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Nikon S6400 manual 103, General Camera Setup

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General Camera Setup

This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the z setup menu.

Shooting menu

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•For further details about each setting, refer to “The Setup Menu” in the Reference Section (E89).

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Contents

Reference Manual Highlight Features of the Coolpix S6400 Page Read This First Confirming the Package ContentsIii About This ManualOther Information SymbolReference Section, F Technical Notes and Index Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Information and PrecautionsLife-Long Learning About the Manuals Before Taking Important PicturesItems prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Vii Disposing of Data Storage DevicesComply with copyright notices Do not disassemble Turn off in the event of malfunctionHandle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or childObserve caution when handling the battery Use appropriate cables Observe caution when using the flashHandle moving parts with care CD-ROMsModifications Receiver is connectedCorrect the interference by one or more Connect the equipment into an outlet onInterface Cables XiiNikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York Table of Contents Xiv Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Connecting the Camera to a TV ViewingShooting Menu for AAuto Mode Lighting Enhancing BrightnessXvi Parts of the Camera Camera BodyLens cover Camera BodyMovie-record button Shooting mode button 38, 40, 5217, E107 Tapping Attaching the Camera Strap Operating the Touch PanelDragging Tap the touch panelAttaching the Stylus Using the StylusAttach the stylus to the strap as shown Shooting Mode Indicators of the Monitor/Touch Panel22, 104, E120 10569, E57 Focus area7 8 9 Playback Mode85, E 11784, E Glamour retouch skin softening iconTap F to display the menu screen Using MenusTap B or Cto scroll through the options on the screen Tap a menu optionDisplaying the Setup Menu Tap a setting option to apply the settingSetup menu Page Playback Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date, and TimeOpen the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Preparation 1 Insert the BatteryInsert the included EN-EL19 battery Rechargeable Li-ion batteryHigh Temperature Caution Removing the BatteryPrepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Preparation 2 Charge the BatteryCharge Lamp Charging Using a Computer or Battery ChargerOperating the Camera During Charging Insert the memory card Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardInserting the Memory Card Correctly Slide the memory card in until it clicks into placeRemoving Memory Cards Internal Memory and Memory CardsFormatting Memory Cards Tap the desired language Press the power switch to turn on the cameraShooting and Playback Edit the date and time and tap Tap Gor Hto select your home time zone and tapTap Yes To turn off the daylight saving time option, tap p againClock Battery Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time SettingImprinting the Shooting Date on Printed Images Page Turn the Camera On Battery level indicatorNumber of Exposures Remaining Turning the Camera On and Off Power Saving Function Auto OffFlashes No operations performed Min Camera entersTap the desired shooting mode icon Select a Shooting ModePress the Abutton Available Shooting Modes Changing the Shooting SettingsHold the camera steady Frame a PictureFrame the picture When Using a Tripod Using the ZoomDigital Zoom and Interpolation Zoom outPress the shutter-release button Halfway A31 Focus and ShootTo apply an effect to the captured image, tap OK Glows greenTouch Shutter Shutter-release ButtonAF-assist Illuminator and Flash To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a ShotPress the cplayback button Play Back ImagesCurrent image number/total number of images More Information Viewing ImagesDelete Unwanted Images Deleted images cannot be recoveredPlay back the image to delete, tap F, and tap l Tap the desired deletion methodTap an image to display y Operating the Erase Selected Images ScreenDeleting Images in a Sequence Selecting Certain Types of Images for DeletionPage Basic Shooting Settings Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesFocusing Shooting FeaturesChanging AAuto Mode Settings AAuto ModeCamera Settings That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some settings cannot be used with other functions A71Tap the desired effect Using Quick EffectsTap To View a Description Help Display of Each Scene Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesAdjusting Scene Effect Changing Scene Mode SettingsHSunset, i Dusk/dawn More blue More red Shooting Features Food More blue More red Landscape, k Close-upCharacteristics of Each Scene Page IDusk/dawn HSunsetTripod to stabilize the camera during shooting Page MFireworks show Non-HDR composite image Page Features Digital zoom cannot be used Using Pet Portrait Auto ReleaseOPet portrait Shooting3D movies cannot be taken Playing Back 3D Images FHigh-contrast An old photographMonochrome RemainsSlider Changing Special Effects Mode SettingsEnd shooting Set Smile timer A70 to OffAuto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode Changing Smart Portrait Mode SettingsWhen the Self-timer Lamp Flashes Releasing the Shutter ManuallySmart portrait mode A54 Using Skin SofteningAvailable Features Basic Shooting SettingsFeatures Auto Scene Special Smart PortraitTap the flash mode icon Using the Flash Flash ModesTap the desired flash mode icon Flash LampAvailable Flash Modes Red-eye Reduction Flash Mode SettingTap the self-timer icon Using the Self-timerTap Yor Z Yten seconds Use on important occasions, such as weddingsPress the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Tap the macro mode icon Using Macro ModeRatio to a position where Fand Zoom indicator glow green Tap oAutofocus Macro Mode SettingTap the exposure compensation icon Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationTap Vor Uto change the exposure compensation value Press the shutter-release button to take a pictureDefault settings for each shooting mode are described below Default SettingsFlash mode Self-timer Macro mode Exposure A58 A61 A63 A65 AA47 OA47 Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode may be usedX8/W8 Image mode1 Features That Can Be Set with F Shooting MenuTouch shooting ISO sensitivity ISO 125-400 or ISO 125-800 can be selected Options Available in the Shooting Menu60 fps, BSS, and Multi-shot Daylight, Incandes., Fluorescent, Cloudy, and FlashGAF area mode Shooting Features Option DescriptionDefault setting and Target finding AF A74 Default setting is NormalSome functions cannot be used with other menu options Features That Cannot Be Used SimultaneouslyTracking, AF area mode cannot be set When Touch shooting is set to SubjectWhen Quick effects is set to On, Image Tracking, Motion detection is disabledBlink warning is disabled Shutter sound is disabledOption Description Shutter sound Continuous A69 Blink warning Continuous A69Using Target Finding AF FocusingFocus areas Scene auto selector A42 Portrait A42, or Night Using Face DetectionPage Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus Position the subject in the center of the frame Focus LockPlayback Features Using ViewNXPlayback Zoom Thumbnail Display Playback Zoom Scroll bar Tap an image to display it in full-frame playback modeFull-frame Display Available Playback Modes Selecting Certain Types of Images for PlaybackPlay Auto sortTap the desired playback mode icon Switching Between Playback ModesTap an album, category, or shooting date Retouch, ID-Lighting,PStretch, OPerspective Features That Can Be Set with F Playback MenuControl, jGlamour retouch, and gSmall picture A memory card Also be played back and deleted HCopy1NChoose key picture4 Sequence sequence of images A33 E82 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Viewing images on a TV E34 Installing ViewNX Using ViewNXCompatible Operating Systems WindowsDownload the software Start the installerRemove the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive Choose how images will be copied to the computer Transferring Images to the ComputerWhen using Windows Connecting the USB CableTransfer images to the computer Click Start TransferTerminate the connection Viewing ImagesStart ViewNX Starting ViewNX 2 ManuallyPage Playing Back Movies Recording MoviesDisplay the shooting screen Recording MoviesPress the bemovie-record button to start movie recording Press the bemovie-record button again to end recordingWhen recording ends, digital zoom turns off Camera TemperatureFunctions Available for Movie Recording Movie Options and Maximum Movie LengthASingle AF Features That Can Be Set with F Movie Menu100 Playing Back MoviesDeleting movies See Delete Unwanted Images A34 for more information101 Description Adjust volumeFunctions Available During Playback Continuous frame-by-frame advance102 103 General Camera Setup104 Features That Can Be Set with F Setup Menu105 106 Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously Sequence Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TVReference Section Tap e, before tapping I, to undo the last Using the Draw OptionMemo is saved Shooting with Easy Panorama Using Easy Panorama Shooting and PlaybackEasy panorama scene mode, tap F, tap W/X Changing Shooting RangeEasy panorama, and tap WNormal 180 or X Wide Example of camera movement An image captured using easy panorama in full-frame If you switch to playback mode A32 and displayViewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama Adding Images to Albums Favorite Pictures ModePlaying Back Images in Albums YesNo Tap K Changing the Favorites Album IconTap the desired album E10Auto Sort Mode Categories Auto Sort ModeFireworks show scene mode A40 E11Above E12E13 List by Date ModeViewing Images in a Sequence Auto mode a Scene mode a Continuous H Sports Continuous LE14 To return to key picture only display, tap JSequence Display Options E15E16 Deleting Images in a SequenceEditing Still Images Editing FeaturesE17 E18 Restrictions on Image Editing E19Original and Edited Images E20 PQuick EffectsE21 Tap the desired effectUse the I, J, K, and Ltools to PaintPaint images E22E23 Using the Paint ToolsWrite and Draw on images Erase Paint Tool AdditionsAdd Decorations E24Tap Kto add a decoration Add a FrameChoose the degree of enhancement and tap KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and SaturationE25 E26 Lighting Enhancing Brightness and ContrastTap Tap Yes PStretch Stretching ImagesE27 E28 OPerspective Control Adjusting a Sense of PerspectivePreview the result of the effect Tap jAll or eSkin softeningE29 Preview screen is displayedE30 GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an Image Available settings are l640×480, mE31 320×240, and n160×120Tap G Tap Yes OCrop Creating a Cropped CopyE32 Image Size E33Cropping the Image in Its Current Tall Orientation Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV When using the included audio/video cableE34 Set the TV’s input to external video input When using a commercially available Hdmi cableHold down the cbutton to turn on the camera E35E36 Operations with TV ConnectionE37 Using a TV Remote Control Hdmi Device ControlIf Images Are Not Displayed on the TV E38 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintPrint order option E73 Check printer settings Connecting the Camera to a PrinterTurn off the camera Turn on the printer E39E40 Camera is automatically turned onIf the PictBridge Startup Screen Is not Displayed Printing ImagesTap B or Cto choose the desired image and tap Printing Individual ImagesTap Copies Tap the desired number of copies up to ninePrinting begins Tap the desired paper sizeE42 Printing Multiple Images When the Print selection screen is displayed, tap FTap Paper size E43E44 Tap Print selection, Print all images, or Dpof printingPrint selection Number of copies up to nine of eachE45 Paper Size E46Current number of copies Tap W choose start point Editing MoviesTap X choose end point E47E48 When the settings are finished, tapSee File and Folder Names E117 for more information AImage Mode Image Size and Quality Shooting Menu for AAuto ModeE49 Number of Images That Can Be Saved E50P4608×3456 760 R3264×2448 1520E51 RTouch ShootingSelect one of the options listed below Scene auto selector, Sports, Party E52Museum, Black and white copy Tap the desired subject to take a picture QTapping the Monitor to Release the Shutter Touch ShutterE53 E54 Register a subject SFocusing on a Moving Subject Subject TrackingE55 E56 Touch Shooting SettingTap the subject on which the camera focuses RTapping the Monitor to Focus Touch AF/AEE57 E58 Eiso SensitivityE59 CContinuous ShootingBest Shot Selector E60Saved WMulti-shot Fps and arranges them in a single imageE61 Images Captured in Continuous Shooting ModePre-shooting Cache Press down halfwaySelect a auto mode Mtap F Mw White balance White Balance Adjusting HueE62 Tap an option to select it and tapTap band tap Using Preset ManualE63 Lens extends to the zoom position for measurementE64 Tap Measure to measure a new white balance valueMeasuring window E65 E66 GAF Area ModeAF areas Smart Portrait Menu RNormal default settingESkin Softening E67Blink Proof ASmile TimerE68 BSlide Show Playback MenuTap Start E69E70 Slide show beginsProtecting One Image ProtectTap oOn E71Tap the desired images to be protected Protecting Multiple ImagesRemoving Protection from Images E72Creating a Print Order for One Image APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print OrderTap the desired number of copies up to nine and tap E73E74 Creating a Print Order for Multiple ImagesE75 Canceling Print OrderPrint Date E76E77 FRotate ImageTap Ior J to rotate the image 90 degrees Rotate 90 degreesRecording Voice Memos EVoice MemoE78 Deleting Voice Memos Playing Voice MemosE79 Tap the desired option from the copy screen HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory CardTap the desired copy option E80E81 Tap the images to be copiedE82 NChoose Key PictureIf Memory contains no images. Is Displayed DMovie Options Movie MenuNormal Speed Movie Options E83HS Movie Options Enter shooting mode Mtap FMD Movie optionsRecording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie Tap an HS movie optionPress the bemovie-record button to end recording Press the bemovie-record button to start recordingE85 HS Movie E86Portions recorded at fHS 60 fps 1280×720 Portions recorded at gHS 15 fps 1920×1080E87 NOpen with HS FootageFast motion playback YWind Noise Reduction DMovie AF modeE88 Tap F Mzsetup menu MWelcome screen Setup MenuWelcome Screen E89Time Zone and Date Tap F Mzsetup menu MTime zone and date Set the camera clockE90 Day/Month/YearTap xTravel destination Selecting the Travel Destination Time Zone Tap Time zoneE91 Travel destination screen is displayedDestination time zone and tap Tap Gor Hto choose the travelE92 Tap FMz setup menu MMonitor settings Set the options below Monitor SettingsPhoto Info E93Movie Frame+auto info E94E95 Print Date Imprinting Date and Time120 fps, or Continuous H 60 fps Print Date and Print Order E96Vibration Reduction Tap F Mzsetup menu MVibration reductionE97 E98 Motion DetectionE99 AF AssistDigital Zoom When smart portrait mode is selectedE100 E101 Sound SettingsAuto Off When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save PowerE102 Formatting the Internal Memory Format Memory/Format CardFormatting Memory Cards E103E104 LanguageE105 TV SettingsHdmi and HDMI-CEC Charge by Computer Power supplied by the computerE106 Option Description AutoCharge Lamp E107E108 Blink WarningE109 Blink Warning ScreenE110 Sequence Display OptionsOption Description LIndividual pictures Displayed on the playback screen aEye-Fi communication indicator Tap F Mzsetup menu MEye-Fi uploadEye-Fi upload is set to Disable Eye-Fi UploadE112 Reset AllBasic Shooting Functions Shooting MenuSpecial Effects Mode Scene ModeE113 Smart Portrait MenuE114 Setup MenuShutter sound E101 Hdmi E105 Auto Auto off E102 Min Others E115Others Favorite album icon E10 E116 Firmware VersionE117 File and Folder NamesCN 0 00 1 . J PG E118 Battery charger Optional AccessoriesE119 AC Adapter EH-62G connect as shown AC adapterE120 Error MessagesPhotography E121E122 Display Cause/SolutionPicture was taken Select memory card with faster write speedFollowing situations Panorama. Pan E123Possible Failed to take second Dark, or low in contrast, and they cannot be savedE124 Cleaning and Storage SpecificationsTroubleshooting IndexCamera Maximizing Camera Life and PerformanceBattery Charging AC Adapter Memory Cards Cleaning Cleaning and StorageStorage Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicalsPower, Display, Settings Issues TroubleshootingOff is selected for Charge by computer No operations are performed for an extended Period of time Problem Cause/Solution Battery is exhaustedCannot operate properly Camera turns off without Connected while the camera is onSupport Print date Auto info is selected for Photo info in MonitorF10 Shooting IssuesF11 To Multi-shot When Scene auto selector, Portrait, NightSet to Subject tracking Portrait, Night landscape, BacklightingF12 F13 When shooting in Night landscape, NightF14 Playback IssuesDisplayed in favorite By a computer Pictures mode 105 Settings setup menu E105F15 82, E11 Than the category currently displayed106 F16Connected to a printer Displayed Internal memoryF17 SpecificationsNikon Coolpix S6400 Digital Camera TypeF18 MTP, PTP F19Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19F20 Association CipaF21 SpecificationsF22 Supported StandardsF23 Approved Memory CardsAVC Patent Portfolio License F24Index SymbolsNumerics F25Face detection ...... , 43, 49, 54 F26Format memory cards F27High-contrast monochrome F Pre-shooting cache F28F29 F30 Page YP2I0211