Nikon Digital Camera user manual SBasic Photography, Battery Level and Card Capacity, Description

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sBasic Photography

Battery Level and Card Capacity

Before shooting, check the battery level and number of exposures remaining.

1Turn the camera on.

2Check the battery level.

Check the battery level in the information display (if the battery is low, a warning will also be displayed in the viewfinder). If the monitor is off, press the P button to view the information display; if the monitor does not turn on, the battery is exhausted and must be recharged.

	Information display	Viewfinder	Description
	L	—	Battery fully charged.

	K	—	Battery partially discharged.

	H	d	Low battery. Ready fully-charged spare battery or
	H	d	prepare to charge battery.
			prepare to charge battery.

	H	d	Battery exhausted; shutter release disabled. Charge or
	(flashes)	(flashes)	exchange battery.

3Check the number of exposures remaining.

The information display and viewfinder show the number of photographs that can be taken at current settings (values over 1,000 are rounded down to the nearest hundred; e.g., values between 1,200 and 1,299 are shown as 1.2 K). If a

warning is displayed stating that there is not enough memory for additional photographs, insert another memory card (0 7) or delete some photos (0 18).

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Contents Digital Camera Camera Settings Product DocumentationHelp DigitutorPackage Contents Table of Contents Live View For Your Safety AKeep the sun out of the frameD3200 Disposing of Data Storage Devices Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Servicing the Camera and AccessoriesBefore Taking Important Pictures Life-Long LearningCamera Body XIntroductionGetting to Know the Camera Power Switch Microphone and SpeakerMode Dial Viewfinder ViewfinderInformation Display PbuttonCharge the battery Insert the batteryFirst Steps Attach the strapAutofocus is available with AF-S lenses. When using Insert a memory card available separatelyAttach a lens Turn the camera onDuring Charging Choose a language and set the camera clockFocus the viewfinder Charging the Battery Removing the BatteryFormatting Memory Cards Memory CardsWrite Protect Switch Adjusting Viewfinder FocusSetup Menu Removing Memory CardsBattery Level and Card Capacity Turn the camera on Check the battery levelSBasic Photography Check the number of exposures remainingSelect i or j Mode When framing photographsPoint-and-Shoot Photography i and j Modes Ready the cameraCheck the indicators in the viewfinder When the focus operation is complete,Press the shutter-release button halfway ShootBuilt-in Flash Standby TimerShutter-Release Button Creative Photography Scene Modes KPortraitMSports IPlayback and Deletion Viewing PhotographsDisplay pictures Press the K buttonPress K. Once deleted, photographs can not be Recovered Deleting PicturesThumbnail Playback Calendar PlaybackChange camera settings Guide ModeShoot View/delete Set up Take pictures Guide Mode Menus More SettingsShoot Start ShootingSet Up Image quality Output settings Image sizeGuide Mode View/DeleteUsing the Guide UseRelease Mode Choose a release modeZMore on Photography Press IE/#Continuous Release Mode Memory BufferBuffer Size Information DisplaySelf-Timer and Remote Control Modes Select a release modeRest of the way down. The self-timer lamp will Mount the camera on a tripodBefore Using the Remote Control Using the Built-in FlashCover the Viewfinder See AlsoFocus Mode Choose a focus modeFocus Place the cursor in the information displayGetting Good Results with Autofocus Predictive Focus TrackingContinuous-servo Autofocus AF-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, and oModesUsing the Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Choose a flash mode 0 Take picturesFlash Mode Display flash mode optionsChoose a flash mode Flash modes available vary with shooting modeMode Shutter speed Flash ModesShutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash N, P, aMode ISO sensitivity ISO SensitivityDisplay ISO sensitivity options Choose an ISO sensitivityShutter Speed and Aperture Mode P Programmed AutoTP, S, A, and M Modes Mode S Shutter-Priority Auto Mode a Aperture-Priority AutoMode M Manual Exposure IndicatorXLive View Framing Photographs in the MonitorFocusing 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 Auto flash off listed above Exposure Live View/Movie Recording Display OptionsAutomatic Scene Selection Scene Auto Selector Shooting in Live View Mode Count Down DisplayUsing Autofocus in Live View Movies can be recorded in live view mode Recording MoviesStart recording 0IconEnd recording Taking Photographs During Movie RecordingMaximum Length Recording MoviesMovie Settings Adjustments to shutter speed and ISO sensitivity whenCamera is in mode M. Shutter speed can be set to values as Fast as 1/4,000 s the slowest speed available varies withSelect Movie settings Using an External MicrophoneChoose movie options Count-Down Display2Icon Viewing MoviesFollowing operations can be performed UMenu Guide SetupTo display the on-screen guide, rotate the mode dial to g 0 Menu Guide Using Camera Menus Display the menusHighlight the icon for the current menu Select a menuPosition the cursor in the selected menu Highlight a menu itemDisplay options Highlight an optionInstalling ViewNX Start the computer and insert the installer CDStart the installer QViewNXSystem Requirements Exit the installerRemove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive Using ViewNX Copy Pictures to the ComputerChoose how pictures will be copied to the computer Start Nikon TransferView Pictures Retouching PhotographsEditing Movies Printing PicturesNTechnical Notes Compatible LensesIdentifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses IX Nikkor LensesOther Accessories PowerSources FiltersApproved Memory Cards Cleaning Caring for the CameraStorage LensCaring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Caring for the CameraCaring for the Battery Page Error Messages No Bulb in S mode Flash errorLocked Format card?Representative Metering error Button againCool With NEF RAW processingSpecifications Nikon D3200 Digital CameraRelease Release mode Self-timerMatrix or center-weighted metering 0-20 EV Shutter TypeFlash mode Accessory shoeFocus Autofocus Detection rangeLive view Lens servo Manual focus MFAutomatic scene Selection Movie MeteringPower source Battery Dimensions/weightWeight TemperatureAF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens MH-24 battery chargerEN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens Battery Life Trademark InformationPage SB2C0111