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... you need, the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html A For Your Safety Before using the camera. 0 This icon marks references to other topics. Digitutor "Digitutor", a series of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. See page 11 for your camera, please be sure to ...read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use to prevent damage to the camera. Camera Settings ...
... you need, the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html A For Your Safety Before using the camera. 0 This icon marks references to other topics. Digitutor "Digitutor", a series of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. See page 11 for your camera, please be sure to ...read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use to prevent damage to the camera. Camera Settings ...
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...Can I set the flash to take pictures with the self-timer or a remote control? i Release Modes Can I preserve details in quiet surroundings? i Using the Flash Can I choose the focus point? How do I take pictures for different scenes? Can I choose how the camera focuses? Can I make... view photos on the camera? Can I view photographs on a TV? How do I reduce shutter noise in shadows and highlights? Can I use special effects during shooting? Can I view more pictures on the memory card? How do I protect photos from firing? Can I quickly adjust ...
...Can I set the flash to take pictures with the self-timer or a remote control? i Release Modes Can I preserve details in quiet surroundings? i Using the Flash Can I choose the focus point? How do I take pictures for different scenes? Can I choose how the camera focuses? Can I make... view photos on the camera? Can I view photographs on a TV? How do I reduce shutter noise in shadows and highlights? Can I use special effects during shooting? Can I view more pictures on the memory card? How do I protect photos from firing? Can I quickly adjust ...
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... I restore default settings? Can I print the date of a photo that looks like a painting? Maintenance and Optional Accessories What memory cards can I use the menus? Where should I create a copy of recording on the camera or save movie stills? How do I copy photos to stop the camera... beeping? How do I keep the displays from turning off? Connections How do I use ? How do I focus the viewfinder? Retouching Photographs How do I get help for a menu or message? How do I create retouched copies of ...
... I restore default settings? Can I print the date of a photo that looks like a painting? Maintenance and Optional Accessories What memory cards can I use the menus? Where should I create a copy of recording on the camera or save movie stills? How do I copy photos to stop the camera... beeping? How do I keep the displays from turning off? Connections How do I use ? How do I focus the viewfinder? Retouching Photographs How do I get help for a menu or message? How do I create retouched copies of ...
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... 1 Getting to Know the Camera 1 The Camera Body ...1 The Mode Dial...3 The Monitor ...4 The Information Display...5 The Command Dial ...7 The Viewfinder...10 Camera Menus...11 Using Camera Menus ...12 First Steps ...14 Charge the Battery ...14 Insert the Battery ...15 Attach a Lens...17 Basic Setup...19 Insert a Memory Card...21 Format...
... 1 Getting to Know the Camera 1 The Camera Body ...1 The Mode Dial...3 The Monitor ...4 The Information Display...5 The Command Dial ...7 The Viewfinder...10 Camera Menus...11 Using Camera Menus ...12 First Steps ...14 Charge the Battery ...14 Insert the Battery ...15 Attach a Lens...17 Basic Setup...19 Insert a Memory Card...21 Format...
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... AF-Area Mode ...42 Focus Point Selection ...43 Focus Lock ...44 Manual Focus ...45 Image Quality and Size ...47 Image Quality ...47 Image Size...49 Using the Built-in Flash...50 Flash Mode ...51 ISO Sensitivity...54 Interval Timer Photography 56 Restoring Default Settings 58 P, S, A, and M Modes 61 Shutter Speed and...
... AF-Area Mode ...42 Focus Point Selection ...43 Focus Lock ...44 Manual Focus ...45 Image Quality and Size ...47 Image Quality ...47 Image Size...49 Using the Built-in Flash...50 Flash Mode ...51 ISO Sensitivity...54 Interval Timer Photography 56 Restoring Default Settings 58 P, S, A, and M Modes 61 Shutter Speed and...
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...flash in injury. A Turn off immediately in their entirety before using this equipment. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants, when the flash should be taken not to put your finger in your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following...permanent visual impairment. After removing the battery, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. A Keep out of reach of flammable gas Do not use the product will read all those who use electronic equipment in .) from the equipment or AC adapter (available separately...
...flash in injury. A Turn off immediately in their entirety before using this equipment. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants, when the flash should be taken not to put your finger in your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following...permanent visual impairment. After removing the battery, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. A Keep out of reach of flammable gas Do not use the product will read all those who use electronic equipment in .) from the equipment or AC adapter (available separately...
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... CD equipment. To avoid damage to the product, be hot immediately after use immediately should you are prone to leakage when fully discharged. Continued use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations. Failure to observe this... precaution could result in fire or electric shock. • Do not short the charger terminals. A Use appropriate cables When connecting ...
... CD equipment. To avoid damage to the product, be hot immediately after use immediately should you are prone to leakage when fully discharged. Continued use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations. Failure to observe this... precaution could result in fire or electric shock. • Do not short the charger terminals. A Use appropriate cables When connecting ...
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...reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.... • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. • While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these ...
...reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.... • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. • While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these ...
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... the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. This Modifications equipment generates, uses, and can radiate The FCC requires the user be notified that interference will not ...in the U.S.A. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. The Battery Charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to provide D5100 reasonable protection ...
... the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. This Modifications equipment generates, uses, and can radiate The FCC requires the user be notified that interference will not ...in the U.S.A. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. The Battery Charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to provide D5100 reasonable protection ...
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...images or formatting memory cards or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from discarded storage devices using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative ... country is the user's responsibility. AVC Patent Portfolio License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD ("AVC VIDEO") AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ...
...images or formatting memory cards or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from discarded storage devices using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative ... country is the user's responsibility. AVC Patent Portfolio License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD ("AVC VIDEO") AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ...
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... trip), take a test shot to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Nikon will not be available from product malfunction. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. A Before...such as at weddings or before taking pictures on digital imaging and photography. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general ...
... trip), take a test shot to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Nikon will not be available from product malfunction. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. A Before...such as at weddings or before taking pictures on digital imaging and photography. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general ...
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.... • S-Shutter-priority auto (0 63) • i Auto (0 26) • A-Aperture-priority auto (0 64) • j Auto (flash off) (0 26) • M-Manual (0 65) X Special Effects Modes Use special effects during shooting. • % Night vision (0 116) • 3 Selective color • g Color sketch (0 117, 120) (0 116, 118) • 1 Silhouette (0 117) • ( Miniature effect •...h: Other scenes (0 32) A Scene Auto Selector (Live View) Selecting live view in i or j mode enables automatic scene selection ("scene auto selector"; 0 104) when autofocus is used. 3
.... • S-Shutter-priority auto (0 63) • i Auto (0 26) • A-Aperture-priority auto (0 64) • j Auto (flash off) (0 26) • M-Manual (0 65) X Special Effects Modes Use special effects during shooting. • % Night vision (0 116) • 3 Selective color • g Color sketch (0 117, 120) (0 116, 118) • 1 Silhouette (0 117) • ( Miniature effect •...h: Other scenes (0 32) A Scene Auto Selector (Live View) Selecting live view in i or j mode enables automatic scene selection ("scene auto selector"; 0 104) when autofocus is used. 3
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... view shots with the camera close to observe these precautions could damage the connection between the monitor and the camera body. Self-portraits Use for information on framing photographs in live view. Low-angle shots Frame live view shots while holding the camera over your head. Do not... use Fold the monitor against the camera body. A See Also See "Framing Photographs in the Monitor" for self-portraits in the monitor (0 99). 4 To ...
... view shots with the camera close to observe these precautions could damage the connection between the monitor and the camera body. Self-portraits Use for information on framing photographs in live view. Low-angle shots Frame live view shots while holding the camera over your head. Do not... use Fold the monitor against the camera body. A See Also See "Framing Photographs in the Monitor" for self-portraits in the monitor (0 99). 4 To ...
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The Information Display Camera settings can be viewed and adjusted in the information display. Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to settings. Press the P button once to view settings, and again to make changes to view options for the highlighted ...
The Information Display Camera settings can be viewed and adjusted in the information display. Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to settings. Press the P button once to view settings, and again to make changes to view options for the highlighted ...
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The Command Dial The command dial can be used with other controls to adjust a variety of aperture and shutter speed (mode P; 0 62). Command dial Mode dial Choose a special effect (q mode; 0 115). h mode Command dial Information display Choose a combination of settings when shooting information is displayed in the monitor. M button Fn button E button X Choose a scene (h mode; 0 32). Choose a shutter speed (mode S or M; 0 63, 65). q mode Command dial Information display Mode P Command dial Information display Mode S or M Command dial Information display 7
The Command Dial The command dial can be used with other controls to adjust a variety of aperture and shutter speed (mode P; 0 62). Command dial Mode dial Choose a special effect (q mode; 0 115). h mode Command dial Information display Choose a combination of settings when shooting information is displayed in the monitor. M button Fn button E button X Choose a scene (h mode; 0 32). Choose a shutter speed (mode S or M; 0 63, 65). q mode Command dial Information display Mode P Command dial Information display Mode S or M Command dial Information display 7
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The role of the Fn button can be selected using Custom Setting f1 (Assign E/Fn button; 0 165), allowing the following settings to be adjusted by pressing the Fn + (E) button and rotating the command dial: Release mode (0 35) Fn (E) button Command dial Image quality/size (0 47) X ISO sensitivity (0 54) White balance (0 81) Active D-Lighting (0 74) Auto bracketing (0 88) 9
The role of the Fn button can be selected using Custom Setting f1 (Assign E/Fn button; 0 165), allowing the following settings to be adjusted by pressing the Fn + (E) button and rotating the command dial: Release mode (0 35) Fn (E) button Command dial Image quality/size (0 47) X ISO sensitivity (0 54) White balance (0 81) Active D-Lighting (0 74) Auto bracketing (0 88) 9
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Press 1 or 3 to navigate the camera menus. Using Camera Menus The multi selector and J button are used to select the desired menu. Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item Cancel and return to previous menu Select highlighted item or display sub-menu X Move cursor down Follow the steps below to display the menus. 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu. 3 Select a menu. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. Press the G button to navigate the menus. 1 Display the menus. G button 12
Press 1 or 3 to navigate the camera menus. Using Camera Menus The multi selector and J button are used to select the desired menu. Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item Cancel and return to previous menu Select highlighted item or display sub-menu X Move cursor down Follow the steps below to display the menus. 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu. 3 Select a menu. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. Press the G button to navigate the menus. 1 Display the menus. G button 12
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... charger. If a plug adapter is supplied, raise the wall plug and connect the plug adapter as shown in the supplied MH-24 battery charger before use. Remove the terminal cover from the battery. 2 Insert the battery. The CHARGE lamp will not charge if its temperature is powered by an EN-EL14...
... charger. If a plug adapter is supplied, raise the wall plug and connect the plug adapter as shown in the supplied MH-24 battery charger before use. Remove the terminal cover from the battery. 2 Insert the battery. The CHARGE lamp will not charge if its temperature is powered by an EN-EL14...
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.... A Inserting and Removing Batteries Always turn the camera off and open (w) the battery-chamber cover. 3 Insert the battery. Insert the battery in the orientation shown (e), using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand. 15 Unlatch (q) and open the...
.... A Inserting and Removing Batteries Always turn the camera off and open (w) the battery-chamber cover. 3 Insert the battery. Insert the battery in the orientation shown (e), using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand. 15 Unlatch (q) and open the...
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... the warnings and cautions on pages x-xi and 214-215 of this precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance. Do not use the battery at battery temperatures from 0°C/32°F to 15°C/59°F and from 45°C/113°F to 60&#... observe this precaution will result in reduced battery performance. Failure to observe this manual. If the problem persists, cease use . 16 X Do not attempt to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. Capacity may be reduced and charging times may increase at ambient temperatures below 0°C/32°F ...
... the warnings and cautions on pages x-xi and 214-215 of this precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance. Do not use the battery at battery temperatures from 0°C/32°F to 15°C/59°F and from 45°C/113°F to 60&#... observe this precaution will result in reduced battery performance. Failure to observe this manual. If the problem persists, cease use . 16 X Do not attempt to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. Capacity may be reduced and charging times may increase at ambient temperatures below 0°C/32°F ...
