Nikon 25478B, D5100 (18-55mm Kit), D5100 1855mm Kit Getting to Know the Camera, Camera Body

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Getting to Know the Camera

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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

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1	Mode dial		4
2	Live view switch	44,	51
3	R(information) button....	6,	48
4	Movie-record button		51

5E (exposure compensation) button

	N (aperture) button	43
	Flash compensation button
6	Shutter-release button ... 18–19
7	Power switch	3
8	AF-assist illuminator
	Self-timer lamp	30
	Red-eye reduction lamp	39
9	Infrared receiver (front)	30

10	Body cap	1, 16
11	CPU contacts	65
12	Built-in flash	20, 37
13	M (flash mode) button	39
	Y (flash compensation)
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14Speaker

15Focal plane mark (E)

16	Eyelet for camera strap	.......... 1
17	Microphone	51, 53

18Connector cover

19	E(self-timer) button	31
	Fn (function) button
20	Mounting mark	13

21 Lens release button

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22Mirror

23Lens mount

24Accessory shoe cover

25Accessory shoe (for optional flash units)

26 Accessory terminal

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27USB and A/V connector

28HDMI mini-pin connector

29Connector for external microphone.......................... 67

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Contents Digital Camera Product Documentation Symbols and ConventionsDigitutor XIntroduction For Your Safety AKeep the sun out of the frameIii AVC Patent Portfolio License Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Camera Settings Use Only Nikon Brand AccessoriesServicing the Camera and Accessories Before Taking Important PicturesPackage Contents XIntroductionGetting to Know the Camera Camera BodyPower Switch Camera BodyMode Dial Camera offers a choice of the following shooting modesMonitor Monitor can be angled and rotated as shown belowInformation Display PbuttonViewfinder ViewfinderCamera Menus Using Camera MenusCustom Settings 0 Recent settings or My Menu 0 Playback 0Select a menu Display the menusHighlight the icon for the current menu Position the cursor in the selected menuDisplay options DPlayback Menu OptionsCShooting Menu Options Highlight an optionBSetup Menu Options ACustom SettingsMRecent Settings/OMy Menu Defaults to mRecent Settings NRetouch Menu OptionsCheck to be sure the battery is in the correct orientation Charge the batteryInsert the battery Charging the BatteryCheck to be sure the card is in the correct orientation Insert a memory card available separatelyAttach a lens Formatting Memory CardsOpen the monitor as shown. Do not use force Open the monitorChoose a language and set the camera clock Camera ClockFocus the viewfinder Adjusting Viewfinder FocusRemoving the Battery Removing Memory CardsDetaching the Lens Write Protect SwitchVibration Reduction Number of Exposures Remaining Battery Level and Card CapacityBattery Level DescriptionTaking Photographs Shoot Check the indicators in the viewfinderIn-focus indicator Description Shutter-Release ButtonAuto Meter-Off Using a Zoom LensImage Sensor Cleaning Built-in FlashKPortrait LLandscapeMSports PChildNClose up RNight Landscape Other ScenesONight Portrait SParty/IndoorVDusk/Dawn TBeach/SnowUSunset WPet PortraitZAutumn Colors XCandlelightYBlossom 0FoodView additional pictures Basic PlaybackPress the K button Photograph will be displayed in the monitorImages displayed To display images in contact sheets of fourDisplay release-mode options Release ModePlace the cursor in the information display Choose from the following release modesMemory Buffer Choose a release modeBuffer Size Select a release mode Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesMount the camera on a tripod Self-timer mode can also be selected by pressing Ebutton Before Using the Remote ControlUsing the Built-in Flash Cover the ViewfinderFocus Focus ModeDisplay focus-mode options Continuous-servo Autofocus Choose a focus modePredictive Focus Tracking Getting Good Results with AutofocusChoose an AF-area mode AF-Area ModeDisplay AF-area mode options Option Description Single-point AFDisplay image quality options Image Quality and SizeImage Quality Choose a file typeDisplay image size options Image SizeChoose an image size Using the Built-in Flash P, S, A, M, and 0Modes Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash i, k, p, n, o, s, w, and gModes Choose a flash mode 0 Take picturesChoose a flash mode Flash ModeDisplay flash mode options Flash modes available vary with shooting modeFlash Modes Choosing a Flash ModeMode Shutter speed Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in FlashDisplay ISO sensitivity options Mode ISO sensitivityISO Sensitivity Choose an ISO sensitivityChoose a starting time Interval Timer PhotographySelect Interval timer shooting Choose the intervalChoose the number of intervals Other SettingsInterrupting Interval Timer Photography Start shootingA, and M Modes Mode DescriptionShutter Speed and Aperture Focus Rotate the live view switchFraming Photographs in the Monitor Take the pictureDisplay focus options Focusing in Live ViewChoosing a Focus Mode Choose a focus optionChoosing an AF-Area Mode Display AF-area modesChoosing the Focus Point Subject TrackingAF-area mode Live View Display Description Shooting modeFocus mode Movie modePortrait Using Autofocus in Live ViewAutomatic Scene Selection Scene Auto Selector LandscapeShooting in Live View Mode Count Down DisplayEnd recording Recording MoviesStart recording Movies can be recorded in live viewRecording Movies Taking Photographs During Movie RecordingMaximum Length Count-Down DisplaySelect Movie settings Movie SettingsChoose movie options Use Description Viewing MoviesFollowing operations can be performed 2IconShooting with Special Effects Special effects can be used when recording images1 Icon GColor Sketch Night VisionMiniature Effect 2High Key 3Selective Color1Silhouette 3Low KeyGColor Sketch Options Available in Live ViewMiniature Effect Press J to display miniature effect options 3Selective ColorReturn to the live view display Press J to display selective color optionsChoose the color range Select additional colorsSelect a language Installing ViewNXStart the computer and insert the installer CD Windows Mac OSRemove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive Start the installerExit the installer Click Install and follow the on-screen instructionsChoose how pictures will be copied to the computer Using ViewNXCopy Pictures to the Computer Confirm that the correct source is SelectedEditing Movies View PicturesRetouching Photographs Printing PicturesIX Nikkor Lenses Compatible CPU LensesIdentifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses IX Nikkor lenses can not be usedSources Other AccessoriesPower FiltersTerminal Approved Memory CardsMC-DC2 remote cords and GP-1 GPS units , which connect with Sdhc memory cardsStorage CleaningCaring for the Camera LensCaring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Page Page Error Messages Locked No Bulb in S modeNo Bulb in HDR mode Format the cardButton again Flash errorRepresentative Autoexposure error CoolSpecifications Nikon D5100 Digital CameraMatrix or center-weighted metering 0-20 EV Release Release modeSelf-timer Shutter TypeExposure ISO sensitivity Flash modeAccessory shoe Exposure IndexAutomatic scene Live view Lens servoManual focus MF Selection Movie MeteringWeight Power source BatteryDimensions/weight TemperatureFocusing MH-24 battery charger Rated inputEN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery Type DimensionsBattery Life Trademark InformationPage Page 6MB11511-03

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