Nikon COOLPIX5400 First Steps

First Steps

This chapter details the steps you will take be-

fore using the camera for the ﬁ rst time.

Inserting Batteries............................ 14

For more on batteries and alternative power sources,

see:

• Technical Notes: Optional Accessories ( 148)

Inserting Memory Cards................... 16

For more on formatting memory cards, see:

• The Shooting Menu: CF Card Format ( 114)

Checking the Battery Level.............. 18

Basic Setup........................................ 20

To learn more about camera setup options, see:

• The Setup Menu ( 134)

Contents

Main Page i How to Read This Manual ii For Your Safety WARNING S iii iv Cautions E5400 v Notices vi Notices vii Table of Contents viii Table of Contents ix Table of Contents Page Page Introduction Page Parts of the Camera Attaching the Camera Strap The Monitor Page 8 Parts of the Camera The Mode Dial To select a mode, align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial. The Shutter-Release Button The ( Monitor) Button 10 Using the Menus No menu is available in mode. Viewing the Menus 11 Before You Begin 3 4 Highlight menu item. * Selection can also be made by pressing multi selector to right. Page First Steps Inserting Batteries 1 2 4 3 Page Inserting Memory Cards 1 2 3 4 Page 2 Checking the Battery Level 3 1 Page 20 First Steps Return to setup menu. Display options. Basic Setup 1 Rotate mode dial to SET UP and turn camera on. 2 Highlight Language. 7 8 11 10 9 Page Basic Photography 2 Taking Pictures in Mode Step 1 Select Mode 1 3 Page 1 2 Step 2 Frame the Picture 27 Taking Pictures in Auto Mode 1 Step 3 Focus and Shoot 2 30 Taking Pictures in Auto Mode 1 2 3 1 2 Step 4 View the Results 3 32 Flash Photography Select a ash mode according to lighting conditions. The following options are available: 33 To choose a ash mode: 34 Focusing Near and Far Choose a focus mode according to your subject and composition. To choose a focus mode: Self-Timer Mode Exposure Compensation 37 Taking Pictures in Scene Mode 38 Taking Pictures in Scene Mode To select a scene: 2 Page Page Page Page Page 44 Taking Pictures in Scene Mode Taking Pictures for a Panorama 4 Page Page More on Photography 48 Controlling Exposure P: Programmed Auto Flexible Program S: Shutter-Priority Auto A: Aperture-Priority Auto M: Manual 53 Controlling Exposure Image Quality and Size Image Quality Image Size 56 Image Quality and Size To choose image quality or size: 57 Image Quality and Size Sensitivity (P, S, A, and M) 59 To choose a value for sensitivity: 3 White Balance (P, S, A and M) 3 Fine-Tuning White Balance Preset White Balance 63 Continuous (P, S, A, and M) 64 Continuous Sharpening, Contrast, and Color (P, S, A, and M) Image Sharpening Image Adjustment 67 Sharpening, Contrast, and Color Saturation Control Saturation control is used to heighten or reduce the vividness of colors. 68 Metering (P, S, A, and M) More on Focus (P, S, A, and M) Focus Options AF Area Mode Auto-Focus Mode Focus Con rmation 72 More on Focus Manual Focus 1 Page Viewing Pictures on the Camera Quick Review and Playback Quick Review 75 Full-Screen Playback 76 Photo Information Page 2 (Shooting Information) Page 3 (Shooting Information, continued) 77 Page 4 (Shooting Information, continued) Page 6 (Focus Con rmation) Page 5 (Exposure Information) 78 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Pressing the 79 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 80 Adding Audio Commentary: Voice Memo Creating Small Copies: Small Picture 1 3 Viewing Pictures on TV 1 3 2 4 5 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Before Connecting the Camera Connecting the USB Cable Disconnecting the Camera Printing Pictures Page Recording Movies 1 2 89 The type of movie recorded can be selected from the following options: To choose the type of movie that will be recorded: 2 3 90 Recording Movies Recording a Time-Lapse Movie 1 2 6 91 Recording Movies Viewing Movies Menu Guide 94 Menu Guide All options displayed. Select P, S, A, or M. The Shooting Menu 2 Highlight Show all menus. 95 The full shooting menu contains the following options: Continuous White Balance Metering 97 Best Shot Selector (BSS) Image Adjustment Saturation Control User Setting 99 User settings banks store the following settings: 2 Image Quality and Size Sensitivity Image Sharpening 101 Lens Page Exposure Options AE Lock 104 Bulb/Time Focus Options Zoom Options Digital Tele Fixed Aperture Controlling the Flash: Speedlight Options Controlling Flash Output: Flash Exp. Comp. Options for Optional Speedlights: Speedlight Cntrl Strobe Photography: Repeating Flash Page Auto Bracketing Autoexposure Bracketing Noise Reduction 112 Reset Reset is used to restore settings for the current User Setting bank to their default values. 113 Menu Guide Display custom menu. 4 3 2 1 Highlight My menu. 6 5 7 115 The Playback Menu To display the playback menu: 2 The playback menu contains the following options: 116 5 117 6 To delete all unprotected pictures on the memory card: Deleting All Pictures Folders Folder Options 119 Creating New Folders 5 2 4 3 120 Renaming Existing Folders To exit the RENAME dialog without renaming the folder, press the button. 121 Deleting Folders 122 Choosing a Folder for Playback 1 3 Slide Show 1 Viewing a Slide Show Changing the Display Interval Protect 3 2 4 Hide Image 1 2 3 Print Set Page 129 Auto Transfer Marking Selected Pictures for Transfer 2 3 4 5 Marking All Pictures for Transfer 131 Move Image To move pictures to another folder on the current memory card: 2 3 5 4 Page Small Pic 134 To display the setup menu, rotate the mode dial to SET UP. The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options: Folders Language Date Release Speed Monitor Options Display Mode Brightness Hue Seq. Numbers 139 The Setup Menu Shutter Sound Shutter sound controls the beep made by the camera speaker. Auto Off Controls FUNC AE-L, AF-L Shot Con rmation info.txt Video Mode USB Reset All Date Imprint Firmware Version Page Technical Notes 148 Optional Accessories Caring for Your Camera Cleaning Storage 151 Error Messages 152 Error Messages Troubleshooting 154 Troubleshooting 155 Troubleshooting Speci cations Page Index Index 159 Index 160