Nikon D3400 W User Manual

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DUse Only Nikon Brand AccessoriesOnly Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with 
your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its 
operational and safety requirements.
 THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.
ABefore Taking Important PicturesBefore 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...

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This product is controlled by the United States Export Administration 
Regulations (EAR). The permission of the United States government is not 
required for export to countries other than the following, which as of this 
writing are subject to embargo or special controls: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, 
Sudan, and Syria (list subject to change).
The use of wireless devices may be proh ibited in some countries or regions.
 Contact a Nikon-authorized service representative before using the wireless 
features...

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FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are 
associated with using low power wireless devices.
 There is no proof, however, 
that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power 
wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the 
microwave range while being used.
 Whereas high levels of RF can produce 
health effects (by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not 
produce heating effects...

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SecurityAlthough one of the benefits of this product is that it allows others to freely 
connect for the wireless exchange of data anywhere within its range, the 
following may occur if security is not enabled:
•Data theft: Malicious third-parties may  intercept wireless transmissions to 
steal user IDs, passwords, and other personal information.
• Unauthorized access: Unauthorized user s may gain access to the network 
and alter data or perform other malicious actions.
 Note that due to the 
design...

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Introduction
Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls 
and displays.
 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
Getting to Know the Camera
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Movie-record button ................... 39
2Power switch............................17, 23
3Shutter-release button ..........30, 31
4E /N  button .............................65, 67
5R  (information) button .......... 7, 26
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1 AF-assist illuminator
Self-timer lamp
Red-eye reduction lamp
2Built-in flash ....................................33
3M/ Y  button..................................62
4Microphone ....................................41
5Connector cover
6Fn  button .........................................71
7Lens release button.......................16
8Mounting mark ..............................15
9Infrared receiver for ML-L3 remote...

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Rubber eyecup
2Viewfinder eyepiece................. 4, 25
3Diopter adjustment control ....... 25
4K  button........................................ 35
5G  button .................................... 69
6X button ...................................33, 35
7 W /Q  button ............................35, 73
8 P button .............................................9
9 a  button..................................27, 38
10 J (OK)...

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The Viewfinder
Note: Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes.
1Focus points ....................................29
2Focus indicator ...............................30
3Autoexposure (AE) lock indicator
4Shutter speed .................................66
5Aperture (f-number) .....................66
6Special effects mode indicator...53
7Low battery warning ....................26
8Number of exposures remaining 
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Number of...

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The Mode Dial
The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes and 
g mode:
P, S, A, and M Modes
•P — Programmed auto  (0 62, 63)
• S — Shutter-priority auto  (0 62, 63)
• A — Aperture-priority auto  (0 62, 64)
• M—Manual  (0 62, 65)
Special Effects Modes (053)
g  Mode ( 045)
Auto Modes
• i  Auto  (0 27)
• j Auto (flash off )  (0 27)
Scene Modes
• k  Portrait  (0 51)
• l  Landscape  (0 51)
• p  Child  (0 51) •
m  Sports  (0 52)
• n  Close up  (0 52)
• o  Night portrait  (0 52) 

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The I (E/#) Button
To choose how the shutter is released 
(release mode), press the I (E/ #) 
button, then use the multi selector to 
highlight the desire d option and press 
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ModeDescription
8 Single frame
: Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-
release button is pressed.
I Continuous
: The camera takes photographs while the shutter-
release button is pressed.
J Quiet shutter release
: As for single-frame, except that camera noise 
is reduced.
E Self-timer
: Take pictures using the...