Nikon D5100 (18-55mm Kit), D5100 1855mm Kit, 25478B, 25476 XIntroduction, Package Contents

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XIntroduction

Package Contents

Confirm that the package contains the following items:

BS-1 accessory shoe cover

DK-20 rubber eyecup

BF-1B body cap

D5100 digital camera

DK-5 eyepiece cap

AN-DC3

strap

UC-E6 USB cable

EN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion	MH-24 battery charger (plug	EG-CP14 audio/video (A/V)
battery (with terminal cover)	adapter supplied in countries or	cable
	regions where required; shape
	depends on country of sale)
ViewNX 2 CD	Reference CD
User’s Manual (this booklet)	Warranty
Quick Start Guide

Purchasers of the lens kit option should confirm that the package also includes a lens. Memory cards are sold separately.

AAttaching the Strap

Attach the strap securely to the two eyelets on the camera body.

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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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