Nikon D5100 (18-55mm Kit), D5100 1855mm Kit, 25478B, 25476 user manual XIntroduction

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For Your Safety	ii
Notices	iii
XIntroduction	0 1
Package Contents	1
Getting to Know the Camera	2
Camera Menus	8
First Steps	12
sBasic Photography and Playback	0 17
Battery Level and Card Capacity	17
Taking Photographs	18
Creative Photography (Scene Modes)	21
Basic Playback	26
zMore on Photography	0 28
Release Mode	28
Focus	32
Image Quality and Size	35
Using the Built-in Flash	37
ISO Sensitivity	40
Interval Timer Photography	41
P, S, A, and M Modes	43
xLive View/Movies	0 44
Framing Photographs in the Monitor	44
Recording Movies	51
Viewing Movies	54
% Special Effects	0 55
Shooting with Special Effects	55
QViewNX 2	0 61
Installing ViewNX 2	61
Using ViewNX 2	63
nTechnical Notes	0 65
Compatible CPU Lenses	65
Other Accessories	66
Caring for the Camera	68
Error Messages	72
Specifications	75

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Contents Digital Camera Symbols and Conventions Product DocumentationDigitutor XIntroduction AKeep the sun out of the frame For Your SafetyIii AVC Patent Portfolio License Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Before Taking Important Pictures Use Only Nikon Brand AccessoriesServicing the Camera and Accessories Camera SettingsXIntroduction Package ContentsCamera Body Getting to Know the CameraCamera Body Power SwitchCamera offers a choice of the following shooting modes Mode DialMonitor can be angled and rotated as shown below MonitorPbutton Information DisplayViewfinder ViewfinderPlayback 0 Using Camera MenusCustom Settings 0 Recent settings or My Menu 0 Camera MenusPosition the cursor in the selected menu Display the menusHighlight the icon for the current menu Select a menuHighlight an option DPlayback Menu OptionsCShooting Menu Options Display optionsNRetouch Menu Options ACustom SettingsMRecent Settings/OMy Menu Defaults to mRecent Settings BSetup Menu OptionsCharging the Battery Charge the batteryInsert the battery Check to be sure the battery is in the correct orientationFormatting Memory Cards Insert a memory card available separatelyAttach a lens Check to be sure the card is in the correct orientationCamera Clock Open the monitorChoose a language and set the camera clock Open the monitor as shown. Do not use forceRemoving Memory Cards Adjusting Viewfinder FocusRemoving the Battery Focus the viewfinderWrite Protect Switch Detaching the LensVibration Reduction Description Battery Level and Card CapacityBattery Level Number of Exposures RemainingTaking Photographs Shutter-Release Button Check the indicators in the viewfinderIn-focus indicator Description ShootBuilt-in Flash Using a Zoom LensImage Sensor Cleaning Auto Meter-OffLLandscape KPortraitPChild MSportsNClose up SParty/Indoor Other ScenesONight Portrait RNight LandscapeWPet Portrait TBeach/SnowUSunset VDusk/Dawn0Food XCandlelightYBlossom ZAutumn ColorsPhotograph will be displayed in the monitor Basic PlaybackPress the K button View additional picturesTo display images in contact sheets of four Images displayedChoose from the following release modes Release ModePlace the cursor in the information display Display release-mode optionsChoose a release mode Memory BufferBuffer Size Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes Select a release modeMount the camera on a tripod Cover the Viewfinder Before Using the Remote ControlUsing the Built-in Flash Self-timer mode can also be selected by pressing EbuttonFocus Mode FocusDisplay focus-mode options Getting Good Results with Autofocus Choose a focus modePredictive Focus Tracking Continuous-servo AutofocusOption Description Single-point AF AF-Area ModeDisplay AF-area mode options Choose an AF-area modeChoose a file type Image Quality and SizeImage Quality Display image quality optionsImage Size Display image size optionsChoose an image size Choose a flash mode 0 Take pictures Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash i, k, p, n, o, s, w, and gModes Using the Built-in Flash P, S, A, M, and 0ModesFlash modes available vary with shooting mode Flash ModeDisplay flash mode options Choose a flash modeShutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash Choosing a Flash ModeMode Shutter speed Flash ModesChoose an ISO sensitivity Mode ISO sensitivityISO Sensitivity Display ISO sensitivity optionsChoose the interval Interval Timer PhotographySelect Interval timer shooting Choose a starting timeStart shooting Other SettingsInterrupting Interval Timer Photography Choose the number of intervalsMode Description A, and M ModesShutter Speed and Aperture Take the picture Rotate the live view switchFraming Photographs in the Monitor FocusChoose a focus option Focusing in Live ViewChoosing a Focus Mode Display focus optionsDisplay AF-area modes Choosing an AF-Area ModeSubject Tracking Choosing the Focus PointMovie mode Live View Display Description Shooting modeFocus mode AF-area modeLandscape Using Autofocus in Live ViewAutomatic Scene Selection Scene Auto Selector PortraitCount Down Display Shooting in Live View ModeMovies can be recorded in live view Recording MoviesStart recording End recordingCount-Down Display Taking Photographs During Movie RecordingMaximum Length Recording MoviesMovie Settings Select Movie settingsChoose movie options 2Icon Viewing MoviesFollowing operations can be performed Use DescriptionSpecial effects can be used when recording images Shooting with Special Effects1 Icon Night Vision GColor SketchMiniature Effect 3Low Key 3Selective Color1Silhouette 2High KeyOptions Available in Live View GColor SketchMiniature Effect Press J to display selective color options 3Selective ColorReturn to the live view display Press J to display miniature effect optionsSelect additional colors Choose the color rangeWindows Mac OS Installing ViewNXStart the computer and insert the installer CD Select a languageClick Install and follow the on-screen instructions Start the installerExit the installer Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM driveConfirm that the correct source is Selected Using ViewNXCopy Pictures to the Computer Choose how pictures will be copied to the computerPrinting Pictures View PicturesRetouching Photographs Editing MoviesIX Nikkor lenses can not be used Compatible CPU LensesIdentifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses IX Nikkor LensesFilters Other AccessoriesPower SourcesSdhc memory cards Approved Memory CardsMC-DC2 remote cords and GP-1 GPS units , which connect with TerminalLens CleaningCaring for the Camera StorageCaring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Page Page Error Messages Format the card No Bulb in S modeNo Bulb in HDR mode LockedCool Flash errorRepresentative Autoexposure error Button againNikon D5100 Digital Camera SpecificationsShutter Type Release Release modeSelf-timer Matrix or center-weighted metering 0-20 EVExposure Index Flash modeAccessory shoe Exposure ISO sensitivitySelection Movie Metering Live view Lens servoManual focus MF Automatic sceneTemperature Power source BatteryDimensions/weight WeightDimensions MH-24 battery charger Rated inputEN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery Type FocusingTrademark Information Battery LifePage Page 6MB11511-03

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