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DIGITAL CAMERA
Reference Manual
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Highlight Features of the COOLPIX S3400 Features that help you capture the images and movies you want Advanced features for capturing beautiful images Packed with a wealth of high-performance features, including a wide selection of shooting modes unique to COOLPIX cameras, a 7x optical zoom, and an effective resolution of 20.1 megapixels, the camera enables you to capture the images you desire. The camera’s vibration reduction function reduces blurring when shooting. In addition, you can reco
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Introduction Parts of the Camera Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index i
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Introduction Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S3400 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. ii
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Introduction About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away, see “Basic Steps for 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). iii
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Introduction 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 marks cautions, information that should be read before use, to prevent B damage to the camera. C This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera. A/E/ These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information; F E: “Reference Section”, F: “Technical Notes an
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Introduction Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product informat
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Introduction About the Manuals • No part of the documentation included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in the documentation at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this
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Introduction Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built- in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility. Before discarding a data storage device o
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Introduction 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. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon prod
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Introduction Do not remain in contact with the • Do not immerse in or expose to water. camera, battery charger, or AC • Put the battery in the battery case before adapter for extended periods transporting it. Do not transport or store while the devices are on or in use. with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins. Parts of the devices become hot. Leaving • The battery is prone to leakage when the devices in direct contact with the skin fully discharged. To avoid damage to the for ext
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Introduction precautions could result in fire or electric should be no less than one meter (3 ft 4 in.) shock. from the subject. • Do not handle the plug or Charging AC Do not operate the flash with the Adapter with wet hands. Failure to flash window touching a person or observe this precaution could result in object electric shock. Failure to observe this precaution could • Do not use with travel converters or result in burns or fire. adapters designed to convert from one voltage to an
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Introduction Notices be determined by turning the equipment Notices for Customers in the off and on, the user is encouraged to try to U.S.A. correct the interference by one or more of IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS– the following measures: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE • Increase the separation between the OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY equipment and receiver. FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS • Connect the equipment into
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Introduction Notice for customers in the State of • This product is designated for separate California collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household WARNING waste. Handling the cord on this product will • For more information, contact the retailer expose you to lead, a chemical known to or the local authorities in charge of waste the State of California to cause birth defects management. or other reproductive harm. This symbol on the battery Wash hands af
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Introduction Table of Contents Using the Zoom ...................................................... 29 Introduction ................................................... ii Step 4 Focus and Shoot.................................. 30 Read This First ....................................................... ii The Shutter-release Button .............................. 31 About This Manual .................................................. iii Step 5 Play Back Images ................................. 3
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Introduction Functions That Can Be Set Using the d General Camera Setup ............................. 97 Button (Shooting Menu) ................................ 62 Functions That Can Be Set Using the d Shooting Menu Options.................................... 63 Button (Setup Menu) ....................................... 98 Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously .................................................. 65 Focusing...............................................................
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Introduction Connecting the Camera to a Printer Welcome Screen............................................ E66 .................................................................................. E25 Time Zone and Date.................................... E67 Printing Images One at a Time ............. E27 Monitor Settings ............................................ E70 Printing Multiple Images .......................... E29 Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mod
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Introduction Cleaning................................................................... F6 Storage ..................................................................... F6 Troubleshooting ............................................ F7 Specifications ............................................... F17 Supported Standards.................................... F21 Approved Memory Cards........................... F22 Index................................................................ F24 xvi
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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 ..........................................................................................5 Using Menus (the d Button) ..........................................6 The Monitor .....................................................................
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Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 23 4 5 6 Lens cover closed 11 10 9 8 7 2
