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Nikon COOLPIX5400 manual Trademark Information

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Trademark Information

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Nikon COOLPIX5400 manual Trademark Information

Contents

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 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Printing Pictures Continuous P, S, A, and MFocus Options Manual Focus Table of Contents Page Before You Begin Introduction Life-Long Learning Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesBefore Taking Important Pictures Design Rule for Camera File System DCFParts of the Camera Attaching the Camera Strap Monitor Using the MonitorWhen the Monitor Is in the Storage Position Parts of the CameraFollowing indicators appear in the monitor during shooting ModesMark next to the mode dial Mode DialTo select a mode, align the mode icon with Button controls the monitor Shutter-Release ButtonMonitor Button No menu is available in mode Using the MenusTo the desired setting and press Viewing the MenusMaking a Selection Use the multi selector to make a selection from the menusPage Shooting Menu CF Card Format Technical Notes Optional AccessoriesSetup Menu Inserting Batteries Replacing Batteries Read Battery WarningsAlternative Power Sources First StepsClose the memory card slot cover Inserting Memory CardsCamera stores pictures on CompactFlash memory cards Removing Memory Cards Closing the Card-Slot CoverFormatting Memory Cards Approved Memory CardsMeaning Select ModeParts of the Camera The Monitor Auto Power Off Standby Mode Basic Setup Icon Page Frame the Picture Focus and Shoot Taking Pictures Mode Select ModeMore on Playback Flash Photography Focusing Near and Far View the ResultsAutofocus Mode Taking Pictures in ModeSelect Mode Basic PhotographyUsing the Self-Timer Flash modeShooting mode Image sizeReady the camera Taking Pictures in Auto ModeFrame the Picture Or the viewﬁnder BFraming Pictures in the Viewﬁnder Using the Diopter ControlMonitor or Viewﬁnder? Viewﬁnder FocusFocus Indicator LampFocus and Shoot OffMore on Autofocus and Focus/Exposure Lock When the Monitor Is OffTake the picture Autofocus performs best whenLocking Focus between Shots AE/AF-L ButtonViewing Pictures To return to shooting mode, rotate the mode dial toView the Results Deleting Unwanted PicturesSpeedlight Options/Repeating Flash When to use itFlash Photography Optional SpeedlightsTo choose a ﬂash mode How it works Focusing Near and FarTo choose a focus mode Macro Close-UpSelf-Timer Mode Self-TimerExposure Compensation Choosing a Value for Exposure CompensationShooting in Scene Mode Taking Pictures in Scene ModeUser the necessity of adjusting each setting separately Scene DescriptionCamera Shake Taking Pictures in Scene ModeTo select a scene Ground lighting Following scenes are availablePortrait Beach/SnowPreserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises Taking Pictures in Scene Mode LandscapeSunset Night landscapeClose up Taking Pictures in Scene Mode MuseumFireworks show Auto and can be selectedPanorama assist Taking Pictures in Scene Mode CopyBack light Other modes can be selectedDusk/Dawn Taking Pictures in Scene Mode SportsScene Mode Auto other modes can be selectedPanorama Assist Taking Pictures for a PanoramaHighlight Panorama 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 PhotographyFlexible Program Restoring Default Values for Shutter Speed and ApertureProgrammed Auto More on PhotographyIncrements equivalent to 1 EV one step Shutter-Priority AutoControlling Exposure Ultra HSAperture-Priority Auto Aperture and ZoomIf the Shutter Speed Is Displayed in Red ManualEV 1 3 step Understanding the Exposure Display Long Time-ExposuresOption Format Description Image Quality and SizeImage Quality CompressionPrint Size Image SizeOption Description Highlight Image quality or Image Size Image Quality and SizeTo choose image quality or size Shooting Menu640 × 2592 × Image size2592 × 1944 1200Maximum equivalent to ISO Sensitivity P, S, A, and MOption AutoTo choose a value for sensitivity Exposure ModeUsing the Flash To choose a white balance setting White Balance P, S, a and MFL3 Daylight D Fine-Tuning White BalanceDaylight White White Balance Preset White BalancePreset white balance is used when shooting under Though they had been taken under white light. IfSingle Using the MenusContinuous P, S, A, and M Ultra HS Shot bufferFocus, Exposure, and White Balance Using a FlashContinuous Memory BufferPhotography Image SharpeningMore on Auto High Normal Low OffImage Adjustment Sharpening, Contrast, and ColorSaturation Control Black-and-WhiteMetering Metering P, S, A, and MMatrix Spot Cus options AF areaAuto Manual Off AF Area ModeFocus Options Restrictions on Focus Area SelectionSingle AF Continuous AF Auto-Focus ModeMore on Focus All focus modes Manual focus modeFocus Conﬁrmation Off No indication of focus appears in monitorClose-Ups Using a Converter LensManual Focus Focus LockMore on Playback Quick Review Viewing Pictures on the CameraQuick Review and Playback More on PlaybackKeep or Delete Full-Screen PlaybackViewing Additional Pictures Deleting PicturesPhoto Information Viewing Pictures on the CameraWhite balance Digital zoom Color saturation Sharpening File sizeBe performed while thumbnails are displayed Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail PlaybackPressing Press Zoom View other Areas Picture Zoom out CancelTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Playback ZoomAre pressed Three levels are available high Mute Default setting is highAdding Audio Commentary Voice Memo Button while memo is being played backRestrictions on Small Picture Copies can not be viewed using playback zoomCreating Small Copies Small Picture Viewing Small Picture Files on Other Camera ModelsViewing Pictures on TV Turn the camera off Connect the audio/video cableOperating system Before Connecting the CameraViewing Pictures on a Computer USB optionKeyboard Connecting the USB CableViewing Pictures on a Computer Drag the untitled camera volume into Trash Disconnecting the CameraDrag the Noname camera volume into Trash Date Imprint Versus the Print Set Date Option Printing PicturesPrint Set and Digital Print Order Format Dpof Movies Recording Movies Viewing MoviesBefore recording Recording MoviesRecord movie OpticalMovie Files To choose the type of movie that will be recordedMovies Time-lapse Movie Recording a Time-Lapse MovieRecording Movies Highlight Set interval timeUse a Reliable Power Source Take Test ShotsViewing Time-Lapse Movies Viewing MoviesAre pressed. Three levels are available high Shooting Menu Adjust camera settings when shooting in P, S, A, ModesSetup Menu 134 Playback Menu 115Menu Guide Shooting MenuModes. To display the shooting menu Highlight Show all menus60-62 63-64 98-99 Full shooting menu contains the following optionsWhite balance Metering Continuous My menu CF card formatContinuous White BalanceMetering Shooting MenuBest Shot Selector BSS Off BSS offColor User SettingThis option is used to adjust contrast. See More On Photography Sharpening, Contrast,Shooting menu settings User settings banks store the following settingsTo select a user settings bank User SettingSelecting Image quality/size displays the menu Image Quality and SizeSensitivity Quality and SizeTelephoto Image adjustment set to Less contrastLens FisheyeLens Adapter Rings Wide adapter and TelephotoSlide Copy Adapter Inverse Color LensWhite balance for all subsequent pictures Exposure OptionsAE Lock AE LockPosures of up to ten minutes 53. This menu Mode M manual exposure mode, shutterBulb/Time Speed can be set to Bulb or Time for long exFixed Aperture Zoom OptionsDigital Tele OptionDescriptionOptions for Optional Speedlights Speedlight Cntrl Controlling the Flash Speedlight OptionsControlling Flash Output Flash Exp. Comp OptHN-CP10 Lens Hood Strobe Photography Repeating FlashSB-27 and SB-23 Speedlights Using Optional Speedlights Flash modeRestrictions on Auto Bracketing Auto BracketingSure of appropriate value for white balance Auto BracketingTion value selected with Button When Auto bracketing is selected, exposureAutoexposure Bracketing Bracketing orderNoise Reduction Restrictions on Noise ReductionReset Reset is used to restore settings for the currentMy Menu CF Card Format OptionTo display the playback menu Playback MenuPlayback menu contains the following options 116-117 118-122 123-124 125 126 127-128 129-130Playback Menu DeleteDeleting Selected Pictures 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 PicturesFolders item in the playback menu can be Choosing a Folder for PlaybackPictures in a selected folder Used to select all folders for playback, or to viewStart Start slide show Slide ShowViewing a Slide Show Auto OffFrame Interval Changing the Display IntervalFollowing operations can be performed during a slide show Protect Are visible only in the Hide image menu. They When creating a slide show or showing picturesTo an audience, the Hide image option can be Used to hide selected pictures. Hidden picturesHighlight Print selection Print SetTo create a print order or modify the existing print order Date Print SetMarking Selected Pictures for Transfer Remove transfer marking from all Cancel transfer picturesAuto Transfer Playback MenuMarking All Pictures for Transfer Restrictions on Auto TransferMove Image Destination Folders Info.txtFile Names CF Card Format Small PicTo display the setup menu, rotate the mode dial to SET UP Setup MenuSetup menu contains the following options SET-UP 1/3Folders LanguageDate Release Speed Setup MenuMonitor Options Options in this menu control the qualityHue Display ModeBrightness This option controls monitor hue tone. PressingFolder number e.g., 100NIKON. Each folder Off ResetSeq. Numbers File NumberingShutter Sound Ed with movies can still be played backAuto Off Standby ModeUsing an AC Adapter 2CR5 DL245 BatteriesThis menu contains the following options User setting White BalanceControls Image Quality/size Sensitivity ContinuousButton can be set to lock only one of focus By default, both focus and exposure are lockedWhen the AE/AF-L button is pressed. If desired ExposureSensitivity ISO equivalency Shot ConﬁrmationInfo.txt Nikon ViewUSB conﬁgures the camera for connection to Video ModeReset All Pictures on a ComputerOption Description Off Date ImprintFirmware Version Image Quality/Size Date Imprint146 151 148149 153CompactFlash Optional AccessoriesWired remote cable MC-EU1 remote cord Filters attach toCleaning Caring for Your CameraBatteries StorageCaring for Your Camera Solution Error MessagesProblem Display Error MessagesProblemSolution Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Speedlight cntrl is set to Internal off Problem Possible causeAE lock is on Cntrl set to AutoSpeciﬁcations Shutter Speed Aperture Range Sensitivity Self-timer Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutterIndex IndexIndex Flash exp. comp160 6MAA6211