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viiiIntroductionFor Your SafetyTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in th
82Playback FeaturesUsing ViewNX 2ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images. Install ViewNX
83Playback Features1 Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.• Windows: If instructions for operating the CD-ROM are d
84Playback Features5 Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displayed.• Windows: Click Yes.• Mac OS: Click OK.The following sof
85Playback FeaturesTransferring Images to the Computer1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer.Choose one of the following methods:• Direct
86Playback FeaturesIf a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2.• When using Windows 7If the dialog shown at r
87Playback Features2 Transfer images to the computer.• Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed as the “Source” on
88Playback FeaturesViewing ImagesStart ViewNX 2.• Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete.• Consult online help for more informatio
89Recording and Playing Back MoviesRecording and Playing Back MoviesYou can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button.Recording M
90Recording and Playing Back MoviesRecording MoviesYou can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. The settings made for still
91Recording and Playing Back Movies3 Press the b (e movie-record) button again to end recording.B Note About Recording Images and Saving MoviesThe ind
ixIntroductionDo not remain in contact with the camera, battery charger, or AC adapter for extended periods while the devices are on or in use.Parts o
92Recording and Playing Back MoviesB Note About Autofocus for Movie RecordingWhen shooting a subject that is not suitable for autofocus (A71), the cam
93Recording and Playing Back MoviesC Functions Available for Movie Recording• The exposure compensation, white balance, and color options settings for
94Recording and Playing Back MoviesFunctions That Can Be Set Using the d Button (Movie Menu)The settings of the menu options listed below can be confi
95Recording and Playing Back MoviesMovie PlaybackPress the c (playback) button to enter playback mode.Movies are indicated by the movie options icon (
96Recording and Playing Back MoviesOperation during Movie PlaybackPlayback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector
97General Camera SetupGeneral Camera SetupThis chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the z setup menu.7107108m 0s8m 0sWelco
98General Camera SetupFunctions That Can Be Set Using the d Button (Setup Menu)The settings of the menu options listed below can be configured.Press t
99General Camera SetupSound settings Allows you to adjust sound settings. E78Auto offAllows you to set the amount of time that passes before the monit
E1E Reference SectionReference SectionThe Reference Section provides detailed information and hints for using the camera.ShootingUsing Panorama Assist
xIntroductionprecautions could result in fire or electric shock.• Do not handle the plug or Charging AC Adapter with wet hands. Failure to observe thi
E2Reference SectionUsing Panorama AssistUse a tripod for the best results.* The icon for the last scene mode selected is displayed.1 Use the multi sel
E3Reference Section3 Take the next image.• Frame the next image so that one third of the frame overlaps the first image, and press the shutter-release
E4Reference SectionC R IndicatorIn Panorama assist scene mode, exposure, white balance, and focus for all images in a panorama are fixed at the values
E5Reference SectionFavorite Pictures ModeYou can sort your images (except movies) into nine albums and add them as favorite pictures (added images are
E6Reference Section2 Press the multi selector to choose a desired album and press the k button.• The selected images are added and the camera switches
E7Reference SectionRemoving Images from Albums1 Press the multi selector J or K to select an image and press H to hide L.• You can hide the L icons fo
E8Reference SectionChanging Icons Assigned to Albums1 Use the multi selector to select an album, and then press the d button.2 Press J or K to select
E9Reference SectionAuto Sort ModeImages are automatically sorted into categories, such as portraits, landscapes, and movies.Use the multi selector to
E10Reference Section* Images captured in scene auto selector scene mode (A41) are also sorted into the appropriate categories.B Notes About Auto Sort
E11Reference SectionList by Date ModeSelect a date with the multi selector, and press the k button to play back images captured on the selected date.•
xiIntroductionNoticesNotices for Customers in the U.S.A.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
E12Reference SectionEditing Images (Still Images)Editing FunctionsUse the COOLPIX S3400 to edit images in-camera and store them as separate files (E92
E13Reference SectionC Restrictions on Image EditingWhen an edited copy is further modified with another editing function, check the following restrict
E14Reference SectionQuick EffectsSelect one of the 30 effects listed below. The effect results can be previewed on the screen shown in step 2 (E14).1
E15Reference Section3 Select Yes and press the k button.• A new, edited copy is created.• Copies created with the quick effects function are indicated
E16Reference SectionQuick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and SaturationPress the multi selector H or I to choose the degree of enhancement performed and
E17Reference SectionGlamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces with Eight Effects1 Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to select the face that you want
E18Reference Section4 Select Yes and press the k button.• A new, edited copy is created.• Copies created with the glamour retouch option can be recogn
E19Reference SectionSmall Picture: Reducing Image Size1 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the desired copy size and press the k button.• The 6
E20Reference SectionCrop: Creating a Cropped CopyCreate a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zo
E21Reference SectionC Image SizeAs the area to be saved is reduced, the image size (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced. When the size of the
xiiIntroductionNotice for customers in the State of CaliforniaWARNINGHandling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to th
E22Reference SectionConnecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV)Connect the camera to a TV using the Audio/Video Cable EG-CP14 (available separate
E23Reference Section4 Hold down the c button to turn on the camera.• The camera enters playback mode and images are displayed on the television.• Whil
E24Reference SectionConnecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)Users of PictBridge-compatible (F21) printers can connect the camera directly to
E25Reference SectionB Notes About Power Source• When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turnin
E26Reference Section3 Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable.• Be sure that plugs are properly oriented. Do not attempt to ins
E27Reference SectionPrinting Images One at a TimeAfter properly connecting the camera to the printer (E25), follow the procedure described below to pr
E28Reference Section4 Choose Paper size and press the k button.5 Choose the desired paper size and press the k button.• To specify paper size using pr
E29Reference SectionPrinting Multiple ImagesAfter properly connecting the camera to the printer (E25), follow the procedure described below to print m
E30Reference SectionPrint selectionChoose images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each.• Press the multi selector J or K to select
E31Reference Section5 Printing begins.• The monitor display returns to the print menu shown in step 2 when printing is complete.C Paper SizeThe camera
xiiiIntroductionTable of ContentsIntroduction ... iiRead This First ...
E32Reference SectionThe Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)You can select the combination of image size and compressi
E33Reference SectionC Image Mode• Change made to this setting applies to all shooting modes.• Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A65).
E34Reference SectionWhite Balance (Adjusting Hue)The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brai
E35Reference SectionPreset ManualThe preset manual option is effective with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast
E36Reference Section4 Frame the reference object in the measuring window.5 Press the k button to measure a new white balance value.• The shutter is re
E37Reference SectionContinuousEnable continuous shooting or BSS (Best Shot Selector).The current setting can be confirmed in the monitor when shooting
E38Reference SectionB Notes About Continuous Shooting• When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, flash is disabled. Focus, exposure, and whi
E39Reference SectionISO SensitivityThe higher the sensitivity, the less light is needed to expose an image, allowing capturing darker subjects. Additi
E40Reference SectionB Notes About ISO sensitivity• Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A65).• Motion detection (E75) does not function
E41Reference SectionColor OptionsMake colors more vivid or save images in monochrome.The current setting can be confirmed in the monitor when shooting
xivIntroductionFunctions That Can Be Set Using the d Button (Shooting Menu) ... 62Shooting Menu Options ...
E42Reference SectionAF Area ModeUse this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus.Select A (auto) mode M d button M AF
E43Reference Sectionx ManualSelect one of 99 focus areas in the monitor. This option is suited to situations in which the intended subject is relative
E44Reference SectionB Notes About AF Area Mode• When digital zoom is in effect, focus will be on the center of the screen regardless of the AF area mo
E45Reference Section2 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take an image.• The camera focuses on the focus area when the shutter-relea
E46Reference SectionAutofocus ModeChoose how the camera focuses.C Autofocus Mode for Movie RecordingAutofocus mode for movie recording can be set with
E47Reference SectionQuick EffectsEnable or disable the quick effects function.The current setting can be confirmed in the monitor when shooting (A9).
E48Reference SectionSmart Portrait Menu• See “Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)” (E32) for information about Image mode.Skin SofteningEnable skin so
E49Reference SectionSmile TimerThe camera detects human faces and automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected.The current setting
E50Reference SectionBlink ProofThe camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time an image is taken. Of the two shots, one in which the sub
E51Reference SectionThe Playback Menu• See “Editing Images (Still Images)” (E12) for information about image editing features.• See “Favorite Pictures
xvIntroductionConnecting the Camera to a Printer... E25Printing Images
E52Reference Section2 Choose images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each.• Press the multi selector J or K to select images, and p
E53Reference SectionB Notes About Print OrderWhen a print order is created in favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode or list by date mode, the screen
E54Reference SectionB Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Photo InformationWhen the Date and Info options are enabled in the print order option, sh
E55Reference SectionSlide ShowPlay back images stored in the internal memory or on a memory card one by one in an automated “slide show.”1 Use the mul
E56Reference Section3 Choose End or Restart.• The display at right appears when the last slide is displayed or the show is paused. Highlight G and pre
E57Reference SectionSelecting ImagesThe image selection screen like that shown at right is displayed with the following operations:• Print order>Se
E58Reference SectionRotate ImageSpecify the orientation in which to display recorded images during playback. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees cl
E59Reference SectionVoice MemoUse the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for images.• When playing back an image with no voice memo at
E60Reference SectionPlaying Voice Memos• Press the k button to play the voice memo.• Press the k button again to stop playback.• Rotate the zoom contr
E61Reference SectionCopy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card.1 Use the multi selec
xviIntroductionCleaning... F6Storage ...
E62Reference SectionB Notes About Copying Images• JPEG-, AVI-, and WAV-format files can be copied. Files recorded in any other format cannot be copied
E63Reference SectionThe Movie MenuMovie OptionsSelect the desired movie option to record. A larger image size improves the image quality and increases
E64Reference SectionC Frame RateThe frame rate is the number of frames per second.C Movie Options and Maximum Movie LengthThe table below shows the ap
E65Reference SectionAutofocus ModeSelect the autofocus method used when recording movies.Wind Noise ReductionSelect whether to reduce wind noise when
E66Reference SectionThe Setup MenuWelcome ScreenAllows you to configure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera.Press the d b
E67Reference SectionTime Zone and DateSet the camera clock.Press the d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k buttonOption DescriptionDate and
E68Reference SectionSelecting Travel Destination Time Zone1 Use the multi selector to choose Time zone and press the k button.2 Choose x Travel destin
E69Reference Section4 Press J or K to choose the travel destination time zone.• Press H in a time zone where daylight saving is in effect to enable th
E70Reference SectionMonitor SettingsSet the options below.Photo InfoSelect whether or not the photo information is displayed in the monitor.Press the
E71Reference SectionB Note About Monitor SettingsWhen Quick effects (E47) is set to On, Image review is fixed at On.C Battery LevelWhen the battery le
1Parts of the CameraParts of the CameraThis chapter describes the parts of the camera and explains information that is displayed in the monitor.The Ca
E72Reference SectionPrint Date (Imprinting Date and Time)The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images during shooting, allowing the infor
E73Reference SectionElectronic VRChoose whether or not to use electronic VR (vibration reduction), which reduces the effects of camera shake during sh
E74Reference SectionB Notes About Electronic Vibration Reduction• The effectiveness of electronic vibration reduction decreases as camera shake increa
E75Reference SectionMotion DetectionEnable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still images.The
E76Reference SectionAF AssistEnable or disable AF-assist illumination, which assists autofocus operation when the subject is poorly lit.Press the d bu
E77Reference SectionDigital ZoomEnable or disable digital zoom.B Notes About Digital Zoom• When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the a
E78Reference SectionSound SettingsAdjust the sound settings listed below.B Note About Sound SettingsIn Pet portrait scene mode, the button and shutter
E79Reference SectionAuto OffWhen the camera is on and a period of time passes without any operations having been performed, the monitor will be turned
E80Reference SectionFormat Memory/Format CardUse this option to format the internal memory or a memory card.Formatting the internal memory or memory c
E81Reference SectionLanguageChoose one of 34 languages for display of camera menus and messages.Press the d button M z menu icon M Language M k button
Highlight Features of the COOLPIX S3400Features that help you capture the images and movies you wantAdvanced features for capturing beautiful imagesPa
2Parts of the CameraThe Camera Body1 23 465711 9108Lens cover closed
E82Reference SectionVideo ModeAdjust settings necessary for connection to a television. Select from NTSC and PAL.Press the d button M z menu icon M Vi
E83Reference SectionCharge by ComputerChoose whether or not the battery inserted in the camera is charged when the camera is connected to a computer v
E84Reference SectionB Notes About Connecting the Camera to a Printer• The battery cannot be charged via a printer connection, even if the printer comp
E85Reference SectionBlink WarningSpecify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked when using face detection (A68) in the fol
E86Reference SectionOperating the Blink Warning ScreenWhen the Did someone blink? screen shown on the right is displayed in the monitor, the operation
E87Reference SectionEye-Fi UploadB Notes About Eye-Fi Cards• Note that images will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient even if Enable i
E88Reference SectionReset AllWhen Reset is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default values.Basic Shooting FunctionsShooting MenuP
E89Reference SectionScene ModeSpecial Effects ModeSmart Portrait MenuMovie MenuOption Default valueScene mode setting in the shooting mode selection
E90Reference SectionSetup MenuOption Default valueWelcome screen (E66) NonePhoto info (E70) Auto infoImage review (E70) OnBrightness (E70) 3Print dat
E91Reference SectionOthers• Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (E92) from memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number a
3Parts of the Camera1 Shutter-release button... 302Zoom control...
E92Reference SectionImage/Sound File and Folder NamesImages, movies or voice memos are assigned file names as follows.• Files are stored in folders na
E93Reference Section• Files copied using Copy>Selected images are copied to the current folder, where they are assigned new file numbers in ascendi
E94Reference SectionOptional AccessoriesBattery chargerBattery Charger MH-66(Charging time when no charge remains: Approx. 1 h 50 min)AC adapterAC Ada
E95Reference SectionError MessagesDisplay Cause/Solution AO (flashes)Clock not set.Set date and time.E67Battery exhausted. Charge or replace the batte
E96Reference SectionNot available if Eye-Fi card is locked.Write-protect switch of Eye-Fi card is in “lock” position. Slide the write-protect switch t
E97Reference SectionImage cannot be saved.Error occurred while saving image.Format internal memory or memory card.E80Camera has run out of file number
E98Reference SectionCannot record movie.Time out error while recording movie.Choose memory card with faster write speed.F22Memory contains no images.N
E99Reference SectionTravel destination is in the current time zone.Destination in same time zone as home. E67Lens errorThe lens is not working properl
E100Reference Section* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.Printer error: paper jamPaper has jammed
F1Technical Notes and IndexTechnical Notes and IndexMaximizing Camera Life and Performance ...F2The Camera...
4Parts of the Camera12435786910 11 12 13 14 15 16
F2Technical Notes and IndexMaximizing Camera Life and PerformanceThe CameraTo ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precaution
F3Technical Notes and IndexB Avoid Sudden Changes in TemperatureSudden changes in temperature, such as when entering or leaving a heated building on a
F4Technical Notes and IndexThe BatteryBe sure to read and follow the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Aviii-x) before use.• Check the battery level befo
F5Technical Notes and Index• Replace the battery when it no longer holds a charge. Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used batteri
F6Technical Notes and IndexCleaning and StorageCleaningDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.StorageTurn the camera off when not in
F7Technical Notes and IndexTroubleshootingIf the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your
F8Technical Notes and IndexThe camera turns off without warning.• Battery is exhausted.• The camera automatically turns off to save power if no operat
F9Technical Notes and IndexDate and time of recording are not correct.• If the camera clock has not been set, “Date not set” indicator flashes with sh
F10Technical Notes and IndexShootingThe camera becomes hot.The camera may become hot when used for an extended period of time to shoot movies or send
F11Technical Notes and IndexStreaks of light or partial discoloration are visible in the monitor.Smear may occur when extremely bright light strikes t
5Parts of the CameraAttaching the Camera Strap1Charge lamp ...17, E84Flash lamp...
F12Technical Notes and IndexNo sound when shutter is released.• Off is selected for Sound settings>Shutter sound in the setup menu. No sound is pro
F13Technical Notes and IndexUnexpected results when flash set to V (Auto with red-eye reduction).When taking images with V (Auto with red-eye reductio
F14Technical Notes and IndexPlaybackProblem Cause/Solution AFile cannot be played back.• File or folder was overwritten or renamed by computer or othe
F15Technical Notes and IndexAlbum icon restored to default settings, or images added to album not displayed in favorite pictures mode.Data in the memo
F16Technical Notes and IndexThe PictBridge startup screen is not displayed when the camera is connected to a printer.With some PictBridge-compatible p
F17Technical Notes and IndexSpecificationsNikon COOLPIX S3400 Digital CameraType Compact digital cameraNumber of effective pixels 20.1 millionImage se
F18Technical Notes and IndexStorageMedia Internal memory (approx. 25 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cardFile system DCF, Exif 2.3, and DPOF compliantFile fo
F19Technical Notes and Index• Unless otherwise stated, all figures assume a fully-charged battery and an ambient temperature of 23 ±3°C (73.4 ±5.4°F)
F20Technical Notes and Index1Figures based on the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the endurance of camera batte
F21Technical Notes and IndexSupported Standards• DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to e
6Parts of the CameraUsing Menus (the d Button)Use the multi selector and the k button to navigate the menus.1 Press the d button.• The menu is display
F22Technical Notes and IndexApproved Memory CardsThe following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera.•
F23Technical Notes and IndexTrademark Information• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Co
F24Technical Notes and IndexIndexSymbolsA Auto mode... 24, 26, 38C Scene mode... 40D Special effect
F25Technical Notes and IndexBBacklighting o ... 45Battery ... 14, 16, 22Battery cham
F26Technical Notes and IndexFFace detection... 28, 68Face priority ... 63, E42Favorite pictures men
F27Technical Notes and IndexMonitor... 5, 8, F6Monitor settings ... 98, E70Motion detection ...
F28Technical Notes and IndexRotate image ... 78, E58RSCN ... E92SScene auto select
F29Technical Notes and IndexVolume ... 96, E60WWAV ... E92Welcome screen
No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without writ
7Parts of the CameraC Setting the Menu Options• Certain menu items cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state of the camera. Un
8Parts of the CameraThe MonitorThe information that is displayed in the monitor changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. At the de
9Parts of the Camera1 Shooting mode ...26, 38, 40, 47, 492 Macro mode ... 573 Z
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11Parts of the Camera1 Date of recording... 202 Time of recording...
iIntroductionParts of the CameraBasic Steps for Shooting and PlaybackShooting FeaturesPlayback FeaturesRecording and Playing Back MoviesGeneral Camera
13Basic Steps for Shooting and PlaybackBasic Steps for Shooting and PlaybackPreparationPreparation 1 Insert the Battery ...
14Basic Steps for Shooting and PlaybackPreparation 1 Insert the Battery1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.2 Insert the included Recharg
15Basic Steps for Shooting and PlaybackRemoving the BatteryTurn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and monitor have turned off before o
16Basic Steps for Shooting and PlaybackPreparation 2 Charge the Battery1 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-70P.• If a plug adapter* is inclu
17Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback3 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet, and then disconnect the USB cable.Understandin
18Basic Steps for Shooting and PlaybackPreparation 3 Insert a Memory Card1 Be sure that the power-on lamp and monitor are off and open the battery-cha
19Basic Steps for Shooting and PlaybackB Formatting a Memory Card• The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into t
20Basic Steps for Shooting and PlaybackPreparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date and TimeWhen the camera is turned on for the first time, the l
21Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback4 Press J or K to select your home time zone and press the k button.• To enable daylight saving time, press H.
iiIntroductionIntroductionRead This FirstThank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S3400 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the inf
22Basic Steps for Shooting and PlaybackC Changing the Language or the Date and Time Setting• You can change these settings using the Language and Time
24Basic Steps for Shooting and PlaybackStep 1 Turn the Camera On1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.• The lens extends and the monitor turn
25Basic Steps for Shooting and PlaybackTurning the Camera On and Off• When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) lights and the monitor t
26Basic Steps for Shooting and PlaybackStep 2 Select a Shooting Mode1 Press the A button.• The shooting mode selection menu, which allows you to selec
27Basic Steps for Shooting and PlaybackAvailable Shooting ModesC Changing the Shooting Settings• See “Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Select
28Basic Steps for Shooting and PlaybackStep 3 Frame a Picture1 Hold the camera steadily in both hands.• Keep fingers and other objects away from the l
29Basic Steps for Shooting and PlaybackC Using a TripodWe recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in the following situations:-
30Basic Steps for Shooting and PlaybackStep 4 Focus and Shoot1 Press the shutter-release button halfway (A31).• When you press the shutter-release but
31Basic Steps for Shooting and PlaybackThe Shutter-release ButtonB Note About Recording Images and Saving MoviesThe indicator showing the number of ex
iiiIntroductionAbout This ManualIf you want to start using the camera right away, see “Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback” (A13).To learn about the
32Basic Steps for Shooting and PlaybackStep 5 Play Back Images1 Press the c (playback) button.• The camera enters playback mode, and the last image ca
33Basic Steps for Shooting and PlaybackC Viewing Images• Images may be displayed briefly at low resolution immediately after switching to the next or
34Basic Steps for Shooting and PlaybackStep 6 Delete Images1 Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor.2 Press the mul
35Basic Steps for Shooting and PlaybackOperating the Erase Selected Images Screen1 Press the multi selector J or K to choose an image to be deleted, a
37Shooting FeaturesShooting FeaturesThis chapter describes each of the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when using each sho
38Shooting FeaturesA (Auto) ModeA (auto) mode is useful for general photography, and it allows you to customize a variety of settings to suit the shoo
39Shooting FeaturesUsing Quick EffectsWhen in A (auto) mode, you can apply effects to images immediately after releasing the shutter.• The edited imag
40Shooting FeaturesScene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type.Scene modes shown a
41Shooting FeaturesDisplaying a Description of Each Scene Mode (Help Display)Choose the desired scene type from the scene selection screen and rotate
ivIntroductionOther Information• Symbols and ConventionsTo make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are
42Shooting FeaturesO: Use of a tripod is recommended when using scene modes indicated with O, because the shutter speed is slow.c Landscape• When the
43Shooting FeaturesZ Beach• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.z Snow• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of th
44Shooting FeaturesO: Use of a tripod is recommended when using scene modes indicated with O, because the shutter speed is slow.k Close-up• Macro mode
45Shooting Featuresl Museum• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.• The camera captures a series of up to ten images while the
46Shooting FeaturesB Using Pet Portrait Auto Release• To change the Pet portrait auto release setting, press the multi selector J (n).- Y (default set
47Shooting FeaturesSpecial Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)Effects can be applied to images during shooting.* The icon of the last effect
48Shooting Features• The camera focuses on the area at the center of the frame.• When Selective color or Cross process is selected, press the multi se
49Shooting FeaturesSmart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces)When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically
50Shooting FeaturesC Auto Off in Smile Timer ModeWhen Smile timer is set to On, the auto off function (A99) is activated and the camera turns off when
51Shooting FeaturesUsing Skin SofteningWhen the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes listed below, the camera detects up to three
vIntroductionInformation and PrecautionsLife-Long LearningAs part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education,
52Shooting FeaturesFunctions That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorThe following shooting functions can be set by pressing the multi selector H, I,
53Shooting FeaturesUsing the Flash (Flash Modes)The flash mode can be set to match the shooting conditions.1 Press the multi selector H (m flash mode)
54Shooting FeaturesAvailable Flash ModesC Flash Mode Setting• The flash mode setting varies depending on the shooting mode. See “Functions Available f
55Shooting FeaturesUsing the Self-timerThe camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter ten seconds or two seconds after you press t
56Shooting Features4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.• The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the
57Shooting FeaturesUsing Macro ModeWhen using macro mode, the camera can focus on objects as close as approximately 5 cm (2 in.) from the front of the
58Shooting FeaturesB Note About Using the FlashThe flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.).C Auto
59Shooting FeaturesAdjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)You can adjust overall image brightness.1 Press the multi selector K (o exposure compen
60Shooting FeaturesDefault SettingsThe default settings for each function in each shooting mode are described below. Flash (A53)Self-timer (A55)Macro
61Shooting Features1Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On.2Can be set when Smile timer is set to Off.3The setting cannot be changed.4U (Auto) o
viIntroductionAbout the Manuals• No part of the documentation included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retr
62Shooting FeaturesFunctions That Can Be Set Using the d Button (Shooting Menu)When shooting images in shooting mode, you can set the menu options lis
63Shooting FeaturesShooting Menu OptionsIn shooting menu, the following options can be changed.Option Description AImage modeAllows you to select the
64Shooting FeaturesC Functions That Cannot Be Used SimultaneouslySome settings cannot be used with other functions (A65).Quick effectsAllows you to en
65Shooting FeaturesFunctions That Cannot Be Used SimultaneouslySome functions cannot be used with other menu options.Restricted function Setting Descr
66Shooting FeaturesB Notes About Digital Zoom• Digital zoom cannot be used with some settings and shooting modes (E77).• When digital zoom is in effec
67Shooting FeaturesFocusingThis camera uses autofocus to focus automatically when shooting. The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode. Here
68Shooting FeaturesFace DetectionWhen the camera is pointed at a human face in the shooting modes as shown below, the camera automatically detects the
69Shooting Features• When using A (auto) mode, if you press the shutter-release button halfway while no faces are detected or while framing a shot wit
70Shooting FeaturesFocus LockUse focus lock to focus on off-center subjects when center is selected for AF area mode. To focus on off-center subjects
71Shooting FeaturesB Subjects Not Suitable for AutofocusAutofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the sub
viiIntroductionDisposing of Data Storage DevicesPlease note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in c
73Playback FeaturesPlayback FeaturesThis chapter describes how to select certain types of images for playback as well as some of the features availabl
74Playback FeaturesPlayback ZoomRotating the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A32) zooms in on the center of the image displayed in
75Playback FeaturesImage Thumbnail Display/Calendar DisplayRotating the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A32) displays images as thu
76Playback FeaturesSelecting Certain Types of Images for PlaybackYou can change the playback mode according to the type of images you want to view.Ava
77Playback FeaturesSwitching Between Playback Modes1 Press the c button in full-frame or thumbnail playback mode. • The screen used to select a playba
78Playback FeaturesFunctions That Can Be Set Using the d Button (Playback Menu)When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback m
79Playback Features1The selected image is edited, and the copy is saved with a different file name. Movies cannot be edited (E12). Once an image has b
80Playback FeaturesConnecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or PrinterYou can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to
81Playback FeaturesViewing images on a TV E22Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV.Connection method: Connect the video and
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