Nikon 25478 Locked, Format the card, Card is full, Subject is too bright, Subject is too dark

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Indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor

Viewfinder

 

 

Solution

 

 

Not available if Eye-Fi card is

(/k

Eye-Fi card is locked (write protected). Slide card write-

 

 

locked

(blinks)

protect switch to “write” position.

 

 

 

 

 

This card is not formatted.

T

Format card or turn camera off and insert new memory

 

 

Format the card.

(blinks)

card.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

j/A/s

Reduce quality or size.

 

Card is full

Delete photographs.

 

 

(blinks)

Insert new memory card.

 

 

 

 

 

Camera can not focus using autofocus. Change

 

 

(blinks)

composition or focus manually.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use a lower ISO sensitivity.

 

 

 

Use commercial ND filter.

 

Subject is too bright

 

In mode:

 

 

 

S

Increase shutter speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

s￿

 

A Choose a smaller aperture (larger f-number)

 

 

 

% Choose another shooting mode

 

 

 

(blinks)

 

 

 

Use a higher ISO sensitivity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use flash.

 

Subject is too dark

 

In mode:

 

 

 

 

S

Lower shutter speed

 

 

 

 

A Choose a larger aperture (smaller f-number)

 

 

No Bulb in S mode

A

Change shutter speed or select manual exposure mode.

 

 

(blinks)

 

 

 

 

 

No Bulb in HDR mode

A

Change shutter speed.

 

 

(blinks)

 

 

 

 

 

Interval timer shooting

Menus and playback are not available while interval timer

 

 

photography is in progress. Turn camera off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flash has fired at full power. Check photo in monitor; if

 

 

 

underexposed, adjust settings and try again.

 

 

N

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flash is in TTL mode. Choose

 

 

 

 

 

(blinks)

Change flash mode setting on optional flash unit or use

 

another setting or use a CPU

 

 

CPU lens.

 

lens.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use the flash.

 

 

 

 

Change distance to subject, aperture, flash range, or

 

 

 

 

ISO sensitivity.

 

N/s￿

Lens focal length is less than 18 mm: use a longer focal

 

(blinks)

 

length.

 

 

Optional SB-400 flash unit attached: flash is in bounce

 

 

 

 

position or focus distance is very short. Continue

 

 

 

 

shooting; if necessary, increase focus distance to

 

 

 

 

n

 

 

 

prevent shadows from appearing in photograph.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 Servicing the Camera and Accessories Use Only Nikon Brand AccessoriesCamera Settings Before Taking Important PicturesXIntroduction 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 ViewfinderCustom Settings 0 Recent settings or My Menu 0 Using Camera MenusCamera Menus Playback 0Highlight the icon for the current menu Display the menusSelect a menu Position the cursor in the selected menuCShooting Menu Options DPlayback Menu OptionsDisplay options Highlight an optionMRecent Settings/OMy Menu Defaults to mRecent Settings ACustom SettingsBSetup Menu Options NRetouch Menu OptionsInsert the battery Charge the batteryCheck to be sure the battery is in the correct orientation Charging the BatteryAttach a lens Insert a memory card available separatelyCheck to be sure the card is in the correct orientation Formatting Memory CardsChoose a language and set the camera clock Open the monitorOpen the monitor as shown. Do not use force Camera ClockRemoving the Battery Adjusting Viewfinder FocusFocus the viewfinder Removing Memory CardsWrite Protect Switch Detaching the LensVibration Reduction Battery Level Battery Level and Card CapacityNumber of Exposures Remaining DescriptionTaking Photographs In-focus indicator Description Check the indicators in the viewfinderShoot Shutter-Release ButtonImage Sensor Cleaning Using a Zoom LensAuto Meter-Off Built-in FlashLLandscape KPortraitPChild MSportsNClose up ONight Portrait Other ScenesRNight Landscape SParty/IndoorUSunset TBeach/SnowVDusk/Dawn WPet PortraitYBlossom XCandlelightZAutumn Colors 0FoodPress the K button Basic PlaybackView additional pictures Photograph will be displayed in the monitorTo display images in contact sheets of four Images displayedPlace the cursor in the information display Release ModeDisplay release-mode options Choose from the following release modesChoose a release mode Memory BufferBuffer Size Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes Select a release modeMount the camera on a tripod Using the Built-in Flash Before Using the Remote ControlSelf-timer mode can also be selected by pressing Ebutton Cover the ViewfinderFocus Mode FocusDisplay focus-mode options Predictive Focus Tracking Choose a focus modeContinuous-servo Autofocus Getting Good Results with AutofocusDisplay AF-area mode options AF-Area ModeChoose an AF-area mode Option Description Single-point AFImage Quality Image Quality and SizeDisplay image quality options Choose a file typeImage Size Display image size optionsChoose an image size Using the Built-in Flash i, k, p, n, o, s, w, and gModes Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash P, S, A, M, and 0Modes Choose a flash mode 0 Take picturesDisplay flash mode options Flash ModeChoose a flash mode Flash modes available vary with shooting modeMode Shutter speed Choosing a Flash ModeFlash Modes Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in FlashISO Sensitivity Mode ISO sensitivityDisplay ISO sensitivity options Choose an ISO sensitivitySelect Interval timer shooting Interval Timer PhotographyChoose a starting time Choose the intervalInterrupting Interval Timer Photography Other SettingsChoose the number of intervals Start shootingMode Description A, and M ModesShutter Speed and Aperture Framing Photographs in the Monitor Rotate the live view switchFocus Take the pictureChoosing a Focus Mode Focusing in Live ViewDisplay focus options Choose a focus optionDisplay AF-area modes Choosing an AF-Area ModeSubject Tracking Choosing the Focus PointFocus mode Live View Display Description Shooting modeAF-area mode Movie modeAutomatic Scene Selection Scene Auto Selector Using Autofocus in Live ViewPortrait LandscapeCount Down Display Shooting in Live View ModeStart recording Recording MoviesEnd recording Movies can be recorded in live viewMaximum Length Taking Photographs During Movie RecordingRecording Movies Count-Down DisplayMovie Settings Select Movie settingsChoose movie options Following operations can be performed Viewing MoviesUse Description 2IconSpecial effects can be used when recording images Shooting with Special Effects1 Icon Night Vision GColor SketchMiniature Effect 1Silhouette 3Selective Color2High Key 3Low KeyOptions Available in Live View GColor SketchMiniature Effect Return to the live view display 3Selective ColorPress J to display miniature effect options Press J to display selective color optionsSelect additional colors Choose the color rangeStart the computer and insert the installer CD Installing ViewNXSelect a language Windows Mac OSExit the installer Start the installerRemove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive Click Install and follow the on-screen instructionsCopy Pictures to the Computer Using ViewNXChoose how pictures will be copied to the computer Confirm that the correct source is SelectedRetouching Photographs View PicturesEditing Movies Printing PicturesIdentifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses Compatible CPU LensesIX Nikkor Lenses IX Nikkor lenses can not be usedPower Other AccessoriesSources FiltersMC-DC2 remote cords and GP-1 GPS units , which connect with Approved Memory CardsTerminal Sdhc memory cardsCaring for the Camera CleaningStorage LensCaring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Page Page Error Messages No Bulb in HDR mode No Bulb in S modeLocked Format the cardRepresentative Autoexposure error Flash errorButton again CoolNikon D5100 Digital Camera SpecificationsSelf-timer Release Release modeMatrix or center-weighted metering 0-20 EV Shutter TypeAccessory shoe Flash modeExposure ISO sensitivity Exposure IndexManual focus MF Live view Lens servoAutomatic scene Selection Movie MeteringDimensions/weight Power source BatteryWeight TemperatureEN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery Type MH-24 battery charger Rated inputFocusing DimensionsTrademark Information Battery LifePage Page 6MB11511-03
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