Nikon D5100 1855mm Kit, 25478B, 25476 Product Documentation, Symbols and Conventions, Digitutor

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Product Documentation

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. The documentation for this product consists of a User’s Manual (this booklet) and a Reference Manual (pdf). To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all those who use the product.

For information on basic camera operations, see the User’s Manual (this booklet).

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User's Manual

For complete product information, see the Reference Manual (available on the supplied reference CD).

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The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader

5.0or later, available for free download from the Adobe website. 1 Start the computer and insert the reference CD.

2 Double-click the CD (Nikon D5100) icon in Computer or My Computer (Windows) or on the desktop (Macintosh).

3 Double-click the INDEX.pdf icon to display a language selection screen and click a language to display the Reference Manual.

Additional information on camera menus and other topics can be found using the camera’s on-board help system as described on page 8 of this guide.

Symbols and Conventions

To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:

This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before use to prevent D damage to the camera.

A This icon marks notes; information that should be read before using the camera.

0 This icon marks references to other pages in this manual.

Digitutor

“Digitutor”, a series of “watch and learn” manuals in movie form, is available from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html

AFor Your Safety

Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in “For Your Safety” (0 ii–vi).

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Contents Digital Camera Digitutor Symbols and ConventionsProduct Documentation 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 CardsVibration Reduction Write Protect SwitchDetaching the Lens 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 LLandscapeNClose up PChildMSports 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 modesBuffer Size Choose a release modeMemory Buffer Mount the camera on a tripod Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesSelect a release mode Self-timer mode can also be selected by pressing Ebutton Before Using the Remote ControlUsing the Built-in Flash Cover the ViewfinderDisplay focus-mode options Focus ModeFocus 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 typeChoose an image size Image SizeDisplay image size options 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 shootingShutter Speed and Aperture Mode DescriptionA, and M Modes 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 DisplayChoose movie options Movie SettingsSelect Movie settings Use Description Viewing MoviesFollowing operations can be performed 2Icon1 Icon Special effects can be used when recording imagesShooting with Special Effects Miniature Effect Night VisionGColor Sketch 2High Key 3Selective Color1Silhouette 3Low KeyMiniature Effect Options Available in Live ViewGColor Sketch 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