Nikon 5400 User Manual

EnEnPrinted in Japan SB3C07000201(11)6MAA6211--DIGITAL CAMERAThe Guide to Digital Photographywith the

viiiTable of ContentsWhite Balance (P, S, A and M) ... 60Continuous (P, S, A,

88Movies Recording Movies1 Select modeRotate the mode dial to , turn the camera on, and open the monitor. In place of the number of exposures r

89MoviesThe type of movie recorded can be selected from the following options:Option DescriptionTV movie (640)Movies are recorded at a rate of 15 fram

90Recording MoviesMoviesRecording a Time-Lapse Movie1MOVIETV movie (640)Small movie (320)Time-lapse movieIn movie menu, highlight Time-lapse movie.

91Recording MoviesMoviesChoose On to fi x exposure and auto white balance for entire movie at val-ues for fi rst frame, Off to meter new values for ex

92Movies Viewing MoviesTo play a movie back, rotate the mode dial to and display the movie in full-screen playback (movie fi les are indicated by a

93 Menu GuideThis chapter describes the options available in the following menus:The Shooting Menu ... 94Adjust came

94Menu GuideShow all menusMeteringMeteringContinuousContinuousBSSBSSImage adjustmentImage adjustmentSaturation controlSaturation controlUser settingUs

95Menu GuideThe full shooting menu contains the following options:ALL MENU 1/3 White balance 60–62 Metering 68 Continuous 63–64 BSS 97 Image adjustmen

96The Shooting MenuMenu GuideContinuousSix options are available for taking pictures in a sequence; see “More on Photography: Continu-ous” for details

97The Shooting MenuMenu GuideBest Shot Selector (BSS)The options in the “best-shot selector” (BSS) menu are recommended for situations in which inadve

ixTable of ContentsControlling the Flash: Speedlight Options... 106Auto Bracketing ...

98The Shooting MenuMenu GuideImage AdjustmentThis option is used to adjust contrast. See “More on Photography: Sharpening, Contrast, and Color” ( 66

99The Shooting MenuMenu Guide User SettingIn P, S, A, and M modes, the number of the current user settings bank appears in the top left corner of the

100The Shooting MenuMenu GuideImage Quality and SizeSelecting Image quality/size displays the menu shown at right, where image quality and size can be

101The Shooting MenuMenu Guide LensThe lens menu is used to adjust camera settings for optimal results with the optional converter lenses and adapte

102The Shooting MenuMenu Guide Using a FlashThe built-in Speedlight turns off automatically at settings other than Normal. Op-tional Speedlights moun

103The Shooting MenuMenu GuideExposure OptionsThe exposure options menu contains two options for controlling exposure.EXPOSURE OPTIONSAE lockBulb/Tim

104The Shooting MenuMenu Guide Bulb/TimeIn mode M (manual exposure mode), shutter speed can be set to BULB or TIME for long ex-posures of up to ten

105The Shooting MenuMenu GuideFocus OptionsThe focus options menu contains three options controlling focus settings. For more information, see “More

106The Shooting MenuMenu GuideControlling the Flash: Speedlight OptionsIn P, S, A, and M modes, the built-in Speedlight and optional external fl ash u

107The Shooting MenuMenu GuideStrobe Photography: Repeating FlashWhen On is selected for Repeating fl ash, the fl ash will fi re at regular intervals

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108The Shooting MenuMenu Guide Using Optional SpeedlightsRefer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. Before using an optional Speedlig

109The Shooting MenuMenu GuideAuto BracketingIn some situations, you may fi nd it diffi cult to select appropriate exposure-compensation and white-ba

110The Shooting MenuMenu GuideAutoexposure BracketingWhen Auto bracketing is selected, exposure varies with each shot; the number of shots and amount

111The Shooting MenuMenu Guide Noise ReductionAt shutter speeds slower than about ¼ s, “noise” in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixel

112The Shooting MenuMenu Guide ResetReset is used to restore settings for the current User Setting bank to their default values.NoResetConfirm reset o

113The Shooting MenuMenu Guide My MenuThis option determines which of the twenty items in the full shooting menu appear in the six-item custom menu di

114The Shooting MenuMenu Guide6White balanceMeteringContinuousBSSImage adjustmentSaturation controlUser settingMY MENU 1/3Replace item selected in cus

115Menu GuideThe Playback MenuTo display the playback menu:2DeleteFoldersSlide showProtectHide imagePrint setAuto transferPLAYBACK MENU 1/2Display pl

116The Playback MenuMenu Guide DeleteThe delete menu contains the following options:Option DescriptionSelected images Delete selected pictures.Erase a

117The Playback MenuMenu Guide Before DeletionOnce deleted, pictures can not be recovered. If desired, transfer pictures to a computer before deletio

1Before You BeginRead this chapter to familiarize yourself with the symbols and conventions used in this manual, camera controls and displays, and men

118The Playback MenuMenu GuideFoldersBy default, pictures are stored in a folder with the name NIKON. To make it easier to locate pictures during pla

119The Playback MenuMenu Guide5Repeat steps 3 and 4 to create new fi ve-letter folder name. Press button to exit without creating folder.2NEWN IKOOM

120The Playback MenuMenu Guide1NewRenameDeleteFOLDERSHighlight Rename.3KYOTOTOKYOKOBERENAMEHighlight folder name.5O S OTTRORENAMEEdit name as describe

121The Playback MenuMenu Guide Deleting Folders2OSAKATOKYOKOBEDELETEDisplay list of existing folders (folder NIKON can not be deleted).1NewRenameDele

122The Playback MenuMenu GuideChoosing a Folder for PlaybackThe Folders item in the playback menu can be used to select all folders for playback, or t

123The Playback MenuMenu GuideSlide ShowWhen Start is selected in the slide show menu, all pictures in the current folder that have not been hidden

124The Playback MenuMenu GuideThe following operations can be performed during a slide show:End slide showToPause slide showGo forward or back one fra

125The Playback MenuMenu Guide ProtectProtected fi les can not be deleted by pressing the AF ( ) button or using the delete options in the playback an

126The Playback MenuMenu Guide Hide ImageWhen creating a slide show or showing pictures to an audience, the Hide image option can be used to hide sel

127The Playback MenuMenu GuidePrint Set Print set is used to select pictures for printing on devices that support Digital Print Order Format (DPO

2Before You BeginIntroductionThank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX5400 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking

128The Playback MenuMenu GuidePress center of multi selector to com-plete print order and display menu of print options.• To print date of recording o

129The Playback MenuMenu GuideAuto TransferWhen the camera is connected to a computer running Nikon View, pictures selected with Auto transfer can

130The Playback MenuMenu Guide1Selected imagesAll imagesCancel transferAUTO TRANSFERHighlight All images.2NoYe sAll images will betranferred. OK?ALL

131The Playback MenuMenu GuideMove ImageTo move pictures to another folder on the current memory card:OSAKATOKYOKOBESELECT SOURCE FOLDER1OSAKATOKYOK

132The Playback MenuMenu Guide8NoYe sMOVE IMAGE(S)?Confirm image moveto another folder?Confi rmation dialog displayed. Press multi selector up or down

133The Playback MenuMenu GuideSmall Pic Small pic controls the size of copies created with the small picture option ( 81). Choose from sizes of 6

134Menu GuideTo display the setup menu, rotate the mode dial to SET UP.The Setup MenuThe setup menu contains the following options:SET-UP 1/3 Langua

135Menu Guide FoldersIn addition to creating, renaming, and deleting folders ( 118), the folders option in the setup menu can be used to select the

136The Setup MenuMenu Guide Release SpeedThe image from the camera’s image sensor (CCD) must be processed before it can be displayed in the camera mon

137The Setup MenuMenu Guide Display ModeThis option specifi es the conditions under which the monitor will turn on automatically at startup, and whethe

3Before You Begin Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesNikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electroni

138The Setup MenuMenu Guide Seq. NumbersPictures are assigned fi le names that include a four-digit fi le number assigned automatically by the camera (e

139The Setup MenuMenu GuideShutter Sound Shutter sound controls the “beep” made by the camera speaker.OnOffSHUTTER SOUNDOption DescriptionOffConfi rmat

140The Setup MenuMenu Guide Auto OffWhen operated on battery power, the camera will enter standby mode if no operations are performed for the length

141The Setup MenuMenu Guide ControlsThis menu contains the following options:FUNCAE-L, AF-LCONTROLSOption Description AE-L, AF-LSpecify function perfo

142The Setup MenuMenu Guide AE-L, AF-LBy default, both focus and exposure are locked when the AE/AF-L button is pressed. If desired, the button can

143The Setup MenuMenu Guide Shot Confi rmationIf On is selected for this option, the self-timer lamp will light after shooting to confi rm that the sh

144The Setup MenuMenu Guide Video ModeBefore connecting your camera to a video device such as a television or VCR ( 82), choose a vid-eo mode setti

145The Setup MenuMenu Guide Image Quality/Size (Date Imprint)Data imprinted at an Image quality/size setting of 640 × 480 may be diffi cult to read.

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147Technical NotesThis chapter provides a list of the optional acces-sories available for your camera, tips on cleaning and storage, troubleshooting a

4Before You BeginParts of the Camera (fl ash mode) button ( 33) Command dial (exposure com-pensation)/ (voice memo) button ( 36, 80) Shutter-rel

148Technical Notes Use Only Nikon-Approved Flash AccessoriesUse only Nikon Speedlights. Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to the acces

149Technical NotesCleaning Lens/ Viewfi nderOne key to preserving the conditions of these glass parts is to not touch them with your fi ngers. Remove d

150Caring for Your CameraTechnical NotesStorageTurn the camera off when not in use and check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera a

151Technical Notes The following table lists the error messages and other warnings that appear in the monitor and how to deal with them.Error Messages

152Error MessagesTechnical NotesDisplay Problem SolutionIMAGE CANNOTBE SAVED11416–17,116–117• Reformat memory card.• Insert new memory card or delete

153Technical Notes If your camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common prob-lems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon rep

154TroubleshootingTechnical NotesProblem Possible causeNo picture is taken when shutter-release button is pressed• Mode dial is set to .• Battery is

155TroubleshootingTechnical NotesProblem Possible causeRandomly-spaced bright pixels appear in image (“noise”)• Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) too hig

156Technical NotesType E5400 digital cameraEffective pixels 5.1 millionCCD11.8˝ high-density CCD; total pixels: 526 millionImage size (pixels) • 2,592

157Technical NotesShutter Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutterSpeed 1 – 14,000 s (auto, scene, and programmed auto), 8 – 14,000 s (shutter

5Before You BeginAttaching the Camera StrapAttach the camera strap as shown below. Repeat for the second eyelet. The Lens CapWhen replacing or rem

Index158IndexSymbols1, 2, 9950, 100, 200, 400, 58–59, see Auto mode, Mode dial, see Image quality, Image size, Mode dial, see Mode dial, Movie mode,

IndexIndex159Exposure compensation, 36, 154Exposure information, see Photo informationExposure lock, 30, 142Exposure metering, see MeteringExposure mo

IndexIndex160Noise, 33, 40, 111Noise reduction, 33, 40, 58, 64, 111Noise reduction, 95, 111NORMAL, 54NR, 40, 111NTSC, see Video modeNumber of exposure

EnEnPrinted in Japan SB3C07000201(11)6MAA6211--DIGITAL CAMERAThe Guide to Digital Photographywith the

6Parts of the CameraBefore You BeginThe MonitorDuring shooting, the monitor shows the view through the camera lens, together with icons indicating th

7Parts of the CameraBefore You BeginThe following indicators appear in the monitor during shooting: 19 User Setting bank...98 20 Con

Trademark InformationApple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Mac OS, Power Macintosh, PowerBook, and Quick Time are registered trademarks of Apple Computer,

8Parts of the CameraBefore You BeginThe Mode DialTo select a mode, align the mode icon with the “ ” mark next to the mode dial. Exposure Mode ( 48)

9Parts of the CameraBefore You BeginThe Shutter-Release ButtonThe camera has a two stage shutter-release button. The camera sets focus and exposure

10Before You BeginUsing the MenusViewing the MenusTo view the menu for P, S, A, M, , , or mode, rotate the mode dial to the desired setting and p

11Before You BeginMaking a SelectionUse the multi selector to make a selection from the menus.2Display options.3 4Make selection.*Highlight option.1Hi

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13First StepsThis chapter details the steps you will take be-fore using the camera for the fi rst time.Inserting Batteries ...

14First Steps Inserting BatteriesA Nikon EN-EL1 rechargeable lithium-ion battery is included with the camera. Charge the battery as necessary usin

15First Steps Read Battery WarningsRead and follow the battery warnings and cautions on pages ii–iv and 150 of this manual, together with any warnings

16First Steps Inserting Memory CardsThe camera stores pictures on CompactFlash™ memory cards.1 Turn the camera offCheck that the power-on lamp is o

17First Steps Closing the Card-Slot CoverIf the eject button is up when the card-slot cover is closed, closing the cover will partially eject the memo

iHow to Read This ManualFirst, be aware of the warnings, cautions, and notices on pages ii–vi.Next, read “Before You Begin” to familiarize yourself wi

18First Steps2 Turn the camera onThe power-on lamp will light.Checking the Battery Level1 Select modeDisplay MeaningNO ICONCharge suffi cient for

19First Steps Auto Power Off ( Standby Mode)If no operations are performed for one minute (three minutes when menus are dis-played), the monitor will

20First Steps Basic SetupBefore using the camera for the fi rst time, choose a language for camera menus and messages and set the camera clock to t

21First Steps7２００３ ０１．０１００：００YMDDATEDisplay DATE menu.8２００３ ０１．０１００：００YMDDATEEdit Year. The IconIf the (“date not set”) icon ( 7) fl ashes in th

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23Basic PhotographyThis chapter covers the basics of taking pictures and playing them back. It also describes how to take pictures in scene mode.Taki

24Basic Photography Autofocus ( Mode)When the monitor is on in mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shut-ter-release button is pressed

25 Number of Exposures RemainingIf the number of exposures remaining is zero, the message “OUT OF MEMORY” will be displayed in the monitor. No furth

26Taking Pictures in Auto ModeBasic Photography1 Ready the cameraHold the camera steadily in both hands. Photographs can be framed in the monitor A

27Taking Pictures in Auto ModeBasic Photography Viewfi nder FocusIf the focus brackets in the viewfi nder seem blurred, the viewfi nder is not in focus.

iiFor Your SafetyTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to oth-ers, read the following safety precautions in their entirety

28Taking Pictures in Auto ModeBasic Photography1 FocusPress the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure. In mode, the camera w

29Taking Pictures in Auto ModeBasic Photography During RecordingWhile pictures are being recorded to the memory card, the green (AF) lamp will blink a

30Taking Pictures in Auto ModeBasic Photography Autofocus and Focus/Exposure Lock (continued from page 29)If the subject is not in the active focus ar

31Taking Pictures in Auto ModeBasic Photography Viewing PicturesPictures are displayed briefl y at low resolution while being read from the memory card

32Basic Photography Flash PhotographySelect a fl ash mode according to lighting conditions. The following options are available: Speedlight Options/R

33Basic PhotographyTo choose a fl ash mode: Flash RangeFlash range varies with zoom position. When the camera is zoomed all the way out, the fl ash ha

34Basic Photography Focusing Near and FarChoose a focus mode according to your subject and composition.Option When to use itHow it worksSelf-timer

35Basic Photography Self-Timer ModeThe self-timer is generally used for self-portraits or when taking low-light or close-up shots without a fl ash, wh

36Basic PhotographyTo cancel exposure compensation, choose a value of ±0. In and modes, exposure compensation will be reset to ±0 when the camer

37Basic PhotographyTaking Pictures in Scene Mode (scene) mode offers a menu of fi fteen “scenes,” each corresponding to a common situation, such as a

iii• 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 leakag

38Taking Pictures in Scene ModeBasic PhotographyTo select a scene:3Choose scene.* Current selection shown by large icon and caption.Landscape4Make se

39Taking Pictures in Scene Mode Use for shots that provide natural balance between main subject and background when shooting portraits under low ligh

40Taking Pictures in Scene ModeBasic Photography LandscapeUse for vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines, colors, and contrast in such subjects

41Taking Pictures in Scene Mode MuseumUse indoors where fl ash photography is prohibited (for ex-ample, in museums and art galleries) or in other sett

42Taking Pictures in Scene ModeBasic Photography CopyProvides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in printed matter such as a busi

43Taking Pictures in Scene Mode SportsHigh shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots.Auto (other modes can be selected) Dusk/DawnPreserv

44Taking Pictures in Scene ModeBasic PhotographyTaking Pictures for a Panorama13Select how pictures will be joined together in completed panorama. T

45Taking Pictures in Scene ModeBasic Photography57End series.Compose next shot to overlap with previous picture.6Take next picture. Repeat steps 5–6

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47More on Photography“Basic Photography” introduced the basics of taking pictures in (auto) and (scene) modes. This chapter explains some of th

ivTo ensure continued enjoyment of your Nikon product, observe the follow-ing precautions when storing or using the device:Cautions Keep dryThe devi

48More on PhotographyControlling ExposureIn (auto) and (scene) modes, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture to produce opti

49More on Photography P: Programmed AutoIn programmed auto, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to the amount of lig

50Controlling ExposureMore on Photography S: Shutter-Priority AutoIn shutter-priority auto, the user selects the shutter speed by rotating the comma

51Controlling ExposureMore on Photography A: Aperture-Priority AutoIn aperture-priority auto, aperture is controlled by rotating the command dial; s

52Controlling ExposureMore on Photography M: ManualIn manual exposure mode, the user controls both shutter speed and aper-ture. Shutter speed can b

53Controlling ExposureMore on Photography Understanding the Exposure DisplayThe exposure display in the monitor shows the amount pictures will be und

54More on Photography Image Quality and SizeTogether, image quality and size determine how much space each picture occupies on the memory card.

55More on Photography Image SizeImage size refers to the physical dimensions of the picture, measured in pixels. Pictures taken at smaller sizes requ

56Image Quality and SizeMore on PhotographyTo choose image quality or size:3Display options for highlighted item.2592X19441600X12001280X9601024X768640

57Image Quality and SizeMore on Photography* All fi gures are approximate. File size of JPEG images varies with scene recorded. Memory Card Capacity

vE5400Notice for customers in the U.S.A.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested a

58More on Photography Sensitivity (P, S, A, and M)Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, th

59More on PhotographyTo choose a value for sensitivity: Exposure ModeIf Auto is selected in shutter-priority auto or manual exposure mode, sensitivity

60More on Photography White Balance (P, S, A and M)The color of the light refl ected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The hu

61More on Photography3Rotate mode dial to P, S, A, or M. At settings other than Auto, white balance is shown in monitor. Fine-Tuning White BalanceAt

62White BalanceMore on Photography Preset White BalancePreset white balance is used when shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sour

63More on Photography Continuous (P, S, A, and M)In P, S, A, and M modes, the Continuous option in the shooting menu can be used to take pictures in a

64ContinuousMore on Photography Using a FlashAt settings other than Single, the built-in Speedlight turns off automatically and will not fi re even w

65More on PhotographySharpening, Contrast, and Color (P, S, A, and M)In P, S, A, and M modes, the shooting menu ( 94) offers options for sharp-ening

66Sharpening, Contrast, and ColorMore on Photography Image AdjustmentIn and modes, the camera automatically adjusts contrast for optimal results b

67Sharpening, Contrast, and ColorMore on Photography Saturation ControlSaturation control is used to heighten or reduce the vividness of colors.SATURA

viNoticesNotice for customers in CanadaCAUTIONThis class B digital apparatus meets all re-quirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Re

68More on Photography Metering (P, S, A, and M)In P, S, A, and M modes, the metering menu of-fers a choice of four metering methods for deter-mining

69More on Photography Focus OptionsThe Focus options item in the shooting menu for P, S, A, and M modes ( 94) contains three options controlling foc

70More on FocusMore on Photography Manual Focus Area SelectionWhen Manual is selected for AF area mode, fi ve focus areas are displayed in the monitor.

71More on FocusMore on Photography Focus Confi rmationUse focus confi rmation to determine exactly what areas of the frame are in focus before a pic-tur

72More on FocusMore on Photography Manual FocusIn P, S, A, and M modes, manual focus is available for situations in which you can not achieve the des

73More on PlaybackThis chapter describes how to view pictures on the camera, on television, and on a computer.Viewing Pictures on the Camera...

74More on Playback Viewing Pictures on the CameraThis section describes how to view pictures on the camera, both full-screen and as thumbnails, how to

75More on PlaybackFull-Screen PlaybackWhen you rotate the mode dial to , the most recent picture will be dis-played full-screen in the monitor. Viewi

76Viewing Pictures on the CameraMore on Playback Photo InformationIn full-screen review and full-screen playback, information about each picture is su

77Viewing Pictures on the CameraMore on PlaybackPage 4 (Shooting Information, continued) 1 White balance 2 Color saturation 3 Sharpening 4 Digital

viiTable of ContentsHow to Read This Manual ... iFor Your Safety ...

78Viewing Pictures on the CameraMore on PlaybackViewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail PlaybackPressing the () button in full-screen review or full-sc

79Viewing Pictures on the CameraMore on PlaybackTaking a Closer Look: Playback ZoomUse the () button to zoom in on still images displayed in full-sc

80Viewing Pictures on the CameraMore on PlaybackAdding Audio Commentary: Voice MemoBrief voice memos can be added to still pictures displayed in full

81Viewing Pictures on the CameraMore on PlaybackCopies are stored as fi les with names of the form “SSCNnnnn.JPG,” where “nnnn” is a four-digit number

82More on Playback Viewing Pictures on TVThe EG-E5000 audio/video cable included with the camera can be used to connect the camera to a televisio

83More on PlaybackViewing Pictures on a ComputerUsing the UC-E1 USB cable and Nikon View software provided with your camera, you can view pictures

84Viewing Pictures on a ComputerMore on PlaybackConnecting the USB CableTurn the computer on and wait for it to start up. After confi rming that the

85Viewing Pictures on a ComputerMore on PlaybackMac OS XDrag the “NO_NAME” camera volume into the Trash.Mac OS 9Drag the “untitled” camera volume into

86More on Playback Printing PicturesTo print the pictures from the camera memory card:• take the card to a digital print service center• insert the ca

87 MoviesYour Nikon digital camera can record three dif-ferent types of movie. This chapter describes how to record and view movies.Recording Movies