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The Guide to Digital Photography
with the
DIGITAL CAMERA
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Printed in Japan
SB3C07000201(11)
6MAA6211--
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their respective holders.
How to Read This Manual
First, be aware of the warnings, cautions, and notices on pages ii–vi.
Before You Begin
Next, read “Before You Begin” to familiarize yourself with the conventions used in
this manual and the names of camera parts.
First Steps
Know where everything is? Then set up your camera as described in “First
Steps.”
Basic Photography
Now you are ready to take pictures and view them in the monitor. You can then try
your hand at creative composition as described in “Taking Pictures in Scene Mode,”
or learn more about fl ash and focus mode settings.
More on Photography
Once you have mastered the basics of digital photography, read “More on
Photography” for information on fi ne-tuning camera settings for more challenging
shots.
More on Playback
See “More on Playback” for information on viewing pictures on the camera, on TV,
on a computer, and printing pictures.
Movies
Read “Movies” to learn more about shooting and viewing movies.
Menu Guide
Refer to the “Menu Guide” for information on camera menus.
Technical Notes
“Technical Notes” covers optional accessories, camera care, troubleshooting, and
camera specifi cations.
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For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to oth-
ers, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this
equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the
product will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions
listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this
Nikon product to prevent possible injury.
WARNINGS
Do not look at the sun through the
viewfi nder
Viewing the sun or other strong light
source through the viewfi nder could
cause permanent visual impairment.
Turn 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 ser-
vice representative for inspection.
Do not use in the presence of fl am-
mable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in the
presence of fl ammable gas, as this could
result in explosion or fi re.
Observe caution when using the cam-
era strap
Never place the strap around the neck
of an infant or child.
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Do not disassemble
Touching the product’s internal parts
could result in injury. In the event of mal-
function, the product should be repaired
only by a qualifi ed technician. Should the
product break open as the result of a fall
or other accident, take the product to a
Nikon-authorized service representative
for inspection after unplugging the AC
adapter and removing the battery.
Observe proper precautions when han-
dling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if improp-
erly handled. Observe the following pre-
cautions when handling batteries for use
in this product:
Before replacing the battery, turn the
product off and make sure the power-
on lamp has gone out. If you are using
an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
Use only rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1
lithium-ion batteries (supplied) or six-volt
2CR5 (DL245) lithium batteries (available
separately).
When inserting the battery, do not
attempt to insert it upside down or
backwards.
Do not short or disassemble batteries.
Do not expose batteries to fl ame or to
excessive heat.
Do not immerse in or expose to water.
Do not transport or store with metal
objects such as necklaces or hairpins.
Batteries are prone to leakage when
fully discharged. To avoid damage to
the product, be sure to remove the bat-
tery when no charge remains.
Immediately after use, or when the
product is used on battery power for
an extended period, the battery may
become hot. Before removing the bat-
tery, 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 malfunc-
tion.
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 pro-
vided 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 remov-
ing memory cards from the camera.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs on which the software
and manuals are distributed should not
be played back on audio CD equipment.
Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player
could cause hearing loss or damage the
equipment.
Observe caution when operating the
fl ash
Using the fl ash close to your subject’s
eyes could cause temporary visual impair-
ment. Particular care should be observed
if photographing infants, when the fl ash
should be no less than one meter (39˝)
from the subject.
When using the viewfi nder
When operating the diopter adjustment
control with your eye to the viewfi nder,
care should be taken to not put your
fi nger in your eye accidentally.
Avoid contact with liquid crystal
Should the monitor break, care should
be taken to avoid injury due to broken
glass and to prevent liquid crystal from
the monitor touching the skin or entering
the eyes or mouth.
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Cautions
To ensure continued enjoyment of your Nikon product, observe the follow-
ing precautions when storing or using the device:
Keep dry
The device will be damaged if immersed
in water or subjected to high levels of
moisture.
Handle the lens and all moving parts
with care
Do not apply force to the lens, monitor,
or to the connector, card slot, or battery
chamber covers. These parts are espe-
cially susceptible to damage.
Turn the product off before removing
or disconnecting the power source
Do not unplug the product or remove
the batteries while the product is on,
or while images are being recorded or
deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these
circumstances could result in loss of data
or in damage to product memory or in-
ternal circuitry. To prevent an accidental
interruption of power, avoid carrying the
product from one place to another while
the AC adapter (available separately) is
connected.
Do not drop
The product may malfunction if subjected
to strong shocks or vibration.
Keep away from strong magnetic fi elds
Do not use or store this device in the
vicinity of equipment that generates
strong electromagnetic radiation or
magnetic fi elds. Strong static charges
or the magnetic fi elds produced by equip-
ment 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 con-
densation inside the device. To prevent
condensation, place the device in a carry-
ing 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, trans-
mitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval
system, or translated into any language
in any form, by any means, without
Nikon’s prior written permission.
Nikon reserves the right to change the
specifi cations of the hardware and soft-
ware described in these manuals at any
time and without prior notice.
Nikon will not be held liable for any
damages resulting from the use of this
product.
While every effort has been made to
ensure that the information in these
manuals is accurate and complete, we
would appreciate it were you to bring
any errors or omissions to the attention
of the Nikon representative in your area
(address provided separately).
E5400
Notice for customers in the U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B 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 interfer-
ence to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful in-
terference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encour-
aged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving an-
CAUTIONS
Modifi cations
The FCC requires the user to be notifi ed
that any changes or modifi cations made
to this device that are not expressly ap-
proved by Nikon Corporation may void
the user’s authority to operate the equip-
ment.
tenna.
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.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or provided
by Nikon for your equipment. Using other
interface cables may exceed the limits of
Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New
York
11747-3064, U.S.A.
Tel.: 631-547-4200
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Notices
Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This class B digital apparatus meets all re-
quirements of the Canadian Interference
Causing Equipment Regulations.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B res-
pecte 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 repro-
duced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.
Items prohibited by law from being
Cautions on certain copies and re-
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 pro-
hibited.
Unless the prior permission of the
government has been obtained, the
copying or reproduction of unused post-
age stamps or post cards issued by the
government is prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of stamps
issued by the government and of cer-
tifi ed documents stipulated by law is
prohibited.
productions
The government has issued cautions on
copies or reproductions of securities is-
sued by private companies (shares, bills,
checks, gift certifi cates, etc.), commuter
passes, or coupon tickets, except when
a minimum of necessary copies are to be
provided for business use by a company.
Also, do not copy or reproduce pass-
ports 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 copy-
righted 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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