Nikon D3400 W User Manual

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Nikon D3400
AMA16595
Printed in Europe
SB6E01(11)6MB36011-01
DIGITAL CAMERA
User's Manual (with Warranty)
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• Read this manual thoroughly  before using the camera.
• To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read 
“For Your Safety” (page xi).
• After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible...

Your images. The world. Connected
Welcome to SnapBridge — Nikon’s new family of services to enrich 
your image experience. SnapBridge eliminates the barrier between 
your camera and compatible smart device, through a combination 
of Bluetooth ® low energy (BLE) technology and a dedicated app. The 
stories you capture with your Nikon camera and lenses are 
automatically transferred to the device as they are taken. They can 
even be uploaded effortlessly to  cloud storage services, inviting 
access across...

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The exciting image experience that SnapBridge offers…
A range of services that en riches your imaging life, 
including:
Automatic picture transfer from camera to smart 
device thanks to the constant connection between 
the two devices — making online photo sharing 
easier than ever
Upload of photos and thumbnail images to the 
NIKON IMAGE SPACE cloud service
• Imprinting up to two pieces of credit  information (e.g. copyright, comments, 
text and logos) on pictures
• Automatic update of camera’s date...

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For a complete guide to using your camera, see the Reference Manual 
( 0 vi). To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read this 
User’s Manual  thoroughly and keep it where it will be read by all who use 
the product.
Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following 
symbols and conventions are used:
Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor are 
shown in  bold.
Camera Settings
The explanations in this manual assume that...

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Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera.
Purchasers of the lens kit option should confirm that the 
package also includes a lens.
 Memory cards are sold separately 
( 0 84).
 Cameras purchased in Japan display menus and 
messages in English and Japanese only; other languages are not 
supported.
 We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Package Contents
DK-25 rubber eyecup
BF-1B body cap
D3400 camera
EN-EL14a rechargeable Li-ion 
battery (with terminal cover)
MH-24...

ivFollow these steps for a quick start with the D3400.
1Attach the camera strap (
010).
Attach the strap as shown.
 Repeat for the second eyelet.
2Charge the battery ( 010).
3Insert the battery and memory card ( 012).
4Attach a lens ( 015).
5Turn the camera on ( 017).
Quick Start Guide 

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6Choose a language and set the clock (017). 
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.
7Frame the photograph ( 027).
8Press the shutter-release button halfway ( 030).
9Shoot ( 031). 

viFor more information on using your Nikon camera, download a 
pdf copy of the camera 
Reference Manual from the website listed 
below. The  Reference Manual  can be viewed using Adobe Reader.
1 On your computer, launch a web browser and open the Nikon 
manual download site at 
http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/
2 Navigate to the page for the desired product and download 
the manual.
The Reference Manual
AViewNX-i and Capture NX-D Software
Use ViewNX-i to fine-tune photos or to copy pictures to a...

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Package Contents .......................................................................  iii
For Your Safety ............................................................................  xi
Notices..........................................................................................  xv
Bluetooth .....................................................................................  xx
Introduction
 1
Getting to Know the Camera .....................................................  1 The Camera...

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Basic Photography and Playback 27
“Point-and-Shoot” Modes ( iand  j) .....................................  27
Viewing Photographs ........................................................................ 35
Deleting Unwanted Photographs ................................................. 37
Recording Movies .......................................................................  38 Viewing Movies .................................................................................... 42
Deleting Unwanted...