Onkyo 5100 manual Select P Mode, Rotate the mode dial to P Turn the camera on

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Basic Photography

Step 1 - Select P Mode

This section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in P(auto) mode. In this automatic, "point-and-shoot" mode, the majority of camera settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, producing optimal results in most situations.

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Rotate the mode dial to P

Turn the camera on

The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will display a welcome screen (Q 83). The camera is ready to shoot when the monitor shows the view through the camera lens.

Shooting mode/scene mode

P indicates auto mode.

Image mode

Choose from five options depending on how you plan to use the picture (Q 63). The default setting is H.

Memory/memory card

When the camera contains a memory card, / is displayed, and when there is no card in the camera, } is displayed.

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Flash mode

Choose from five modes de- pending on lighting and your creative intent (Q 24). The de- fault setting is !# (auto).

Number of exposures remaining

The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the memory or memory card and the option chosen for Image mode (Q 63).

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Contents Digital Camera Trademark Information Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction Observe caution when using the camera strapObserve proper precautions when handling batteries Do not use in the presence of flammable gasKeep out of reach of children Observe caution when operat- ing the flashUse appropriate cables Removing memory cardsDo not drop Keep dryHandle the lens and all moving parts with care Keep away from strong mag- netic fieldsFor Home or Office USE Comply with copyright notices AF-Assist Illuminator LED Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesBefore Taking Important Pictures Design Rule for Camera File System DCFTable of contents Shooting Menu Using the Shooting MenuUsing the Playback Menu Life-Long Learning IntroductionInternal Memory and SD Memory Card Before You BeginMemory card slot cover Q Parts of the CameraAttaching the Camera Strap Speaker Built-in Speedlight Q Viewfinder Q18You Begin Parts of the CameraBefore Before You Internal memory/memory card IndicatorMonitor BeginMonitor turns off while flash is charging Q MonitorControlling the Monitor Before You Begin Movie Q Mode DialSetup Q Auto QNavigating the Menus Shutter-Release ButtonImportant Battery Type Open the battery-chamber coverClose the battery-chamber cover Inserting BatteriesInserting Batteries Replacing Batteries Read Battery WarningsAlternative Power Sources Damaged BatteriesOpen the memory card slot cover Inserting Memory CardsConfirm that the camera is off Insert the memory cardRemoving Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchInserting Memory Cards Formatting Memory Cards Memory CardsTurn the camera on Checking the Battery LevelCheck the battery level in the monitor X ButtonAuto Power Off Standby Mode Checking the Battery Level Turning the Camera OffPower-on Lamp Sleep ModeTime Zone Basic SetupClock Battery Set Basic SetupHome Time Zone DateSelect P Mode Rotate the mode dial to P Turn the camera onSelect P Mode Number of Exposures Remaining Basic PhotographyFrame your subject Frame the PictureReady the camera Dont Block the ShotMonitor or Viewfinder? When Lighting Is PoorFrame the Picture Digital Zoom Take the picture Focus and ShootFocus Monitor turns off while flash is chargingGetting Good Results with Autofocus Focusing on Off-Center Subjects Focus LockFocus and Shoot During Recording Erase 1 image ? Press the x buttonView pictures in the monitor YesPicture type Identifier Extension Playback TipImage File and Folder Names Auto When Lighting Is Poor Using the FlashMode How it works When to use it Auto withFlash Range Flash Mode Selection2 Camera Shake Icon Close-UpsSelf-Timer Taking a Self-Portrait Using the Self-TimerStopping the Self-Timer More onEasy Close-ups Macro Close-up Mode Macro Close-up ModeScene Modes Assist and Scene ModesAssist Modes Assist and Scene ModesFraming Assist Using the GuidesImage Mode PortraitPortrait Assist Framing AssistArchitecture NLandscape AssistLandscape Group rightSports Sports AssistSports Assist \ Sport spectatorFlash Mode Selection in m Mode Night Portrait AssistParty/Indoor Scene ModeScene mode Beach/SnowPreserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises Scene ModeOFF* & OFF $ Y OFF* & OFF SelectedHFireworks show Menu Exit Set Joining Panorama PicturesStorage Locations for Panoramas Using a TripodPanorama Assist Viewing Pictures on the Camera View other Viewing Pictures on the CameraZoom Zoom outPhoto Trim Cropping PicturesSave this image as displayed? Press Description Voice Memos Recording and PlaybackVoice Memos Viewing Pictures on TV Choosing a Video ModeConnector VCR the AV cable to the television Turn the camera offCamera a Before Connecting the CameraViewing Pictures on a Computer ButtonUC-E6 USB cable Connecting the USB CableViewing Pictures on a Computer Disconnecting the Camera Mac OSPrinting Pictures Printing picturesHighlight Print selected Printing Pictures Playback Menu 1/3Print SET Print Selection04.05 1200 Date InfoPrinting Pictures Print Set DatePrint Printing Via Direct USB ConnectionUSB Highlight Print selection Printing Via Direct USB Connection ExitDpof Printing PictBridge PrintHighlight Dpof printing Printer ready? 007 printsBefore Printing Use a Reliable Power SourceError Messages Dpof PrintingStart recording Rotate the mode dial to W Turn the camera onRecording Movies MoviesMovies Flash Mode Selection in W ModeRecording Movies Display options Ŕŗ TV movie Small size Ōő Smaller sizeMovie menu also includes the following focus options Highlight Auto-focus modeAUTO-FOCUS Mode MovieDeleting Movies Playback VolumeViewing Movies Shooting Menu Using the Shooting MenuImage mode White balance Exp. + Highlight menu item Using the Shooting MenuImage mode EXP. +High Normal Image ModeImage Mode 1/2 Image Size Image Mode and Number of Exposures RemainingImage mode Memory Memory card Print SizeOption Description Auto White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting condiWhite Balance Tions. Best choice in most situationsCancel Measure Preset White BalanceWhite BAL Preset White BalanceChoosing an Exposure Compensation Value Exp. ++0.3 Exposure CompensationContinuous Restrictions on Camera SettingsContinuous Single Continuous Multi-shotBest Shot Selector Best Shot SelectorBSS OFFColor Options Color Options IndicatorColor Options Standard color Vivid colorAuto transfer Using the Playback MenuDelete Loop Slide ShowSlide Show Auto OffDelete DeleteDeleting Selected Pictures Highlight Erase selected imagesHighlight Erase all images Deleting All PicturesDelete Before DeletionMenu ProtectProtect Transferring More than 999 Pictures Auto TransferAuto Transfer Hidden PicturesAll on All off Marking Selected Pictures for TransferAuto Transfer Marking Pictures for Transfer with Other CamerasHighlight option Small PictureSmall PIC Small PictureHighlight memory → memory CopyCopying Selected Pictures Highlight Selected imagesSelected images will be copied. OK? Copying All PicturesCopy No YesPrint Set CopyFile Number SET-UP 1/5 Using the Setup MenuWelcome screen Date Monitor settings Small Pictures and Cropped Copies Disable welcome Nikon AnimationWelcome Screen Select an ImageDate Time zone Setup Menu Option Description DateDate Camera ClockTime Zones GMT + LocationShow info Hide info Framing grid Monitor SettingsMonitor SETTINGS1/2 Off Date Date and time Date ImprintDate Imprint 1/2 Date ImprintDate counter Date counterBrightness BrightnessButton sound Shutter sound Start-up sound Sound SettingsSound Settings 1/2 Shutter soundBlur Warning Shooting modes where the Blur Warning does not functionBlur Warning Blur CheckAuto Off Auto off Sleep modeSleep mode Auto OFFAll images will be deleted Format memory/cardMemory Card Format All images will beLanguage Video ModeReset All Français French, Italiano Italian, NederlandsSetting Default Reset AllResetting File Numbering to White balance Auto Exp. +Backup Battery Battery TypeBattery Type Firmware VersionSan Disk Optional AccessoriesApproved Memory Cards Caring for Your Camera Caring for Your Camera BatteriesError Messages Display Problem SolutionPictures at current settings Check that Connectors areClean No pictures on memory card Shooting mode That can beDisplay Electronically-Controlled Cameras TroubleshootingProblem Possible cause Dawn Night landscape, a Close up, H Fire TroubleshootingBeach/Snow, D Sunset Dusk Works Show, I Copy, K Panorama Assist, orDawn selected in scene menu USB item in setup menu set to PTP when camera conSports assist Movie, or to e scene Or other make of cameraSpecifications CCDSpecifications USBIndex SymbolsIndex Index 6MA04811