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- Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 1
En The Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 2
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Internet is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 3
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 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 4
, 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 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 5
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 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 6
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 with the monitor, damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the product's internal circuitry. Avoid - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 7
manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference turning the Use the interface cables sold or provided equipment off and on, the user is encour- by Nikon - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 8
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 by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons. • Comply with copyright - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 9
Camera 4 The Monitor 6 The Mode Dial 8 The Shutter-Release Button 9 The (Monitor) Button 9 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 Auto 51 M: Manual 52 Image Quality and Size - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 10
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 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 11
Off ...140 CF Card Format 140 Controls ...141 Shot Confirmation 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 Specifications - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 12
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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 2 Parts of the Camera 4 Using the Menus 10 1 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 14
Before You Begin 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 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 15
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 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 16
) Shutter-release button ( 9) Eyelet for camera strap ( 5) FUNC. button ( 141) Accessory shoe ( 106, 148) Photocell ( 108) Eyelet for camera strap ( 5) Viewfinder ( 26) Built-in Speedlight ( 32) Power switch ( 14, 16) Self-timer lamp ( 35) Lens ( 26) Power-on lamp ( 14, 16) Battery-chamber cover - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 17
manual focus)/ (self-timer)/ (delete) button ( 31, 34, 35, 72) Memory card slot cover ( 16) 1 2 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 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 18
The Monitor During shooting, the monitor shows the view through the camera lens, 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° Fold out to use 90° 180° Range of - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 19
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 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 20
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 first-time users of digital cameras. Playback ( 75) Play pictures back in the monitor. WB ( 60) Display a menu of white balance options - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 21
shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The (Monitor) Button The button controls the monitor. 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 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 22
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 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 23
USB Video mode Reset all Highlight menu item. SHOT CONFIRMATION On Off Display options. 3 SHOT CONFIRMATION 4 On Off Highlight option. SET-UP 2/3 CF card format Controls Shot confirmation info.txt USB Video mode Reset all Make selection.* * Selection can also be made by pressing - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 24
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the camera for the first 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 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 26
For more information, see the documentation provided with the battery charger. Note that EN-EL1 batteries must be charged before first use. 1 Turn the camera off Check that the power-on lamp is off. 2 Open the battery-chamber cover Slide the battery-chamber latch to the open position ( ; 1 ) and flip - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 27
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 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 28
First Steps Inserting Memory Cards The camera stores pictures on CompactFlash™ memory cards. 1 Turn the camera off Check that the power-on lamp is off. 2 Open the memory card slot cover Direction of insertion Front Terminals 3 Insert the memory card Check that the eject button is all the way - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 29
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 SDCFB SDCFH Ultra 32 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 30
First Steps Checking the Battery Level 1 Select mode 2 Turn the camera on The power-on lamp will light. 3 Check the battery level in the monitor For information on opening the monitor, see "Parts of the Camera: The Monitor" ( 6). Display Meaning Charge sufficient for normal opNO ICON eration. - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 31
will enter standby mode to reduce the drain on the batteries (when the camera is powered by an AC adapter, the monitor will turn off after thirty minutes). The camera can be reactivated by: • Pressing the shutter-release button halfway • Pressing the button • Pressing the button to display the - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 32
and set the camera clock to the correct time and date. 1 SET-UP En Language 1/3 2 SET-UP 1/3 En Language Date Date Folders Folders Monitor options Monitor options Seq. numbers Seq. numbers Shutter sound Shutter sound Auto off Auto off Rotate mode dial to SET UP and turn camera on - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 33
will be displayed. Return to setup menu. The Icon If the ("date not set") icon ( 7) flashes in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode, the date and time have not been set or the clock battery is exhausted. Set the camera clock as described above. Still pictures taken before the clock has - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 34
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the self-timer, see: • Basic Photography: Focusing Near and Far ( 34) Step 4 View the Results ( 31) For more about playback, see: • More on Playback ( 73) Flash Photography 32 Focusing Near and Far 34 Exposure Compensation 36 Taking Pictures in Scene Mode 37 23 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 36
, "point-and-shoot" mode, the majority of camera settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, producing optimal results in most situations. Step 1-Select Mode 1 Remove the lens cap 2 Rotate the mode dial to 3 Turn the camera on A beep will sound and the power-on - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 37
from four options depending on how picture will be used ( 54). The default setting is NORMAL. Number of exposures remaining The number of pictures that can be stored on a memory card depends on the capacity of the card and the current image quality and size. Number of Exposures Remaining If the - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 38
zoom, in which the camera's telescoping lens can be used to magnify the subject up to 4 ×, and digital zoom, in which digital processing is used to the camera is zoomed in to maximum magnification, holding the button down for about two seconds will trigger digital zoom. The zoom indicator will turn - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 39
? Use the monitor to confirm camera settings at a glance while at the same time viewing an image that shows how the digital zoom is in effect ( 26) • image size is set to 2592 × 1728 ( 55) • an optional converter lens is mounted on the camera ( 148) Use the viewfinder when the monitor has been turned - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 40
Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure. In mode, the camera will automatically focus on the subject at the center of the frame. Focus and exposure will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Red ( ) lamp Green (AF) lamp Flash-ready indicator Focus - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 41
use manual focus ( 72). Continued on page 30 During Recording While pictures are being recorded to the memory card, the green (AF) lamp will blink and a (recording) or (wait) icon will be displayed in the monitor. The camera can continue to take pictures until the icon is displayed. Do not turn the - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 42
in focus. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. 3 Recompose the picture Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway, recompose the picture. Do not change the distance between camera and subject while focus lock is in effect. If the subject - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 43
mode, rotate the mode dial to . Viewing Pictures Pictures are displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card. Deleting Unwanted Pictures To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor: 1 SELECTED IMAGES 2 SELECTED IMAGES Erase 1 image(s)? Erase 1 image - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 44
required. Anytime Flash Flash fires whenever times in a single frame, choose mode M, set shutter speed to BULB or TIME, and select On for Speedlight opt. > Repeating flash ( 107). Use of a tripod is recommended. Optional Speedlights Optional flash accessories can be mounted on the camera's accessory - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 45
Flash Range Flash range varies with zoom position. When the camera release button and try again. Low Battery If the built-in Speedlight fires while the (low battery) icon is displayed, the monitor will turn off while the flash system charges. Keep the Flash flash is off ( ) or set to slow sync ( ) or - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 46
-release button or 3 s. is pressed. To choose a focus mode: Press button until desired mode displayed in monitor. Macro Close-Up Minimum focus distance varies with zoom position. To focus as close as 1 cm (0.4˝) to the lens, zoom the camera out until the icon in the monitor turns green. Manual - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 47
about 10 s, twice for delay of about 3 s. Press a third time to turn self-timer off. Count-down timer in monitor shows number of seconds remaining until shutter is released. The Self-Timer The Continuous option in the shooting menu is automatically set to Single while the self-timer is on. The - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 48
cancel exposure compensation, choose a value of ±0. In and modes, exposure compensation will be reset to ±0 when the camera is turned off or the mode dial is turned to another setting. Choosing a Value for Exposure Compensation As a rule of thumb, select positive values when large areas of the frame - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 49
sunset, or interior shot. Camera settings are automatically adjusted to suit the selected scene, sparing the user the necessity of adjusting each setting separately. Basic Photography Scene and after sunset. 43 Shooting in Scene Mode Turn the monitor on before shooting in scene mode. 37 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 50
, precautions appropriate for avoiding blur are indicated by stars: ✭ hold camera in both hands and brace elbows against body ✭ ✭ use tripod or rest camera on flat, level surface Autofocus ( Mode) In mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. 38 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 51
of softening depends on amount of light available. •Focus area can be selected manually using multi selector ( 70). (other modes can be selected) Auto ( when shooting portraits under low light. ✭ Noise reduction ( 40) turns on automatically at slow shutter speeds. Auto ( can be selected) - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 52
✭ ✭ •Noise reduction turns on automatically at slow settings of Night portrait, Night landscape, and Dusk/Dawn, pictures taken at shutter speeds of about ¼ s or slower are processed to reduce noise (this more than doubles the time needed to process pictures before they are saved to the memory card - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 53
; 97) turns on automatically, reducing the effects of inadvertent camera movement. •Photography may be prohibited altogether in some settings. Be sure cm/0.4˝ to the lens, adjust zoom until the macro close-up icon ( ) in monitor turns green. •Focus area can be selected manually using multi selector - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 54
a business card. •Use macro close-up ( 34) to focus on objects close to the camera. •Colored determined by the first picture in each series. •Flash and focus mode can not be changed after shooting P_", and a three-digit sequence number assigned automatically by the camera (e.g., "101P_001"). (other - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 55
in Scene Mode Sports High shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots. •Monitor turns off during shooting. Frame pictures in viewfinder. •Camera records pictures at about three frames per second while shutter- release button is fully pressed. •Focus, exposure, and auto white balance are - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 56
in completed panorama. This is the direction in which to pan the camera after each shot. Yellow AE-L icon in monitor shows that white lens. If pan direction is left to right, picture will appear on left side of monitor. AE-L icon turns white to show that white balance and exposure settings - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 57
5-6 un- previous picture. til all shots in series have been taken. 7 End series. Viewing Pictures Taken Using Panorama Assist To view pictures taken at a setting of Panorama assist, select All folders in the playback Folders menu, or select the appropriate folder from the folder list ( 118). 45 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 58
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Basic Photography" introduced the basics of taking pictures in (auto) and (scene) modes. This chapter explains some of the more frequently-used camera functions in greater de- tail, and describes how to take pictures in P, S, A, and M modes. Controlling Exposure 48 Image Quality and Size 54 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 60
chooses aperture; camera increasing range of flash. Small Aperture-priority sets shutter-speed for best re- apertures (large f/-numbers) in- auto sults. crease depth of field, bringing main subject and background into focus. M Manual User controls both shutter speed Use when you want complete - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 61
More on Photography P: Programmed Auto In programmed auto, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to the amount of light available, producing optimal is no longer displayed. Default values can also be restored by selecting another mode or turning the camera off. 49 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 62
user selects the shutter speed by rotating the command dial; aperture is set automatically by the camera in response to lighting conditions. Shutter speed can be set will flash when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Choose speed indicator in the monitor will turn yellow to show that "noise - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 63
in the monitor will flash when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Choose another aperture and try camera lens, adjusted for the current zoom setting. Higher f/-numbers (smaller apertures) can be achieved by zooming the camera in, lower f/-numbers (larger apertures) by zooming the camera - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 64
Manual In manual exposure mode, the user controls both shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speed can be set (shown in green) changes each time button is pressed. 4 Set selected item. Exposure display Select remaining or over-exposed at selected setting. 5 Set selected item. Repeat steps 2-3 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 65
the exposure is complete or the shutter-release button is pressed a second time. Shutter-speed display shows TIME and the selected exposure time (e.g., "TIME30S"). To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, we recommend using a tripod and a remote shutter release such as the MC-EU1 remote cord - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 66
, image quality and size determine how much space each picture occupies on the memory card. Image Quality The camera stores pictures in one of two formats: TIFF (HI quality) and JPEG size reduced to roughly 1/16 of original. High Digital Zoom Digital zoom is not available at HI image quality. 54 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 67
"grainy." Choose an image size according to the space available on the memory card and the task at hand. Option Description 2592 × 1944 Will print at of the same proportions as photographs taken with a 352592 × 1728 mm film camera. The green (AF) lamp blinks slowly to show that pictures can not - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 68
mode dial to , , P, S, change remaining item. A, or M. Current image quality and size displayed in monitor. The Shooting Menu Image quality and size can also be set using the Image quality/size option in the shooting menu ( 94). 56 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 69
Image Quality and Size Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size The approximate number of pictures that can be stored on 16 MB, 64 MB, and 96 MB cards at different combinations of image quality and size is shown below. Image size 96 MB 64 MB 16 MB Image Card quality HI FINE NORMAL - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 70
called "grain," to appear in the final picture. In a digital camera, increased sensitivity has a similar effect: higher sensitivities allow higher photographing moving objects). Noise may appear in pictures taken at ISO settings above this value. 100 Approximately equivalent to an ISO rating of - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 71
is displayed in monitor. Exposure Mode If Auto is selected in shutter-priority auto or manual exposure mode, sensitivity will be fixed at ISO 50 equivalent and will not vary with lighting conditions. Using the Flash A setting of 400 is intended for use with natural lighting. Choose Auto, 50, 100, or - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 72
film used in film cameras, digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing information from the camera's image sensor (CCD) according to the color your subject is in the shade. To choose a white balance setting: 1 WHITE BALANCE 1/2 Auto White bal preset Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 73
cold" cast. Except in the case of (Fluorescent), adjustments can be made in the range +3 to -3 in increments of one. Higher settings can be used to lend images compensate for light sources with a blue cast. When white balance is set to (Fluorescent), you can choose from three different bulb types ( - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 74
camera will zoom in and the menu shown above at right will be displayed in the monitor. WHITE BAL PRESET Cancel Measure Option Description Recalls the most recent value for preset white balance from the memory Cancel and sets (shutter will be released and camera will return to original zoom position, - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 75
N_" followed by three-digit number assigned automatically by camera. Exposure count is shown in monitor. Camera records pictures at up to 1.5 fps (three frames every two 5 shot buffer seconds) while shutter-release button is pressed, but only last five pictures are recorded to memory card. HI Image - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 76
More on Photography Continuous Using a Flash At settings other than Single, the built-in Speedlight turns off automatically and will not fire even when lighting is poor. Optional Speedlights mounted on the accessory shoe can be used at settings other than Ultra HS. Focus, Exposure, and White Balance - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 77
shooting. Options can be chosen to suit the subject or according to how the picture will be used. Image Sharpening In and modes, the camera automati- cally processes pictures to emphasize the borders between light and dark areas of the picture, making edges seem sharper. As this processing - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 78
In and modes, the camera automatically adjusts contrast for optimal results before recording pictures to the memory card. In P, S, A, subject. Image Adjustment At settings other than Auto, the current image-adjustment setting is indicated by an icon in the monitor when the camera is in P, S, - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 79
black-and-white. Black-and-white images require same amount of memory as color images, but show a higher level of detail. Black&white can not be used in combination with digital zoom, white balance, white-balance bracketing, or a Lens setting of Slide copy adptr. Black-and-White When Black&white is - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 80
menu offers a choice of four metering methods for determining how the camera sets exposure (in and modes, matrix metering is used). Choose a total. subjects. Spot AF area Camera meters active fo- Links spot metering to active focus area. cus area when Manual Use instead of autoexposure lock to - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 81
closest to camera. Selected focus area is displayed in red when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Choose this setting to minimize risk of pictures being out of focus when subject is moving erratically or in other situations in which there is little time to check focus. User selects focus - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 82
focus. Choose this option to save batteries. Note that when monitor is on, pictures can be taken even if camera is not in focus; check green (AF) lamp before shooting. Camera adjusts focus continuously until shutter-release button is pressed halfway, minimizing time needed to focus before picture - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 83
before a picture is taken. Focus confirmation affects only the view through the lens shown in the monitor; no indicators of focus appear in the final picture. FOCUS CONFIRMATION Manual focus On Off Option Description Manual Areas of the image that are in focus will be sharply outlined in monitor - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 84
short distances (the end of the manual focus display). If the camera is unable to focus at the current zoom position, the manual focus display will turn red. Focus Lock Focus can not be locked using the AE/AF-L button in manual focus mode. Using a Converter Lens Use autofocus ( 34) when using an - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 85
More on Playback This chapter describes how to view pictures on the camera, on television, and on a computer. Viewing Pictures on the Camera 74 Viewing Pictures on TV 82 Viewing Pictures on a Computer 83 Printing Pictures 86 73 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 86
mode, press the button a third time or press the shutter-release button halfway. Shooting Mode 74 Quick Review Pictures are displayed in top left corner of the monitor. Use to check results of earlier attempts while setting up the next shot. Full-Screen Review View pictures full screen or in - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 87
set to HI, or when Ultra HS is selected for Continuous in P, S, A, or M mode, pictures will be displayed briefly in the monitor immediately after each shot. To delete the picture before it is recorded to the memory card picture currently displayed in full-screen review or full-screen playback, press - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 88
: Page 1 ⇔ Page 2 ⇔ Page 3 ⇔ Page 4 ⇔ Page 5 ⇔ Page 6 ⇔ Page 1. Page 1 (File Information) 1 2 3 12 4 1 Date of recording 5 6 2 Time of recording 7 8 3 Image size 9 10 11 4 Folder 5 File number and type 6 Battery level indicator 7 Voice memo icon 8 Transfer icon 9 Print-order icon 10 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 89
More on Playback Viewing Pictures on the Camera Page 4 (Shooting Information, continued) 1 White balance 1 2 2 Color saturation 3 4 3 Sharpening 5 6 4 Digital zoom 5 Converter lens status 6 File size Page 5 (Exposure Information) 1 Thumbnail preview (flashing border marks image 1 3 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 90
Camera Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Pressing the ( ) button in full-screen review or full-screen playback displays the pictures on the memory card Rotate the command dial to scroll through thumbnails a page at a time. With four thumbnails displayed, press ( ) button once to ( - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 91
Camera Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Use the ( ) button to zoom in on still images displayed in full-screen review and full-screen playback. To Zoom in View other areas of picture Zoom out Press Description Zoom increases each time data must be read from the memory card. If the ( ) button - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 92
More on Playback Viewing Pictures on the Camera Adding Audio Commentary: Voice Memo Brief voice memos can be added to still pictures displayed in full-screen playback. Voice memos can not be added to movies. Memos are stored on the memory card as WAV-format sound files. During playback, the - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 93
and date and time of recording as the original; print and protect attributes are not set. Copies can not be viewed using playback zoom. Restrictions on Small Picture Copies can only be created when sufficient space is available on the memory card. Copies can not be created in quick review or - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 94
to the audio-in jack. 3 Tune the television to the video channel If in doubt, consult the documentation for your television or VCR. 4 Select mode 5 Turn the camera on The camera monitor will remain off and the television will display the image normally shown in the monitor. If the - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 95
, see the Nikon View Reference Manual (on CD-ROM) and the reverse side of the Quick Start Guide. Before Connecting the Camera Before transferring pictures to a computer, set the USB option in the camera setup menu to match the computer's operating system ( 134). The camera supports two options - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 96
disconnect the camera. Windows Millennium Edition (Me) After displaying a message stating that the hardware information database is being updated, the camera. Mac OS 9 (9.0-9.2) A dialog will be displayed stating that the computer is unable to use the driver needed for the "Nikon Digital Camera - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 97
If PTP is selected in the USB menu ( 83), the camera can be turned off and the USB cable disconnected once transfer is complete. If the USB option in the camera setup menu is still at its default setting of Mass storage, the camera must first be removed from the system as described below. Windows - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 98
the photo printer or print service supports Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), use the Date option in the Print set > Print selection menu ( 127) • transfer the pictures using Nikon View and print them using the Nikon View date imprint option (see the Nikon View Reference Manual, on CD-ROM) "Print - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 99
Movies Your Nikon digital camera can record three different types of movie. This chapter describes how to record and view movies. Recording Movies 88 Viewing Movies 92 87 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 100
is in progress, a REC indicator is displayed. Recording ends when the shutter-release button is pressed a second time, when the memory card is full, or when the movie has reached its maximum length. Using the Flash The flash turns off ( ) automatically when TV movie (640) or Small movie (320) is - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 101
240 pixels. Maximum length for small movies is 180 s. Time-lapse movie Camera takes still pictures at specified intervals and joins these frames Time-lapse movie TV movie (640) Small movie (320) Time-lapse movie Display MOVIE menu. Highlight option (press button to exit without changing settings - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 102
TV movie (640) Small movie (320) Time-lapse movie TIME-LAPSE MOVIE Set interval time AE lock In movie menu, highlight Time-lapse movie. 3 TIME-LAPSE MOVIE Set interval time AE lock Highlight Set interval time. Display time-lapse movie options. 4 SET INTERVAL TIME 30s 1m 5m 10m 30m 60m - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 103
if the camera is unable to finish recording a frame in the selected interval (this may occur if a microdrive or other memory card with a slow write time is used). Use a Reliable Power Source We recommend using the optional EH-53 AC adapter or EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger when recording time-lapse - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 104
are available: high ( ), low ( ), and mute ( ). Default setting is high. Viewing Time-Lapse Movies When a movie is recorded using the Time-lapse movie option, two files are created: the original and a second, smaller copy for playback on the camera. The original is recorded at the image quality - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 105
Menu Guide This chapter describes the options available in the following menus: The Shooting Menu 94 Adjust camera settings when shooting in P, S, A, and The Setup Menu 134 Adjust basic camera settings and perform such tasks as formatting memory cards and choosing a folder to store your pictures. - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 106
Menu Guide The Shooting Menu When the mode dial is set to P, S, A, or M, the settings listed below can be adjusted from the or M. 2 MY MENU Metering Continuous BSS Image adjustment Saturation control User setting Show all menus Shooting menu displayed. Pressing the button displays a one - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 107
User setting ALL MENU 1/3 White balance Metering Continuous BSS Image adjustment Saturation control User setting ALL MENU 2/3 Image quality/size Sensitivity Image sharpening Lens My menu CF card format ALL MENU 3/3 Speedlight opt. Auto bracketing Noise reduction Reset My menu CF card format 60-62 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 108
Menu Guide The Shooting Menu White Balance There are eight options for white balance; see "More on than Single ( 63), exposure or white-balance bracketing ( 109), or noise reduction ( 111). BSS At settings other than Off, the current BSS setting is indicated by an icon in the monitor. 96 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 109
chooses picture with overall exposure closest to optimum. Camera takes five shots each time shutter-release button is pressed. These images are then compared and picture that best meets select- ed criterion saved to memory card. Flash turns off automatically and focus and auto white balance for - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 110
Menu Guide The Shooting Menu Image Adjustment This option is used to adjust contrast. See " Maximum Enhanced Normal Moderate Minimum Black&white User Setting Camera settings can be stored in two separate "banks," Bank 1 and Bank 2. By default, changes to camera settings are stored in Bank 1. To - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 111
Menu Guide The Shooting Menu User settings banks store the following settings: White balance† Metering Continuous BSS Image adjustment Saturation control Shooting menu settings Image quality Bulb/time Flash exposure comp. Image size AF area mode Speedlight cntrl Sensitivity (ISO) Auto- - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 112
Menu Guide The Shooting Menu Image Quality and set sensitivity (ISO equivalency). For more information, see "More on Photography: Sensitivity" ( 58). SENSITIVITY 50 100 200 400 Auto Image Sharpening This option controls the amount of sharpening performed when pictures are saved to the memory card - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 113
Guide The Shooting Menu Lens The lens menu is used to adjust camera settings for optimal results with the optional converter lenses and adapters listed below. Note that these accessories can only be used with a lens position; digital zoom set to 1.1 ×. Digital zoom can be adjusted manually ( 26 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 114
a Flash The built-in Speedlight turns off automatically at settings other than Normal. Optional Speedlights mounted on the accessory shoe ( 148) can be used at settings of Wide adapter and Telephoto. Use Autofocus When shooting at settings other than Normal, use autofocus ( 34). Results in manual - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 115
series. AE LOCK On Off Reset Option Description First picture taken after On is selected sets exposure (shutter speed, aper- On ture, and sensitivity) and auto white balance for all subsequent pictures. Flash turns off while AE lock is in effect. Off Restores normal exposure and white balance - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 116
Menu Guide The Shooting Menu Bulb/Time In mode M (manual exposure mode), shutter speed can be set to BULB or TIME for long exposures of up to ten minutes ( 53). This menu controls how long exposures are made. BULB/TIME Bulb release Timed release Option Bulb release Timed release Description - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 117
focus settings. For more information, see "More on Photography: More on Focus" ( 69). FOCUS OPTIONS AF area mode Auto-focus mode Focus confirmation Menu Guide Zoom Options The Zoom options menu contains options for digital and optical zoom. ZOOM OPTIONS Digital tele Fixed aperture Digital Tele - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 118
-2.0 EV FLASH EXPOSURE COMP. to +2.0 EV in increments of 1 3 EV. +0.3 0 -0.3 Options for Optional Speedlights: Speedlight Cntrl This option is used to control the built-in and SPEEDLIGHT CNTRL optional Speedlights when using optional flash accessories mounted on the camera's accessory shoe. Auto - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 119
-27 or SB-23 Speedlight. The HN-CP10 Lens Hood Remove the HN-CP10 lens hood (available separately; 148) when using the flash. Optional Speedlights The following SB-series Nikon Speedlights (all available separately) can be mounted directly on the camera accessory shoe without a sync cable: 80DX, 50DX - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 120
the SB-80DX, SB-50DX, and SB-28DX) is not supported. When set to STBY (standby), the optional Speedlight will turn on when the camera is turned on, but will not turn off when the camera is turned off. The COOLPIX5400 does not support power zoom, AF-assist illumination, or red-eye reduction by means - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 121
with each shot, bracketing current exposure bracketing compensation value (autoexposure bracketing; 36). Camera takes three shots each time shutter-release button is fully pressed, bracketing current white balance setting to produce one picWB ture with normal white balance, one picture with reddish - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 122
Guide review ( 74) or playback ( 75) and select the pictures with the desired exposure, discarding the remaining shots if so desired. Continuous Shooting (Autoexposure Bracketing) At settings complete. Auto Flash and Auto ISO (Autoexposure Bracketing) In auto flash mode ( 32), the flash setting for the - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 123
¼ s or slower. Time required to save pictures to memory card more than doubles. Noise reduction off; camera functions normally. Restrictions on Noise Reduction Noise reduction can not be used in combination with BSS ( 97), exposure BSS ( 97), bracketing ( 109), Continuous settings other than Single - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 124
Auto Menu options Default Lens Normal Exposure options AE lock Off Bulb/time Bulb release Focus options AF area mode Auto-focus mode Auto Single AF Focus confirmation Manual focus Zoom options Digital tele On Fixed aperture Off Speedlight options Flash exposure comp. 0 Speedlight - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 125
Guide The Shooting Menu My Menu This option determines which of the twenty items in the full shooting menu appear in the six-item custom menu displayed when you press the button in P, S, A, or M mode. At default settings menu Saturation control CF card format User setting Highlight My menu. - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 126
Image adjustment Saturation control User setting Replace item selected in custom menu with item selected in full shooting menu. 7 Return to shooting mode. CF Card Format CF card format formats memory cards for use in the camera. Note that formatting memory cards permanently deletes all data - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 127
Menu Guide The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options: PLAYBACK MENU 1/2 Delete Folders Slide show Protect Hide image Print set Auto transfer PLAYBACK MENU 1/2 Delete Folders Slide show Protect Hide image Print set Auto transfer PLAYBACK MENU 2/2 Move image CF card - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 128
Menu Guide The Playback Menu Delete The delete menu contains the following options: Option SELECTED IMAGES Select Set Done Pictures on memory card displayed as thumbnail images. 3 ERASE SELECTED IMAGES 4 ERASE SELECTED IMAGES Select Set Highlight picture. Done Select Set Done Select - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 129
Menu Guide The Playback Menu 6 SELECTED IMAGES Confirmation dialog displayed. Press multi selector up to delete selected pictures Deleting All Pictures To delete all unprotected pictures on the memory card: 1 DELETE Highlight Erase all images. Selected images Erase all images 2 ERASE ALL - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 130
Menu Guide The Playback Menu Folders By default, pictures are stored in a folder with the name NIKON. To make it easier to Delete Delete folders and all items they contain. FOLDERS Folders Folders All folders NIKON FOLDERS New Rename Delete Folder Options The Folders menu can also be accessed - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 131
Guide The Playback Menu Creating New Folders 1 FOLDERS New Rename Delete Highlight New. 2 NEW M N I KON O Display default folder name (NIKON). 3 NEW 4 M NEW X N I KON T OK Y N O Z Highlight letter. Edit letter. Folder names can include upper case Print set Auto transfer 119 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 132
folders (folder NIKON can not be renamed). 4 RENAME J K Y OT O L Select folder. 5 RENAME R OS OT O T Edit name as described in steps 3-5 of "Creating New Folders" on previous page. 6 PLAYBACK MENU 1/2 Delete Folders Slide show Protect Hide image Print set Auto transfer Highlight - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 133
Menu Guide The Playback Menu Deleting Folders 1 FOLDERS New Rename Delete Highlight Delete. 3 DELETE OSAKA TOKYO KOBE 4 DELETE Delete : OSAKA Confirm folder deletion? No Yes 2 DELETE OSAKA TOKYO KOBE Display list of existing folders (folder NIKON can not be deleted). Highlight folder - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 134
of Panorama assist ( 44) or Ultra HS ( 63) is stored in a separate folder. Folders created at a setting of Panorama assist are listed in the Folders menu under names beginning with "P_" followed by a three-digit number; folders taken at Ultra HS are listed under names beginning with "N_" followed by - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 135
Menu Guide The Playback Menu Slide Show When Start is selected in the slide show menu, all playback menu, or press button to return to full-frame playback. Restart Frame intvl Auto Off The camera will enter standby mode if no operations are performed for thirty minutes during a slide show. 123 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 136
Menu Guide The Playback Menu The following operations can be performed during a slide the desired setting and press the center of the multi selector. FRAME INTVL 2s 3s 5s 10s Frame Interval Owing to differences in file size and the speed at which pictures can be read from the memory card, the - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 137
Menu Guide The Playback Menu Protect Protected files can not be deleted by pressing the AF ( ) button or using the delete options in the playback and folder menus. Note, however, that protected pictures will be deleted when the memory card is formatted. 1 PROTECT 2 PROTECT Select Set Done - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 138
Guide the memory card is formatted. 1 HIDE IMAGE 2 HIDE IMAGE Select Set Done HIDE IMAGE Select Set Highlight picture. Done Select Set Done , the message "ALL IMAGES ARE HIDDEN" will be displayed in quick review and full-frame playback. No pictures can be viewed until another folder has - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 139
Menu Guide The Playback Menu Print Set Print set is used to select pictures for printing on devices that support Digital Print Order : 1 PRINT SET 2 PRINT SELECTION Print selection Delete print set Highlight Print selection. Select Set Done Pictures on memory card displayed as thumbnail - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 140
recording will appear on any pictures printed using devices that support the DPOF date function. Note that the information printed on the image will not be correct unless the camera clock was set correctly when the picture was taken. Print Set If you display the PRINT SELECTION menu after creating - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 141
Menu Guide The Playback Menu Auto Transfer When the camera is connected to a computer running Nikon View, pictures selected with Auto transfer can Set Done Pictures on memory card displayed as thumbnail images. 3 SELECTED IMAGES 4 SELECTED IMAGES Select Set Highlight picture. Done Select Set - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 142
. To transfer more than 999 pictures, select the images in Nikon View, or select and transfer pictures in batches of 999 or less. The COOLPIX5400 can not be used to transfer pictures selected for transfer with another model of Nikon digital camera. Use the COOLPIX5400 to reselect the pictures. 130 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 143
Menu Guide The Playback Menu Move Image To move pictures to another folder on the current memory card: SELECT SOURCE FOLDER OSAKA TOKYO KOBE 1 SELECT SOURCE FOLDER 2 SELECT IMAGE(S) OSAKA TOKYO KOBE Select folder containing pictures to be moved to another folder. Select Set Done Pictures - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 144
Menu Guide The Playback Menu 7 SELECT DEST. FOLDER Highlight destination folder. OSAKA TOKYO folders: • Folders created at Ultra HS (folder names begin with "N_") • Folders created at a setting of Panorama assist (folder names begin with "P_") • Folders that already contain the maximum of two - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 145
Menu Guide The Playback Menu CF Card Format CF card format formats memory cards for use in the camera. See "Shooting Menu Options: CF Card Format" ( 114). CF CARD FORMAT WARNING! All images will be deleted ! No Format Small Pic Small pic controls the size of copies created with the small picture - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 146
format Controls Shot confirmation info.txt USB Video mode Reset all SET-UP 2/3 CF card format Controls Shot confirmation info.txt USB Video mode Reset all SET-UP 3/3 Date imprint Firmware version SET-UP 3/3 Date imprint Firmware version 20 20-21 135 136-137 138 139 140 114 141-142 143 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 147
Guide Language Use the Language option to choose a language for camera menus and messages. See "First Steps: Basic Setup" ( 20). LANGUAGE De Deutsch En English Fr Français Es Español Date Date is used to set the camera clock to the current date and time Folders Folders NIKON TOKYO Panorama - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 148
displayed in the monitor, the conditions under which the monitor will turn on automatically, and monitor brightness and hue. MONITOR OPTIONS Release speed Display mode Brightness Hue Release Speed The image from the camera's image sensor (CCD) must be processed before it can be displayed in the - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 149
normally. Regardless of the setting chosen, the monitor can still be turned on or off using the button. Option Monitor on Review only Preview only Monitor and "Hue" Changes to these settings have no effect on the image displayed in the television screen when the camera is connected to a TV or VCR - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 150
that file numbering is reset to 0001 when new folder is creOff ated, memory card is formatted, or new memory card is inserted in camera. Clears last file number from memory. If memory card is formatted or empty memory card inserted before Reset is selected, file numbering will begin Reset from 0001 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 151
or Auto transfer items in playback menu • Shutter sound has been set to on Camera beeps twice to warn that: • camera is not in focus when shutter-release button has been pressed half- way (only when monitor off) Camera beeps four times to warn that: • memory card is full or not inserted when shutter - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 152
Menu Guide The Setup Menu Auto Off When operated on battery power, the camera AUTO OFF will enter standby mode if no operations are performed for the length of time selected in the 30s 1m AUTO OFF menu. Choose from thirty seconds 5m (30 s), one minute (1 m, the default setting), five 30m - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 153
Menu Guide The Setup Menu Controls This menu contains the following options: camera menus. CONTROLS FUNC AE-L, AF-L FUNC User setting White balance Image quality/size Sensitivity Continuous Option Description When camera is in mode P, S, A, or M, User Setting bank changes User setting each time - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 154
, the button can be set to lock only one of focus and exposure. AE-L, AF-L AE-L & AF-L AE-L AF-L Option Description AE-L & AF-L Pressing AE/AF-L button locks both focus and exposure. AE-L Pressing AE/AF-L button locks exposure only. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 155
Off the contents of the memory card are viewed on a Date of recording • Aperture • Image size and quality • Exposure compensation • Saturation control • Focal length and digital zoom fac- • Active focus area tor Images are listed in the order recorded, separated by a blank line. Nikon - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 156
used in the device. The camera supports NTSC and PAL standards. VIDEO MODE NTSC PAL Reset All Choose this option to restore settings to their default values. Option Description No Exit menu, leaving settings unchanged. Restore all settings except Language, Date, Reset Video mode, and USB - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 157
this option is time in effect. Firmware Version Select this option to display the current camera firmware version. Press the multi selector to the left to return to the setup menu. E5400 Ver. X.X BK Image Quality/Size (Date Imprint) Data imprinted at an Image quality/size setting of 640 × 480 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 158
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Technical Notes This chapter provides a list of the optional accessories available for your camera, tips on cleaning and storage, troubleshooting advice, and camera specifications. Optional Accessories 148 Caring for Your Camera 149 Error Messages 151 Troubleshooting 153 Specifications 156 147 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 160
chargers • EH-53 AC adapter • MH-53C battery charger (plugs into vehicle cigarette-lighter socket) Carrying case CS-CP16 soft case CompactFlash™ memory card adapter EC-AD1 PC-card adapter Converter lenses and • FC-E9 fisheye converter (0.2 ×) lens adapters (require • WC-E80 wide-angle converter - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 161
Technical Notes Caring for Your Camera Cleaning Lens/Viewfinder One key to preserving the conditions of these glass parts is to not touch them with your fingers. light. • The monitor is lit by an LED backlit. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon service representative. 149 - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 162
mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera away again. Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Batteries • When turning the camera on, check that the battery is charged. The monitor will - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 163
lists the error messages and other warnings that appear in the monitor and how to deal with them. Display Problem Solution (Flashes) Clock not set. Set clock to current date and time. 21 WARNING ! ! BATTERY EXHAUSTED Battery is exhausted. Turn camera off and replace battery. 18 WARNING - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 164
picture. 125 LENS ERROR Lens operation error. Turn camera off, then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon 14 representative. Turn camera off, unplug optional AC adapter (if us- ing), remove and reinsert SYSTEM ERROR Error has occurred in cam- battery, and turn camera era - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 165
the adapter, and turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to the memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 166
Troubleshooting Technical Notes Problem Possible cause • Mode dial is set to . • Battery is exhausted. • Message "OUT OF MEMORY" appears in moni- tor: insufficient memory to record picture at current image quality and size. No picture is taken •Green (AF) lamp flickers: camera unable to focus. - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 167
connected, or battery is exhausted. • USB cable is not correctly connected, or card not Nikon View does properly inserted in card reader or card slot. not start when cam- •USB item in setup menu set to PTP when camera era is connected or connected to computer running Windows 2000 memory card in - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 168
Technical Notes Specifications Type E5400 digital camera Effective pixels 5.1 million CCD Image size (pixels) 1 1.8˝ high-density CCD; total pixels: 526 million • 2,592 × 1,944 • 1,280 × 960 • 640 × 480 • 1,600 × 1,200 • 1,024 × 768 • 2,592 × 1,728 (3 : 2) Lens 4 × Zoom Nikkor, F=5.8-24 mm ( - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 169
20 °C/68 °F) with fully-charged batteries under standard Nikon test conditions: zoom adjusted with each shot, flash used in approximately one third of shots, image quality set to NORMAL. 108 × 73 × 69 mm (4.3˝ × 2.9˝ × 2.7˝) 320 g (11.3 oz) without battery or memory card 0-40 °C (32-104 °F) Less than - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 170
Bulb/Time, 53, 104 cessories Accessory shoe, 4, 106-107 AC adapter, ii, iv, 3, 15, 91, 140, 148, 157 AE-L, 30, 44, 103 AE-L, AF-L, 30, 141, 142 AE/AF-L button, 5, 30 AE lock, 103, 155 AF, see Autofocus C Camera strap, ii, 5 CF card, see Memory card CF card format, 95, 114, 115, 134 Clock, see Date - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 171
42 FINE, 54 Fireworks show, 37, 41, 155 Firmware version, 134, 145 Fixed aperture, 51, 105 Flash, iii, 32-33, 106-108, 154, 155, Lens cap, 5 135 Long time-exposures, 53, 104 choosing for playback, 122 creating, 119 deleting, 121 renaming, 120 storing pictures in, 135 Formatting, see Memory card - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 172
, 127-128. See also Date imprint, DPOF Print set, 86, 115, 127-128 Protect, 115, 125 Protected pictures, 117, 121, 125 Q Quality, see Image quality button, 5, 74 Quick review, 74 Quick Time, see Movies QVGA, see Continuous connecting to 82 R Red-eye reduction, 32 Release speed, 136 Repeating flash - Nikon COOLPIX5400 | User Manual - Page 173
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