Nikon COOLPIX 5400 Owner Manual

The Guide to Digital Photography

with the

DIGITAL CAMERA

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their respective holders.

How to Read This Manual

First, be aware of the warnings, cautions, and notices on pages ii–vi.

Before You Begin

Next, read “Before You Begin” to familiarize yourself with the conventions used in
this manual and the names of camera parts.

First Steps

Know where everything is? Then set up your camera as described in “First
Steps.”

Basic Photography

Now you are ready to take pictures and view them in the monitor. You can then try
your hand at creative composition as described in “Taking Pictures in Scene Mode,”
or learn more about fl ash and focus mode settings.

More on Photography

Once you have mastered the basics of digital photography, read “More on
Photography” for information on fi ne-tuning camera settings for more challenging
shots.

More on Playback

See “More on Playback” for information on viewing pictures on the camera, on TV,
on a computer, and printing pictures.

Movies

Read “Movies” to learn more about shooting and viewing movies.

Menu Guide

Refer to the “Menu Guide” for information on camera menus.

Technical Notes

“Technical Notes” covers optional accessories, camera care, troubleshooting, and
camera specifi cations.

i

For Your Safety

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to oth­ers, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this
equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the
product will read them.

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions
listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:

This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this
Nikon product to prevent possible injury.

WARNINGS

Do not look at the sun through the

viewfi nder

Viewing the sun or other strong light
source through the viewfi nder could
cause permanent visual impairment.

Turn of f immediately in the event of

malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual
smell coming from the equipment or from
the AC adapter (available separately),
unplug the AC adapter and remove the
battery immediately, taking care to avoid
burns. Continued operation could result
in injury. After removing the battery, take
the equipment to a Nikon- authorized ser­vice representative for inspection.

Do not use in the presence of fl am-

mable gas

Do not use electronic equipment in the
presence of fl ammable gas, as this could
result in explosion or fi re.

Observe caution when using the cam-

era strap

Never place the strap around the neck
of an infant or child.

ii

Do not disassemble

Touchin g t he product’s internal parts
could result in injury. In the event of mal­function, the product should be repaired
only by a qualifi ed technician. Should the
product break open as the result of a fall
or other accident, take the product to a
Nikon-authorized service representative
for inspection after unplugging the AC
adapter and removing the battery.

Observe proper precautions when han-

dling batteries

Batteries may leak or explode if improp ­erly handled. Observe the following pre­cautions when handling batteries for use
in this product:

• Before replacing the batter y, turn the
product off and make sure the power­on lamp has gone out. If you are using
an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Use only rechargeable Nikon EN - EL1
lithium-ion batteries (supplied) or six-volt
2CR5 (DL245) lithium batteries (available
separately).

• When inserting the battery, do not
attempt to insert it upside down or
backwards.

• Do not short or disassemble batteries.

• Do not expose batteries to fl ame or to
excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

• Do not transport or store with metal
objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

• Batteries are prone to leakage when
fully discharged. To avoid damage to
the product, be sure to remove the bat ­tery when no charge remains.

• Immediately after use, or when the
product is used on battery power for
an extended period, the battery may
become hot. Before removing the bat­tery, turn the camera off and allow the
battery to cool.

• The camera grip may become noticeably
warm when the camera is used with a
2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery. This is
normal and does not indicate a malfunc­tion.

• Discontinue use immediately should you
notice any change in the battery, such as
discoloration or deformation.

Use appropriate cables

When connecting cables to the input and
output jacks, use only the cables pro­vided or sold by Nikon for the purpose,
to maintain compliance with product
regulations.

Keep out of reach of children

Particular care should b e ta ken to preve nt
infants from putting the batteries or other
small parts into their mouths.

Removing memory cards

Memory cards may become hot during
use. Observe due caution when remov­ing memory cards from the camera.

CD-ROMs

The CD-ROMs on which the software
and manuals are distributed should not
be played back on audio CD equipment.
Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player
could cause hearing loss or damage the
equipment.

Observe caution when operating the

fl ash

Using the fl ash close to your subject’s
eyes could cause temporary visual impair­ment. Particular care should be observed
if photographing infants, when the fl ash
should be no less than one meter (39˝ )
from the subject.

When using the viewfi nder

When operating the diopter adjustment
control with your eye to the view fi nder,
care should be taken to not put your
fi nger in your eye accidentally.

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

Should the monitor break, care should
be taken to avoid injury due to broken
glass and to prevent liquid crystal from
the monitor touching the skin or entering
the eyes or mouth.

iii

Cautions

To ensure continu ed enjoyment of your Nikon product, observe the follow ­ing precautions when storing or using the device:

Keep dry

The device will be damaged if immersed
in water or subjected to high levels of
moisture.

Handle the lens and all moving parts
with care

Do not apply force to the lens, monitor,
or to the connector, card slot, or battery
chamber covers. These parts are espe ­cially susceptible to damage.

Turn the product off before removing
or disconnecting the power source

Do not unplug the product or remove
the batteries while the product is on,
or while images are being recorded or
deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these
circumstances could result in loss of data
or in damage to product memory or in­ternal circuitry. To prevent an accidental
interruption of power, avoid carrying the
product from one place to another while
the AC adapter (available separately) is
connected.

Do not drop

The product may malfunction if subjected
to strong shocks or vibration.

Keep away from strong magnetic fi elds

Do not use or store this device in the
vicinity of equipment that generates
strong electromagnetic radiation or
magnetic fi elds. Strong static charges
or the magnetic fi elds produced by equip­ment such as radio transmitters could
interfere with the monitor, damage data
stored on the memory card, or affect the
product’s internal circuitry.

Avoid sudden changes in temperature

Sudden changes in temperature, such as
occur when entering or leaving a heated
building on a cold day, can cause con­densation inside the device. To prevent
condensation, place the device in a carry­ing case or a plastic bag before exposing
it to sudden changes in temperature.

iv

Notices

• No part of the manuals included with
this product may be reproduced, trans­mitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval
system, or translated into any language
in any form, by any means, without
Nikon’s prior written permission.

• Nikon reserves the right to change the
specifi cations of the hardware and soft­ware described in these manuals at any
time and without prior notice.

Notice for customers in the U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digi­tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interfer­ence to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful in­terference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encour­aged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving an­tenna.

• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for help.

• Nikon will not be held liable for any
damages resulting from the use of this
product.

• While every effort has been made to
ensure that the information in these
manuals is accurate and complete, we
would appreciate it were you to bring
any errors or omissions to the attention
of the Nikon representative in your area
(address provided separately).

E5400

CAUTIONS

Modifi cations

The FCC requires the user to be notifi ed
that any changes or modifi cations made
to this device that are not expressly ap­proved by Nikon Corporation may void
the user’s authority to operate the equip­ment.

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables sold or provided
by Nikon for your equipment. Using other
interface cables may exceed the limits of
Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New
York
11747-3064, U.S.A.
Te l.: 631-547-4200

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Notices

Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION

This class B digital apparatus meets all re­quirements of the Canadian Interference
Causing Equipment Regulations.

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or repro­duced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.

• Items prohibited by law from being
copied or reproduced

Do not copy or reproduce paper money,
coins, securities, government bonds, or
local government bonds, even if such
copies or reproductions are stamped
“Sample.”

The copying or reproduction of paper
money, coins, or securities which are
circulated in a foreign country is pro­hibited.

Unless the prior permission of the
government has been obtained, the
copying or reproduction of unused post­age stamps or post cards issued by the
government is prohibited.

The copying or reproduction of stamps
issued by the government and of cer­tifi ed documents stipulated by law is
prohibited.

ATTENTION

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B res­pecte toutes les exigences du Règlement
sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

• Cautions on certain copies and re­productions

The government has issued cautions on
copies or reproductions of securities is­sued by private companies (shares, bills,
checks, gift certifi cates, etc.), commuter
passes, or coupon tickets, except when
a minimum of necessary copies are to be
provided for business use by a company.
Also, do not copy or reproduce pass­ports issued by the government, licenses
issued by public agencies and private
groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as
passes and meal coupons.

• Comply with copyright notices

The copying or reproduction of copy­righted creative works such as books,
music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps,
drawings, movies, and photographs is
governed by national and international
copyright laws. Do not use this product
for the purpose of making illegal copies
or to infringe copyright laws.

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Table of Contents

How to Read This Manual ................................................................................ i

For Your Safety ................................................................................................ ii

Cautions .......................................................................................................... iv

Notices ............................................................................................................ v

Before You Begin .............................................................................................. 1

Introduction..................................................................................................... 2

Parts of the Camera ......................................................................................... 4

The Monitor................................................................................................. 6

The Mode Dial ............................................................................................. 8

The Shutter-Release Button .......................................................................... 9

(Monitor) Button ............................................................................. 9

The

Using the Menus.............................................................................................. 10

Viewing the Menus ...................................................................................... 10

Making a Selection....................................................................................... 11

First Steps .......................................................................................................... 13

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

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

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

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

Basic Photography ............................................................................................ 23

Taking Pictures in Mode ............................................................................ 24

Step 1 — Select Mode............................................................................ 24

Step 2 — Frame the Picture ........................................................................... 26

Step 3 — Focus and Shoot ............................................................................. 28

Step 4 — View the Results ............................................................................. 31

Flash Photography ........................................................................................... 32

Focusing Near and Far...................................................................................... 34

Self-Timer Mode .......................................................................................... 35

Exposure Compensation................................................................................... 36

Taking Pictures in Scene Mode ......................................................................... 37

Taking Pictures for a Panorama..................................................................... 44

More on Photography ...................................................................................... 47

Controlling Exposure........................................................................................ 48

P: Programmed Auto.................................................................................... 49

S: Shutter-Priority Auto ................................................................................ 50

A: Aperture-Priority Auto ............................................................................. 51

M: Manual................................................................................................... 52

Image Quality and Size..................................................................................... 54

Image Quality............................................................................................... 54

Image Size ................................................................................................... 55

Sensitivity (P, S, A, and M) ................................................................................ 58

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Table of Contents

White Balance (P, S, A and M) .......................................................................... 60

Continuous (P, S, A, and M) ............................................................................. 63

Sharpening, Contrast, and Color (P, S, A, and M) ............................................. 65

Image Sharpening ........................................................................................ 65

Image Adjustment........................................................................................ 66

Saturation Control........................................................................................ 67

Metering (P, S, A, and M) ................................................................................. 68

More on Focus (P, S, A, and M)......................................................................... 69

Focus Options .............................................................................................. 69

Manual Focus............................................................................................... 72

More on Playback ............................................................................................. 73

Viewing Pictures on the Camera....................................................................... 74

Quick Review and Playback .......................................................................... 74

Photo Information........................................................................................ 76

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback............................................. 78

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ........................................................... 79

Adding Audio Commentary: Voice Memo .................................................... 80

Creating Small Copies: Small Picture............................................................. 81

Viewing Pictures on TV..................................................................................... 82

Viewing Pictures on a Computer ...................................................................... 83

Printing Pictures ............................................................................................... 86

Movies ............................................................................................................... 87

Recording Movies ....................................................................................... 88

Recording a Time-Lapse Movie ..................................................................... 90

Viewing Movies ............................................................................................... 92

Menu Guide....................................................................................................... 93

The Shooting Menu ......................................................................................... 94

White Balance.............................................................................................. 96

Metering...................................................................................................... 96

Continuous .................................................................................................. 96

Best Shot Selector (BSS)................................................................................ 97

Image Adjustment........................................................................................ 98

Saturation Control........................................................................................ 98

User Setting ................................................................................................. 98

Image Quality and Size................................................................................. 100

Sensitivity..................................................................................................... 100

Image Sharpening ........................................................................................ 100

Lens ............................................................................................................. 101

Exposure Options ......................................................................................... 103

Focus Options .............................................................................................. 105

Zoom Options .............................................................................................. 105

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Controlling the Flash: Speedlight Options..................................................... 106

Auto Bracketing ........................................................................................... 109

Noise Reduction ........................................................................................... 111

Reset............................................................................................................ 112

My Menu ..................................................................................................... 113

CF Card Format............................................................................................ 114

The Playback Menu.......................................................................................... 115

Delete .......................................................................................................... 116

Folders ......................................................................................................... 118

Slide Show ................................................................................................... 123

Protect ......................................................................................................... 125

Hide Image .................................................................................................. 126

Print Set ....................................................................................................... 127

Auto Transfer ............................................................................................... 129

Move Image................................................................................................. 131

CF Card Format............................................................................................ 133

Small Pic ...................................................................................................... 133

The Setup Menu .............................................................................................. 134

Language..................................................................................................... 135

Date............................................................................................................. 135

Folders ......................................................................................................... 135

Monitor Options .......................................................................................... 136

Seq. Numbers .............................................................................................. 138

Shutter Sound.............................................................................................. 139

Auto Off ...................................................................................................... 140

CF Card Format............................................................................................ 140

Controls....................................................................................................... 141

Shot Confi rmation ....................................................................................... 143

info.txt......................................................................................................... 143

USB.............................................................................................................. 144

Video Mode ................................................................................................. 144

Reset All....................................................................................................... 144

Date Imprint................................................................................................. 145

Firmware Version.......................................................................................... 145

Technical Notes.................................................................................................. 147

Optional Accessories ........................................................................................ 148

Caring for Your Camera ................................................................................... 149

Error Messages................................................................................................. 151

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 153

Specifi cations ................................................................................................... 156

Index ................................................................................................................. 158

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x

Before You Begin

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

Introduction.......................................

Parts of the Camera ..........................

Using the Menus...............................

2

4

10

1

Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX5400 digital camera. This
manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon

Before You Begin

digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where
all those who use the product will read it.

To make it easier to fi nd the information you need, the following symbols
and conventions are used:

This icon marks cautions, informa­tion that should be read before use
to prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks notes, information
that should be read before using
the camera.

This icon marks tips, additional in­formation that may be helpful when
using the camera.

This icon indicates that more infor­mation is available elsewhere in this
manual or in the Quick Start Guide.

2

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex
electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery char­gers, batteries, and AC adapters) certifi ed by Nikon specifi cally for use with this Nikon
digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety
requirements of this electronic circuitry.

HE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON

T

WARRANTY.

For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon
dealer.

Before Taking Important Pictures

Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking
the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning nor­mally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profi ts that may result from
product malfunction.

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing prod uct sup port and
ed u ca tion, con tin u al ly-updated information is avail able on-line at the following sites:

• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

• For users in Europe: http://www.nikon-euro.com/

• For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product in for ma tion, tips, an swers
to fre quent ly-asked ques tions (FAQs), and gen er al advice on digital imaging and pho­ tog ra phy. Ad di tion al information may be available from the Nikon rep re sen ta tive in
your area. See the URL below for contact in for ma tion:

http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/

Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)

This camera conforms to the Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), a standard
widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different
makes of camera.

Exif Version 2.2

This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
version 2.2 (Exif Print), a standard that allows information stored with pictures to be
used for optimal color reproduction when images are output on Exif-compliant print­ers.

Before You Begin

3

Parts of the Camera

(fl ash mode)
button ( 33)

Before You Begin

Command dial

(exposure com­pensation)/
(voice memo) button
( 36, 80)

Shutter-release
button (

Eyelet for camera
strap ( 5)

Power switch
(

Self-timer lamp
(

9)

14, 16)

35)

Built-in microphone
(

80, 89)

Mode dial (

8)

Power-on lamp
( 14, 16)

FUNC. button

141)

(
Accessory shoe

106, 148)

(
Photocell (
Eyelet for camera

strap ( 5)

Viewfi nder (

Built-in Speedlight

32)

(

Lens (

108)

26)

26)

Battery-chamber
cover ( 14)

4

Tripod socket

Battery-chamber
cover latch (

14)

USB (digital I/O) connector
(under cover;

Audio/video (AV)
out connector
(under cover; 82)

Speaker (

84)

80, 92)

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k

o
n

N

i
k

o
n

Diopter adjustment
control ( 27)

Viewfi nder ( 26)

) lamp

Red (

28)

(

Green (AF)
lamp ( 9,28)

Monitor
( 6, 27)

(quick review)/
(small picture)
button ( 74, 81)

(monitor) button

( 9)

Attaching the Camera Strap

Attach the camera strap as shown below.
Repeat for the second eyelet.

1 2

3 4

AE/AF-L button
(

30, 142)

Zoom buttons (

26, 78, 79)

DC-in connector
(under cover;

(menu) button

( 10)

(focus mode)/
MF (manual focus)/
(self-timer)/
(delete) button
( 31, 34, 35, 72)

Center button
( 11)

Memory card slot
cover ( 16)

Multi selector

The Lens Cap

When replacing or removing the lens cap,
press the tabs on either side of the cap to
release the latch (1). To avoid losing the
lens cap, use the cord provided to attach
it to the camera as shown (2).

1 2

Before You Begin

15)

5

Parts of the Camera

The Monitor

During shooting, the monitor shows the view through the camera lens,

Before You Begin

together with icons indicating the status of various camera settings (see op­posite). The monitor is also used to display pictures during quick review (

74) and playback ( 75).

0°

90°

180°

Fold out to use Range of rotation

Stow on camera body

Storage position

Frame self-portraits

*

(monitor turns off)

* When swivelled to point in same direction as the lens, the monitor shows a mirror

image of what will appear in the fi nal picture.

Using the Monitor

Do not apply excessive force to the monitor when it is folded out from the camera
body. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the hinge that connects the
monitor to the camera.

When the Monitor Is in the Storage Position

The only controls that can be used when the monitor is off are the shutter-release
and zoom buttons (optical zoom only). To use digital zoom ( 26) and other camera
controls, fold the monitor out.

6

Parts of the Camera

The following indicators appear in the monitor during shooting:

5 76 8

1
2
3

4

16 17 18

and modes P, S, A, and M modes

9

10
11
12

13
14
15

19

20
21
22
23
24

25 2826 27

33

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29
30
31
32

1 Recording indicator.................29

2 Self-timer indicator..................35

3 Exposure compensation ..........36

4 Shooting mode .................25, 38

5 Zoom indicator........................26

Folder name..........................135

6 “Date not set” icon*...............21

7 Exposure lock..........................30

8 Focus mode ............................34

9 Flash-ready indicator ...............28

10 Flash mode .............................33

11 Battery level indicator ..............18

12 Focus indicator........................28

13 Image size...............................56

14 Image quality ..........................56

15 Number of exposures remaining/

length of movie.................25, 88

16 Shutter speed..........................50

17 Aperture .................................51

18 Date imprint indicator ...........145

19 User Setting bank....................98

20 Continuous shooting mode.....63

Noise reduction.....................111

21 Metering mode .......................68

22 Bracketing indicator ..............109

Best Shot Selector (BSS)...........97

23 Lens converter setting ...........101

24 Exposure mode .......................48

25 Ultra HS recording indicator ....64

26 Manual focus display...............72

27 Spot metering exposure target

...............................................68

28 Flash mode for optional

Speedlights ...........................108

29 White balance.........................60

30 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) .....58

31 Image adjustment/black-and-

white indicator..................66, 67

32 Focus areas .............................70

33 Exposure display......................53

* Appears when camera clock has not been set.

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Parts of the Camera

The Mode Dial

To select a mode, align the mode icon with the

Before You Begin

“ ” mark next to the mode dial.

Exposure Mode ( 48)

P, S, A, and M modes of­fer varying degrees of con­trol over shutter speed and
aperture. A shooting menu
is available which grants ac­cess to advanced settings
such as metering and image
sharpening.

Auto ( 24)

A simple “point-and-shoot”
mode in which the majority
of camera settings are con­trolled by the camera. Rec­ommended for fi rst-time us­ers of digital cameras.

Playback ( 75)

Play pictures back in the
monitor.

WB ( 60)

Display a menu of white bal­ance options.

Scene ( 38)

Choose from fi fteen “scenes”
suited to different subjects or
shooting conditions and let
the camera do the rest.

Movie ( 88)

Choose from three movie
modes.

SET UP ( 134)

Choose this mode to dis­play the setup menu, where
you can perform such tasks
as setting the camera clock
and adjusting monitor
brightness.

( 56)

Display a menu of image
quality and size options.

ISO ( 59)

Display a menu of sensitivity
(ISO equivalency) options.

8

The Shutter-Release Button

The camera has a two stage shutter-release
button. The camera sets focus and exposure
when the button is pressed halfway. The green
(AF) lamp next to the viewfi nder will light when
the focus operation is complete. Focus and expo­sure will remain locked while the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway. To take the picture,
press the shutter-release button the rest of the
way down.

The ( Monitor) Button

The button controls the monitor.

Parts of the Camera

Before You Begin

Monitor shows view
through lens only

Monitor shows
current settings and
view through lens

Monitor off
( , P, S, A,

and M only)

The monitor turns off automatically when face down on the camera body.

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Using the Menus

Metering
Continuous
BSS
Image adjustment
Saturation control
User setting

Viewing the Menus

To view the menu for P, S, A, M, , , or mode, rotate the mode dial

Before You Begin

to the desired setting and press the button. The menu for the current
mode will be displayed in the monitor.

MY MENU

1

Select mode.

2

Menu for current mode displayed.

Metering
Continuous
BSS
Image adjustment
Saturation control
User setting

Show all menus

When the mode dial is rotated to SET UP,

, ISO, or WB, the menu for the

selected mode will automatically be displayed in the monitor.

SET-UP 1/3

Language

En

Date
Folders
Monitor options
Seq. numbers
Shutter sound
Auto off

Menu for selected mode displayed.

No menu is available in mode.

Exiting the Menus

To exit the menus and return to shooting or playback, press the button. To exit
the menu displayed when the mode dial is set to SET UP, , ISO, or WB, rotate the
mode dial to another setting.

Taking Pictures while Menus Are Displayed

In P, S, A, M, , and modes, the monitor will show the view through the
camera lens when the shutter-release button halfway. To take a picture, press the
shutter-release button all the way down. The menus will be displayed again when
shooting ends.

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Making a Selection

Use the multi selector to make a selection from the menus.

1

Highlight menu item.

SET-UP 2/3

CF card format
Controls

Shot confirmation

info.txt
USB
Video mode
Reset all

2

SHOT CONFIRMATION

Display options.

On

Off

Before You Begin

3 4

SHOT CONFIRMATION

On

Off

Highlight option

.

Make selection.

SET-UP 2/3

CF card format
Controls

Shot confirmation

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USB
Video mode
Reset all

*

* Selection can also be made by pressing

multi selector to right.

• The selection for some options is made from a sub-menu. Repeat steps 2
and 3 to make a selection from a sub-menu.

• To go back one step, press the multi selector to the left.

• If the menu has more than one page of options, press the multi selector up
or down to scroll to the next page.

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First Steps

This chapter details the steps you will take be­fore 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)

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Inserting Batteries

A Nikon EN-EL1 rechargeable lithium-ion battery is included with the camera.
Charge the battery as necessary using the battery charger provided (about

First Steps

two hours are required to charge an EN-EL1 battery when no charge re­mains). For more information, see the documentation provided with the bat­tery charger. Note that EN-EL1 batteries must be charged before fi rst use.

Turn the camera off

1

Check that the power-on lamp is off.

Open the battery-chamber cover

2

Slide the battery-chamber latch to the open
position ( ; 1) and fl ip the battery-chamber
cover open (2).

Insert the battery

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N
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5

R

C

2

Insert the battery as shown in the label inside
the battery chamber.

Close the battery-chamber cover

4

Close the battery-chamber cover (1) and
slide the latch to the closed position ( ; 2).
Be sure that the battery-chamber cover is
properly latched.

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Read Battery Warnings

Read and follow the battery warnings and cautions on pages ii–iv and 150 of
this manual, together with any warnings and instructions supplied by the bat­tery manufacturer.

Replacing Batteries

Before removing or inserting batteries, make sure that the camera is off. Do not open
the battery chamber cover while the power-on lamp is lit. To remove the battery,

open the battery chamber cover as described in Step 2 on the preceding page and
slide the battery out.

Alternative Power Sources

• To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an EH-53 AC adapter
or an EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger ( 148), which doubles as a battery charger
for EN-EL1 batteries. Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or
model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating
or in damage to the camera.

• The camera can also be powered by a six-volt 2 CR5
(DL245) lithium battery. We recommend buying
2CR5 (DL245) batteries as a back-up power source.
Insert 2CR5 batteries as shown at right.

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Inserting Memory Cards

The camera stores pictures on CompactFlash™ memory cards.

First Steps

Turn the camera off

1

Check that the power-on lamp is off.

Open the memory card slot cover

2

Insert the memory card

3

Check that the eject button is all the way
down, then insert the memory card in the
direction of the arrow as shown in the label
on the underside of the memory card slot
cover.

Front

Direction of

insertion

Terminals

Inserting Memory Cards

Insert the memory card terminals fi rst. In­serting the card upside down or backwards
could damage the camera or the card.
Check to be sure that the card is in the cor­rect orientation.

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Close the memory card slot cover

4

Closing the Card-Slot Cover

If the eject button is up when the card-slot cover is
closed, closing the cover will partially eject the memory
card, causing errors when the camera is turned on. Be
sure the eject button is down before inserting memory
cards.

Formatting Memory Cards

The memory card supplied with the camera is formatted at shipment. Other memory
cards must be formatted before fi rst use. For information on formatting memory
cards, see “Shooting Menu Options: CF Card Format” ( 114).

Removing Memory Cards

Memory cards can be removed without loss of data
when the camera is off. To remove memory cards, turn
the camera off and open the card slot cover. Press the
eject button to pop it up (1), then press it again to
partially eject the card (2). The card can then be re­moved by hand. Note that memory cards may become
hot during use; observe due caution when removing
memory cards.

Approved Memory Cards

In addition to the card provided with your camera, the following memory cards have
been tested and approved for use with your Nikon digital camera:

Nikon EC-CF All capacities

SanDisk

Lexar

Media

Hitachi

(Renesas

Technology)

Microdrive DSCM 10512 (512MB), 11000 (1 GB)

Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of memory card. For more details on
the above cards, please contact the manufacturer.

SDCFB 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB

SDCFH Ultra 128 MB, 192 MB, 256 MB, 384 MB, 512 MB

4× USB
8× USB
12× USB
16× USB

24× USB/WA (Write

Acceleration) USB

Compact FLASH HB28 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB

16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB,

128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB

64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB

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Checking the Battery Level

Select mode

First Steps

1

Turn the camera on

2

The power-on lamp will light.

Check the battery level in the monitor

3

For information on opening the monitor, see
“Parts of the Camera: The Monitor” ( 6).

Display Meaning

NO ICON

WARNING ! !

BATTERY

EXHAUSTED

The power-on lamp will blink when the “battery
exhausted” warning is displayed.

Charge suffi cient for normal op­eration.

Low battery; fewer shots can be
taken consecutively in “continu­ous” mode. Ready spare battery.

Battery exhausted. Replace with
fully-charged battery.

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