Nikon D3400 User Manual
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Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option. U Photo Illustration Sharpen outlines and simplify coloring for a poster effect that can be adjusted in live view 0 56. Spot metering: Meters 3.
Position the cursor in the selected menu. Turn camera off, remove and replace Turn camera off and battery, and then turn camera on again. K button Press J to start playback; your current position is indicated by the movie progress bar.
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D3400 Model Name: N1510... Nikon User Support Contact a Nikon representative for technical assistance with the operation of your Nikon product or products. Attach the camera strap 0 10. Attach the strap as shown. Repeat for the second eyelet. Charge the battery 0 10. Insert the battery and memory card 0 12. After choosing a language, you will be prompted to connect the camera and smart device. To exit without connecting, press the G button. Follow the on-screen instructions to set the clock. Frame the photograph 0 27. The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them. DANGER: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon carries a high risk of death or severe injury. Failure to observe this precaution could result in visual impairment. Disable wireless features when the use of wireless equipment is prohibited. The radio-frequency emissions produced by this product could interfere with equipment onboard aircraft or in hospitals or other medical facilities. Should a child swallow a battery, seek immediate medical attention. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction. T HE USE OF NON IKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR... FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. The Camera Body Movie-record button.... R button Shooting mode Vignette control indicator.. You can also change settings by pressing the P button during live view. Charge the Battery If a plug adapter is supplied, raise the wall plug and connect the plug adapter as shown below at left, making sure the plug is fully inserted. Do not short the charger terminals. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating and damage to the charger. Insert the battery as shown, using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks the battery in place when the battery is fully inserted. Press the battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. Remove the camera body cap Remove the rear lens cap Mounting mark camera Align the mounting Mounting mark lens marks Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button q while turning the lens clockwise w. After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. Note that the actual camera and smart device displays may differ from those shown below. Turn the camera on. The camera will wait for a connection; launch the SnapBridge app on the smart device and follow the on-screen instructions to tap the name of the camera you want to pair with. Connect to Camera Camera name D3400... After confirming that the camera and Camera smart device display the same six- digit authentication code, follow the steps below to complete pairing. To record location data with photographs, select Yes when prompted and enable the location data features both in the SnapBridge app and on the smart device itself for more information, see the documentation provided with the smart device. For more information on the features below, see SnapBridge online help. Turn the camera on. A language-selection dialog will be displayed. Use the multi selector and J button to navigate the menus. Power switch 1 Up J button select 4 Left 2 Right 3 Down... G button Set the camera clock. Use the multi selector and J button to set the camera clock. Select time zone Select date format Select daylight saving time Set time and date note that the option camera uses a 24-hour clock The clock can be adjusted at any time using the Time zone... When operating the control with your eye to the viewfinder, be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye. Focus points Viewfinder not in focus Viewfinder in focus... Battery level R button Number of exposures remaining Battery Level If the battery is low, a warning will also be displayed in the viewfinder. Viewfinder photography: When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. Bring your elbows in against the sides of your chest. Live view: When framing photographs in the monitor, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the lens with your left. Viewfinder photography: Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the main subject in at least one of the 11 focus points. Focus point Live view: At default settings, the camera automatically detects faces and selects the focus point. If no face is detected, the camera will focus on subjects near the center of the frame. Viewfinder photography: Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus if the subject is poorly lit, the flash In-focus indicator may pop up and the AF- assist illuminator may light. When the focus operation is complete, a beep will sound a beep may not sound if the subject is moving and the in-focus indicator I will appear in the viewfinder. Smoothly press the shutter- release button the rest of the way down to take the photograph. The memory card access lamp will light and the photograph will be Memory card access lamp displayed in the monitor for a few seconds. Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has... The selected mode is shown in the monitor. If the flash is raised, photographs can only be taken when the flash-ready indicator M is displayed. K button Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Use the multi selector or command dial to highlight images and press J to display the highlighted image full frame. Press the W Q button to toggle between the date list and the list of thumbnails for the selected date. Note that photographs can not be recovered once deleted. Display the photograph you wish to delete. K button Delete the photograph. Press the O button. Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. The 0 Icon A 0 icon indicates that movies can not be recorded. Press the movie-record button to start recording. A recording indicator and the time available are displayed in the monitor. Movie-record button Recording indicator Time remaining End recording. Press the movie-record button again to end recording. Recording will end automatically when the maximum length is reached, the memory card is full, or another mode is selected. Note that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before this length is reached. K button Press J to start playback; your current position is indicated by the movie progress bar. Note that movies can not be recovered once deleted. Display the movie you wish to delete. K button Delete the movie. Press the O button. The top level of the guide is displayed when the mode dial is rotated to g. Battery indicator 0 26 Number of exposures remaining 0 26 Shooting mode: A guide mode indicator appears on the shooting mode icon. Turn monitor on G button Press 1, 3, 4, or 2 to highlight a Highlight a menu... Return to previous display If a d icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, help can be displayed by pressing the W Q button. Choosing a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode, framing a picture, and shooting as described on page 27. The following scenes can be selected with the mode dial: k Portrait... Note: The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. The following effects can be selected by rotating the mode dial to q and rotating the command dial until the desired option appears in the monitor. Mode dial Command dial Monitor % Night Vision... T Pop Overall saturation is increased for a more lively image. U Photo Illustration Sharpen outlines and simplify coloring for a poster effect that can be adjusted in live view 0 56. Note: Movies shot in this mode play back like a slide show made up of a series of stills. Note: The built-in flash turns off. Note: The built-in flash turns off. Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. Press J to display the options shown at right. Press 1 or 3 to highlight Vividness or Vignetting and press 4 or 2 to change. Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. Use the multi selector to position the focus point in the area that will be in focus and then press the shutter- release button halfway to focus. Press 4 or 2 to choose the orientation of the area that will be in focus and press 1 or 3 to adjust its width. Press J to exit when settings are complete. To exit live view, press the a button. Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. Press J to display selective color options. Selected color Frame an object in the white square in the center of the display and press 1 to choose the color of the object as one that will remain in the final image... Color range Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of similar hues that will be included in the final image. Choose from values between 1 and 7; note that higher values may include hues from other colors. The camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. Mode S Shutter-Priority Auto In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that... Rotate the command dial left for larger apertures lower f-numbers , right for Command dial smaller apertures higher f-numbers. Checking the exposure indicator 0 66 , adjust shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speed is selected by rotating the command dial right for faster speeds, left for slower. Shutter speed Aperture Fast shutter speeds s in this Slow shutter speeds here 1 s blur 1600 example freeze motion. In general, positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker. E N button Command dial Information display —0. To view the menus, press the G button. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu. Position the cursor in the selected menu. Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu. Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option. Select the highlighted item. Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit without making a selection, press the G button. Connect the USB cable. After turning the camera off and ensuring that a memory card is inserted, connect a USB cable available separately as shown and then turn the camera on. Pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer. Start Transfer Terminate the connection. When transfer is complete, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. For More Information Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX-i. Compatible Lenses This camera supports autofocus with AF-P and type E and G AF-S lenses only. Use C-PL or C-PL II circular polarizing filters instead. Remote controls Pressing the battery-chamber latch to the right q , insert a fingernail into the gap and open the battery chamber w. Ensure that the battery is inserted in the correct orientation r. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and that it be serviced once every three to five years note that fees apply to these services. Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xi—xiv of this manual. This battery cannot be used. It does not communicate properly with this camera. To Use Nikon-approved battery. Turn camera off, remove and replace Turn camera off and battery, and then turn camera on again. If problem persists, card This memory card may be damaged. Contact Nikon- cannot be used. Card authorized service representative. Delete files Insert another card. If error persists or Error. Press shutter appears frequently, consult Nikon- release button again. Contact flashes a Nikon-authorized Consult Nikon-authorized service service representative. Metering error Unable to start live Wait for the internal circuits to cool view. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain. Lens cap Lens mounting mark.... The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, 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. Sample figures for EN-EL14a 1230 mAh batteries are given below. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance. Printed in Singapore SB6E01 11 6MB36111-01...
Contact flashes a Nikon-authorized Consult Nikon-authorized service service representative. Capturing Visual and Audio in Amazing Quality In one touch, Nikon D3400 is able to record videos in full hd quality. Movie-record button Recording indicator Time remaining End recording. Use the multi selector or command dial to highlight images and press J to display the highlighted image full frame. NIKON MANUALS IN OTHER LANGUAGES. Shoot with the AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm kit lens, and you can capture video footage with virtually no drive noise. A Designed Camera for You The camera presents to photographers to compact and light design.