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The mode dial, The multi selector, The multi selector the mode dial – Nikon 8400 User Manual

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Introduction

8

To select a mode, align the mode icon with the “ ”
mark next to the mode dial.

Choose from fi ve movie
modes.

Auto (

17)

A simple “point-and-shoot”
mode recommended for
fi rst time users of digital
cameras.

Setup (

130)

Display the setup menu,

Scene (

26)

“scenes” suited to dif-
ferent subjects or shoot-
ing conditions and let the
camera do the rest.

P S A M (

45)

Choose these modes for
varying degrees of control
over shutter speed and
aperture.

Playback (

65)

Play pictures back in the
monitor.

WB (

53)

Display a menu of white
balance options.

ISO (

51)

Display a menu of sensitivity
(ISO equivalency) options.

(

33)

Display a menu of image
quality and size options.

The multi selector is used to navigate through the camera menus.

The Multi Selector

The Mode Dial

Move cursor up

Cancel and return

to previous menu,

or move cursor left

Display sub-menu,
move cursor right,

or make selection

Move cursor down

Press center to

make selection