Nikon D5100 1855mm Kit Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories, Servicing the Camera and Accessories

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DUse Only Nikon Brand Accessories

Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.

AServicing the Camera and Accessories

The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if the camera is used professionally. Any accessories regularly used with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced.

ABefore Taking Important Pictures

Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

ACamera Settings

The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.

ALife-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites:

For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/

For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the following URL for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/

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Contents Digital Camera Digitutor Symbols and ConventionsProduct Documentation XIntroduction For Your Safety AKeep the sun out of the frame Iii 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 CardsVibration Reduction Write Protect SwitchDetaching the Lens 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 LLandscapeNClose up PChildMSports 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 modesBuffer Size Choose a release modeMemory Buffer Mount the camera on a tripod Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesSelect a release mode Before Using the Remote Control Using the Built-in FlashSelf-timer mode can also be selected by pressing Ebutton Cover the ViewfinderDisplay focus-mode options Focus ModeFocus 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 typeChoose an image size Image SizeDisplay image size options 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 shootingShutter Speed and Aperture Mode DescriptionA, and M Modes 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 DisplayChoose movie options Movie SettingsSelect Movie settings Viewing Movies Following operations can be performedUse Description 2Icon1 Icon Special effects can be used when recording imagesShooting with Special Effects Miniature Effect Night VisionGColor Sketch 3Selective Color 1Silhouette2High Key 3Low KeyMiniature Effect Options Available in Live ViewGColor Sketch 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