Nikon D3400 User manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA
User's Manual
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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
place for future reference.
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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 AndroidTM operating system. The app
is available free from the website
(http://snapbridge.nikon.com), Apple
App Store® and Google PlayTM.
For the latest information on SnapBridge, visit the Nikon website for your
area (0xix).
D3400 Model Name: N1510

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The exciting image experience that SnapBridge offers…
A range of services that enriches 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

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For a complete guide to using your camera, see the Reference Manual
(0vi). 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
Contact a Nikon representative for technical assistance with the
operation of your Nikon product or products.
For information on the
Nikon representatives in your area, visit
http://www.nikon-asia.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.
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Install the Nikon Manual Viewer 2 app on your smartphone or
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anywhere. Nikon Manual Viewer 2 can be downloaded free of
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app and any product manuals requires an Internet
connection, for which fees may be levied by your phone or
Internet service provider.
AFor Your Safety
Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions
in “For Your Safety” (0xi–xiv).

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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
(084). 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

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Follow 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 Gbutton. Follow the on-screen instructions to
set the clock.
7Frame the photograph (027).
8Press the shutter-release button halfway (030).
9Shoot (031).

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For 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.
1On your computer, launch a web browser and open the Nikon
manual download site at
http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/
2Navigate 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.

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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 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

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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 Movies............................................................. 44
Guide Mode 45
The Guide..................................................................................... 45
Guide Mode Menus ............................................................................ 46
Using the Guide ................................................................................... 49
Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation
(Scene Mode) 51
kPortrait........................................................................................... 51
lLandscape .................................................................................... 51
pChild ............................................................................................... 51
mSports ............................................................................................. 52
nClose up ........................................................................................ 52
oNight Portrait .............................................................................. 52