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DIGITAL CAMERA
Reference Manual
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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. You can also apply effects to images later by
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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 i
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Introduction 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. Confirming the Package Contents In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased the camer
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Introduction 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). 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 indicates cautions and information that should be read before using B the camera. This icon indicates notes and information that should be read before using the C camera. These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information; A/E/F E: “Reference Section”, F: “Technical Notes and Inde
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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 Before Taking Important Pictures 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. About the Manuals • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language
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Introduction • 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 pa
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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 • Put the battery in the battery case before camera, battery charger, or AC transporting it. Do not transport or store adapter for extended periods with metal objects such as necklaces or while the devices are on or in use hairpins. • The battery is prone to leakage when fully Parts of the devices become hot. Leaving discharged. To avoid damage to the the devices in direct contact with the skin product, be sure to remove the battery for exte
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Introduction • 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 Avoid contact with liquid crystal voltage to another or with DC-to-AC Should the monitor break, care should be inverters. Failure t
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Introduction Notices no guarantee that interference will not Notices for Customers in the occur in a particular installation. If this U.S.A. equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. correct the interference by one or more of DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE the following measures: OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, C
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Introduction 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. Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES Notice for customers in the State of ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. California WARNING This symbol indicates that this Handling the cord on this product will product is to be
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Introduction 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 .......
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Introduction 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) .........................................
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Introduction I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and a Smile Timer ............................................... E68 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........
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Introduction 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 C
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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...........................................................................................4 Operating the Touch Panel.............................................................................................4 Using the Stylus ...............
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Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 124 3 5 6 Lens cover closed 12 11 10 9 8 7 1 Shutter-release button.................................... 30 6 Flash ............................................................................58 Zoom control........................................................ 29 7 Lens cover f: wide-angle ................................................ 29 8 Lens 2 g: telephoto...................................................... 29 h: thumbnail playback...................
