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The 
Guide to Digital Photography with the
DIGITAL CAMERA
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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 flash and focus mode settings.
More on Photography
Once you have mastered the basics of digital photography, read “More on Photography” for information on fine-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 specifications.
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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 viewfinder
Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment.
Turn off 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 flammable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.
Observe caution when using the camera strap
Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child.
Do not disassemble
Touching the product’s internal parts could result in injury. In the event of malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified 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 handling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product:
•Before replacing the battery, 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 flame or to excessive heat.
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•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 battery 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 be taken to prevent 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 flash
Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (39˝) from the subject.
When using the viewfinder
When operating the diopter adjustment control with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken to not put your finger 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.
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Cautions
To ensure continued enjoyment of your Nikon product, observe the following 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 especially 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 fields
Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields 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.
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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 specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.
Notice for customers in the U.S.A.
•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).
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi-
tal 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.
Notices
Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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 certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.
•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 certificates, 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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How to Read This Manual ................................................................................ |
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Continuous (P, S, A, and M) ............................................................................. |
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Sharpening, Contrast, and Color (P, S, A, and M) ............................................. |
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Image Sharpening ........................................................................................ |
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Image Adjustment........................................................................................ |
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Saturation Control........................................................................................ |
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Metering (P, S, A, and M) ................................................................................. |
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More on Focus (P, S, A, and M)......................................................................... |
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Focus Options .............................................................................................. |
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More on Playback ............................................................................................. |
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Viewing Pictures on the Camera....................................................................... |
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Quick Review and Playback .......................................................................... |
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Photo Information........................................................................................ |
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Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback............................................. |
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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ........................................................... |
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Adding Audio Commentary: Voice Memo .................................................... |
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Creating Small Copies: Small Picture............................................................. |
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Viewing Pictures on TV..................................................................................... |
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Viewing Pictures on a Computer ...................................................................... |
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Printing Pictures ............................................................................................... |
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Movies ............................................................................................................... |
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Recording Movies ....................................................................................... |
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Recording a Time-Lapse Movie ..................................................................... |
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Viewing Movies ............................................................................................... |
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Menu Guide....................................................................................................... |
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The Shooting Menu ......................................................................................... |
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White Balance.............................................................................................. |
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Metering...................................................................................................... |
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Continuous .................................................................................................. |
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Best Shot Selector (BSS)................................................................................ |
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Image Adjustment........................................................................................ |
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Saturation Control........................................................................................ |
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User Setting ................................................................................................. |
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Image Quality and Size................................................................................. |
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Sensitivity..................................................................................................... |
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Image Sharpening ........................................................................................ |
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Lens ............................................................................................................. |
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Exposure Options ......................................................................................... |
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Focus Options .............................................................................................. |
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Zoom Options .............................................................................................. |
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Auto Bracketing ........................................................................................... |
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Noise Reduction ........................................................................................... |
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Reset............................................................................................................ |
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My Menu ..................................................................................................... |
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CF Card Format............................................................................................ |
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The Playback Menu.......................................................................................... |
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Delete .......................................................................................................... |
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Folders ......................................................................................................... |
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Slide Show ................................................................................................... |
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Protect ......................................................................................................... |
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Hide Image .................................................................................................. |
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Print Set ....................................................................................................... |
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Auto Transfer ............................................................................................... |
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Move Image................................................................................................. |
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CF Card Format............................................................................................ |
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Small Pic ...................................................................................................... |
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The Setup Menu .............................................................................................. |
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Language..................................................................................................... |
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Date............................................................................................................. |
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Monitor Options .......................................................................................... |
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Seq. Numbers .............................................................................................. |
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Shutter Sound.............................................................................................. |
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Auto Off ...................................................................................................... |
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CF Card Format............................................................................................ |
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Controls ....................................................................................................... |
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Shot Confirmation ....................................................................................... |
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info.txt......................................................................................................... |
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USB.............................................................................................................. |
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Video Mode ................................................................................................. |
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Reset All....................................................................................................... |
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Date Imprint................................................................................................. |
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Firmware Version.......................................................................................... |
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Technical Notes.................................................................................................. |
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Optional Accessories ........................................................................................ |
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Caring for Your Camera ................................................................................... |
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Error Messages................................................................................................. |
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Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... |
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Specifications................................................................................................... |
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Index ................................................................................................................. |
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Read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the symbols and conventions used in this manual, camera controls and displays, and menu operations.
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Begin You Before
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 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 find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:
This icon marks cautions, informa- 
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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 infor- 
mation is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide.
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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) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON 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 profits that may result from product malfunction.
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available 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 information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for contact information:
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.
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5
Parts of the Camera
The Monitor
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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 (
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The Mode Dial
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Scene ( 38) |
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 (
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A simple “point-and-shoot” mode in which the majority of camera settings are controlled by the camera. Recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.
Playback (
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Play pictures back in the monitor.
WB (
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Display a menu of white balance options.
Choose from fifteen “scenes” suited to different subjects or shooting conditions and let the camera do the rest.
Movie (
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Choose from three movie modes.
SET UP (
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Choose this mode to display the setup menu, where you can perform such tasks as setting the camera clock and adjusting monitor brightness.
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Display a menu of image quality and size options.
ISO (
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Display a menu of sensitivity (ISO equivalency) options.
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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 viewfinder 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.
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The monitor turns off automatically when face down on the camera body.
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Using the Menus
Viewing the Menus
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Taking Pictures while Menus Are Displayed
In P, S, A, M, 
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Use the multi selector to make a selection from the menus.
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•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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Begin You Before
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First Steps
This chapter details the steps you will take before using the camera for the first time.
Inserting Batteries ............................ |
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For more on batteries and alternative power sources, see:
•Technical Notes: Optional Accessories (
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Inserting Memory Cards ................... |
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For more on formatting memory cards, see:
•The Shooting Menu: CF Card Format (
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Basic Setup ........................................ |
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To learn more about camera setup options, see:
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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 2CR5 (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.
Steps First
1 Turn the camera off
Check that the power-on lamp is off.
2 Open the memory card slot cover
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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.
Inserting Memory Cards
Insert the memory card terminals first. 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.
4 Close the memory card slot cover
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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 first 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:
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Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of memory card. For more details on the above cards, please contact the manufacturer.
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