Nikon 25478B, D5100 (18-55mm Kit), 25476 Using Camera Menus, Playback 0, Shooting 0

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Camera Menus

Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button.

			Gbutton
	Tabs
Choose from the following menus:
•	D: Playback (0 10)	•	B: Setup (0 11)
•	C: Shooting (0 10)	•	N: Retouch (0 11)
•	A: Custom Settings (0 11)	• m/O: Recent settings or My Menu (0 11)

Slider shows position in current menu.

Current settings are shown by icons.

Menu options

Options in current menu.

If a d icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, help can be displayed by pressing the Q(W) button. Press 1or 3to scroll through the display. Press

Q(W) again to return to the menus.

Q(W) button

Using Camera Menus

The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus.

Move cursor up

Cancel and return to previous menu

Jbutton: select highlighted item

Select highlighted item or display sub- menu

Move cursor down

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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 Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Servicing the Camera and AccessoriesCamera Settings 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 ViewfinderUsing Camera Menus Custom Settings 0 Recent settings or My Menu 0Camera Menus Playback 0Display the menus Highlight the icon for the current menuSelect a menu Position the cursor in the selected menuDPlayback Menu Options CShooting Menu OptionsDisplay options Highlight an optionACustom Settings MRecent Settings/OMy Menu Defaults to mRecent SettingsBSetup Menu Options NRetouch Menu OptionsCharge the battery Insert the batteryCheck to be sure the battery is in the correct orientation Charging the BatteryInsert a memory card available separately Attach a lensCheck to be sure the card is in the correct orientation Formatting Memory CardsOpen the monitor Choose a language and set the camera clockOpen the monitor as shown. Do not use force Camera ClockAdjusting Viewfinder Focus Removing the BatteryFocus the viewfinder Removing Memory CardsDetaching the Lens Write Protect SwitchVibration Reduction Battery Level and Card Capacity Battery LevelNumber of Exposures Remaining DescriptionTaking Photographs Check the indicators in the viewfinder In-focus indicator DescriptionShoot Shutter-Release ButtonUsing a Zoom Lens Image Sensor CleaningAuto Meter-Off Built-in FlashKPortrait LLandscapeMSports PChildNClose up Other Scenes ONight PortraitRNight Landscape SParty/IndoorTBeach/Snow USunsetVDusk/Dawn WPet PortraitXCandlelight YBlossomZAutumn Colors 0FoodBasic Playback Press the K buttonView additional pictures Photograph will be displayed in the monitorImages displayed To display images in contact sheets of fourRelease Mode Place the cursor in the information displayDisplay release-mode options 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 Before Using the Remote Control Using the Built-in FlashSelf-timer mode can also be selected by pressing Ebutton Cover the ViewfinderFocus Focus ModeDisplay focus-mode options Choose a focus mode Predictive Focus TrackingContinuous-servo Autofocus Getting Good Results with AutofocusAF-Area Mode Display AF-area mode optionsChoose an AF-area mode Option Description Single-point AFImage Quality and Size Image QualityDisplay image quality options Choose a file typeDisplay image size options Image SizeChoose an image size Using the Built-in Flash Using the Built-in Flash i, k, p, n, o, s, w, and gModesUsing the Built-in Flash P, S, A, M, and 0Modes Choose a flash mode 0 Take picturesFlash Mode Display flash mode optionsChoose a flash mode Flash modes available vary with shooting modeChoosing a Flash Mode Mode Shutter speedFlash Modes Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in FlashMode ISO sensitivity ISO SensitivityDisplay ISO sensitivity options Choose an ISO sensitivityInterval Timer Photography Select Interval timer shootingChoose a starting time Choose the intervalOther Settings Interrupting Interval Timer PhotographyChoose the number of intervals Start shootingA, and M Modes Mode DescriptionShutter Speed and Aperture Rotate the live view switch Framing Photographs in the MonitorFocus Take the pictureFocusing in Live View Choosing a Focus ModeDisplay focus options Choose a focus optionChoosing an AF-Area Mode Display AF-area modesChoosing the Focus Point Subject TrackingLive View Display Description Shooting mode Focus modeAF-area mode Movie modeUsing Autofocus in Live View Automatic Scene Selection Scene Auto SelectorPortrait LandscapeShooting in Live View Mode Count Down DisplayRecording Movies Start recordingEnd recording Movies can be recorded in live viewTaking Photographs During Movie Recording Maximum LengthRecording Movies Count-Down DisplaySelect Movie settings Movie SettingsChoose movie options Viewing Movies Following operations can be performedUse Description 2IconShooting with Special Effects Special effects can be used when recording images1 Icon GColor Sketch Night VisionMiniature Effect 3Selective Color 1Silhouette2High Key 3Low KeyGColor Sketch Options Available in Live ViewMiniature Effect 3Selective Color Return to the live view displayPress J to display miniature effect options Press J to display selective color optionsChoose the color range Select additional colorsInstalling ViewNX Start the computer and insert the installer CDSelect a language Windows Mac OSStart the installer Exit the installerRemove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive Click Install and follow the on-screen instructionsUsing ViewNX Copy Pictures to the ComputerChoose how pictures will be copied to the computer Confirm that the correct source is SelectedView Pictures Retouching PhotographsEditing Movies Printing PicturesCompatible CPU Lenses Identifying CPU and Type G and D LensesIX Nikkor Lenses IX Nikkor lenses can not be usedOther Accessories PowerSources FiltersApproved Memory Cards MC-DC2 remote cords and GP-1 GPS units , which connect withTerminal Sdhc memory cardsCleaning Caring for the CameraStorage LensCaring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Page Page Error Messages No Bulb in S mode No Bulb in HDR modeLocked Format the cardFlash error Representative Autoexposure errorButton again CoolSpecifications Nikon D5100 Digital CameraRelease Release mode Self-timerMatrix or center-weighted metering 0-20 EV Shutter TypeFlash mode Accessory shoeExposure ISO sensitivity Exposure IndexLive view Lens servo Manual focus MFAutomatic scene Selection Movie MeteringPower source Battery Dimensions/weightWeight TemperatureMH-24 battery charger Rated input EN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery TypeFocusing DimensionsBattery Life Trademark InformationPage Page 6MB11511-03

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Camera Menus

Tabs

D: Playback (0 10)

C: Shooting (0 10)

A: Custom Settings (0 11)

• m/O: Recent settings or My Menu (0 11)

Menu options

Options in current menu.

Using Camera Menus