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2 DA 0iiFind what youre looking for using this question and answer index. 4 Q&A IndexTaking Photographs Viewing Photographs 5 Retouching Photographs Menus and Settings Connections Maintenance and Optional Accessories 6 Table of Contents12 For Your Safety14 Notices19 XIntroductionThe Camera Body Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Getting to Know t he CameraThe Camera Body (Continued) 20 ARotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera on. Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera off. 21 The Mode DialThe camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes: A 22 The MonitorThe monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below. D 23 The Information Dis playCamera settings can be viewed and adjusted in the information display. Press the P button once to view settings, and again to make changes to settings. Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item. 24 A25 The Command Dial28 The ViewfinderD The response time and brightness of the viewfinder display may vary with temperature. 29 Camera Menus32 First Steps 43 s53 zMore on Photography (All Modes)2 Release Mode36 54 3A Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes 55 12 3 4 57 FocusFocus Mod e 2 58 3 Highlight a focus mode and press J. To ret urn to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. A D A 59 DAF-Area Mode 60 23 61 12 62 12 3 63 12 65 Image Quality and SizeImage Quality 2 66 3 Highlight an option and press J. To ret urn to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. A Image Size 67 23 68 Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash: i, k, p, n, o, s, w, and g Modes 1 2Using the Built-in Flash: P, S, A, M, and 0 Modes 1 2 3 69 23 72 ISO Sensitivity74 Interval Timer Photography76 Restoring Default Settings The information display turns off briefly while settings are reset. Settings Accessible from the Information Display 77 Other Settings 79 t117 xLive View1 2 3 4 Framing Photographs in the Monitor100 Focusing in Live View 118 12 3101 Choosing an AF-Area Mode 119 12 3 125 yRecording and Viewing Movies1 2 3 Recording MoviesD A 126 4 Press the movie-record button again to end recording. A D Movie SettingsPress the G button to display the menus. Choose movie quality and sound options. Movie quality: Choose from the following options. The frame rate depends on the option currently selected for Video mode in the setup menu (0170): 127 1 Highlight Movie settings in the shooting menu and press 2. 2Highlight the desired item and press 2, then highlight an option and press J. A D 128 Viewin g Movies The following operations can be performed: Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0123). Press J to start playback. A 129 Editing Movies 133 %Special EffectsSpecial effects can be used when recording images. Shooting with Special Effects 141 IMore on PlaybackTo play photographs back, press the K button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor. Full-Fr ame Play back142 Photo InformationPhoto information is superimposed on images displayed in full-frame playback.5 6 4AL M OR N 4928x3264 G 0001. JP C S D 27 02 2011 10 / 04 /D5100 N KO I N 1/12 12 / NIKON D5100 1i H D5100 N KO I N 1/12 N KO I N1 M 6, A AUTO 27 4928x3264 02 2011 10 / 04 / 35 100 250 F11 / Highlights RGB histogram Shooting data File Information Press 1 or 3 to cycle through photo information as shown below. GPS data are only displayed if a GP-1 was used when the photo was taken.File information None (image only) Overview GPS data_0001. JP G 1 mm 15 N OR M AL 1. 3 +1. 0 D5100 1/12 100D5100 15 1/12 N OR AL 9 87 3 1 2 1Protect status.........................................................132 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 143 Highlights *RGB Histogram A 144 Shooting DataAD5100 N KO I N 1/12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 2 1 2 3 4ISO sensitivity1.........................................................54 5 6 7 8Lens VR (vibration reduction)2...........................18 9 10 11 Flash compensation...............................................72 12 13 145 14 15 16 17 Original Picture Control5........................................92 18 19 20 21 Filter effects 7..............................................................93 22 Toning7.........................................................................93 23 Long exposure noise reduction........................154 24 25 HDR smoothing.........................................................76 26 27 146 OverviewGPS Data * 147 Thumbnail PlaybackTo display images in contact sheets of four, nine, or 72 images, press the W button. 148 Calendar PlaybackTo view images taken on a selected date, press the W button when 72 images are displayed. 149 Taking a Closer Look: Playback ZoomP The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect: 132 150 Protecting Photographs from Deletion151 Deleting PhotographsFull-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback 1 2 3A The Playback MenuSelected: Deleting Selected Photographs 152 12 3 4 5135 Select Date: Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected Date 153 12 3 4 154 Slide Shows 155 QConnectionsBefore Connecting the CameraSupplied Software Supported Operating Systems Connecting to a ComputerA D A Connecting the Camera 156 1 23 4 5 6 157 Printing PhotographsConnecting the Printer 2 158 3Printing Pictures One at a Time 1 2 3 159 4 Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J. D Printing Multiple Pictures 160 12 3 161 45 6A Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set 162 1order item in the playback menu. 2 3 163 45 164 Viewing Photographs on TVStandard Definition Devices 1 2 3 4A High-Definition DevicesAlways turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable. 165 2 3 4 167 Mo Menu GuideChoose a folder for playback: To display the playback menu, press G and select the D (playback menu) tab. The playback menu contains the following options: DThe Playback Menu: ManagingImagesPlayback Folder 168 oPlayback Display Options Image Review Rotate Tall 169 CThe Shooting Menu: ShootingO ptionsTo display the shooting menu, press G and select the C (shooting menu) tab. The shooting menu contains the following options: 170 Reset shooting menu Storage Folder D 171 Auto Distortion Control A Color Space A 172 Long Exposure NR High ISO NR 173 Auto ISO sensitivity controlISO Sensitivity Settings AThe following Custom Settings are available: 175 Reset Custom Settings Select Yes to restore Custom Settings to their default values. 176 a: Autofocusa1: AF-C Priority Selection a2: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator a3: Rangefinder A c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L 177 b: Exposureb1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl. c: Timers/AE Lock 179 d: Shooting/Displayd2: ISO Display d1: Beep 180 d3: File Number Sequence D d4: Exposure Delay Mode Choose the date information imprinted on photographs as they are taken. Future date (two days remaining) Past date (two days elapsed) The date is recorded in the order selected for Time zone and date (0170). Up to three separate dates can be stored in slots 1, 2, and 3. 181 Date CounterHighlight an option and press J. Highlight Done in the date counter menu and press J when settings are complete. d5: Print Date AChoose the flash mode for the built-in flash in P, S, A, and M modes. 182 e: Bracketing/Flashe1: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash A165 & $ Choose the role played by the Fn (E) button. e2: Auto Bracketing Set 183 f: Controlsf1: Assign E/Fn Button G button ACustom Settings menu 184 f2: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button f3: Reverse Dial Rotation f4: Slot Empty Release Lock f5: Reverse Indicators 185 BThe Setup Menu: Camera SetupTo display the setup menu, press G and select the B (setup menu) tab. Note: Depending on camera settings, some items may be grayed out and unavailable. The setup menu contains the following options: 168 186 12Monitor Brightness Info Display Format The Classic display is shown below. 187 AWhen the camera is rotated 90, shooting information rotates to match camera orientation. 188 Auto Info Display Video Mode Flicker Reduction A Time Zone and Date 189 Language Image Comment 190 1Auto Image Rotation Image Dust Off Ref Photo D A 191 23 194 NThe Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched CopiesTo display the retouch menu, press G and select the N (retouch menu) tab. A Creating Retouched Copies 195 12 3 4A 196 D-Lighting Red-Eye Correction 197 Trim A Monochrome Choose from the following filter effects. After adjusting filter effects as described below, press J to copy the photograph. 198 Filter Effects 199 1200 23 4 5 6 201 12 3 4 202 12 3 4 207 12 3 4 208 56 7 209 12 3 210 mRecent Settings/OMy MenuMy Menu 1 2A Adding Options to My Menu 211 12 3 4 5Deleting Options from My Menu 212 12 3 4 215 nTechnical NotesThe f-number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of the lens. This camera supports autofocus with AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses only. Compatible C PU LensesAF-S lenses have names beginning with AF-S, AF-I lenses names beginning with AF-I. Autofocus is not supported with other autofocus (AF) lenses. The following table lists the features available with compatible lenses in viewfinder photography: Compatibl e LensesDIX NIKKOR lenses can not be used. 216 A217 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses Non-CPU lenses may only be used when the camera is in mode M. Selecting another mode disables the shutter release. Some non-CPU lenses can not be used; see Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses, below. 219 DA 220 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)224 Other AccessoriesAt the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D5100. 225 Approved Memory CardsThe following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the D5100. Other cards have not been tested. Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are recommended for movie recording. Recording may end unexpectedly when cards with slower write speeds are used. For more details on the above cards, please contact the manufacturer. 208 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter 226 12 3 4 227 Caring for the CameraStorage Cleaning The Low-Pass Filter 228 12 3211 Clean at startup/shutdown 229 12 230 12 3 4 5 6 231 78 232 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions234 Available SettingsThe following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode. 236 Memory Card Capac ity237 Exposure Program (Mode P)The exposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph: f1.4 f22When matrix metering is used, values over 161/3EV are reduced to 161/3EV. 238 Troubleshooting242 Error MessagesThis section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder and monitor. A 245 Specifications255 IndexSymbols Numerics A B C 256 DE F G H I J L M 257 NO P Q R S T U V W
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3 Where to Find ItXIntroduction sBasic Photography zMore on Photography (All Modes) tP, S, A, and M Modes xLive View yRecording and Viewing Movies % Special Effects IMore on Playback QConnections oThe Playback Menu iThe Shooting Menu LCustom Settings gThe Setup Menu uThe Retouch Menu wRecent Settings / vMy Menu nTechnical Notes 4 Q&A IndexTaking Photographs Viewing Photographs 5 Retouching PhotographsMenus and Settings Connections Maintenance and Optional Accessories 6 Table of Contents12 For Your Safety14 Notices19 Getting to Know the Camera29 Camera Menus32 First Steps43 sBasic PhotographyBattery Level and Card Capacity❚❚Number of Exposures Remaining 44 “Point-and-Shoot”Photography (iand jModes)48 Creative Photography (Scene Modes)53 Release Mode57 Focus65 Image Quality and Size68 Using the Built-inFlash❚❚Using the Built-inFlash: i, k, p, n, o, s, w, and gModes ❚❚Using the Built-inFlash: P, S, A, M, and 0Modes 69 Flash Mode2Display flash mode options 3Choose a flash mode 72 ISO Sensitivity74 Interval Timer Photography76 ❚❚Settings Accessible from the Information Display77 ❚❚ Other Settings79 tP, S, A, and M Modes117 xLive ViewFraming Photographs in the Monitor 125 Recording Movies128 Viewing Movies129 Editing Movies130 4Choose an optionChoose start point Choose end point 5Delete frames 6Save the copy 131 Saving Selected Frames1View the movie and choose a frame 2Display the retouch menu 3Choose Save selected frame Save selected frame 4Create a still copy 5Save the copy 133 %Special EffectsShooting with Special Effects 141 IMore on Playback155 QConnections167 MMenu Guide215 nTechnical Notes
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2 Documentao do Produto4 Para Sua Seguranaproduto Nikon. A AiiiA D5100Avisos para os Clientes nos EUADeclarao de Interferncia da Frequncia de Rdio da Comisso Federal de Comunicaes (FCC) 5 Avisos9 XIntroduoConfirme que o pacote contm os seguintes itens: Contedos do Pacote 10 Conhecer a cmera16 Menus da CmeraO multi-seletor e o boto J so utilizados para navegar os menus da cmera. Utilizar os menus da cmera d 18 67 8D Opes do Menu de Reproduo C Opes do Menu de Disparo 19 A Definies personalizadasB Opes do Menu de Configurao m Definies recentes/O O Meu Menu (Padres para m Definies Recentes) N Opes do Menu de Retoque A 20 Primeiros passos1 2 21 34 22 5Abra o monitor como mostrado. No use fora. 6 23 7 25 sFotografia e Reproduo Bsicas 36 zMais sobre Fotografia2 Modo de Obturao37 3A Modos de Temporizador Automtico e Controle Remoto 38 12 3 4 40 FocoModo de focagem (Modo de Foco) 2 41 342 23 43 Qualidade e Tamanho da ImagemQualidade de imagem 2 3 44 23 45 Utilizar o Flash EmbutidoUtilizar o Flash Embutido: Modos i, k, p, n, o, s, w e g 1 2Usar o Flash Embutido: Modos P, S, A, M e 0 1 2 3 46 23 48 Sensibilidade ISO49 Fotografia com intervalmetro51 Modos P, S, A e M 52 xExibio ao vivo/Vdeos1 2 3 4 Enquadramento de Fotografias no MonitorFocagem em exibio ao vivoEscolher um Modo de Focagem 53 12 3Escolher um modo de rea de AF 54 12 3 59 Gravar Vdeos1 2 3 4D 60 AD Definies de filmagem 61 12 62 Visualizar VdeosAs seguintes operaes podem ser realizadas: A 63 %Efeitos EspeciaisFotografar com Efeitos Especiais 69 QViewNX 21 2 Instalar ViewNX 2A sua caixa de ferramentas para imagens ViewNX 2 70 3Clique em Install (Instalar) e siga as instrues na tela. 5 4O seguinte software instalado: AViewNX 2 Apple QuickTime (apenas Windows) 71 Usar ViewNX 2Passo 1 Copiar Fotografias para o Computador 1 2 72 34Passo 2Ver FotografiasRetocar fotografias Editar Vdeos Imprimir Fotografias A 73 nNotas tcnicas . AF-I , e as lente AF-I nomes comeando por Lentes Esta cmera suporta focagem automtica apenas com lentes AF-S e AF-I com CPU. AF-S possuem nomes comeando por AF-S Focagem automtica no suportada com outras lentes de focagem automtica (AF). Lentes com CPU compatveis 74 Outros acessrios76 Cuidados a ter com a cmera80 Mensagens de ErroEsta seo lista os indicadores e as mensagens de erro que aparecem no visor e no monitor. (pisca) A 83 EspecificaesCmera Digital D5100 da Nikon 89 A
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2 Product Documentation4 For Your Safety AATo prevent possible injury, read all warnings before using this Nikon product. iii 5 Notices9 XIntroductionConfirm that the package contains the following items: Package Contents 10 Getting to Know th e Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. The Camera BodyThe Camera Body (Continued) 11 ARotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera on. Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera off. 12 The Mode DialThe camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes: A 13 The MonitorThe monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below. D A 14 The Information DisplayCamera settings can be viewed and adjusted in the information display. Press the P button once to view settings, and again to make changes to settings. Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item. 15 The ViewfinderDThe response time and brightness of the viewfinder display may vary with temperature. 16 Camera MenusMost shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. Using Camera Menus d 18 67 8DPlayback Menu Options CShooting Menu Options 19 ACustom SettingsBSetup Menu Options mRecent Settings/OMy Menu (Defaults to mRecent Settings) NRetouch Menu Options 20 First Steps 25 sBasic Photography and Playback 36 zMore on Photography2 Release Mode29 37 3A Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes 38 12 3 4 40 FocusFocus Mode 2 41 3 Highlight a focus mode and press J. To ret urn to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. A D A AF-Area Mode 42 23 43 Image Quality and Size45 Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash: i, k, p, n, o, s, w, and g Modes 1 2Using the Built-in Flash: P, S, A, M, and 0 Modes 1 2 3 46 23 48 ISO Sensitivity49 Interval Timer Photography51 P, S, A, and M ModesP, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture. See the Reference Manual (on CD) for more information on each mode. A 52 x44 Live View/Movies1 2 3 4 Framing Photographs in the Monitor45 Focusing in Live View 53 12 346 Choosing an AF-Area Mode 54 12 3 59 Recording Movies62 Viewin g Movies The following operations can be performed: Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (026). Press J to start playback. A 63 %Special EffectsSpecial effects can be used when recording images. Shooting with Special Effects 69 QViewNX 2Your Imaging Toolbox 1 2 Installing ViewNX 2ViewNX 2 70 3l Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions. 5 4The following software is installed: AFor help installing ViewNX 2, click Installation Guide in Step 3. Windows Mac OS Click Yes Click OK ViewNX 2 Apple QuickTime (Windows only) A 71 Using ViewNX 2Step 1Copy Pictures to the Computer 1 2 72 34Step 2View PicturesRetouching Photographs Editing Movies Printing Pictures A 73 nTechnical NotesThe f-number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of the lens. This camera supports autofocus with AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses only. AF-S lenses have names beginning with AF-S, AF-I lenses names beginning with AF-I. Autofocus is not supported with other autofocus (AF) lenses. The following table lists the features available with compatible lenses in viewfinder photography: Compatibl e CPU LensesA DIX NIKKOR lenses can not be used. A 74 Other AccessoriesAt the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D5100. 75 Approved Memory CardsThe following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the D5100. Other cards have not been tested. Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are recommended for movie recording. Recording may end unexpectedly when cards with slower write speeds are used. For more details on the above cards, please contact the manufacturer. 76 Caring for the Camera80 Error MessagesThis section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder and monitor. A 83 SpecificationsNikon D5100 Digital Camera 89 A
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