Nikon 13284, D3100 (18-55mm Kit), D3100 2-lens kit Table of Contents, Introduction, Basic Photography and Playback

Table of Contents
Q&A Index ....................................................................................................................................	ii
For Your Safety ..........................................................................................................................	ix
Notices..........................................................................................................................................	xi
Introduction	1
Overview.......................................................................................................................................	1
Getting to Know the Camera.................................................................................................	2
The Camera Body ......................................................................................................................	2
The Mode Dial.............................................................................................................................	4
The Release-Mode Selector ...................................................................................................	5
The Information Display..........................................................................................................	6
The Command Dial ...................................................................................................................	8
The Viewfinder.........................................................................................................................	10
Camera Menus..........................................................................................................................	11
Using Camera Menus ............................................................................................................	12
First Steps ...................................................................................................................................	14
Charge the Battery .................................................................................................................	14
Insert the Battery ....................................................................................................................	15
Attach a Lens............................................................................................................................	16
Basic Setup................................................................................................................................	18
Insert a Memory Card............................................................................................................	20
Format the Memory Card ....................................................................................................	21
Adjust Viewfinder Focus ......................................................................................................	22
Basic Photography and Playback	23
“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (i and jModes)...................................................	23
Step 1: Turn the Camera On................................................................................................	23
Step 2: Select ior jMode ...............................................................................................	24
Step 3: Frame the Photograph ..........................................................................................	25
Step 4: Focus ............................................................................................................................	26
Step 5: Shoot ............................................................................................................................	26
Creative Photography (Scene Modes) .............................................................................	28
kPortrait ..................................................................................................................................	28
lLandscape..............................................................................................................................	28
pChild......................................................................................................................................	29
mSports ....................................................................................................................................	29
nClose Up .................................................................................................................................	29
oNight Portrait .........................................................................................................................	29
Basic Playback...........................................................................................................................	30
Deleting Unwanted Photographs ....................................................................................	31

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