Page 1 Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA...
Page 2: Trademark Information
CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. Lexar Media is a trademark of Lexar Media Corpora- tion. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Page 3 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? Steps.”...
Page 4: For Your Safety
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.
Page 5 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...
Page 6: Cautions
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...
Page 7: Notices
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. • While every effort has been made to...
Page 8 Notices Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all re- quirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or repro- duced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents How to Read This Manual ... For Your Safety ... Cautions ... Notices ... Before You Begin ... Introduction ... Parts of the Camera ... The Monitor ... The Mode Dial ... The Shutter-Release Button ... (Monitor) Button ... Using the Menus...
Page 10 Table of Contents White Balance (P, S, A and M) ... 60 Continuous (P, S, A, and M) ... 63 Sharpening, Contrast, and Color (P, S, A, and M) ... 65 Image Sharpening ... 65 Image Adjustment... 66 Saturation Control... 67 Metering (P, S, A, and M) ...
Page 11 Controlling the Flash: Speedlight Options ... 106 Auto Bracketing ... 109 Noise Reduction ... 111 Reset... 112 My Menu ... 113 CF Card Format... 114 The Playback Menu ... 115 Delete ... 116 Folders ... 118 Slide Show ... 123 Protect ...
Page 13: Before You Begin
Before You Begin Read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the symbols and conventions used in this manual, camera controls and displays, and menu opera- tions. Introduction... Parts of the Camera ... Using the Menus ...
Page 14: Introduction
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.
Page 15 (FAQs), and gen er al advice on digital imaging and pho- tog ra phy. Ad di tion al information may be available from the Nikon rep re sen ta tive in your area. See the URL below for contact in for ma tion: http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/...
Page 16: Parts Of The Camera
Parts of the Camera (ﬂ ash mode) button ( Command dial (exposure com- pensation)/ (voice memo) button 36, 80) Shutter-release button ( Eyelet for camera strap ( Power switch 14, 16) Self-timer lamp Battery-chamber cover ( Battery-chamber cover latch ( Built-in microphone 80, 89) Mode dial (...
Page 17: Attaching The Camera Strap
Diopter adjustment control ( Viewﬁ nder ( Red ( ) lamp Green (AF) lamp ( 9,28) Monitor 6, 27) (quick review)/ (small picture) button ( 74, 81) (monitor) button Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown below. Repeat for the second eyelet.
Page 18: The Monitor
Parts of the Camera The Monitor During shooting, the monitor shows the view through the camera lens, together with icons indicating the status of various camera settings (see op- posite). The monitor is also used to display pictures during quick review ( 74) and playback ( 75).
Page 19 The following indicators appear in the monitor during shooting: 17 18 modes Recording indicator ...29 Self-timer indicator...35 Exposure compensation ...36 Shooting mode ...25, 38 Zoom indicator...26 Folder name...135 “Date not set” icon Exposure lock...30 Focus mode ...34 Flash-ready indicator ...28 Flash mode ...33 Battery level indicator...18 Focus indicator...28...
Page 20: The Mode Dial
Parts of the Camera The Mode Dial To select a mode, align the mode icon with the “ ” mark next to the mode dial. Exposure Mode ( P, S, A, and M modes of- fer varying degrees of con- trol over shutter speed and aperture.
Page 21: The Shutter-Release Button
The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two stage shutter-release button. The camera sets focus and exposure when the button is pressed halfway. The green (AF) lamp next to the viewﬁ nder will light when the focus operation is complete. Focus and expo- sure will remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Page 22: Using The Menus
Using the Menus Viewing the Menus To view the menu for P, S, A, M, to the desired setting and press the mode will be displayed in the monitor. Select mode. When the mode dial is rotated to SET UP, selected mode will automatically be displayed in the monitor.
Page 23: Making A Selection
Making a Selection Use the multi selector to make a selection from the menus. SET-UP CF card format Controls Shot confirmation info.txt Video mode Reset all Highlight menu item. SHOT CONFIRMATION Highlight option . • The selection for some options is made from a sub-menu. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make a selection from a sub-menu.
Page 25: First Steps
First Steps This chapter details the steps you will take be- fore using the camera for the ﬁ rst time. Inserting Batteries ... For more on batteries and alternative power sources, see: • Technical Notes: Optional Accessories ( Inserting Memory Cards ... For more on formatting memory cards, see: •...
Page 26: Inserting Batteries
Inserting Batteries A Nikon EN-EL1 rechargeable lithium-ion battery is included with the camera. Charge the battery as necessary using the battery charger provided (about two hours are required to charge an EN-EL1 battery when no charge re- mains). For more information, see the documentation provided with the bat- tery charger.
Page 27 Read Battery Warnings Read and follow the battery warnings and cautions on pages ii–iv and 150 of this manual, together with any warnings and instructions supplied by the bat- tery 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.
Page 28: Inserting Memory Cards
Inserting Memory Cards The camera stores pictures on CompactFlash Front Direction of insertion Terminals ™ memory cards. Turn the camera off Check that the power-on lamp is off. Open the memory card slot cover Insert the memory card Check that the eject button is all the way down, then insert the memory card in the direction of the arrow as shown in the label on the underside of the memory card slot...
Page 29 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 SDCFB...
Page 30: Checking The Battery Level
Checking the Battery Level Select mode Turn the camera on The power-on lamp will light. Check the battery level in the monitor For information on opening the monitor, see “Parts of the Camera: The Monitor” ( Display Charge sufﬁ cient for normal op- NO ICON eration.
Page 31 Auto Power Off ( Standby Mode) If no operations are performed for one minute (three minutes when menus are dis- played), the monitor will turn off automatically and the camera 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).
Page 32: Basic Setup
Basic Setup Before using the camera for the ﬁ rst time, choose a language for camera menus and messages and set the camera clock to the correct time and date. SET-UP Language Date Folders Monitor options Seq. numbers Shutter sound Auto off Rotate mode dial to SET UP and turn camera on.
Page 33 ２００３０１．０１００：００ Display DATE menu. ２００３．０４０１００：００ Select Month. Repeat steps 8–9 to edit remaining items. Choose order in which Year, Month, and Day will be displayed. Icon If the (“date not set”) icon ( shooting mode, the date and time have not been set or the clock battery is exhausted. Set the camera clock as described above.
Page 35: Basic Photography
Basic Photography This chapter covers the basics of taking pictures and playing them back. It also describes how to take pictures in scene mode. Taking Pictures in Mode ... Step 1 Select Mode ( For more about the mode dial, see: •...
Page 36: Taking Pictures In Mode
Taking Pictures in This section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in mode. In this automatic, “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 —...
Page 37 Flash mode Choose from six options depending on lighting and your creative intent ( setting (auto), the ﬂ ash ﬁ res automatically when lighting is poor. No icon is displayed in auto mode. Shooting mode The current shooting mode or scene selec- tion is displayed here.
Page 38: Step 2 - Frame The Picture
Taking Pictures in Auto Mode Step 2 — Frame the Picture Zoom out Zoom in Indicator in monitor shows amount of zoom when ei- ther button is pressed Digital zoom Ready the camera Hold the camera steadily in both hands. Photographs can be framed in the monitor or the viewﬁ...
Page 39 Monitor or Viewﬁ nder? Use the monitor to conﬁ rm camera settings at a glance while at the same time viewing an image that shows how the ﬁ nal picture will appear. This is particularly useful when the image in the viewﬁ nder does not accurately reﬂ ect what will appear in the ﬁ nal picture, for example when: •...
Page 40: Step 3 - Focus And Shoot
Taking Pictures in Auto Mode Step 3 — Focus and Shoot Red ( ) lamp Green (AF) lamp Flash-ready indicator Focus indicator If Both the Green and Red Lamps Blink If the green (AF) and red ( ) lamps blink together, an error has occurred. Check the message displayed in the monitor ( Focus Press the shutter-release button halfway to...
Page 41: Take The Picture
More on: Autofocus and Focus/Exposure Lock Autofocus performs best when: • There is contrast between the subject and the background. Autofocus may not per- form well if, for example, the subject is the same color as the background. • The subject is evenly lit. Autofocus does not perform well when: •...
Page 42 Taking Pictures in Auto Mode More on: Autofocus and Focus/Exposure Lock (continued from page 29) If the subject is not in the active focus area when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the picture may be out of focus. To focus on a subject that will not be in the active focus area in the ﬁ...
Page 43: Step 4 - View The Results
Step 4 — View the Results Viewing Pictures Pictures are displayed brieﬂ y at low resolution while being read from the memory card. Deleting Unwanted Pictures To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor: SELECTED IMAGES Erase 1 image(s)? Erase 1 image(s)? Conﬁ...
Page 44: Flash Photography
Flash Photography Select a ﬂ ash mode according to lighting conditions. The following options are available: Option How it works NO ICON Flash ﬁ res when lighting Auto is poor. Flash will not ﬁ re even Flash Cancel when lighting is poor. (off) Pre-ﬂ...
Page 45 To choose a ﬂ ash mode: Flash Range Flash range varies with zoom position. When the camera is zoomed all the way out, the ﬂ ash has a range of 0.5 – 4.5 m/1´8˝ – 14´9˝ (Auto ISO). The range at maximum zoom is 0.5 –...
Page 46: Focusing Near And Far
Focusing Near and Far Choose a focus mode according to your subject and composition. Option NO ICON Camera automatically adjusts focus Autofocus according to distance to subject. Focus is ﬁ xed at inﬁ nity. Flash is Inﬁ nity disabled. Camera can focus on objects as Macro close-up close as 1 cm (0.4˝) to lens.
Page 47: Self-Timer Mode
Self-Timer Mode The self-timer is generally used for self-portraits or when taking low-light or close-up shots without a ﬂ ash, when it prevents pictures from being blurred by camera movement that occurs when the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer option, mount the camera on a tripod (recom- mended) or rest it on a ﬂ...
Page 48: Exposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation To obtain the desired results with certain compositions (for example, when large areas of the frame are very bright, very dark, or contain areas of high contrast), it may be necessary to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera.
Page 49: Taking Pictures In Scene Mode
Taking Pictures in Scene Mode (scene) mode offers a menu of ﬁ fteen “scenes,” each corresponding to a common situation, such as a backlit subject, sunset, or interior shot. Cam- era settings are automatically adjusted to suit the selected scene, sparing the user the necessity of adjusting each setting separately.
Page 50 Taking Pictures in Scene Mode To select a scene: Select Landscape Choose scene. Current selection shown by large icon and caption. * Scene can also be selected by rotating command dial. Press without changing current selection. Depending on the scene selected, restrictions may apply to ﬂ ash ( or focus mode ( follow.
Page 51 The following scenes are available: Portrait Use for portraits. Main subject stands out clearly while background details are softened, lending composition sense of depth. • Degree of softening depends on amount of light available. • Focus area can be selected manually using multi selector ( (other modes can be selected) Use for shots that include details of the background, or to capture the effects of candlelight and other indoor back-...
Page 52 Taking Pictures in Scene Mode Landscape Use for vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines, colors, and contrast in such subjects as skyscapes and forests. Focus is ﬁ xed at inﬁ nity, eliminating the need to check focus before shoot- ing. Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.
Page 53 Museum Use indoors where ﬂ ash photography is prohibited (for ex- ample, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the ﬂ ash. • The Best Shot Selector (BSS; effects of inadvertent camera movement. •...
Page 54 Taking Pictures in Scene Mode Copy Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in printed matter such as a business card. • Use macro close-up ( • Colored text and drawings may not show up well in the ﬁ nal picture. (other modes can be selected) Back light Use when light is coming from behind the subject, throw-...
Page 55 Sports High shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots. • Monitor turns off during shooting. Frame pictures in viewﬁ nder. • Camera records pictures at about three frames per second while shutter- release button is fully pressed. • Focus, exposure, and auto white balance are determined by the ﬁ rst picture in each series.
Page 56: Taking Pictures For A Panorama
Taking Pictures in Scene Mode Taking Pictures for a Panorama Panorama assist Highlight ( Panorama assist). Right to left Top to bottom Select how pictures will be joined together 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 balance and exposure will lock with ﬁ...
Page 57 Compose next shot to overlap with previous picture. End series. Viewing Pictures Taken Using Panorama Assist To view pictures taken at a setting of Panorama assist, select All folders in the play- back Folders menu, or select the appropriate folder from the folder list ( Taking Pictures in Scene Mode Take next picture.
Page 59: More On Photography
More on Photography “Basic Photography” introduced the basics of taking pictures in 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 ...
Page 60: Controlling Exposure
Controlling Exposure (auto) and (scene) modes, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture to produce optimal exposure. In P, S, A, and M modes, shutter speed and aperture can be adjusted to suit the user’s creative intent. Mode Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for best exposure.
Page 61: P: Programmed Auto
P: Programmed Auto In programmed auto, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to the amount of light available, producing optimal exposure in most situations. Adjustments to exposure can be made using exposure compensation ( Flexible Program In programmed auto, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the command dial (ﬂ...
Page 62: S: Shutter-Priority Auto
Controlling Exposure S: Shutter-Priority Auto In shutter-priority auto, the 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 to values between 8 s and in increments equivalent to 1 EV (one step).
Page 63: A: Aperture-Priority Auto
Controlling Exposure A: Aperture-Priority Auto In aperture-priority auto, aperture is controlled by rotating the command dial; shutter speed is set automatically by the camera in response to lighting conditions. Aperture varies in increments equivalent to EV ( step); de- pending on the zoom position you may be able to achieve apertures as large as f/5 or as small as f/8.
Page 64: M: Manual
Controlling Exposure M: Manual In manual exposure mode, the user controls both shutter speed and aper- ture. Shutter speed can be set to values between 8 s and equivalent to 1 EV (one step), or the shutter can be held open for long time- exposures of up to ten minutes (see opposite page).
Page 65 Understanding the Exposure Display The exposure display in the monitor shows the amount pictures will be under- or over- exposed at the values currently selected for shutter speed and aperture. The amount exposure deviates from the value suggested by the camera is shown in EVs (–2 to +2 EV in increments of EV).
Page 66: Image Quality And Size
Image Quality and Size Together, 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 (FINE, NORMAL, and BASIC quality). JPEG images are compressed to reduce the amount of memory each picture occupies.
Page 67: Image Size
Image Size Image size refers to the physical dimensions of the picture, measured in pixels. Pictures taken at smaller sizes require less memory to store, making them suited to distribution by e-mail and the web. Conversely, the larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without becoming noticeably “grainy.”...
Page 68 Image Quality and Size To choose image quality or size: IMAGE QUALITY/SIZE Image quality Image size IMAGE QUALITY/SIZE menu displayed. IMAGE SIZE 2592X1944 1600X1200 1280X960 1024X768 640X480 2592X1728 Display options for highlighted item. IMAGE QUALITY/SIZE Image quality Image size Make selection. Repeat steps 2–5 to change remaining item.
Page 69 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 2592 × Card quality 1944 FINE NORMAL...
Page 70: Sensitivity (P, S, A, And M)
Sensitivity (P, S, A, and M) Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing the same exposure to be achieved with faster shutter speeds or smaller apertures. In a ﬁ...
Page 71 To choose a value for sensitivity: SENSITIVITY Auto SENSITIVITY menu displayed. Exposure Mode If Auto is selected in shutter-priority auto or manual exposure mode, sensitivity will be ﬁ xed 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.
Page 72: White Balance (P, S, A And M)
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 human brain is able to adapt to such changes in color, with the result that we see white objects as white, regardless of whether they are in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting.
Page 73 Fine-Tuning White Balance At settings other than can be “ﬁ ne tuned” to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or to create pictures with a “warm” or “cold” cast. Except in the case of (Fluorescent), adjustments can be made in the range +3 to –3 in increments of one.
Page 74: Preset White Balance
White Balance Preset White Balance Preset white balance is used when shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pic- tures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light).
Page 75: Continuous (P, S, A, And M)
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 rapid sequence. This can be used to capture ﬂ eeting expressions on a portrait subject, photo- graph a subject that is moving unpredictably, or capture motion in a series of pictures.
Page 76 Continuous Using a Flash At settings other than Single, the built-in Speedlight turns off automatically and will not ﬁ re 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 At settings other than Single, focus, exposure, and white balance are determined by the ﬁ...
Page 77: Sharpening, Contrast, And Color (P, S, A, And M)
Sharpening, Contrast, and Color (P, S, A, and M) In P, S, A, and M modes, the shooting menu ( ening outlines, improving contrast, and adjusting color during shooting. Op- tions can be chosen to suit the subject or according to how the picture will be used.
Page 78: Image Adjustment
Sharpening, Contrast, and Color Image Adjustment modes, the camera automatically adjusts contrast for optimal results before record- ing pictures to the memory card. In P, S, A, and M modes, the image-adjustment menu grants control over contrast. Option Camera automatically adjusts contrast according to shooting Auto conditions.
Page 79: Saturation Control
Saturation Control Saturation control is used to heighten or reduce the vividness of colors. Option +2 Maximum Use for vivid, photoprint effect when taking pictures that will be printed “as is,” without further modiﬁ cation. +1 Enhanced 0 Normal Best choice in most situations. –1 Moderate Use when taking pictures that will later be retouched on a computer.
Page 80: Metering (P, S, A, And M)
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 how the camera sets exposure (in modes, matrix metering is used). Choose a metering method suited to the composition and lighting conditions.
Page 81: More On Focus (P, S, A, And M)
More on Focus (P, S, A, and M) Focus Options The Focus options item in the shooting menu for P, S, A, and M modes ( options controlling focus settings. AF Area Mode (auto) mode (and at all scene-mode set- tings except Portrait and Close up), the camera automatically focuses on the subject in the focus area at the center of the frame, shown by the...
Page 82 More on Focus Manual Focus Area Selection When Manual is selected for AF area mode, ﬁ ve focus areas are displayed in the monitor. Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to select the focus area containing your subject. Manual focus area selection can be used in combination with focus lock ( 29) if the subject does not fall...
Page 83 Focus Conﬁ rmation Use focus conﬁ rmation to determine exactly what areas of the frame are in focus before a pic- ture is taken. Focus conﬁ rmation affects only the view through the lens shown in the monitor; no indicators of focus appear in the ﬁ nal picture. Option Areas of the image that are in focus will be sharply outlined in monitor Manual...
Page 84: Manual Focus
More on Focus Manual Focus In P, S, A, and M modes, manual focus is available for situations in which you can not achieve the desired results using autofocus. The focus distance can be selected from preset values ranging from 1 cm (0.4˝) to inﬁ nity. To use manual focus: Conﬁ...
Page 85: More On Playback
More on Playback This chapter describes how to view pictures on the camera, on television, and on a computer. Viewing Pictures on the Camera... Viewing Pictures on TV... Viewing Pictures on a Computer ... Printing Pictures ...
Page 86: Viewing Pictures On The Camera
Viewing Pictures on the Camera This section describes how to view pictures on the camera, both full-screen and as thumbnails, how to zoom in on pictures for a closer look, record voice memos, and create small copies of your pictures. Quick Review and Playback There are two ways to play pictures back on the camera: quick review, in which you can view your pictures without leaving shooting mode, and a...
Page 87 Full-Screen Playback When you rotate the mode dial to played full-screen in the monitor. Viewing Additional Pictures Press the multi selector down or right to view pictures in the order recorded, up or left to view pictures in reverse order. Keep the multi selector pressed to scroll rapidly to the desired frame number.
Page 88: Photo Information
Viewing Pictures on the Camera Photo Information In full-screen review and full-screen playback, information about each picture is superimposed on the image. There are six pages of photo information for each picture. Rotate the com- mand dial to cycle through photo information as follows: Page 1 ⇔...
Page 89 Page 4 (Shooting Information, continued) Page 5 (Exposure Information) Page 6 (Focus Conﬁ rmation) Viewing Pictures on the Camera White balance Color saturation Sharpening Thumbnail preview (ﬂ ashing border marks image highlights — i.e., brightest areas of image) Histogram (shows distribution of tones in image; horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to left and bright tones to right, while vertical axis shows number of pixels of each...
Page 90: Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback
Viewing Pictures on the Camera Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Pressing the ) button in full-screen review or full-screen playback displays the pictures on the memory card in “contact sheets” of four thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed: Highlight Press multi selector up, down, left, or right to highlight pic- pictures...
Page 91: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ( ) button to zoom in on still images Use the displayed in full-screen review and full-screen playback. Press Zoom increases each time button is pressed, to a maximum of about 6 ×. While image is zoomed in, Zoom in ratio are displayed in top left corner of monitor.
Page 92: Adding Audio Commentary: Voice Memo
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 ﬁ les. During playback, the presence of a memo is indi- cated by a icon.
Page 93: Creating Small Copies: Small Picture
Creating Small Copies: Small Picture In full-screen playback, you can press the copy of the current picture. Depending on the option selected for Small pic in the playback menu ( 160 × 120 pixels in size. Copies have an image quality of BASIC, making them ideal for distribution by e-mail or for use in web pages.
Page 94: Viewing Pictures On Tv
Viewing Pictures on TV The EG-E5000 audio/video cable included with the camera can be used to connect the camera to a television or video-cassette recorder (VCR). Choosing a Video Mode The Video mode item in the setup menu offers a choice of NTSC and PAL ( 144).
Page 95: Viewing Pictures On A Computer
Using the UC-E1 USB cable and Nikon View software provided with your camera, you can view pictures on a computer. Before pictures can be trans- ferred (copied) to a computer, Nikon View must be installed. For more infor- mation on installing Nikon View and transferring pictures to your computer, see the Nikon View Reference Manual (on CD-ROM) and the reverse side of the Quick Start Guide.
Page 96: Connecting The Usb Cable
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 E5400_PTP” USB device. Click Cancel to close the dialog, and then disconnect the camera. Digital I/O connector...
Page 97 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Disconnecting the Camera 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 ﬁ...
Page 98: Printing Pictures
• insert the card into a personal photo printer equipped with a CompactFlash card slot • transfer the pictures using Nikon View and print them from a computer (see the Nikon View Reference Manual, on CD-ROM) To print the time and date of recording on pictures: •...
Page 99: Movies
Movies Your Nikon digital camera can record three dif- ferent types of movie. This chapter describes how to record and view movies. Recording Movies ... Viewing Movies ...
Page 100: Recording Movies
Recording Movies Using the Flash The ﬂ ash turns off ( ) automatically when TV movie (640) or Small movie (320) is selected. Zoom When TV movie (640) or Small movie (320) is selected, optical zoom can only be adjusted before recording begins. Before and during recording, digital zoom can be adjusted between 1.2 ×...
Page 101 The type of movie recorded can be selected from the following options: Option Movies are recorded at a rate of 15 frames per second, with sound recorded via built-in microphone. Vertical interlacing is used to TV movie achieve a size of 640 × 480 pixels, suitable for television playback. (640) Maximum length for TV movies is 70 s.
Page 102: Recording A Time-Lapse Movie
Recording Movies Recording a Time-Lapse Movie MOVIE TV movie ( 640 ) Small movie ( 320 ) Time-lapse movie In movie menu, highlight Time-lapse movie. TIME-LAPSE MOVIE Set interval time AE lock Highlight Set interval time. SET INTERVAL TIME TIME-LAPSE MOVIE Set interval time AE lock Restrictions on Time-Lapse Movie...
Page 103 TIME-LAPSE MOVIE Set interval time AE lock Highlight AE lock. AE LOCK TIME-LAPSE MOVIE Set interval time AE lock Make selection. Take Test Shots We recommend taking a test shot and viewing the results in the monitor before re- cording movies at a setting of Time-lapse movie. During Recording To save power, the monitor turns off between frames;...
Page 104: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies To play a movie back, rotate the mode dial to and display the movie in full-screen playback (movie ﬁ les are indicated by a center of the multi selector to begin playback. If the movie was recorded with the TV movie (640) or Small movie (320) option, sound re- corded with the movie will be played back over the camera’s built-in speaker.
Page 105: Menu Guide
Menu Guide This chapter describes the options available in the following menus: The Shooting Menu ... Adjust camera settings when shooting in P, S, A, and M modes. The Playback Menu... Delete selected pictures or folders, organize pictures into folders, select pictures for transfer to a computer or for printing on a DPOF-compatible device, protect pictures from accidental deletion, and hide pictures during playback.
Page 106: The Shooting Menu
The Shooting Menu When the mode dial is set to P, S, A, or M, the settings listed below can be adjusted from the shooting menu (the shooting menu is not available in modes). To display the shooting menu: Select P, S, A, or M. Pressing the button displays a one-page custom menu containing six items selected from a total of twenty options available in the full shooting...
Page 107 The full shooting menu contains the following options: ALL MENU White balance Metering Metering Continuous Continuous Image adjustment Image adjustment Saturation control Saturation control User setting User setting ALL MENU Image quality/size Sensitivity Sensitivity Image sharpening Image sharpening Lens Lens Exposure options Exposure options Focus options...
Page 108: White Balance
The Shooting Menu White Balance There are eight options for white balance; see “More on Photography: White Balance” for details ( 60). Metering Four metering methods can be selected; see “More on Photography: Metering” for details 68). Continuous Six options are available for taking pictures in a sequence;...
Page 109: Best Shot Selector (Bss)
Best Shot Selector (BSS) The options in the “best-shot selector” (BSS) menu are recommended for situations in which inadvertent camera movement can produce blurred pictures, or when parts of the image are prone to under- or over-exposure. Option BSS off. Camera takes shots while shutter-release button is pressed, to a maximum of ten.
Page 110: Image Adjustment
The Shooting Menu Image Adjustment This option is used to adjust contrast. See “More on Photography: Sharpening, Contrast, and Color” ( 66). Saturation Control Use this option to adjust the vividness of colors and take pictures in black-and-white. See “More on Photography: Sharpening, Contrast, and Color”...
Page 111 User settings banks store the following settings: † White balance Image quality Metering Continuous Sensitivity (ISO) Image sharpening Image adjustment Saturation control Flash mode † Any changes to ﬁ ne tuning and preset white balance apply to both banks, regardless of the bank currently selected.
Page 112: Image Quality And Size
The Shooting Menu Image Quality and Size Selecting Image quality/size displays the menu shown at right, where image quality and size can be selected from separate sub-menus. For more information, see “More on Photography: Image Quality and Size” ( 54). Sensitivity Choose this option to set sensitivity (ISO equiva- lency).
Page 113: Lens
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 adapter ring ( 148). For complete information on use and handling, see the documentation provided with each converter lens.
Page 114 ﬁ lm used. We recommend using a ﬁ lm scanner such as the Nikon COOLSCAN to obtain high-quality digital images from negative ﬁ lm.
Page 115: Exposure Options
Exposure Options The exposure options menu contains two options for controlling exposure. AE Lock When taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single image (for example, when taking shots for a panorama or 360 ° virtual-real- ity image), you can use autoexposure (AE) lock to obtain the same exposure and auto white bal- ance settings for all pictures in the series.
Page 116 The Shooting Menu Bulb/Time In mode M (manual exposure mode), shutter speed can be set to BULB or TIME for long ex- posures of up to ten minutes ( controls how long exposures are made. Option Shutter will remain open as long as shutter-release button is held Bulb down, to a maximum of ten minutes.
Page 117: Focus Options
Focus Options The focus options menu contains three options controlling focus settings. For more information, see “More on Photography: More on Focus” ( 69). Zoom Options The Zoom options menu contains options for digital and optical zoom. Digital Tele Select On to enable digital zoom when the monitor is on.
Page 118: Controlling The Flash: Speedlight Options
The Shooting Menu Controlling the Flash: Speedlight Options In P, S, A, and M modes, the built-in Speedlight and optional external ﬂ ash units are controlled according to the options selected for Speedlight opt. Controlling Flash Output: Flash Exp. Comp. Use this option to adjust ﬂ...
Page 119 Remove the HN-CP10 lens hood (available separately; 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, 28DX, 30, 28, 27, 26, 25, 24, 23, and 22s. The accessory shoe is equipped with a safety lock for Speedlights with a locking pin (SB-series 28DX, 30, 28, 27, 26, 25, and 22s).
Page 120 The Shooting Menu Using Optional Speedlights Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. Before using an optional Speedlight, set the zoom head to an angle wider than 28 mm. At smaller angles, the ﬂ ash may not light the entire subject. We recommend that you take a test shot and view it in the monitor;...
Page 121: Auto Bracketing
Auto Bracketing In some situations, you may ﬁ nd it difﬁ cult to select appropriate exposure-compensation and white-balance settings, and yet not have time to check the results and adjust settings after each shot. Auto bracketing can be used to vary these settings automatically over a series of pictures, “bracketing”...
Page 122: Autoexposure Bracketing
The Shooting Menu Autoexposure Bracketing When Auto bracketing is selected, exposure varies with each shot; the number of shots and amount of exposure compensation performed are selected from the sub-menu shown at right. Values are added to the exposure compensa- tion value selected with the Bracketing is performed by varying shutter speed (A and M modes), aperture (S mode), or shutter...
Page 123: Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction At shutter speeds slower than about ¼ s, “noise” in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels may appear in pictures, particularly in shadows. Noise reduction can be used to reduce noise at slow shutter speeds. Option Noise reduction takes effect at shutter speeds of about ¼ s or slower.
Page 124: Reset
The Shooting Menu Reset Reset is used to restore settings for the current User Setting bank to their default values. Option Exit menu, leaving settings unchanged. Reset Restore settings to default values. Choosing Reset restores the following options for the current User Setting bank to their default values.
Page 125: My 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 set- tings, the custom menu contains the metering, continuous, BSS, image adjustment, saturation control, and User Setting items.
Page 126: Cf Card Format
The Shooting Menu MY MENU White balance Metering Continuous Image adjustment Saturation control User setting Select item to be added to custom menu. CF Card Format CF card format formats memory cards for use in the camera. Note that formatting memory cards permanently deletes all data they con- tain, including protected pictures and any other data that may be on the card.
Page 127: The Playback Menu
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 2/2 Move image CF card format Small pic To display the playback menu: Select Using the Menus For more information on menu operations, see “Before You Begin: Using the Menus”...
Page 128: Delete
The Playback Menu Delete The delete menu contains the following options: Option Selected images Delete selected pictures. Erase all images Delete all pictures. Deleting Selected Pictures DELETE Selected images Erase all images Highlight Selected images. ERASE SELECTED IMAGES Select Highlight picture. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select additional pictures.
Page 129: Deleting All Pictures
SELECTED IMAGES Erase 4 image(s)? Erase 4 image(s)? Deleting All Pictures To delete all unprotected pictures on the memory card: DELETE Selected images Erase all images ERASE ALL IMAGES Erasing all images Before Deletion Once deleted, pictures can not be recovered. If desired, transfer pictures to a computer before deletion ( Protected Pictures Pictures marked with a...
Page 130: Folders
The Playback Menu Folders By default, pictures are stored in a folder with the name NIKON. To make it easier to locate pictures during playback, additional folders can be created to organize pictures by theme. The playback Folders menu is used create and man- age folders, and to select the folder from which pictures will be played back.
Page 131: Creating New Folders
(“A”–”Z”), num- Highlight last letter and press center of multi selector to create new folder. Until another folder is selected in Folders menu, all new images will be stored in new folder. The Playback Menu (NIKON). bers, and spaces.
Page 132 “Creating New Folders” on previ- ous page. To exit the RENAME dialog without renaming the folder, press the button. Display list of existing folders (folder NIKON can not be renamed). Highlight last letter and press center of multi selector to rename folder. RENAME KYOTO...
Page 133: Deleting Folders
DELETE OSAKA TOKYO KOBE Display list of existing folders (folder NIKON can not be deleted). Highlight folder name. Conﬁ rmation dialog displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press center to select. • Select No or press without deleting folder •...
Page 134 FOLDERS Folders Folders All folders NIKON Highlight folder. To view pictures in all folders, select All folders. Panorama Assist/Ultra HS Each series of pictures taken at a setting of Panorama assist ( 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_”...
Page 135: Slide Show
Slide Show When Start is selected in the slide show menu, all pictures in the current folder that have not been hidden using Hide image ( played back one after the other in the order re- corded, with a pause between each image. Mov- ies will be played back as still images showing the movie’s ﬁ...
Page 136 The Playback Menu The following operations can be performed during a slide show: Press Dialog shown at right will be dis- played. To restart slide show, high- light Restart and press center of multi selector. To end slide show Pause slide and return to playback menu, press show multi selector to left.
Page 137: Protect
Protect Protected ﬁ les 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. PROTECT Select Highlight picture.
Page 138: Hide Image
The Playback Menu Hide Image When creating a slide show or showing pictures to an audience, the Hide image option can be used to hide selected pictures. Hidden pictures are visible only in the Hide image menu. They can not be deleted by pressing the AF ( ) button or using the delete options in the playback and folder menus.
Page 139: Print Set
Print Set Print set is used to select pictures for printing on devices that support Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), to choose the number of copies to be printed, and to specify the information to be in- cluded with each print. For information on print- ing pictures selected using this option, see “More on Playback: Printing Pictures”...
Page 140 The Playback Menu PRINT SELECTION Select PRINT SELECTION Date : OFF Info Done : “Date” If Date is selected in the PRINT SELECTION menu, the date of 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.
Page 141: Auto Transfer
Auto Transfer When the camera is connected to a computer running Nikon View, pictures selected with Auto transfer can be transferred (copied) to the com- puter ( 83). Option Selected images Select pictures for transfer. All images Mark all pictures for transfer.
Page 142 Restrictions on Auto Transfer No more than 999 pictures can be transferred using Auto transfer. 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 an- other model of Nikon digital camera.
Page 143: Move Image
Move Image To move pictures to another folder on the current memory card: SELECT SOURCE FOLDER OSAKA TOKYO KOBE Select folder containing pictures to be moved to another folder. SELECT IMAGE(S) Select Highlight picture. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to se- lect additional pictures.
Page 144 The Playback Menu SELECT DEST. FOLDER OSAKA TOKYO KOBE MOVE IMAGE(S)? Confirm image move to another folder? info.txt Moving pictures deletes the associated entries from the info.txt ﬁ le ( File Names When a picture is moved, it will be assigned a new ﬁ le number generated by adding one to the highest ﬁ...
Page 145: Cf Card Format
CF Card Format CF card format formats memory cards for use in the camera. See “Shooting Menu Options: CF Card Format” ( 114). Small Pic Small pic controls the size of copies created with the small picture option ( sizes of 640 × 480, 320 × 240, and 160 × 120. 81).
Page 146: The Setup Menu
The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options: SET-UP Language Date Folders Monitor options Seq. numbers Shutter sound Auto off SET-UP CF card format Controls Shot confirmation info.txt Video mode Reset all SET-UP Date imprint Firmware version To display the setup menu, rotate the mode dial to SET UP.
Page 147: Language
For more information on the Folders item in the Folders menu, see “Playback Menu Options: Folders” ( 118). See “First 20). 44) and Ultra HS ( LANGUAGE Deutsch English Français Español DATE ２００３０１．０１００：００ FOLDERS Folders Folders NIKON TOKYO 63) options can...
Page 148: Monitor Options
The Setup Menu Monitor Options The options in this menu control the quality of the preview displayed in the monitor, the condi- tions under which the monitor will turn on auto- matically, and monitor brightness and hue. Release Speed The image from the camera’s image sensor (CCD) must be processed before it can be displayed in the camera monitor, creating a slight display lag.
Page 149: Display Mode
Display Mode This option speciﬁ es the conditions under which the monitor will turn on automatically at startup, and whether pictures are displayed in the monitor after shooting (“keep or delete”; effect only in P, S, A, and M modes; in all other modes, the monitor functions normally.
Page 150: Seq. Numbers
The Setup Menu Seq. Numbers Pictures are assigned ﬁ le names that include a four-digit ﬁ le number assigned automatically by the camera (e.g., “DSCN0001.JPG”) and stored in folders with names that contain a three digit folder number (e.g., “100NIKON”). Each folder holds up to 200 pictures.
Page 151: Shutter Sound
Shutter Sound Shutter sound controls the “beep” made by the camera speaker. Option Camera beeps once to conﬁ rm that: • camera has completed preparations for shooting • shutter-release button has been fully pressed to release shutter (no beep will sound when Release speed is set to Quick response) •...
Page 152: Auto Off
The Setup Menu Auto Off When operated on battery power, the camera will enter standby mode if no operations are performed for the length of time selected in the AUTO OFF menu. Choose from thirty seconds (30 s), one minute (1 m, the default setting), ﬁ ve minutes (5 m), or thirty minutes (30 m).
Page 153: Controls
Controls This menu contains the following options: Option Specify function performed by FUNC. FUNC button. Specify function performed by AE/AF-L AE-L, AF-L button. FUNC This option controls the function assigned to the FUNC. button, making it possible to select the User Setting number or adjust white balance, image quality, sensitivity (ISO equivalency), or metering without accessing the camera menus.
Page 154 The Setup Menu AE-L, AF-L By default, both focus and exposure are locked when the AE/AF-L button is pressed. If desired, the button can be set to lock only one of focus and exposure. Option AE-L & AF-L Pressing AE/AF-L button locks both focus and exposure. Pressing AE/AF-L button locks exposure only.
Page 155: Shot Conﬁ Rmation
• Focal length and digital zoom fac- Images are listed in the order recorded, separated by a blank line. Nikon View The info.txt ﬁ le can not be transferred to a computer using Nikon View. The Setup Menu SHOT CONFIRMATION INFO.TXT...
Page 156: Usb
The Setup Menu USB conﬁ gures the camera for connection to a computer. See “More on Playback: Viewing Pictures on a Computer” ( Video Mode Before connecting your camera to a video device such as a television or VCR ( eo mode setting that matches the video standard used in the device.
Page 157: Date Imprint
Date Imprint This option imprints the date or the date and time of recording on still pictures as they are recorded to the memory card. It can not be used to imprint date or time stamps after recording. Imprinted data form a permanent part of the image and will appear whenever the image is printed, regardless of whether the date option is chosen in the Print set menu.
Page 159: Technical Notes
Technical Notes This chapter provides a list of the optional acces- sories available for your camera, tips on cleaning and storage, troubleshooting advice, and cam- era speciﬁ cations. Optional Accessories ... Caring for Your Camera... Error Messages... Troubleshooting ... Speciﬁ cations ...
Page 160: Optional Accessories
Use only Nikon Speedlights. Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to the accessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation, but could damage the sync circuitry of the camera or ﬂ ash. Before using a Nikon Speedlight not in the list above, contact a Nikon-authorized service representative for more information.
Page 161: Caring For Your Camera
• Images in the monitor may be difﬁ cult to see in a bright light. • The monitor is lit by an LED backlit. Should the monitor begin to dim or ﬂ icker, con- tact your Nikon service representative.
Page 162 Caring for Your Camera Storage Turn the camera off when not in use and check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you will not be using the product for long periods, remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant.
Page 163: Error Messages
• Use approved card. • Check that connectors are clean. If card is dam- aged, contact retailer or Nikon representative. Press multi selector down to highlight FORMAT and press to right to format card, or turn camera off and replace card.
Page 164 Nikon representative. Turn camera off, unplug optional AC adapter (if us- ing), remove and reinsert battery, and turn camera on. If error persists, con- tact retailer or Nikon rep- resentative. Solution 16–17, 116–117 125, 126 If error persists,...
Page 165: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If your camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common prob- lems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers listed in the right-most column for information on solving the problems listed here.
Page 166 Troubleshooting Problem • Mode dial is set to • Battery is exhausted. • Message “OUT OF MEMORY” appears in moni- tor: insufﬁ cient memory to record picture at cur- rent image quality and size. No picture is taken • Green (AF) lamp ﬂ ickers: camera unable to focus. when shutter-release •...
Page 167 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), serted in card reader Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), or Mac OS 9. or card slot. • Nikon View is not installed. See Nikon View Reference Manual (on CD) for more information. Troubleshooting Possible cause (inﬁ nity) 58–59...
Page 168: Speciﬁ Cations
Speciﬁ cations Type Effective pixels Image size (pixels) Lens Digital zoom Autofocus (AF) Focus range Focus-area selection Viewﬁ nder Magniﬁ cation Frame coverage Diopter adjustment Monitor Frame coverage (shooting) Storage Media File system File formats Exposure Metering Exposure control Range E5400 digital camera 5.1 million ˝...
Page 169 • EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger 110 min (EN-EL1). Measured at standard temperature (20 °C/68 °F) with fully-charged batteries under stan- dard Nikon test conditions: zoom adjusted with each shot, ﬂ ash used in approximately one third of shots, im- age quality set to NORMAL.
Page 170: Index
CompactFlash ™ , see Memory cards Compression, see Image quality Computer. See also E-mail, Nikon View, Printing pic- tures, Transfer copying pictures to, 83–85 Continuous, 63–64, 95, 155 Contrast, see Image adjust- ment Controls, 30, 134, 141–142 Copy, 37, 42, 155...
Page 171 92 MOVIE menu, 89 Movie mode, 8, 75, 82, 88–91 Moving pictures, 131–132 Multi selector, 5 Museum, 37, 41, 155 My menu, 94, 95, 113–114 Night landscape, 37, 40, 155 Night portrait, 37, 39 Nikon View, 83–85, 129, 155...
Page 172 Index Noise, 33, 40, 111 Noise reduction, 33, 40, 58, 64, 111 Noise reduction, 95, 111 NORMAL, 54 NR, 40, 111 NTSC, see Video mode Number of exposures remain- ing, 25 On/off, see Power switch Optional accessories, 107, 148 P, see Exposure mode, P (pro- grammed auto) PAL, see Video mode Panorama, 44–45, 103...
Page 173 Printed in Japan SB3C07000201(11) 6MAA6211--...

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