Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual...
Page 2 Highlight Features of the COOLPIX S6400 Simple touch operations that let you edit images when shooting p Quick effects ............. A30, 39 Create images with effects in three easy steps, simply by shooting, selecting, and saving. 30 effects are available. Just as with a smartphone application, you can preview the results of each effect on the image and choose your favorite one to suit the scene or your mood.
Page 3: Parts Of The Camera
Introduction Parts of the Camera The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index...
Page 4: Read This First
Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S6400 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Aviii-x) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.
Page 5: About This Manual
About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A13). To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see “Parts of the Camera” (A1).
Page 6 Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual: Symbol Description This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before using the camera.
Page 7: Information And Precautions
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. Visit the site below for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/...
Page 8 Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
Page 9 • Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.
Page 10: For Your Safety
For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
Page 11 • Do not short or disassemble the battery or Should the insulation be damaged and the attempt to remove or break the battery wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon- insulation or casing. authorized service representative for • Do not expose the battery to flame or to inspection.
Page 12 Turn the power off when using output jacks, use only the cables provided inside an airplane or the hospital or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to Turn the power off while inside the airplane maintain compliance with product during take off or landing. Follow the regulations.
Page 13: Notices
Nikon Corporation may void the user’s and used in accordance with the authority to operate the equipment. instructions, may cause harmful interference...
Page 14 Interface Cables Notices for customers in Europe Use the interface cables sold or provided by CAUTIONS Nikon for your equipment. Using other RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS interface cables may exceed the limits of REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
Page 15: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode....26 Introduction ........... ii Available Shooting Modes........ 27 Read This First ............ii Step 3 Frame a Picture ........28 Confirming the Package Contents....ii Using the Zoom ............29 About This Manual ..........iii Step 4 Focus and Shoot........
Page 16 Features That Can Be Set with F (Shooting Playing Back Movies........100 Menu) ..............68 Options Available in the Shooting Menu General Camera Setup ......103 ................... 69 Features That Can Be Set with F (Setup Features That Cannot Be Used Menu) ..............
Page 17 a Smile Timer ..........E68 I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast............... E26 The Playback Menu ........E69 P Stretch: Stretching Images....E27 b Slide Show ..........E69 O Perspective Control: Adjusting a Sense d Protect............E71 of Perspective..........E28 a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print j Glamour Retouch: Softening Skin and Order)..............
Page 18 Sequence Display Options....E110 Eye-Fi Upload..........E111 Reset All............. E112 Firmware Version......... E116 File and Folder Names ......E117 Optional Accessories ......E119 Error Messages......... E120 Technical Notes and Index....F1 Maximizing Camera Life and Performance ................F2 The Camera............F2 The Battery .............
Page 19: Parts Of The Camera
Parts of the Camera This chapter describes the parts of the camera and explains information that is displayed in the monitor. The Camera Body..............2 Attaching the Camera Strap ...................4 Operating the Touch Panel.....................4 Using the Stylus ........................5 Indicators of the Monitor/Touch Panel......6 Shooting Mode........................6 Playback Mode ........................8 Using Menus........................
Page 20: The Camera Body
The Camera Body Lens cover closed Shutter-release button........30 Flash ................58 Zoom control............29 Lens cover f: wide-angle ..........29 Lens g: telephoto............29 h: thumbnail playback......81 Eyelet for camera strap........4 i: playback zoom.......... 80 USB/audio/video output connector Self-timer lamp............. 61 ................16, 86 AF-assist illuminator........
Page 21 b (e movie-record) button..... 96 Power connector cover (for connection with optional AC Adapter) ....E119 Charge lamp ........17, E107 Flash lamp............... 58 Battery latch ............14 A (shooting mode) button Battery chamber..........14 ..............38, 40, 52, 54 Memory card slot ..........18 c (playback) button.......
Page 22: Attaching The Camera Strap
Attaching the Camera Strap Operating the Touch Panel The monitor on the COOLPIX S6400 is a touch panel display. Use a finger or the included stylus to operate the touch panel. Tapping Tap the touch panel. Use this operation to: •...
Page 23: Using The Stylus
Using the Stylus Use the stylus for operations, such as when using the draw option (A47) or the paint option (A84), that require more precision than using a finger. Attaching the Stylus Attach the stylus to the strap as shown. Notes About the Touch Panel •...
Page 24: Indicators Of The Monitor/Touch Panel
Indicators of the Monitor/Touch Panel Shooting Mode The information that is displayed in the monitor changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. By default, the information is displayed when the camera is turned on and when the camera is being operated, and some of the information is hidden after a few seconds (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A104)).
Page 25 Shooting mode......38, 40, 52, 54 Menu display control ... 10, 68, 99, 103 Self-timer ..............61 Movie recording time remaining....96 Smile timer............54, 70 Number of exposures remaining (still images)............24 Pet portrait auto release......... 49 Internal memory indicator ....24, 96 Focus indicator.............
Page 26: Playback Mode
Playback Mode The information that is displayed in the monitor varies depending on the image played back and state of use. By default, the information is displayed when the camera is turned on and when the camera is being operated, and some of the information is hidden after a few seconds (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A104)).
Page 27 Small picture icon......84, E31 File number and type ......E117 Crop icon..........80, E32 Date of recording ..........20 ........69, E49 Time of recording..........20 Image mode Voice memo icon .......85, E78 Easy panorama .............48 Paint icon..........84, E22 Movie options .............99 j Glamour retouch (all) icon ..84, E29 Menu display control.....
Page 28: Using Menus
Using Menus The menus listed below allow you to change various settings. • Shooting menu (A68): Use to change the settings of each shooting mode or movie settings. • Playback menu (A84): Use to delete or edit images. • Setup menu (A104): Use to change general camera settings. Tap F to display the menu screen.
Page 29: Displaying The Setup Menu
Tap a setting option to apply the Image mode setting. • The operations vary depending on the menu 4608×3456 4608×3456 3264×2448 option. • Tap J to return to the previous screen. • When you finish changing the setting, the 2272×1704 1600×1200 640×480 monitor display returns to the screen shown in...
Page 31: The Basics Of Shooting And Playback
The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation Preparation 1 Insert the Battery ..................14 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery ..................16 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card................18 Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time ......20 Shooting Step 1 Turn the Camera On....................24 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode..................26 Step 3 Frame a Picture .......................28 Step 4 Focus and Shoot.....................30...
Page 32: Preparation 1 Insert The Battery
Preparation Insert the Battery Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Insert the included EN-EL19 battery Battery latch (rechargeable Li-ion battery). • Use the battery to push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow ( 1 ), and fully insert the battery ( 2 ). •...
Page 33: Removing The Battery
Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery latch up in the direction indicated by the arrow ( 1 ).
Page 34: Preparation 2 Charge The Battery
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P. If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place.
Page 35 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and then disconnect the USB cable. The Charge Lamp Status Description Flashes slowly (green) The battery is charging. The battery is not charging. When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops flashing green and turns off. •...
Page 36: Preparation 3 Insert A Memory Card
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off and open the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover. • Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover. Insert the memory card. Memory card slot •...
Page 37: Internal Memory And Memory Cards
Formatting Memory Cards • The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be sure to format it with this camera. • All data stored on a memory card is permanently deleted when the card is formatted. If there is data saved on the memory card that you wish to keep, copy that data to a computer before formatting.
Page 38: Preparation 4 Setting The Display Language, Date, And Time
Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. Press the power switch to turn on the camera. •...
Page 39 Tap G or H to select your home time Home time zone zone and tap I. • To enable daylight saving time, tap p. When London the daylight saving time function is enabled, W Casablanca is displayed at the top of the monitor. To turn off the daylight saving time option, tap p again.
Page 40: Shooting
Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting • You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date settings in the z setup menu (A104). • You can enable or disable daylight saving time by going to the z setup menu and selecting Time zone and date followed by Time zone and then o.
Page 42: Step 1 Turn The Camera On
Step Turn the Camera On Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The lens extends and the monitor turns on. Check the battery level indicator and Battery level indicator the number of exposures remaining. Battery level indicator Display Description The battery level is high.
Page 43: Turning The Camera On And Off
Turning the Camera On and Off • When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) will light and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on). • To turn off the camera, press the power switch. When the camera turns off, the power-on lamp and the display turn off.
Page 44: Step 2 Select A Shooting Mode
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Press the A button. • The shooting mode selection menu, which allows you to select the desired shooting mode, is displayed. Tap the desired shooting mode icon. Shooting mode • A (auto) mode is used in this example. •...
Page 45: Available Shooting Modes
Available Shooting Modes Auto mode Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A69) to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. Scene Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select. When using scene auto selector (d), the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame a picture, making it even easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene.
Page 46: Step 3 Frame A Picture
Step 3 Frame a Picture Hold the camera steady. • Keep fingers, hair, the camera strap, and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator, microphone, and speaker. • When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the flash is above the lens. Frame the picture.
Page 47: Using The Zoom
When Using a Tripod • We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations. - When shooting in dim lighting or when the flash mode (A59) is set to W (off) - When using the telephoto setting •...
Page 48: Step 4 Focus And Shoot
Step 4 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway (A31). • When the subject is in focus, the focus area indicator in the center of the frame glows green. You can change the focus mode setting to Target finding AF (A74), which allows the camera to detect the main subject and focuses on that subject.
Page 49: The Shutter-Release Button
The Shutter-release Button To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value), press the shutter-release button lightly until you feel a slight Press halfway resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter- release button is pressed halfway. While pressing the shutter-release button halfway, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the Press all the shutter and take a picture.
Page 50: Step 5 Play Back Images
Step Play Back Images Press the c (playback) button. c (playback) • When you switch from shooting mode to button playback mode, the last image saved will be displayed full-frame. Drag the current image to display the previous or next image. To display the previous image, drag the image to the right or tap G.
Page 51: More Information
Viewing Images • Images may be displayed briefly at low resolution immediately after switching to the next or previous image. • When images in which the face of a person (A75) or a pet (A49) was detected at the time of shooting are displayed in full-frame playback mode, depending upon the orientation of the detected face, the images may be automatically rotated for playback display (except images captured in a series).
Page 52: Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images
Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images Play back the image to delete, tap F, Playback menu and tap l. Favorite pictures Delete Slide show Protect Print order Paint Tap the desired deletion method. Delete • G Current image: Only the current image is deleted.
Page 53 Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Tap an image to display y. Erase selected images • To undo the selection, tap the image again to remove y. • Tap B or C to scroll through the images. • Rotate the zoom control (A2) to g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch back to 12-thumbnail display.
Page 55: Shooting Features
Shooting Features This chapter describes the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when using each shooting mode. You can select shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want capture. A (Auto) Mode ..............
Page 56: A (Auto) Mode
A (Auto) Mode Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A69) to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode •...
Page 57: Using Quick Effects
Using Quick Effects When in A (auto) mode, you can apply effects to images immediately after releasing the shutter. • The edited image is saved as a separate file with a different name (E117). Tap OK on the screen displayed after taking a picture in A (auto) mode.
Page 58: Scene Mode (Shooting Suited To Scenes)
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) When one of the following scenes is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M C Scene mode M select a scene d Scene auto selector b Portrait c Landscape d Sports...
Page 59 Changing Scene Mode Settings • You can change the settings for the flash mode, self-timer, macro mode, and exposure compensation for some scenes. See “Basic Shooting Settings” (A57) and “Default Settings” (A66) for more information. • Tap F to display the available menu options for the current scene mode (available options vary depending on the scene).
Page 60: Characteristics Of Each Scene
Characteristics of Each Scene d Scene auto selector • When you point the camera at the subject, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode from the list below and adjusts the shooting settings accordingly. e: Portrait, f: Landscape, h: Night portrait, g: Night landscape, i: Close-up, j: Backlighting, d: Other scenes •...
Page 61: Night Portrait
d Sports • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. The focus area can be changed using the touch shutter or touch AF/AE (A69). • Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way to capture up to 19 images continuously at a rate of about 2 fps (when image mode is set to l).
Page 62 f Party/indoor • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. The focus area can be changed using the touch shutter or touch AF/AE (A69). • To avoid the effects of camera shake, hold the camera steady. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A104) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
Page 63: Night Landscape
j Night landscape • The focus area or focus indicator (A7) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. • Tap F and tap j Night landscape to select u Hand-held or w Tripod. • Hand-held (default setting): Select this option to produce shots with reduced blurring and noise even when the camera is hand-held.
Page 64 u Food • Macro mode (A63) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A41) to adjust the subject’s hue affected by the lighting. The hue setting is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off. •...
Page 65 A Draw • Write a memo or draw a picture on the touch panel display and save it as an image. • The image is saved at an image mode setting of l (640×480). See “Using the Draw Option” (E2) for more information. o Backlighting •...
Page 66 p Easy panorama • Allows you to take a panorama picture simply by moving the camera in the desired direction. • Press the shutter-release button all the way down, remove your finger from the button, and then slowly pan the camera horizontally. Shooting automatically ends when the camera captures the specified shooting range.
Page 67 O Pet portrait • When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and focuses on it. By default, the shutter is automatically released when focus is acquired (pet portrait auto release). • To change the continuous shooting setting, tap F and tap V Continuous. - U Single: The camera takes one picture at a time.
Page 68 s 3D photography • The camera captures one image for each eye to simulate a three-dimensional image on a 3D- compatible TV or monitor. • After taking the first picture by pressing the shutter- release button or using the touch shutter, move the camera horizontally to the right so that the subject is aligned with the guide on the monitor.
Page 69 Playing Back 3D Images • 3D images cannot be played back in 3D on the camera monitor. Only the left eye image of a 3D image is displayed during playback. • To view 3D images in 3D, a 3D-compatible TV or monitor is required. Use a 3D-compatible HDMI cable to connect the camera and these devices (A86) for 3D viewing.
Page 70: Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Effects can be applied to images during shooting. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M R Special effects mode M select an effect M I The following 11 effects are available. Category Description O Soft...
Page 71: Changing Special Effects Mode Settings
• The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. The focus area can be changed using the touch shutter or touch AF/AE (A69). • When Selective color or Cross process is selected, tap or drag the slider to select the desired color.
Page 72: Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images Of Smiling Faces)
Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer). In addition, the skin softening function smoothes the skin tones of human faces. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode Frame the picture.
Page 73: Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings
Notes About Smart Portrait Mode • Digital zoom cannot be used. • Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles. • See “Notes About Face Detection” (A76) for more information. Auto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode When Smile timer is set to On, the auto power off function (A105) is activated and the camera turns off when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed.
Page 74: Using Skin Softening
Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes listed below, the camera detects up to three human faces and processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image. • Scene auto selector (A42), Portrait (A42), or Night portrait (A43) scene mode is selected.
Page 75: Basic Shooting Settings
Basic Shooting Settings When in shooting mode, you can tap the icons on the left side of the monitor to set the following features: 1 Exposure compensation 2 Macro mode 3 Self-timer 25 25 0 0 4 Flash mode 1010 1010 •...
Page 76: Using The Flash (Flash Modes)
Using the Flash (Flash Modes) You can set the flash mode to match the shooting conditions. Tap the flash mode icon. 25 25 0 0 1010 1010 Tap the desired flash mode icon. Flash mode • See “Available Flash Modes” (A59) for more information.
Page 77: Available Flash Modes
Available Flash Modes Auto The flash fires automatically when lighting is dim. Auto with red-eye reduction Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (A60). The flash will not fire. We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark surroundings.
Page 78 The Flash Mode Setting • The setting varies with the shooting mode. See “Available Features” (A57) and “Default Settings” (A66) for more information. • Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A71). • The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.
Page 79: Using The Self-Timer
Using the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter ten seconds or two seconds after you press the shutter-release button. The self-timer is useful when you want to be in the picture you are taking, and when you want to avoid the effects of camera shake that occur when you press the shutter-release button.
Page 80 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. • The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the 1/ 1/ F3.1 F3.1 F3.1 monitor. The self-timer lamp flashes while the timer is counting down. About one second before the shutter is released, the lamp stops flashing and glows steadily.
Page 81: Using Macro Mode
Using Macro Mode When using macro mode, the camera can focus on objects as close as approximately 10 cm (4 in.) from the front of the lens. This feature is useful when taking close-up pictures of flowers and other small subjects. Tap the macro mode icon.
Page 82 Notes About Using the Flash The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.). Autofocus When taking still pictures in macro mode, the camera continuously adjusts the focus until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus.
Page 83: Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust overall image brightness. Tap the exposure compensation icon. 25 25 0 0 1010 1010 Tap V or U to change the exposure Exposure compensation compensation value. • To make the image brighter, apply positive (+) exposure compensation.
Page 84: Default Settings
Default Settings Default settings for each shooting mode are described below. Exposure Flash mode Self-timer Macro mode compensation (A58) (A61) (A63) (A65) A (auto) (A38) R (special effects) (A52) F (smart portrait) (A54) Scene d (A42) b (A42) c (A42) d (A43) e (A43) f (A44)
Page 85 Exposure Flash mode Self-timer Macro mode compensation (A58) (A61) (A63) (A65) A (A47) – – – – o (A47) p (A48) O (A49) s (A50) Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On. Can be set when Smile timer is set to Off. The setting cannot be changed.
Page 86: Features That Can Be Set With F (Shooting Menu)
Features That Can Be Set with F (Shooting Menu) The settings listed below can be changed by tapping F during shooting (A10). Shooting menu Image mode Touch shooting sensitivity 25 25 0 0 White Quick effects Continuous balance 1010 1010 The settings that can be changed vary depending on the shooting mode, as shown below.
Page 87: Options Available In The Shooting Menu
Options Available in the Shooting Menu Option Description Allows you to select the combination of image size and image A Image mode quality used when saving images. Allows you to select the touch shooting setting. The available q/s/r Touch settings are Touch shutter (default setting), Subject tracking, and Touch AF/AE.
Page 88 Option Description Allows you to determine how the camera selects the focus area G AF area mode that is used for autofocus; the available settings are Center (default setting) and Target finding AF (A74). Allows you select the degree of the skin softening effect. When a setting other than Off is selected, the camera softens skin tones e Skin softening by applying the skin softening function before saving images.
Page 89: Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some functions cannot be used with other menu options. Restricted function Option Description When a setting other than Single is selected, Continuous (A69) the flash cannot be used. Flash mode When Blink proof is set to On, the flash Blink proof (A70) cannot be used.
Page 90 Restricted function Option Description When Pre-shooting cache is selected or Self-timer (A61) when using the self-timer, Continuous is fixed at Single. When Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre- Continuous shooting cache, Continuous H: 20 fps, Touch shutter (A69) Continuous H: 60 fps, or BSS is selected, one image is taken each time the monitor is tapped.
Page 91 Restricted function Option Description When a setting other than Single is selected, Shutter sound Continuous (A69) the shutter sound is disabled. When a setting other than Single is selected, Blink warning Continuous (A69) Blink warning is disabled. Notes About Digital Zoom •...
Page 92: Focusing
Focusing Using Target Finding AF Select A (auto) mode M tap F M G AF area mode M M Target finding AF The camera focuses in the manner described below when you press the shutter-release button halfway. • If the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject.
Page 93: Using Face Detection
Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera will focus on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.
Page 94 Notes About Face Detection • The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including the direction in which the faces are looking. Additionally, the camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations: - When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed - When faces take up too much or too little of the frame •...
Page 95: Subjects Not Suitable For Autofocus
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator glows green: •...
Page 96: Focus Lock
Focus Lock You can use focus lock to focus on off-center subjects when center is selected for AF area mode. The following procedure describes how to use focus lock when using A (auto) mode with AF area mode (A70) set to Center. Position the subject in the center of the frame.
Page 97: Playback Features
Playback Features This chapter describes how to select certain types of images for playback as well as some of the features available when playing back images. Playback Zoom ..............0 Thumbnail Display ............Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback .... 2 Features That Can Be Set with F (Playback Menu) ..
Page 98: Playback Zoom
Playback Zoom Rotating the zoom control to g (i) or double-tapping an image in full-frame playback mode (A32) zooms in on the center of the image displayed in the monitor. Displayed area guide 15 15 / 11 11 / 2012 15 15 / 11 / 2012 15 : 30 2012 15 : 30 30 0004...
Page 99: Thumbnail Display
Thumbnail Display Rotating the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A32) displays images as thumbnails. Scroll bar 15 15 / 11 11 / 2012 15 15 / 11 / 2012 15 : 30 2012 15 : 30 30 0004 0004 .
Page 100: Selecting Certain Types Of Images For Playback
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback You can change the playback mode according to the type of images you want to view. Available Playback Modes c Play All images are played back. When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode, this mode is selected.
Page 101: Switching Between Playback Modes
Switching Between Playback Modes When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, press the c button. • The playback mode selection menu is displayed, from which you can select one of the available playback modes. Tap the desired playback mode icon. Playback mode •...
Page 102: Features That Can Be Set With F (Playback Menu)
Features That Can Be Set with F (Playback Menu) If you tap F when viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, the following menu options can be used (A10). 15 15 / 11 11 / 2012 15 15 / 11 / 2012 15 : 30 2012 15 : 30 30 Playback menu...
Page 103 Option Description Record voice memos using the camera’s built-in E Voice memo microphone and attach them to images. Voice memo can also be played back and deleted. Allows you to copy images between the internal memory 1, 5 h Copy and a memory card.
Page 104: Connecting The Camera To A Tv, Computer, Or Printer
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off.
Page 105 Viewing images on a TV Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of the included audio video cable to the TV’s input jacks. Alternatively, connect a commercially available HDMI cable (Type C) to the TV’s HDMI input jack.
Page 106: Using Viewnx 2
• Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 1) • Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 2) • Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3) Macintosh • Mac OS X (version 10.6.8, 10.7.4) Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility.
Page 107 Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • Mac OS: When the ViewNX 2 window is displayed, double-click the Welcome icon. Select a language in the language selection dialog to open the installation window. •...
Page 108: Transferring Images To The Computer
The following software is installed: • ViewNX 2 (consisting of the three modules below) - Nikon Transfer 2: For transferring images to the computer - ViewNX 2: For viewing, editing, and printing transferred images - Nikon Movie Editor: For basic editing of transferred movies •...
Page 109: Transferring Images To The Computer
Transferring Images to the Computer Choose how images will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the included USB cable. The camera automatically turns on.
Page 110: Transfer Images To The Computer
Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-click Import File. If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts. Connecting the USB Cable The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub.
Page 111: Viewing Images
Terminate the connection. • If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot.
Page 113: Recording And Playing Back Movies
Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. 10 10 0 0 Recording Movies ............. 96 Features That Can Be Set with F (Movie Menu)..........99 Playing Back Movies............00...
Page 114: Recording Movies
Recording Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. Display the shooting screen. • Movies can be recorded in any shooting mode (A26) except Draw scene mode. 25 25 0 0 1010 1010 Movie recording time remaining Press the b (e movie-record) button to start movie recording.
Page 115: Camera Temperature
Notes About Recording Images and Saving Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing.
Page 116 Notes About Autofocus Autofocus may not perform as expected (A77). Should this occur, try the following: 1. Set Movie AF mode (A99) in the movie menu to A Single AF (default setting) before starting movie recording. 2. Frame another subject—positioned at the same distance from the camera as the intended subject—in the center of the frame, press the b (e movie-record) button to start recording, and then modify the composition.
Page 117: Features That Can Be Set With F (Movie Menu)
Features That Can Be Set with F (Movie Menu) Tap F in shooting mode to configure the settings listed below (A10). If the movie menu is not displayed, tap C to scroll to the bottom of the screen. Shooting menu Movie Open with Movie...
Page 118: Playing Back Movies
Playing Back Movies Press the c button to enter playback mode. 15 15 / 11 11 / 2012 15 15 / 11 / 2012 15 : 30 2012 15 : 30 30 0010 0010 . MOV 0010 . MOV Movies are indicated by the movie options icon (A99).
Page 119 * You can also adjust volume by rotating the zoom control to g or f during playback. Notes About Playing Back Movies The COOLPIX S6400 is not able to play back movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera.
Page 121: General Camera Setup
General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the z setup menu. Shooting menu Movie Open with Movie options HS footage AF mode AF area Wind noise 25 25 0 0 Set up mode reduction 1010 1010...
Page 122: Features That Can Be Set With F (Setup Menu)
Features That Can Be Set with F (Setup Menu) Tap F and tap z Set up to make the settings listed below (A10). If z Set up is not displayed, tap C to scroll to the bottom the screen. Shooting menu Set up Welcome screen Movie...
Page 123 Option Description Allows you to set the amount of time that passes before the E102 Auto off monitor turns off to save power. Format memory/ Allows you to format the internal memory or the memory E103 Format card card. E104 Language Allows you to change the camera’s display language.
Page 125: Reference Section
Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera. Shooting Using the Draw Option..................... E2 Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback)..........E3 Playback Favorite Pictures Mode..................... E7 Auto Sort Mode......................E11 List by Date Mode ....................E13 Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) ..E14 Editing Still Images ....................E17 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV).......E34...
Page 126: Using The Draw Option
Using the Draw Option Write a memo or draw a picture on the touch panel display and save it as an image. The image is saved at an image mode setting of l (640×480). Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M C Scene mode M A (draw) Write a memo or draw pictures.
Page 127: Using Easy Panorama (Shooting And Playback)
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback) Shooting with Easy Panorama Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M C Scene mode M p (easy panorama) You can select either W Normal ( 0°) (default setting) or X Wide (360°) as the shooting range.
Page 128 Move the camera slowly and straight in one of the four directions, and begin shooting. • When the camera detects which direction it is moving in, shooting begins. • A guide indicating the current shooting position is displayed. • When the shooting position guide reaches the Guide edge, shooting ends.
Page 129 Example of camera movement • The operator, without shifting position, moves the camera horizontally or vertically in an arc so that the guide travels from one edge to the other. • Shooting stops if the guide does not reach the edge within about 15 seconds (when Normal ( 0°) is selected) or within about 30 seconds (when Wide (360°) is selected) after shooting starts.
Page 130: Viewing Images Captured With Easy Panorama
While paused, tap the monitor to resume automatic scrolling scrolling. Tap J. Notes About Easy Panorama Scroll Playback The COOLPIX S6400 may not be able to scroll the playback of, or zoom in on, easy panorama images captured with another make or model of digital camera.
Page 131: Favorite Pictures Mode
Favorite Pictures Mode You can sort your images (except movies) into nine albums and add them as favorite pictures (added images are not copied or moved). After you add images to albums, you can choose to play back only the added images by using favorite pictures mode.
Page 132: Playing Back Images In Albums
Playing Back Images in Albums Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M h Favorite pictures Tap an album to play back the images that have Favorite pictures been added to the selected album. • The icon of the selected album is displayed during playback (A8).
Page 133: Removing Images From Albums
Removing Images from Albums To remove an image from an album without permanently deleting it, follow the procedure described below. • Select the desired image in full-frame display in Favorite pictures favorite pictures mode, tap F to display the menu options, and then tap h. The confirmation dialog is displayed.
Page 134: Changing The Favorites Album Icon
Changing the Favorites Album Icon Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M h Favorite pictures Tap K. Favorite pictures • The album icon and icon color selection screen is displayed. Tap the desired icon, tap or drag the Choose icon slider to select the icon’s color, and tap I.
Page 135: Auto Sort Mode
Auto Sort Mode Images are automatically sorted into categories, such as portraits, landscapes, and movies. Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M F Auto sort Tap a category to play back the images in the Auto sort selected category.
Page 136: List By Date Mode
• Images and movies copied from the internal memory to a memory card, or vice versa, cannot be played back in auto sort mode (E80). • Images or movies saved by a camera other than the COOLPIX S6400 cannot be played back in auto sort mode.
Page 137: List By Date Mode
List by Date Mode Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M C List by date Tap a date to play back the images captured on the selected date. • The first image that was captured on the selected date is displayed.
Page 138: Viewing And Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)
Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) Viewing Images in a Sequence Each series of images captured using the following settings is saved in a sequence. • A (auto) mode (A38) • Scene mode (A40) - Continuous H - Sports - Continuous L - Pet portrait (when Continuous is selected) - Pre-shooting cache...
Page 139 • Select Sequence display options (E110) in the setup menu to set all sequences to be displayed using their key pictures or to display them as individual images. • Images captured continuously with cameras other than the COOLPIX S6400 cannot be displayed as a sequence.
Page 140: Deleting Images In A Sequence
Deleting Images in a Sequence If Sequence display options (E110) in the setup menu is set to Key picture only, images to be deleted vary as described below. To display the screen for selecting the deletion method, tap F and tap l. •...
Page 141: Editing Still Images
Editing Still Images Editing Features Use the COOLPIX S6400 to edit images in-camera and save them as separate files (E117). The editing functions described below are available. Editing function Description Quick effects (E20) Apply a variety of effects to images.
Page 142 Notes About Image Editing • The editing functions of COOLPIX S6400 cannot be used for images captured with another make or model of digital camera. • Images captured using Easy panorama (A48) or 3D photography (A50) cannot be edited. • If no face is detected in an image, a copy cannot be created using the glamour retouch function (E29).
Page 143 Restrictions on Image Editing When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function, check the following restrictions. Editing function used Editing functions to use Paint The paint, small picture, or crop function can be used. Quick effects Retouch The paint, small picture, glamour retouch, or crop function can be D-Lighting used.
Page 144: Quick Effects
p Quick Effects Select one of the 30 effects listed below. The effect results can be previewed on the screen shown in step 2 (E21). Effect Description Pop and Super vivid Mainly enhances the color saturation. Painting, High key, Toy camera effect , Toy camera effect 2, Low key, Cross Mainly adjusts hue and creates a different look process (red), Cross process (yellow),...
Page 145 Tap the desired effect. Quick effects • Tap B or C to scroll through the display. Super vivid Super vivid Super vivid Painting Painting Painting Toy camera Toy camera Toy camera Toy camera Toy camera Toy camera High key High key High key effect effect...
Page 146: U Paint
U Paint Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M tap F M U Paint Use the I, J, K, and L tools to Undo paint images. • For more information about using each tool, see “Write and Draw on images” (E23). •...
Page 147 Tap Yes. • A new, painted copy is created. • Images taken at an Image mode setting (A69) of l 460 ×2 92 are saved at a size of n (1920×1080). Images taken at r 2272× 704 or larger are saved at a size of f (2272×1704) and images taken at q 600×...
Page 148 Add Decorations Decoration type Tap K to add a decoration. You can change the decoration type or size using the Decoration palette. To hide the palette, tap K or the image. • Decoration type can be selected from 14 types. •...
Page 149: Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast And Saturation
k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M tap F M M Retouch M k Quick retouch Choose the degree of enhancement Quick retouch and tap I. Tap Yes. • A new, retouched copy is created. •...
Page 150: I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness And Contrast
I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M tap F M M Retouch M I D-Lighting Tap I. D-Lighting • The original version is displayed on the left and the edited version is displayed on the right. Tap Yes.
Page 151: P Stretch: Stretching Images
P Stretch: Stretching Images Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M tap F M M Retouch M P Stretch Tap q or r, or tap or drag the slider Stretch at the bottom of the screen to adjust stretch effect.
Page 152: O Perspective Control: Adjusting A Sense Of Perspective
O Perspective Control: Adjusting a Sense of Perspective Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M tap F M M Retouch M O Perspective control Tap y or z, or tap or drag the slider Perspective control at the bottom of the screen to adjust perspective control.
Page 153: Glamour Retouch: Softening Skin And Making Faces Looking Smaller With Larger Eyes
j Glamour Retouch: Softening Skin and Making Faces Looking Smaller with Larger Eyes Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M tap F M M Retouch M j Glamour retouch Tap j All or e Skin softening. Glamour retouch •...
Page 154 Notes About Glamour Retouch • If no faces are detected in the image, the glamour retouch function cannot be used. • The glamour retouch function may not perform as expected depending on the direction in which the faces are looking or the brightness of the faces in the image.
Page 155: Small Picture: Reducing The Size Of An Image
g Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M tap F M M Retouch M g Small picture Tap the desired small copy size icon. Small picture • The available settings are l 640×4 0, m 320×240, and n 60×...
Page 156: Crop: Creating A Cropped Copy
o Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when G is displayed with playback zoom (A80) enabled. Cropped copies are saved as separate files. Enlarge the picture for cropping (A80). Refine copy composition. •...
Page 157 Image Size • The aspect ratio of the cropped copies is 16:9. As the area to be saved is reduced, the image size (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced. • When the image size of the cropped copy is 640 × 360, the image is displayed at a smaller size during playback.
Page 158: Connecting The Camera To A Tv (Viewing Images On A Tv)
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) Connect the camera to a TV to play back images or movies on the TV. If your TV is equipped with an HDMI jack, a commercially available HDMI cable can be used to connect the camera to the TV.
Page 159 When using a commercially available HDMI cable Connect the plug to the HDMI jack on the TV. HDMI mini connector (Type C) to HDMI jack Set the TV’s input to external video input. • See the documentation provided with your TV for details. Hold down the c button to turn on the camera.
Page 160 Operations with TV Connection While images are displayed full-frame on the TV, the previous or next image can be viewed by dragging your finger across the camera monitor. When the first frame of a movie is displayed, the movie can be played back by tapping the camera monitor.
Page 161 Notes About Connecting the HDMI Cable An HDMI cable is not included. Use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect the camera to a high-definition TV. The output terminal on this camera is an HDMI mini connector (type C). When purchasing an HDMI cable, be sure that the device end of the cable is an HDMI mini connector.
Page 162: Connecting The Camera To A Printer (Direct Print)
• If the AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S6400 can be powered from an electrical outlet. Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as it may cause the camera to...
Page 163: Connecting The Camera To A Printer
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Turn off the camera. Turn on the printer. • Check printer settings. Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable. • Be sure that plugs are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert plugs at an angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the plugs.
Page 164 The camera is automatically turned on. • When properly connected, the PictBridge startup screen will be displayed in the camera monitor, followed by the Print selection screen. Print selection 15/11/2012 15/11/2012 15/11/2012 20 20 / / 20 20 If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is not Displayed Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
Page 165: Printing Individual Images
Printing Individual Images After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E39), follow the procedures described below to print an image. Tap B or C to choose the desired Print selection image and tap I. 15/11/2012 15/11/2012 15/11/2012 • To more easily find the desired image, rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to 12-image thumbnail display mode.
Page 166 Tap Paper size. PictBridge 4 prints Start print Copies Paper size Tap the desired paper size. Paper size • Tap B or C to display the previous or next Default page. 3.5×5 in. • To specify paper size using settings on the printer, select Default in the paper size option.
Page 167: Printing Multiple Images
Printing Multiple Images After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E39), follow the procedures described below to print multiple images. When the Print selection screen is Print selection displayed, tap F. 15/11/2012 15/11/2012 15/11/2012 20 20 / / 20 20 Tap Paper size.
Page 168 Tap Print selection, Print all images, Print menu or DPOF printing. Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Print selection Select images (up to 99 images) and the Print selection number of copies (up to nine) of each. •...
Page 169 Print all images One copy each of all images saved in the Print all images internal memory, or on the memory card, is printed. 20 prints • When the screen shown on the right is displayed, tap Start print to start print. Tap Cancel to return to the print menu.
Page 170 Printing begins. • Monitor display returns to the print menu shown in step 2 when printing is complete. Printing 2 / 20 Cancel Current number of copies/ total number of copies Paper Size The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the printer connected to the camera), 3.
Page 171: Editing Movies
Editing Movies The desired portions of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file. Play back the desired movie and pause at the start point of the portion that is to be extracted (A100). Tap G. • The movie edit screen is displayed. 1 1 30 30 Tap W (choose start point).
Page 172 When the settings are finished, tap I. Choose end point • Tap R (preview) before tapping I to preview the specified portion of the movie. • When previewing the movie, you can perform 3 3 00 00 the operations listed below by tapping the icons on the control panel.
Page 173: The Shooting Menu (For A (Auto) Mode)
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) A Image Mode (Image Size and Quality) Enter shooting mode M Tap F M A Image mode You can select the combination of image size and compression ratio that is used when saving images.
Page 174 Notes About Image Mode • The setting is also applied to other shooting modes. • Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A71). • The image mode cannot be selected in Draw, 3D photography, or Easy panorama scene mode (A40). Number of Images That Can Be Saved The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved on a 4 GB memory card.
Page 175: Q/S/R Touch Shooting
q/s/r Touch Shooting Select one of the options listed below. Option Description q Touch shutter Pictures can be taken by simply tapping the monitor. (default setting) Use this option to take pictures of moving subjects. Tap the subject on which the camera will focus. s Subject tracking* The focus area will automatically move to track the subject.
Page 176 Focus Area That Can Be Set with Touch Shutter or Touch AF/AE The focus area that can be set by tapping the monitor when using Touch shutter or Touch AF/AE varies depending on the shooting mode as described below. Shooting mode Available focus area A (auto) mode (A38) Scene auto selector, Sports, Party/...
Page 177 q Tapping the Monitor to Release the Shutter (Touch Shutter) Enter shooting mode M tap F M q/s/r Touch shooting M q Touch shutter Tap the desired subject to take a picture. • Do not use force when tapping the monitor as this may cause slight movement of the camera, resulting in blurred images.
Page 178 Notes About Touch Shutter • The focus area that can be set varies depending on the shooting mode (E52). • When taking pictures with Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 20 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps, or BSS in Continuous setting (E59) enabled, or in Sports, Museum, Pet portrait (when Continuous is selected) scene mode (A40), use the shutter- release button to take pictures.
Page 179 s Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking) Select A (auto) mode M tap F M q/s/r Touch shooting M s Subject tracking • s (subject tracking) is enabled only in A (auto) mode. Register a subject. • Tap the desired tracking subject in the monitor. - The subject is registered.
Page 180: Take A Picture
Press the shutter-release button to take a picture. • The camera focuses on the focus area when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The focus area will glow green and focus will be locked. • When the camera is unable to focus, the focus 1/ 1/ F3.1 F3.1...
Page 181 r Tapping the Monitor to Focus (Touch AF/AE) Enter shooting mode M tap F M q/s/r Touch shooting M r Touch AF/AE Tap the subject on which the camera focuses. • u or a double border will be displayed around the area tapped.
Page 182: E Iso Sensitivity
E ISO Sensitivity Select A (auto) mode M tap F M E ISO sensitivity When ISO sensitivity is increased, less light is needed when taking pictures. Higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced.
Page 183: C Continuous Shooting
C Continuous Shooting Select A (auto) mode M tap F M C Continuous Change settings to continuous or BSS (Best Shot Selector). Option Description U Single One picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed. (default setting) While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured continuously at a rate of about 10 fps (when image mode is k Continuous H set to l 460 ×2 92).
Page 184 Option Description The “Best Shot Selector” is recommended when shooting with the flash off or the camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which D BSS inadvertent motion can result in blurred images. When BSS is on, the (Best Shot Selector) camera takes up to ten pictures while the shutter-release button is held down.
Page 185 Pre-shooting Cache When Pre-shooting cache is selected, shooting begins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway for 0.5 seconds or longer, and images captured before the shutter-release button is pressed all the way are saved along with images captured after the shutter-release button is pressed all the way.
Page 186: White Balance (Adjusting Hue)
w White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Select A (auto) mode M tap F M w White balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting.
Page 187 Using Preset Manual The preset manual option is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with white balance settings like Auto and Incandes. (for example, to make images shot under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light).
Page 188 Frame the white or gray reference Preset manual object in the measuring window. • To apply the most recently measured value for preset manual instead of taking a new measurement, tap Cancel. The most recently measured value is set for white balance, and a Cancel Measure new measurement is not performed.
Page 189: Quick Effects
p Quick Effects Select A (auto) mode M tap F M p Quick effects Enable or disable the quick effects function. Option Description The screen shown on the right is displayed immediately after the shutter is released. Quick effects • Tap OK to display the effect selection screen and enable o On (default the quick effects function...
Page 190: G Af Area Mode
G AF Area Mode Select A (auto) mode M tap F M G AF area mode Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. Option Description The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.
Page 191: The Smart Portrait Menu
The Smart Portrait Menu • See “The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)” (E49) for information about A Image mode and q/r Touch shooting. e Skin Softening Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M tap F M e Skin softening Enable skin softening.
Page 192: Blink Proof
y Blink Proof Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M tap F M y Blink proof The camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time a picture is taken. Of the two shots, one in which the subject’s eyes are open is saved. Option Description Enables blink warning.
Page 193: The Playback Menu
The Playback Menu • See “Favorite Pictures Mode” (E7) for information about h Favorite pictures and h Remove from favorites. • See “Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images” (A34) for information about l Delete. • See “Editing Still Images” (E17) for information about U Paint and M Retouch. b Slide Show Press the c button (playback mode) M tap F M b Slide show Play back images, saved in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an...
Page 194 The slide show begins. • Tap the monitor to display the operation panel at the bottom of the screen. • The screen that appears when the slide show is paused is displayed after the last slide is played back. Tap the icons in the operation panel to perform the corresponding operation. The following operations are available.
Page 195: Protect
d Protect Protects selected images from accidental deletion. Note that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card will permanently delete protected files (E103). Protected images are indicated by the s icon during playback (A8). Protecting One Image Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M tap F M d Protect Tap o On.
Page 196: Protecting Multiple Images
Protecting Multiple Images Press the c button (playback mode) M switch to thumbnail playback mode (A81) M tap F M d Protect Tap the desired images to be Protect protected. • When an image is selected, a check mark (y) is displayed.
Page 197: Print Order (Creating A Dpof Print Order)
a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) When printing images saved on the memory card using any of the following methods, the Print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices. •...
Page 198: Creating A Print Order For Multiple Images
Choose whether or not to print Print order shooting date and photo information. Date to place w in the checkbox to • Tap Date Info imprint the shooting date on the image. Info to place w in the checkbox to •...
Page 199: Canceling Print Order
Choose whether or not to print Print order shooting date and photo information. Date to place w in the checkbox to • Tap Date Info imprint the shooting date on all images in the print order. Info to place w in the checkbox to •...
Page 200 Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Information When the Date and Info settings are enabled in the print order option, shooting date and shooting information are printed on images when a DPOF-compatible (F22) printer that supports printing of shooting date and shooting information is used. •...
Page 201: Rotate Image
• Images captured with another make or model of digital camera or captured with 3D photography (A50) cannot be rotated on the COOLPIX S6400. • Images captured in sequence cannot be rotated when only the key pictures are displayed for...
Page 202: E Voice Memo
E Voice Memo Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M tap F M E Voice memo Use the camera’s microphone to record voice memos for images. • The voice memo recording screen is displayed for images that do not have a voice memo, and the voice memo playback screen is displayed for images that have a voice memo (i.e., images that display p in full-frame playback mode).
Page 203: Playing Voice Memos
• Voice memos cannot be recorded for an image that already has a voice memo attached to it. The current voice memo must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded. • The COOLPIX S6400 cannot record voice memos for images captured with another make or model of digital camera.
Page 204: Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory And Memory Card)
h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) Press the c button (playback mode) M tap F M h Copy Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. Tap the desired option from the copy Copy screen. •...
Page 205 Tap the images to be copied. Copy • When an image is selected, a check mark is displayed. To cancel the selection, tap the image again. A check mark is removed. • Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch back to 12-thumbnail display.
Page 206: N Choose Key Picture
Notes About Copying Images in a Sequence • If you select a key picture of a sequence in Selected images when only the key picture is displayed for the sequence (E14), all images in the sequence are copied. • If you tap F and select Current sequence after you tap R and display images in a sequence as individual images, all images in the sequence are copied.
Page 207: The Movie Menu
The Movie Menu D Movie Options Enter shooting mode M tap F M D Movie options Select the desired movie option to record. Larger image sizes and faster movie bitrates mean greater image quality and larger movie file sizes. • The movie bitrate is the volume of movie data recorded per second. Variable bitrate (VBR) encoding is used to automatically adjust the bitrate depending on the subject being recorded.
Page 208: Hs Movie Options
HS Movie Options Type Movie bitrate Description 1/2-speed slow motion movies with a 16:9 aspect f HS 60 fps ratio are recorded. Approx. 6 Mbps (1280×720) • Max. recording time*: 30 seconds (playback time: 1 minute) 2× speed fast motion movies with a 16:9 aspect g HS 15 fps ratio are recorded.
Page 209: To Start Recording
Press the b (e movie-record) button to start recording. • Movie recording starts in HS mode when Open with HS footage in the movie menu is set to When recording HS movies • Movie recording starts at normal speed when HS movie switch icon Open with HS footage in the movie menu is set to Off.
Page 210 Notes About HS Movie • Sound is not recorded. • Zoom position, focus, exposure, and white balance are locked when the b (e movie-record) button is pressed to start HS movie recording. HS Movie Recorded movies are played back at about 30 frames per second. When Movie options (E83) in the movie menu is set to f HS 60 fps ( 2 0×720), movies that can be played back in slow motion can be recorded.
Page 211: N Open With Hs Footage
N Open with HS Footage Enter shooting mode M tap F M N Open with HS footage Select whether the camera records normal speed movies or HS movies (slow motion or fast motion movies) when movie recording starts. Option Description o On (default setting) Record HS movies when movie recording begins.
Page 212: D Movie Af Mode
D Movie AF mode Enter shooting mode M tap F M D Movie AF mode Select how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option Description Focus is locked when the b (e movie-record) button is pressed to A Single AF start recording.
Page 213: The Setup Menu
The Setup Menu Welcome Screen Tap F M z (setup menu) M Welcome screen Allows you to configure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera. Option Description None The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying (default setting) the welcome screen.
Page 214: Time Zone And Date
Time Zone and Date Tap F M z (setup menu) M Time zone and date Set the camera clock. Option Description Set camera clock to current date Date and time and time. Tap the fields (day, month, year, hour, and minute) on the displayed screen to set the date 2012 Date and time...
Page 215 Selecting the Travel Destination Time Zone Tap Time zone. Time zone and date London, Casablanca 15/11/2012 15:30 Date and time Date format Time zone Tap x Travel destination. Time zone • The date and time displayed in the monitor London, Casablanca changes according to the region currently selected.
Page 216 Tap G or H to choose the travel Travel destination destination time zone and tap I. • If daylight saving time is in effect, tap p to New York enable daylight saving time function. W is Toronto displayed at the top of the monitor and the Lima camera clock is advanced one hour.
Page 217: Monitor Settings
Monitor Settings Tap F M z (setup menu) M Monitor settings Set the options below. Option Description Photo info Select information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback. This setting determines whether or not the captured image is displayed Image review immediately after shooting.
Page 218 Shooting mode Playback mode 15 15 / 11 11 / 2012 15 15 / 11 / 2012 15 : 30 2012 15 : 30 30 0004 0004 . JPG 0004 . JPG Framing grid+auto info 25 25 0 0 4 4 / / 1010 1010 In addition to information shown with...
Page 219: Print Date (Imprinting Date And Time)
Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) Tap F M z (setup menu) M Print date The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images when shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (E76).
Page 220 Print Date and Print Order When printing with a DPOF-compatible printer that can print the shooting date and shooting information, you can use the Print order option (E73) to print this information on images, even if the Print date function was set to Off at the time of shooting.
Page 221: Vibration Reduction
Vibration Reduction Tap F M z (setup menu) M Vibration reduction Reduce the effects of camera shake while shooting. Vibration reduction effectively reduces blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, which commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds. The effects of camera shake are reduced when recording movies, in addition to when taking still pictures.
Page 222: Motion Detection
Motion Detection Tap F M z (setup menu) M Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still images. Option Description When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring.
Page 223: Af Assist
AF Assist Tap F M z (setup menu) M AF assist Enable or disable AF-assist illuminator, which assists autofocus operation when the subject is dimly lit. Option Description AF-assist illuminator will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is dimly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 1.5 m (4 ft s Auto 11 in.) at the maximum telephoto position.
Page 224: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom Tap F M z (setup menu) M Digital zoom Enable or disable digital zoom. Option Description When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom o On position, rotating the zoom control to g (i) triggers digital zoom (default setting) (A29).
Page 225: Sound Settings
Sound Settings Tap F M z (setup menu) M Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings. Option Description Select On (default setting) or Off. When On is selected, a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice Button sound when the camera acquires focus on the subject, and three times when an error is detected.
Page 226: Auto Off
Auto Off Tap F M z (setup menu) M Auto off If no operations are performed for a specified amount of time, the monitor turns off and the camera enters standby mode (A25). This setting determines the amount of time that passes before the camera enters standby mode.
Page 227: Format Memory/Format Card
Format Memory/Format Card Tap F M z (setup menu) M Format memory/Format card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be restored. Be sure to transfer important images to a computer before formatting.
Page 228: Language
Language Tap F M z (setup menu) M Language Select one of 31 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Romanian Danish Finnish German Swedish (default setting) Vietnamese Spanish Turkish Greek Ukrainian French Arabic Indonesian Bengali Italian Simplified Chinese Hungarian Traditional Chinese Dutch...
Page 229: Tv Settings
TV Settings Tap F M z (setup menu) M TV settings Adjust settings for connection to a TV. Option Description Video mode Select from NTSC and PAL. Select a resolution for HDMI output from Auto (default setting), 4 0p, 720p, or 0 0i. When Auto is selected, the option best suited HDMI to the TV to which the camera is connected is automatically selected from 4 0p, 720p, or 0 0i.
Page 230: Charge By Computer
• When the camera is connected to a computer, an application installed on the computer, such as Nikon Transfer 2, may start. If the camera was connected to the computer for the sole purpose of charging the battery, exit the application.
Page 231 Notes About Connecting the Camera to a Printer • The battery cannot be charged with connection to a printer, even if the printer complies with the PictBridge standard. • When Auto is selected for Charge by computer, it may be impossible to print images with direct connection of the camera to some printers.
Page 232: Blink Warning
Blink Warning Tap F M z (setup menu) M Blink warning Select whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked when shooting in the following situations: • When the camera recognizes a human face as the main subject (A74) in A (auto) mode with AF area mode set to Target finding AF.
Page 233 The Blink Warning Screen When the Did someone blink? screen shown on Did someone blink? the right is displayed in the monitor, the operations described below are available. If no operations are performed within a few seconds, the camera automatically returns to shooting mode. Function Description Enlarge the detected...
Page 234: Sequence Display Options
Sequence Display Options Tap F M z (setup menu) M Sequence display options Choose the method used to display a series of images shot continuously (sequence) (E14) when viewing them in full-frame playback mode (A32) and in thumbnail playback mode (A81).
Page 235: Eye-Fi Upload
Eye-Fi Upload Tap F M z (setup menu) M Eye-Fi upload Option Description b Enable Upload images created by the camera to a preselected destination. (default setting) c Disable Images will not be uploaded. Notes About Eye-Fi Cards • Note that images will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient even if Enable is selected. •...
Page 236: Reset All
Reset All Tap F M z (setup menu) M Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Basic Shooting Functions Option Default value Flash mode (A58) Auto Self-timer (A61) Macro mode (A63) Exposure compensation (A65) Shooting Menu Option...
Page 237 Scene Mode Option Default value Scene setting in the shooting mode selection Scene auto selector menu (A40) Scene effect adjustment slider (A41) Center Night portrait (A43) Hand-held Night landscape (A45) Hand-held HDR in backlighting scene mode (A47) Easy panorama (A48) Normal (180°) Continuous shooting in pet portrait mode Continuous...
Page 238 Option Default value Movie AF mode (E88) Single AF Wind noise reduction (E88) Setup Menu Option Default value Welcome screen (E89) None Photo info (E93) Auto info Image review (E93) Brightness (E93) Print date (E95) Vibration reduction (E97) Motion detection (E98) Auto AF assist (E99) Auto...
Page 239 Others Option Default value Paper size (E41, E43) Default Slide show effects (E69) Classic Frame interval for slide show (E69) • Selecting Reset all also clears the current file number (E117) from memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all images saved in the internal memory or on the memory card (A34) before selecting Reset all.
Page 240: Firmware Version
Firmware Version Tap F M z (setup menu) M Firmware version View the current camera firmware version. Firmware version COOLPIX S Ver.x.x 6400 E116...
Page 241: File And Folder Names
* Including images edited using the quick effects function (A39) in A (auto) mode • Files are saved in folders named with a folder number followed by “NIKON” (e.g. “100NIKON”). When the number of files within a folder reaches 9999, a new folder will be created.
Page 242 • Files copied using Copy>Selected images are copied to the current folder, where they are assigned new file numbers in ascending order starting from the largest file number in memory. Copy>All images copies all folders from the source medium; file names do not change but new folder numbers are assigned in ascending order, starting from the largest folder number on the destination medium (E80).
Page 243: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories Battery Charger MH-66 Battery charger (Charging time when no charge remains: Approx. 1 h 50 min) AC Adapter EH-62G (connect as shown) AC adapter Be sure that the power connector cord has been properly aligned in power connector and battery chamber grooves before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
Page 244: Error Messages
Error Messages Display Cause/Solution Clock not set. O (flashes) Set date and time. Battery exhausted. Charge or replace battery. 14, 16 Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before resuming use. After five seconds, this message will Battery temperature disappear, the monitor will turn off, and the power-on lamp high...
Page 245 Display Cause/Solution This card cannot be Error accessing memory card. used. • Use approved card. 18, F23 • Check that terminals are clean. This card cannot be • Confirm that memory card is correctly inserted. read. Memory card has not been formatted for use in COOLPIX S6400.
Page 246 Display Cause/Solution 200 images have already been added to album. Album is full. No further • Remove some images from album. pictures can be added. • Add to other albums. A voice memo cannot be attached to this file. Sound file cannot be •...
Page 247 Display Cause/Solution This image cannot be Image is protected. deleted. Disable protection. Travel destination is in Destination in same time zone as home. – the current time zone. Unable to create panorama. Could not shoot using easy panorama. Shooting with easy panorama may not be possible in the Unable to create following situations.
Page 248 Error has occurred in camera’s internal circuitry. Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn System error 14, 25 camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. Printer error. Printer error: check Check printer. After solving the problem, tap Resume to –...
Page 249: Technical Notes And Index
Technical Notes and Index Maximizing Camera Life and Performance ....F2 The Camera........................F2 The Battery........................F3 Charging AC Adapter ....................F4 Memory Cards........................F5 Cleaning and Storage.............F6 Cleaning...........................F6 Storage ..........................F6 Troubleshooting............. F7 Specifications..............F 7 Supported Standards ....................F22 Approved Memory Cards ..................F23 Index ................F2...
Page 250: Maximizing Camera Life And Performance
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance The Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Aviii-x) when using or storing the device. Do Not Drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.
Page 251: The Battery
• Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) before use. • When charging the battery inserted into the COOLPIX S6400 using the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P or a computer, the battery is not charged at battery temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 45°C (113°F).
Page 252: Charging Ac Adapter
• On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. If an exhausted battery is used at a low temperature, the camera will not turn on. Be sure that the battery is fully charged before heading outside to take pictures in cold weather. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary.
Page 253: Memory Cards
Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (F23) for recommended memory cards. • Observe the precautions noted in the documentation included with your memory card. • Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. •...
Page 254: Cleaning And Storage
Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end).
Page 255: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Power, Display, Settings Issues Problem Cause/Solution Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
Page 256 Problem Cause/Solution • Battery is exhausted. • The camera automatically turns off to save power if no operations are performed for an extended period of time. • The camera or battery have become too cold and cannot operate properly. Camera turns off without •...
Page 257: Shooting Mode
Problem Cause/Solution • If camera clock has not been set, “Date not set” indicator flashes during shooting and movie recording. Images and movies recorded before clock is set are dated “01/01/2012 00:00”. Set the Date and time of recording correct time and date from the Time zone and 20, 104, are not correct.
Page 258: Shutter-Release Button
Shooting Issues Problem Cause/Solution • Disconnect HDMI cable or USB cable. 86, 91, E34, Cannot switch to shooting mode. • The camera cannot be switched to shooting mode while connected to a power outlet via the Charging AC Adapter. • When camera is in playback mode or a menu is 10, 32 displayed, press the A button, the shutter-release No image captured when...
Page 259 Problem Cause/Solution • The flash mode is set to W (off). • Scene mode with which the flash does not fire is selected. Flash does not fire. • On is selected for Blink proof in smart portrait menu. • Another function that restricts flash is enabled. •...
Page 260 Problem Cause/Solution The subject is dark, so shutter speed is too slow or ISO Randomly spaced bright sensitivity is too high. Noise can be reduced by: pixels (“noise”) appear in • Using flash. image. 69, E58 • Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting. •...
Page 261 Problem Cause/Solution It may take more time to save images in the following situations. • When the noise reduction function is in operation, – such as when shooting in a dark environment. • When the flash mode is set to V (auto with red- eye reduction).
Page 262 • 3D images cannot be enlarged when the camera is Cannot zoom in on image. connected via HDMI and they are played back in • The COOLPIX S6400 may not be able to zoom in on – images captured with another make or model of digital camera.
Page 263 • Camera is not recognized by the computer. – start when camera is • Confirm system requirements. connected to a computer. • Computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2 automatically. For more information about Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information contained in ViewNX 2.
Page 264 Problem Cause/Solution With some PictBridge-compatible printers, the The PictBridge startup PictBridge startup screen may not be displayed and it screen is not displayed may be impossible to print images when Auto is 105, E106 when the camera is selected for the Charge by computer option in the connected to a printer.
Page 265: Specifications
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S6400 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective pixels 16.0 million Image sensor -in. type CMOS; approx. 16.79 million total pixels Lens 12× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens 4.5-54.0 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 25-300 mm lens in...
Page 266 Storage Media Internal memory (approx. 78 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card File system DCF, Exif 2.3, DPOF, and MPF compliant Still pictures: JPEG 3D images: MPO File formats Sound files (Voice Memo): WAV Movies: MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo) •...
Page 267 Flash Range (approx.) [W]: 0.5–6.2 m (1 ft 8 in.–20 ft) (ISO sensitivity: Auto) [T]: 1.2–2.9 m (4 ft–9 ft 6 in.) Flash control TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Interface Hi-Speed USB Data transfer protocol MTP, PTP Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL HDMI output Can be selected from Auto, 480p, 720p, and 1080i...
Page 268 • Unless otherwise stated, all figures assume a fully-charged battery and an ambient temperature of 23 ±3°C (73.4 ±5.4°F) as specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). Figures based on the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the endurance of camera batteries.
Page 269 Specifications • Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. • The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice.
Page 270: Supported Standards
Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows images to be printed from print orders saved on memory cards.
Page 271: Approved Memory Cards
Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly.
Page 272 High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • 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. FreeType License (FreeType2) •...
Page 273: Index
Index AF area mode ........70, E66 Symbols AF assist........2, 104, E99 A Auto mode ......... 26, 38 Album............... E10 C Scene mode..........40 adding images to........ 84 R Special effects mode ....... 52 removing images from....84 F Smart portrait mode ....... 54 Aperture value ..........
Page 274 Blink warning ......105, E108 DPOF..............F22 Brightness ............. E93 DPOF print............ E45 BSS............46, E60 Drag................4 Draw A ..........47, E2 Button sound..........E101 DSCN.............. E117 Dusk/dawn i............ 44 Charge by computer ..... 105, E106 Charge lamp..........3, 17 Charger..........
Page 275 Focus area.............. 30 Image copy ..........E80 Focus indicator ............7 Image mode........69, E49 Focus lock .............. 78 Image review ..........E93 Folder name ..........E117 Image size.......... 69, E49 Food u ..............46 Imprinting date and time....E95 Format internal memory ..
Page 276 Night landscape j ......... 45 Preset manual..........E63 Night portrait e..........43 Pre-shooting cache... 69, E59, E61 Nikon Transfer 2 ........90, 92 Pressing halfway ..........31 Nostalgic sepia P ........52 Print....84, E41, E43, E73 Number of exposures remaining Print date.......
Page 277 Slow sync ............... 59 Recording slow motion movies ..............99, E84 Small picture ........84, E31 Red-eye reduction..........59 Smart portrait menu....68, E67 Remove from favorites ......E9 Smart portrait mode........54 Reset all ........... 105, E112 Smile timer ........70, E68 Retouch..............
Page 278: Zoom Control
Tripod socket ......... 3, F19 TV ............87, E34 TV settings ........105, E105 USB cable ......... 86, 91, E39 USB/audio/video output connector ........86, 91, E34, E39 Vibration reduction....104, E97 Video mode ..........E105 ViewNX 2 ..............88 Voice memo ........
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