Nikon D3400 W User Manual
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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 written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. Nikon D3400 AMA16595 Printed in Europe SB6E01(11)6MB36011-01 DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual (with Warranty) En • 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 place for future reference. En
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 all your devices. You can share your excitement, when and where you want. Download the SnapBridge app to get started! Take advantage of the wide-ranging convenience by downloading the SnapBridge app onto your smart device now. Through a few simple steps, this app connects your Nikon cameras with a compatible iPhone® , iPad® and/or iPod touch® or smart devices running on the Android TM operating system. The app is available free from the website (http://snapbridge.nikon.com), Apple App Store® and Google Play TM. For the latest information on SnapBridge, visit the Nikon website for your area ( 0xix). D3400 Model Name: N1510
i 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 and time info and location info • Receive camera’s firmware updates
ii 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 default settings are used. Nikon User Support Visit the site below to register your camera and keep up-to-date with the latest product information. You will find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and can contact us for technical assistance. http://www.europe-nikon.com/support DThis icon marks cautions; information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera. AThis icon marks notes; information that should be read before using the camera. 0This icon marks references to other pages in this manual. Nikon Manual Viewer 2 Install the Nikon Manual Viewer 2 app on your smartphone or tablet to view Nikon digital camera manuals, anytime, anywhere. Nikon Manual Viewer 2 can be downloaded free of charge from the App Store and Google Play. Download of the app and any product manuals requires an Internet connection, for which fees may be levied by your phone or Internet service provider. A For Your Safety Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in “For Your Safety” ( 0xi–xiv).
iii 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 battery charger (plug adapter supplied in countries or regions where required; shape depends on country of sale) AN-DC3 strap User’s Manual (this booklet) Warranty (printed on the back cover of this manual)
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
v 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 computer for viewing. ViewNX-i is available for download from the following website: http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ Use Capture NX-D to fine-tune pictures that have been copied to a computer and to convert NEF (RAW ) images to other formats. Capture NX-D is available for download from: http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ You can also visit this website for the latest information on Nikon software, including system requirements.
vii Package Contents ....................................................................... iii For Your Safety ............................................................................ xi Notices.......................................................................................... xv Bluetooth ..................................................................................... xx Introduction 1 Getting to Know the Camera ..................................................... 1 The Camera Body................................................................................... 1 The Viewfinder........................................................................................ 4 The Mode Dial ......................................................................................... 5 The I (E/ #) Button .............................................................................. 6 The Information Display...................................................................... 7 First Steps 10 Attach the Camera Strap.................................................................. 10 Charge the Battery ............................................................................. 10 Insert the Battery and a Memory Card ........................................ 12 Attach a Lens ........................................................................................ 15 Camera Setup....................................................................................... 17 Focus the Viewfinder......................................................................... 25 The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining..... 26 Table of Contents
viii 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 Movies............................................................. 44 Guide Mode 45 The Guide ..................................................................................... 45 Guide Mode Menus ............................................................................ 46 Using the Guide ................................................................................... 49 Matching Settings to th e Subject or Situation (Scene Mode) 51 k Portrait ........................................................................................... 51 l Landscape .................................................................................... 51 p Child ............................................................................................... 51 m Sports ............................................................................................. 52 n Close up ........................................................................................ 52 o Night Portrait .............................................................................. 52