and Digital Print Order Format Dpof Printing PicturesDate Imprint Versus the Print Set Date Option Recording Movies Viewing Movies MoviesRecord movie Recording MoviesBefore recording OpticalMovies Time-lapse To choose the type of movie that will be recordedMovie Files Recording Movies Recording a Time-Lapse MovieMovie Highlight Set interval timeTake Test Shots Use a Reliable Power SourceAre pressed. Three levels are available high Viewing MoviesViewing Time-Lapse Movies Setup Menu 134 Adjust camera settings when shooting in P, S, A, ModesShooting Menu Playback Menu 115Modes. To display the shooting menu Shooting MenuMenu Guide Highlight Show all menusWhite balance Metering Continuous Full shooting menu contains the following options60-62 63-64 98-99 My menu CF card formatMetering White BalanceContinuous Shooting MenuOff BSS off Best Shot Selector BSSThis option is used to adjust contrast. See More User SettingColor On Photography Sharpening, Contrast,To select a user settings bank User settings banks store the following settingsShooting menu settings User SettingSensitivity Image Quality and SizeSelecting Image quality/size displays the menu Quality and SizeLens Image adjustment set to Less contrastTelephoto FisheyeSlide Copy Adapter Inverse Color Wide adapter and TelephotoLens Adapter Rings LensAE Lock Exposure OptionsWhite balance for all subsequent pictures AE LockBulb/Time Mode M manual exposure mode, shutterPosures of up to ten minutes 53. This menu Speed can be set to Bulb or Time for long exDigital Tele Zoom OptionsFixed Aperture OptionDescriptionControlling Flash Output Flash Exp. Comp Controlling the Flash Speedlight OptionsOptions for Optional Speedlights Speedlight Cntrl OptSB-27 and SB-23 Speedlights Strobe Photography Repeating FlashHN-CP10 Lens Hood Flash mode Using Optional SpeedlightsSure of appropriate value for white balance Auto BracketingRestrictions on Auto Bracketing Auto BracketingAutoexposure Bracketing When Auto bracketing is selected, exposureTion value selected with Button Bracketing orderRestrictions on Noise Reduction Noise ReductionReset is used to restore settings for the current ResetMy Menu Option CF Card FormatPlayback menu contains the following options Playback MenuTo display the playback menu 116-117 118-122 123-124 125 126 127-128 129-130Deleting Selected Pictures DeletePlayback Menu Delete menu contains the following optionsTo delete all unprotected pictures on the memory card Deleting All PicturesFolder Options Folders119 120 Hidden and Protected Pictures Deleting FoldersPictures in a selected folder Choosing a Folder for PlaybackFolders item in the playback menu can be Used to select all folders for playback, or to viewViewing a Slide Show Slide ShowStart Start slide show Auto OffFollowing operations can be performed during a slide show Changing the Display IntervalFrame Interval Protect To an audience, the Hide image option can be When creating a slide show or showing picturesAre visible only in the Hide image menu. They Used to hide selected pictures. Hidden picturesTo create a print order or modify the existing print order Print SetHighlight Print selection Print Set DateAuto Transfer Remove transfer marking from all Cancel transfer picturesMarking Selected Pictures for Transfer Playback MenuRestrictions on Auto Transfer Marking All Pictures for TransferMove Image File Names Info.txtDestination Folders Small Pic CF Card FormatSetup menu contains the following options Setup MenuTo display the setup menu, rotate the mode dial to SET UP SET-UP 1/3Date LanguageFolders Monitor Options Setup MenuRelease Speed Options in this menu control the qualityBrightness Display ModeHue This option controls monitor hue tone. PressingSeq. Numbers Off ResetFolder number e.g., 100NIKON. Each folder File NumberingEd with movies can still be played back Shutter SoundUsing an AC Adapter Standby ModeAuto Off 2CR5 DL245 BatteriesControls User setting White BalanceThis menu contains the following options Image Quality/size Sensitivity ContinuousWhen the AE/AF-L button is pressed. If desired By default, both focus and exposure are lockedButton can be set to lock only one of focus ExposureInfo.txt Shot ConﬁrmationSensitivity ISO equivalency Nikon ViewReset All Video ModeUSB conﬁgures the camera for connection to Pictures on a ComputerFirmware Version Date ImprintOption Description Off Image Quality/Size Date Imprint146 149 148151 153Wired remote cable MC-EU1 remote cord Optional AccessoriesCompactFlash Filters attach toCaring for Your Camera CleaningCaring for Your Camera StorageBatteries Problem Error MessagesSolution ProblemSolution Error MessagesDisplay Troubleshooting Troubleshooting AE lock is on Problem Possible causeSpeedlight cntrl is set to Internal off Cntrl set to AutoSpeciﬁcations Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter Shutter Speed Aperture Range Sensitivity Self-timerIndex IndexFlash exp. comp Index160 6MAA6211