Nikon D2Xs manual How to Read This Manual

How to Read This Manual

First, be aware of the warnings, cautions, and notices on pages ii–vii.

Then read “Overview” and “Getting to Know the Camera” to acquaint yourself with the conventions used in this manual and the names of camera parts, then set up the camera as described in “First Steps.”

Now you are ready to take photographs and play them back.

Once you have mastered the basics of digital pho- tography, you can read these sections for complete information on when and how to use camera controls.

Refer to these chapters for more on playback…

…on recording and playing voice memos…

…on camera menus and custom settings…

…on connecting to a computer, printer, or TV…

…and on accessories and troubleshooting.

Overview Getting to Know the Camera First Steps

Basic Photography

Basic Playback

High-Speed Crop

Choosing a Shooting Mode

Image Quality and Size

ISO Sensitivity

White Balance

Image Adjustment

Focus

Exposure

Flash Photography

Overlay/Multiple Exposure

Trimming Photographs

Interval Timer Photography

Self-Timer Mode

Non-CPU Lenses

Using a GPS Unit

Two-Button Reset

More About Playback

Voice Memos

Menu Guide

Connections

Technical Notes

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