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viiiIntroductionFor Your SafetyTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in th
82Playback FeaturesSelecting Certain Types of Images for PlaybackYou can change the playback mode according to the type of images you want to view.Ava
83Playback FeaturesSwitching Between Playback Modes1 When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, press the c button.•
84Playback FeaturesFeatures That Can Be Set with F (Playback Menu)If you tap F when viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback m
85Playback Features1This function can also be performed in thumbnail playback mode.2This function is not available for images captured in 3D photograp
86Playback FeaturesConnecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or PrinterYou can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to
87Playback FeaturesViewing images on a TV E34Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV.Connection method: Connect the video and
88Playback FeaturesUsing ViewNX 2ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images. Install ViewNX
89Playback Features1 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-c
90Playback Features5 Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displayed.• Windows: Click Yes.• Mac OS: Click OK.The following sof
91Playback FeaturesTransferring Images to the Computer1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer.Choose one of the following methods:• Direct
ixIntroductionDo not remain in contact with the camera, battery charger, or AC adapter for extended periods while the devices are on or in useParts of
92Playback FeaturesIf a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2.• When using Windows 7If the dialog shown at r
93Playback Features3 Terminate the connection.• If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If you a
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95Recording and Playing Back MoviesRecording and Playing Back MoviesYou can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button.Recording M
96Recording and Playing Back MoviesRecording MoviesYou can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button.1 Display the shooting scree
97Recording and Playing Back MoviesB Notes About Recording Images and Saving MoviesThe indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indi
98Recording and Playing Back MoviesB Notes About AutofocusAutofocus may not perform as expected (A77). Should this occur, try the following:1. Set Mov
99Recording and Playing Back MoviesFeatures That Can Be Set with F (Movie Menu)Tap F in shooting mode to configure the settings listed below (A10). If
100Recording and Playing Back MoviesPlaying Back MoviesPress the c button to enter playback mode.Movies are indicated by the movie options icon (A99).
101Recording and Playing Back MoviesFunctions Available During PlaybackTap the monitor during playback to display the playback control panel at the bo
xIntroduction• Do not handle the plug or Charging AC Adapter with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.• Do no
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103General Camera SetupGeneral Camera SetupThis chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the z setup menu.• For further details
104General Camera SetupFeatures 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 d
105General Camera SetupAuto offAllows you to set the amount of time that passes before the monitor turns off to save power.E102Format memory/Format ca
E1E Reference SectionReference SectionThe Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera.ShootingUsing the Draw Opti
E2Reference SectionUsing the Draw OptionWrite a memo or draw a picture on the touch panel display and save it as an image. The image is saved at an im
E3Reference SectionUsing Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback)Shooting with Easy PanoramaYou can select either W Normal (180°) (default setting) or X
E4Reference Section3 Move the camera slowly and straight in one of the four directions, and begin shooting.• When the camera detects which direction i
E5Reference SectionExample of camera movement• The operator, without shifting position, moves the camera horizontally or vertically in an arc so that
xiIntroductionNoticesNotices for Customers in the U.S.A.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
E6Reference SectionViewing Images Captured with Easy PanoramaIf you switch to playback mode (A32) and display an image captured using easy panorama in
E7Reference SectionFavorite Pictures ModeYou can sort your images (except movies) into nine albums and add them as favorite pictures (added images are
E8Reference SectionPlaying Back Images in AlbumsTap an album to play back the images that have been added to the selected album.• The icon of the sele
E9Reference SectionRemoving Images from AlbumsTo remove an image from an album without permanently deleting it, follow the procedure described below.•
E10Reference SectionChanging the Favorites Album Icon1 Tap K.• The album icon and icon color selection screen is displayed.2 Tap the desired icon, tap
E11Reference SectionAuto Sort ModeImages are automatically sorted into categories, such as portraits, landscapes, and movies.Tap a category to play ba
E12Reference Section* Images captured in scene auto selector scene mode (A42) are also sorted into the appropriate categories.B Notes About Auto Sort
E13Reference SectionList by Date ModeTap a date to play back the images captured on the selected date.• The first image that was captured on the selec
E14Reference SectionViewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) Viewing Images in a SequenceEach series of images captured using the
E15Reference SectionB Sequence Display Options• Select Sequence display options (E110) in the setup menu to set all sequences to be displayed using th
xiiIntroductionInterface CablesUse the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limi
E16Reference SectionDeleting Images in a SequenceIf Sequence display options (E110) in the setup menu is set to Key picture only, images to be deleted
E17Reference SectionEditing Still ImagesEditing FeaturesUse the COOLPIX S6400 to edit images in-camera and save them as separate files (E117). The edi
E18Reference SectionB Notes About Image Editing• The editing functions of COOLPIX S6400 cannot be used for images captured with another make or model
E19Reference SectionC Restrictions on Image EditingWhen an edited copy is further modified with another editing function, check the following restrict
E20Reference Sectionp Quick EffectsSelect one of the 30 effects listed below. The effect results can be previewed on the screen shown in step 2 (E21).
E21Reference Section2 Tap the desired effect.• Tap B or C to scroll through the display.3 Tap I.• To exit without saving the edited image, tap f. When
E22Reference SectionU Paint1 Use the I , J, K, and L tools to paint images.• For more information about using each tool, see “Write and Draw on images
E23Reference Section3 Tap Yes.• A new, painted copy is created.• Images taken at an Image mode setting (A69) of l 4608×2592 are saved at a size of n (
E24Reference SectionAdd DecorationsTap K to add a decoration.You can change the decoration type or size using the palette. To hide the palette, tap K
E25Reference Sectionk Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation1 Choose the degree of enhancement and tap I.2 Tap Yes.• A new, retouched copy i
xiiiIntroductionTable of ContentsIntroduction ... iiRead This First ...
E26Reference SectionI D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast1 Tap I.• The original version is displayed on the left and the edited version is d
E27Reference SectionP Stretch: Stretching Images 1 Tap q or r, or tap or drag the slider at the bottom of the screen to adjust stretch effect.2 Tap I.
E28Reference SectionO Perspective Control: Adjusting a Sense of Perspective1 Tap y or z, or tap or drag the slider at the bottom of the screen to adju
E29Reference Sectionj Glamour Retouch: Softening Skin and Making Faces Looking Smaller with Larger Eyes1 Tap j All or e Skin softening.• All: Soften f
E30Reference SectionB Notes About Glamour Retouch• If no faces are detected in the image, the glamour retouch function cannot be used.• The glamour re
E31Reference Sectiong Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image1 Tap the desired small copy size icon.• The available settings are l 640×480, m 320
E32Reference Sectiono Crop: Creating a Cropped CopyCreate a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when G is displayed with playback
E33Reference SectionC 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 c
E34Reference SectionConnecting 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
E35Reference SectionWhen using a commercially available HDMI cableConnect the plug to the HDMI jack on the TV.3 Set the TV’s input to external video i
xivIntroductionFeatures That Can Be Set with F (Shooting Menu) ... 68Options Availab
E36Reference SectionOperations with TV ConnectionWhile images are displayed full-frame on the TV, the previous or next image can be viewed by dragging
E37Reference SectionB Notes About Connecting the HDMI CableAn HDMI cable is not included. Use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect the camer
E38Reference SectionConnecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)Users of PictBridge-compatible (F22) printers can connect the camera directly to
E39Reference SectionConnecting the Camera to a Printer1 Turn off the camera.2 Turn on the printer.• Check printer settings.3 Connect the camera to the
E40Reference Section4 The camera is automatically turned on.• When properly connected, the PictBridge startup screen will be displayed in the camera m
E41Reference SectionPrinting Individual ImagesAfter properly connecting the camera to the printer (E39), follow the procedures described below to prin
E42Reference Section4 Tap Paper size.5 Tap the desired paper size.• Tap B or C to display the previous or next page.• To specify paper size using sett
E43Reference SectionPrinting Multiple ImagesAfter properly connecting the camera to the printer (E39), follow the procedures described below to print
E44Reference Section4 Tap Print selection, Print all images, or DPOF printing.Print selectionSelect images (up to 99 images) and the number of copies
E45Reference SectionPrint all imagesOne copy each of all images saved in the internal memory, or on the memory card, is printed.• When the screen show
xvIntroductionI D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast... E26P Stretch: Stretching
E46Reference Section5 Printing begins.• Monitor display returns to the print menu shown in step 2 when printing is complete.C Paper SizeThe camera sup
E47Reference SectionEditing MoviesThe desired portions of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file.1 Play back the desired movie and pause at
E48Reference Section5 When the settings are finished, tap I.• Tap R (preview) before tapping I to preview the specified portion of the movie.• When pr
E49Reference SectionThe Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)A Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)You can select the combination of image size and compres
E50Reference SectionC Notes About Image Mode• The setting is also applied to other shooting modes.• Some settings cannot be used with other functions
E51Reference Sectionq/s/r Touch ShootingSelect one of the options listed below.* Available only in A mode.Option Description Aq Touch shutter (defa
E52Reference SectionC Focus Area That Can Be Set with Touch Shutter or Touch AF/AEThe focus area that can be set by tapping the monitor when using Tou
E53Reference Sectionq Tapping the Monitor to Release the Shutter (Touch Shutter)Tap the desired subject to take a picture.• Do not use force when tapp
E54Reference SectionB Notes About Touch Shutter• The focus area that can be set varies depending on the shooting mode (E52).• When taking pictures wit
E55Reference Sections Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking)• s (subject tracking) is enabled only in A (auto) mode.1 Register a subject.• Ta
xviIntroductionSequence Display Options... E110Eye-Fi Upload... E111Reset All...
E56Reference Section2 Press the shutter-release button to take a picture.• The camera focuses on the focus area when the shutter-release button is pre
E57Reference Sectionr Tapping the Monitor to Focus (Touch AF/AE)1 Tap the subject on which the camera focuses.• u or a double border will be displayed
E58Reference SectionE ISO SensitivityWhen ISO sensitivity is increased, less light is needed when taking pictures.Higher ISO sensitivity allows darker
E59Reference SectionC Continuous ShootingChange settings to continuous or BSS (Best Shot Selector).Select A (auto) mode M tap F M C ContinuousOption D
E60Reference SectionB Notes About Continuous Shooting• When a setting other than Single is selected, flash cannot be used. Focus, exposure, and white
E61Reference SectionC Pre-shooting CacheWhen Pre-shooting cache is selected, shooting begins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway for 0.
E62Reference Sectionw White Balance (Adjusting Hue)The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human br
E63Reference SectionUsing Preset ManualThe preset manual option is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cas
E64Reference Section4 Frame the white or gray reference object in the measuring window.• To apply the most recently measured value for preset manual i
E65Reference Sectionp Quick EffectsEnable or disable the quick effects function.B Notes About Quick EffectsThis function cannot be used with some func
1Parts of the CameraParts of the CameraThis chapter describes the parts of the camera and explains information that is displayed in the monitor.The Ca
E66Reference SectionG AF Area ModeUse this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus.B Notes About AF Area Mode• When di
E67Reference SectionThe Smart Portrait Menu• See “The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)” (E49) for information about A Image mode and q/r Touch shooti
E68Reference Sectiony Blink ProofThe camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time a picture is taken. Of the two shots, one in which the
E69Reference SectionThe Playback Menu• See “Favorite Pictures Mode” (E7) for information about h Favorite pictures and h Remove from favorites.• See “
E70Reference Section2 The slide show begins.• Tap the monitor to display the operation panel at the bottom of the screen.• The screen that appears whe
E71Reference Sectiond ProtectProtects selected images from accidental deletion.Note that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card wi
E72Reference SectionProtecting Multiple Images1 Tap the desired images to be protected.• When an image is selected, a check mark (y) is displayed. To
E73Reference Sectiona Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)When printing images saved on the memory card using any of the following methods, the P
E74Reference Section2 Choose whether or not to print shooting date and photo information.• Tap N Date to place w in the checkbox to imprint the shooti
E75Reference Section2 Choose whether or not to print shooting date and photo information.• Tap N Date to place w in the checkbox to imprint the shooti
Highlight Features of the COOLPIX S6400Simple touch operations that let you edit images when shootingp Quick effects ...
2Parts of the CameraThe Camera Body121 245367891011Lens cover closed1 Shutter-release button... 302Zoom control...
E76Reference SectionB Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Shooting InformationWhen the Date and Info settings are enabled in the print order option
E77Reference Sectionf Rotate ImageSpecify the orientation in which saved images are displayed during playback. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees
E78Reference SectionE Voice MemoUse the camera’s microphone to record voice memos for images.• The voice memo recording screen is displayed for images
E79Reference SectionPlaying Voice Memos• Tap R to play the voice memo.• Tap S to stop playback.• Tap X during playback to adjust playback volume.• f f
E80Reference Sectionh Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card.1 Tap the desired o
E81Reference Section3 Tap the images to be copied.• When an image is selected, a check mark is displayed. To cancel the selection, tap the image again
E82Reference SectionC Notes About Copying Images in a Sequence• If you select a key picture of a sequence in Selected images when only the key picture
E83Reference SectionThe Movie MenuD Movie OptionsSelect the desired movie option to record. Larger image sizes and faster movie bitrates mean greater
E84Reference SectionHS Movie Options* The maximum recording time shown here refers only to the portion of the movie that is recorded in slow motion or
E85Reference Section2 Press the b (e movie-record) button to start recording.• Movie recording starts in HS mode when Open with HS footage in the movi
3Parts of the Camera1234568791011121 b (e movie-record) button... 962Charge lamp ...17, E107Flas
E86Reference SectionB Notes About HS Movie• Sound is not recorded.• Zoom position, focus, exposure, and white balance are locked when the b (e movie-r
E87Reference SectionN Open with HS FootageSelect whether the camera records normal speed movies or HS movies (slow motion or fast motion movies) when
E88Reference SectionD Movie AF modeSelect how the camera focuses in movie mode.• When an HS movie option is selected in Movie options, the setting is
E89Reference SectionThe Setup MenuWelcome ScreenAllows you to configure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera.Tap F M z (se
E90Reference SectionTime Zone and DateSet the camera clock.Tap F M z (setup menu) M Time zone and dateOption DescriptionDate and timeSet camera clock
E91Reference SectionSelecting the Travel Destination Time Zone1 Tap Time zone.2 Tap x Travel destination.• The date and time displayed in the monitor
E92Reference Section4 Tap G or H to choose the travel destination time zone and tap I.• If daylight saving time is in effect, tap p to enable daylight
E93Reference SectionMonitor SettingsSet the options below.Photo InfoSelect whether or not the photo information is displayed in the monitor.Tap F M z
E94Reference SectionB Notes About Monitor SettingsWhen Quick effects (E65) is set to On, Image review is fixed at On.Framing grid+auto infoIn addition
E95Reference SectionPrint Date (Imprinting Date and Time)The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images when shooting, allowing the informa
4Parts of the CameraAttaching the Camera StrapOperating the Touch PanelThe monitor on the COOLPIX S6400 is a touch panel display. Use a finger or the
E96Reference SectionC Print Date and Print OrderWhen printing with a DPOF-compatible printer that can print the shooting date and shooting information
E97Reference SectionVibration ReductionReduce the effects of camera shake while shooting. Vibration reduction effectively reduces blur, caused by slig
E98Reference SectionMotion DetectionEnable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still images.The
E99Reference SectionAF AssistEnable or disable AF-assist illuminator, which assists autofocus operation when the subject is dimly lit.Tap F M z (setup
E100Reference SectionDigital ZoomEnable or disable digital zoom.B Notes About Digital Zoom• When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses at the
E101Reference SectionSound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings.B Notes About Sound SettingsButton sounds and the shutter sound are disabled wh
E102Reference SectionAuto OffIf no operations are performed for a specified amount of time, the monitor turns off and the camera enters standby mode (
E103Reference SectionFormat Memory/Format CardUse this option to format the internal memory or a memory card.Formatting the internal memory or memory
E104Reference SectionLanguageSelect one of 31 languages for display of camera menus and messages.Tap F M z (setup menu) M LanguageCzech RomanianDanish
E105Reference SectionTV SettingsAdjust settings for connection to a TV.C HDMI and HDMI-CECHDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a multimedia
5Parts of the CameraUsing the StylusUse the stylus for operations, such as when using the draw option (A47) or the paint option (A84), that require mo
E106Reference SectionCharge by ComputerSelect whether or not the battery inserted into the camera is charged when the camera is connected to a compute
E107Reference SectionB Notes About Connecting the Camera to a Printer• The battery cannot be charged with connection to a printer, even if the printer
E108Reference SectionBlink WarningSelect whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked when shooting in the following situations:
E109Reference SectionThe Blink Warning ScreenWhen the Did someone blink? screen shown on the right is displayed in the monitor, the operations describ
E110Reference SectionSequence Display OptionsChoose the method used to display a series of images shot continuously (sequence) (E 14) when viewing the
E111Reference SectionEye-Fi UploadB Notes About Eye-Fi Cards• Note that images will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient even if Enable
E112Reference SectionReset AllWhen Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values.Basic Shooting FunctionsShooting
E113Reference SectionScene ModeSpecial Effects ModeSmart Portrait MenuMovie MenuOption Default valueScene setting in the shooting mode selection menu
E114Reference SectionSetup MenuMovie AF mode (E88) Single AFWind noise reduction (E88) OffOption Default valueWelcome screen (E89) NonePhoto info (E93
E115Reference SectionOthers• Selecting Reset all also clears the current file number (E117) from memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest numbe
6Parts of the CameraIndicators of the Monitor/Touch PanelShooting ModeThe information that is displayed in the monitor changes depending on the camera
E116Reference SectionFirmware VersionView the current camera firmware version.Tap F M z (setup menu) M Firmware versionFirmware versionCOOLPIX S6400 V
E117Reference SectionFile and Folder NamesImages, movies, or voice memos are assigned file names as follows.• Files are saved in folders named with a
E118Reference Section• Files copied using Copy>Selected images are copied to the current folder, where they are assigned new file numbers in ascend
E119Reference SectionOptional AccessoriesBattery chargerBattery Charger MH-66(Charging time when no charge remains: Approx. 1 h 50 min)AC adapterAC Ad
E120Reference SectionError MessagesDisplay Cause/SolutionAO (flashes)Clock not set.Set date and time.E90Battery exhausted. Charge or replace battery.
E121Reference SectionThis card cannot be used.Error accessing memory card.• Use approved card.• Check that terminals are clean.• Confirm that memory c
E122Reference SectionAlbum is full. No further pictures can be added.200 images have already been added to album.• Remove some images from album.• Add
E123Reference SectionThis image cannot be deleted.Image is protected.Disable protection.E71Travel destination is in the current time zone.Destination
E124Reference Section* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.Lens errorLens error.Turn camera off and
F1Technical Notes and IndexTechnical Notes and IndexMaximizing Camera Life and Performance ...F2The Camera...
7Parts of the Camera1 Shooting mode...38, 40, 52, 542 Self-timer ...
F2Technical Notes and IndexMaximizing Camera Life and PerformanceThe CameraTo ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precaution
F3Technical Notes and IndexB Do Not Point the Lens at Strong Light Sources for Extended PeriodsAvoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong ligh
F4Technical Notes and Index• On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. If an exhausted battery is used at a low temperature, the came
F5Technical Notes and IndexMemory Cards• Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (F23) for recommended memory cards.• Observ
F6Technical Notes and IndexCleaning and StorageCleaningDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.StorageTurn the camera off when not in
F7Technical Notes and IndexTroubleshootingIf the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your
F8Technical Notes and IndexCamera turns off without warning.• Battery is exhausted.• The camera automatically turns off to save power if no operations
F9Technical Notes and IndexDate and time of recording are not correct.• If camera clock has not been set, “Date not set” indicator flashes during shoo
F10Technical Notes and IndexShooting IssuesProblem Cause/Solution ACannot switch to shooting mode.• Disconnect HDMI cable or USB cable.• The camera ca
F11Technical Notes and IndexFlash does not fire.• The flash mode is set to W (off).• Scene mode with which the flash does not fire is selected.• On is
8Parts of the CameraPlayback ModeThe information that is displayed in the monitor varies depending on the image played back and state of use.By defaul
F12Technical Notes and IndexRandomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image.The subject is dark, so shutter speed is too slow or ISO sensitivi
F13Technical Notes and IndexSaving images takes time.It may take more time to save images in the following situations.• When the noise reduction funct
F14Technical Notes and IndexPlayback IssuesProblem Cause/Solution AFile cannot be played back.• File or folder was overwritten or renamed by computer
F15Technical Notes and IndexImages are not displayed on TV.• Video mode or HDMI is not correctly set in the TV settings setup menu.• Cables are connec
F16Technical Notes and IndexThe PictBridge startup screen is not displayed when the camera is connected to a printer.With some PictBridge-compatible p
F17Technical Notes and IndexSpecificationsNikon COOLPIX S6400 Digital CameraTypeCompact digital cameraNumber of effective pixels16.0 millionImage sens
F18Technical Notes and IndexStorageMediaInternal memory (approx. 78 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cardFile systemDCF, Exif 2.3, DPOF, and MPF compliantFile
F19Technical Notes and IndexFlashRange (approx.)(ISO sensitivity: Auto)[W]: 0.5–6.2 m (1 ft 8 in.–20 ft)[T]: 1.2–2.9 m (4 ft–9 ft 6 in.)Flash controlT
F20Technical Notes and Index• Unless otherwise stated, all figures assume a fully-charged battery and an ambient temperature of 23 ±3°C (73.4 ±5.4°F)
F21Technical Notes and IndexB Specifications• Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain.• The appearance of this product an
9Parts of the Camera1Icons displayed vary depending on the setting used for shooting.2The icon for the selected album or category in auto sort mode cu
F22Technical Notes and IndexSupported Standards• DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to e
F23Technical Notes and IndexApproved Memory CardsThe following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera.•
F24Technical Notes and IndexAVC Patent Portfolio LicenseThis product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-comme
F25Technical Notes and IndexIndexSymbolsA Auto mode... 26, 38C Scene mode...
F26Technical Notes and IndexBlink warning... 105, E108Brightness... E93B
F27Technical Notes and IndexFocus area... 30Focus indicator...
F28Technical Notes and IndexMovie AF mode... 99, E88Movie editing ... 101, E47Movie length...
F29Technical Notes and IndexRecording slow motion movies... 99, E84Red-eye reduction...
F30Technical Notes and IndexTripod socket... 3, F19TV ...
10Parts of the CameraUsing MenusThe menus listed below allow you to change various settings.• Shooting menu (A68): Use to change the settings of each
No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without writ
11Parts of the Camera4 Tap a setting option to apply the setting.• The operations vary depending on the menu option. • Tap J to return to the previous
iIntroductionParts of the CameraThe Basics of Shooting and PlaybackShooting FeaturesPlayback FeaturesRecording and Playing Back MoviesGeneral Camera S
13The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackThe Basics of Shooting and PlaybackPreparationPreparation 1 Insert the Battery ...
14The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackPreparation 1 Insert the Battery1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.2 Insert the included EN-EL19 b
15The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackRemoving the BatteryTurn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before
16The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackPreparation 2 Charge the Battery1 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P.If a plug adapter* is included
17The Basics of Shooting and Playback3 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and then disconnect the USB cable.The Charge Lamp
18The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackPreparation 3 Insert a Memory Card1 Be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off and open the battery-c
19The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackB Formatting Memory Cards• The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this
20The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackPreparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date, and TimeWhen the camera is turned on for the first time, the la
21The Basics of Shooting and Playback4 Tap G or H to select your home time zone and tap I.• To enable daylight saving time, tap p. When the daylight s
iiIntroductionIntroductionRead This FirstThank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S6400 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the inf
22The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackC Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting• You can change these settings using the Language a
24The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackStep 1 Turn the Camera On1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.• The lens extends and the monitor turns
25The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackTurning the Camera On and Off• When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) will light and then the mo
26The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackStep 2 Select a Shooting Mode1 Press the A button.• The shooting mode selection menu, which allows you to select
27The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackAvailable Shooting ModesC Changing the Shooting Settings• See “Using the Flash (Flash Modes)” (A58) for more info
28The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackStep 3 Frame a Picture1 Hold the camera steady.• Keep fingers, hair, the camera strap, and other objects away fro
29The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackC When Using a Tripod• We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations.- When sho
30The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackStep 4 Focus and Shoot1 Press the shutter-release button halfway (A31).• When the subject is in focus, the focus
31The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackThe Shutter-release ButtonB Notes About Recording Images and Saving MoviesThe indicator showing the number of exp
iiiIntroductionAbout This ManualIf you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A13).To learn about the p
32The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackStep 5 Play Back Images1 Press the c (playback) button.• When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode, the
33The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackC Viewing Images• Images may be displayed briefly at low resolution immediately after switching to the next or pr
34The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackStep 6 Delete Unwanted Images1 Play back the image to delete, tap F, and tap l.2 Tap the desired deletion method.
35The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackOperating the Erase Selected Images Screen1 Tap an image to display y.• To undo the selection, tap the image agai
37Shooting FeaturesShooting FeaturesThis chapter describes the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when using each shooting mo
38Shooting FeaturesA (Auto) ModeUsed for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A69) to suit the shooting conditions and the
39Shooting FeaturesUsing Quick EffectsWhen in A (auto) mode, you can apply effects to images immediately after releasing the shutter.• The edited imag
40Shooting FeaturesScene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)When one of the following scenes is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for
41Shooting FeaturesChanging Scene Mode Settings• You can change the settings for the flash mode, self-timer, macro mode, and exposure compensation for
ivIntroductionOther Information• Symbols and ConventionsTo make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are
42Shooting FeaturesCharacteristics of Each Scened Scene auto selector• When you point the camera at the subject, the camera automatically selects the
43Shooting Featuresd 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
44Shooting FeaturesO: Use of a tripod is recommended when using scene modes indicated with O, because the shutter speed is slow. Set Vibration reducti
45Shooting Featuresj Night landscape• The focus area or focus indicator (A7) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.• T
46Shooting FeaturesO: Use of a tripod is recommended when using scene modes indicated with O, because the shutter speed is slow. Set Vibration reducti
47Shooting FeaturesA 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 set
48Shooting FeaturesB Notes About Printing Panorama ImagesWhen printing panorama images, the entire image may not be able to be printed depending on th
49Shooting FeaturesB Using Pet Portrait Auto Release• To change the pet portrait auto release setting, tap F and tap Y Pet portrait auto release.- o O
50Shooting FeaturesB Notes About Taking 3D Pictures• Moving subjects are not suited to 3D photography.• Images have a less pronounced 3D feel as the d
51Shooting FeaturesB 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 dis
vIntroductionInformation and PrecautionsLife-Long LearningAs part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education,
52Shooting FeaturesSpecial Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)Effects can be applied to images during shooting.The following 11 effects are
53Shooting Features• 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 (
54Shooting FeaturesSmart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces)When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically
55Shooting FeaturesB Notes About Smart Portrait Mode• Digital zoom cannot be used.• Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect
56Shooting FeaturesUsing Skin SofteningWhen the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes listed below, the camera detects up to three
57Shooting FeaturesBasic Shooting SettingsWhen in shooting mode, you can tap the icons on the left side of the monitor to set the following features:1
58Shooting FeaturesUsing the Flash (Flash Modes)You can set the flash mode to match the shooting conditions.1 Tap the flash mode icon.2 Tap the desire
59Shooting FeaturesAvailable Flash ModesUAutoThe flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.VAuto with red-eye reductionReduce red-eye in portrait
60Shooting FeaturesC The Flash Mode Setting• The setting varies with the shooting mode. See “Available Features” (A57) and “Default Settings” (A66) fo
61Shooting FeaturesUsing the Self-timerThe camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter ten seconds or two seconds after you press t
viIntroductionBefore Taking Important PicturesBefore taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip
62Shooting Features4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.• The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the
63Shooting FeaturesUsing Macro ModeWhen using macro mode, the camera can focus on objects as close as approximately 10 cm (4 in.) from the front of th
64Shooting FeaturesB Notes About Using the FlashThe flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.).C Aut
65Shooting FeaturesAdjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)You can adjust overall image brightness.1 Tap the exposure compensation icon.2 Tap V or
66Shooting FeaturesDefault SettingsDefault settings for each shooting mode are described below.Flash mode(A58)Self-timer(A61)Macro mode(A63)Exposure c
67Shooting Features1Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On.2Can be set when Smile timer is set to Off.3The setting cannot be changed.4The camera
68Shooting FeaturesFeatures That Can Be Set with F (Shooting Menu)The settings listed below can be changed by tapping F during shooting (A10).The sett
69Shooting FeaturesOptions Available in the Shooting MenuOption DescriptionAA Image modeAllows you to select the combination of image size and image q
70Shooting FeaturesC Camera Settings That Cannot Be Used SimultaneouslySome settings cannot be used with other functions (A71).G AF area modeAllows yo
71Shooting FeaturesFeatures That Cannot Be Used SimultaneouslySome functions cannot be used with other menu options.Restricted function Option Descrip
viiIntroduction• Cautions on certain copies and reproductionsThe government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by pri
72Shooting FeaturesContinuousSelf-timer (A61)When Pre-shooting cache is selected or when using the self-timer, Continuous is fixed at Single.Touch shu
73Shooting FeaturesB Notes About Digital Zoom• Depending on the shooting mode or the current settings, digital zoom may not be available (E100).• When
74Shooting FeaturesFocusingUsing Target Finding AFThe camera focuses in the manner described below when you press the shutter-release button halfway.•
75Shooting FeaturesUsing Face DetectionIn the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. If the c
76Shooting FeaturesB Notes About Face Detection• The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including the direction in whic
77Shooting FeaturesSubjects Not Suitable for AutofocusThe camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subjec
78Shooting FeaturesFocus LockYou can use focus lock to focus on off-center subjects when center is selected for AF area mode.The following procedure d
79Playback FeaturesPlayback FeaturesThis chapter describes how to select certain types of images for playback as well as some of the features availabl
80Playback FeaturesPlayback ZoomRotating the zoom control to g (i) or double-tapping an image in full-frame playback mode (A32) zooms in on the center
81Playback FeaturesThumbnail DisplayRotating the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A32) displays images as thumbnails.• You can view
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