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Reference Manual Error Messages Where to Find ItIndex OThe Playback Menu GThe Setup MenuWRecent Settings IThe Shooting MenuTaking Photographs Viewing PhotographsRetouching Photographs Menus and SettingsMaintenance and Optional Accessories ConnectionsTable of Contents Recording and Viewing Movies Release ModeLive View More on Photography All ModesMore on Playback Connections 115Menu Guide 129 ViiTechnical Notes 167 ViiiFor Your Safety Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment AObserve proper precautions when handling batteriesAObserve proper precautions when handling the charger AUse appropriate cablesPage Battery Charger XiiItems prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced XiiiComply with copyright notices Before Taking Important Pictures XivLife-Long Learning Overview Symbols and ConventionsThis icon marks references to other pages in this manual Getting to Know the Camera Camera BodyPower Switch Camera BodyMode Dial Camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes Mode8Single frame ESelf-timer 0Release-Mode Selector IContinuous 0Information Display ButtonShutter-Speed and Aperture Displays Hiding Shooting InformationRotating the Camera See AlsoChoose an aperture mode a 0 Command DialChoose a combination of aperture and shutter speed mode P 0 Choose an aperture mode MSet exposure Compensation Mode P, S, or a Choose a flash mode 0Viewfinder ViewfinderTo display the on-screen guide, rotate the mode dial to g 0 Guide ModeCamera Menus Highlight the icon for the current menu Using Camera MenusDisplay the menus Select a menuDisplay options Position the cursor in the selected menuHighlight a menu item Highlight an optionCharge the Battery First StepsClose the battery-chamber cover Insert the BatteryOpen the battery-chamber cover Turn the camera offAttach a Lens AutofocusCPU Lenses with Aperture Rings Vibration Reduction VRDetaching the Lens Vibration ReductionBasic Setup Clock Battery Setup MenuCamera Clock Insert the memory card Insert a Memory CardOpen the card slot cover Slide the card slot cover out q and open the card slot wHighlight Yes Format the Memory CardTurn the camera on Display format options Press JAdjusting Viewfinder Focus Adjust Viewfinder FocusRemove the lens cap Turn the camera on Focus the viewfinder Point-and-Shoot Photography i and j Modes Check the battery levelImage Sensor Cleaning Turn the Camera OnTo shoot where use of a flash is prohibited Select i or j ModeCheck the number of exposures remaining Ready the camera Using a Zoom LensFrame the Photograph Frame the photographFocus Check the indicators in the viewfinderIn-focus indicator Description ShootAuto-Meter Off Shutter-Release ButtonBuilt-in Flash Scene Modes Mode DialCreative Photography Scene Modes ModePChild Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurView additional pictures Basic PlaybackPress the K button Photograph will be displayed in the monitorDelete the photograph Deleting Unwanted PhotographsDisplay the photograph DeletePage Change camera settings Shoot View/delete Set up Take picturesGuide Shoot Guide Mode MenusMore Settings Start ShootingView/Delete Set UpFlicker reduction Eye-Fi upload Use Framing Photographs in the Monitor Rotate the live view switchFollow the steps below to take photographs in live view Choose an AF-area mode Choose a focus modePress the P button again to return to live view Choose the focus point Focus Subject TrackingRotate the live view switch to exit live view mode Exit live view modeTake the picture Exposure Compensation Shooting in Live View ModeFlicker Count Down DisplayWill appear in a gray frame at the bottom right corner Using Autofocus in Live ViewManual Focus OutPage As described in of Live View 0 Movies can be recorded in live view modeRecording Movies See on page 38 for more informationPress the movie-record button to start recording Start recordingEnd recording Be locked by pressing the AE-L/AF-Lbutton 0 80 orChoose frame size and sound recording options Movie SettingsSelect Movie settings Audio SoundRecording Movies Count-Down DisplayUse Description Viewing MoviesFollowing operations can be performed 2IconDisplay a movie full frame Editing MoviesTrimming Movies Choose a starting or end pointSave the copy Choose an optionDelete frames Trimming MoviesChoose Save selected frame Saving Selected FramesView the movie and choose a frame Create a still copyChoosing a Release Mode Mount the camera on a tripod Self-Timer ModeSelect self-timer mode Take the photographPlace the cursor in the information display Focus ModeFocus Display focus-mode optionsContinuous-servo Autofocus Getting Good Results with AutofocusAF-Assist Illuminator Beep SpeakerDisplay AF-area mode options AF-Area ModeOption Description Single-point AF 3D-tracking 11 Points Focus Point Selection Focus LockRecompose the photograph and shoot Lock focusAE-L/AF-L Button Manual Focus Set the lens focus-mode switchSlide the switch to M Selecting Manual Focus with the CameraFocal Plane Position Exposure IndicatorElectronic Rangefinder Is 46.5 mm 1.83Display image quality options Image Quality and SizeImage Quality Choose a file format and compression ratio image qualityNEF RAW + Jpeg Fine Choose a file typeNEF RAW Images File NamesDisplay image size options Image SizeChoose an image size Using the Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash i, k, p, n, and oModes Choose a flash mode 0 Take picturesChoose a flash mode Flash ModeDisplay flash mode options Flash modes available vary with shooting modeFlash Modes N, P, a Mode Shutter speedShutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash RangeDisplay ISO sensitivity options ISO SensitivityChoose an ISO sensitivity Auto Hi 1/HiLens Aperture Rings Mode DescriptionShutter Speed and Aperture Shutter Speed and ApertureFrame a photograph, focus, and shoot Mode P Programmed AutoCommand dial flexible program. Rotate the dial Flexible ProgramChoose a shutter speed Mode S Shutter-Priority AutoTo take photographs in shutter-priority auto Choose an aperture Mode a Aperture-Priority AutoTo take photographs in aperture-priority auto Mode M Manual Choose aperture and shutter speedOpen the shutter Long Time-Exposures M Mode OnlySelf-timer Mode Close the shutterDisplay metering options ExposureMetering Choose a metering methodLock exposure Autoexposure LockSet metering to M or N0 Recompose the photographDisplay exposure compensation options Exposure CompensationChoose a value Using a Flash Mode ME Button Flash Compensation Display flash compensation optionsButton Y M and E ButtonsOptional Flash Units Active D-Lighting Display Active D-Lighting optionsActive D-Lighting Active D-Lighting Versus D-LightingDisplay white balance options White BalanceChoose a white balance option Cool-white fl ,200 K Color TemperatureDay white fluorescent 5,000 K Shade 8,000 K Fn Button Fine tune white balance Fine-Tuning White BalanceSelect a white balance option Save changes and exitSelect Preset manual Preset ManualMeasuring a Value for Preset White Balance Light a reference objectMeasure white balance Check the resultsOther Methods for Measuring Preset White Balance Measuring Preset White BalancePreset White Balance Studio SettingsCopying White Balance from a Photograph Display Picture Controls Picture ControlsSelecting a Picture Control Choose a Picture ControlDisplay the Picture Control menu Adjust settingsModifying Picture Controls Select a Picture ControlPicture Control Settings Filter Effects Monochrome Only Previous SettingsPicture Control Grid Option Description YellowSetup Menu Options GP-1 GPS UnitFull-Frame Playback Photo Information 100Playback Zoom RGB Histogram101 HistogramsShooting Data Page 1 Highlights102 Shooting Data Page 3 Shooting Data Page 2103 Overview Data GPS Data104 Thumbnail Playback 105Calendar Playback 106107 Press the L a button Protecting Photographs from DeletionSelect an image 108Press the O button Deleting PhotographsFull-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback Press the O button againPlayback Menu Selected Deleting Selected PhotographsHighlight a date Select Date Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected DateChoose Select Date Select the highlighted dateSelect Start Slide ShowsSelect Slide show 112113 114 Supplied Software Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Supported Operating SystemsConnect the USB cable Connecting the CameraTurn the camera off Turn the computer on Turn the camera on Transfer photographsTurn the camera off Connect the USB cable Connecting the PrinterPrinting Photographs 117Display printing options Printing Pictures One at a TimeSelect a picture 118Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select Adjust printing options119 No.Display the PictBridge menu Printing Multiple PicturesStart printing 120Select pictures or choose a date 121To previous menu Errors122 MenuSelect Index print Creating Index Prints123 Display imprint options Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetSelect pictures 124125 Select imprint optionsComplete the print order Highlight Done and press J to complete the print orderConnect the A/V cable as shown Viewing Photographs on TVStandard Definition Devices 126Connect the Hdmi cable as shown Close the Connector CoverHigh-Definition Devices 127Device Control Output ResolutionHdmi Options 128Playback menu contains the following options Playback Folder129 Choose a folder for playbackRotate Tall Display ModeImage Review 130131 Reset Shooting OptionsSelect Yes to reset shooting menu settings Shooting menu contains the following optionsAuto ISO Sensitivity ISO Sensitivity SettingsAdjust ISO sensitivity 0 132Color Space Auto Distortion Control133 Noise Reduction If On is selected and lighting is poor when photographs areFocus mode when e Auto-area AF is selected for AF-area AF-AssistManual Built-in Flash135 SB-400Setup menu contains the following options BThe Setup Menu Camera SetupReset Setup Options 136Select a format LCD BrightnessInfo Display Format Select a background color138 Classic display is shown belowFlicker Reduction Video ModeAuto Info Display Time Zone and DateImage Comment Language140 Choose a start option Auto Image RotationDust off Ref Photo 141142 Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinderAcquire dust off reference data Image Dust Off Reference DataSelf-Timer Delay Auto off Timers143 Beep Indicator DescriptionUsing the Electronic Rangefinder Rangefinder145 KResetFile Number Sequence File Number SequenceAE-L/AF-L Button ButtonsFn Button AE LockDate Imprint Slot Empty Release Lock147 Date Counter 148149 Storage FolderNaming and Renaming Folders Folder Names150 Eye-Fi UploadFirmware Version View the current camera firmware versionNThe Retouch Menu 151Select retouch options Creating Retouched CopiesDisplay retouch options Create a retouched copy153 LightingRed-Eye Correction Rapidly to other areas of frame. Navigation154 TrimMonochrome Selected image press 1 to increase color155 Filter EffectsIntensifier , or blues Blue intensifier . Press 1 to Select Choose size Color BalanceSmall Picture 156Highlight Select image and press Choose the desired size157 Deselect. Selected pictures are marked by anDisplay NEF RAW images Image OverlaySelect Image overlay Highlight a photographHighlight the Preview column Select the second photographSet gain Preview the overlaySelect NEF RAW processing Adjust NEF RAW processing settingsNEF RAW Processing Select a photographDistortion Control Quick RetouchStraighten 161Perspective Control FisheyeColor Outline 162163 Miniature EffectPress Description Compare the copy with the original Before and AfterSelect Before and after 164Removing Items from the Recent Settings Menu MRecent Settings165 166 167 Compatible LensesCompatible CPU Lenses IX Nikkor Lenses168 Identifying CPU and Type G and D LensesCompatible Non-CPU Lenses Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses169 170 LensAF-Assist Illumination 171Calculating Angle of View 172 Use Only Nikon Flash AccessoriesOptional Flash Units Speedlights AS-15 Sync Terminal Adapter173 Nikon Creative Lighting System CLSCLS-Compatible Flash Units Guide NumberOther Flash Units 174Is available only with the focus points shown at right 175SB-900 AF-assist illumination is available for all focus Shown at rightOther Accessories 176Approved Memory Cards 177Connect the AC adapter Attaching a Power Connector and AC AdapterInsert the EP-5A power connector 178Storage CleaningCaring for the Camera 179Select Clean now Clean NowDisplay the Clean image sensor menu Low-Pass FilterSelect an option Clean AtSelect Clean at 181Manual Cleaning 183 Clean the filterUse a Reliable Power Source Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filterCaring for the Camera and Battery Cautions 184185 Focus mode Flexible program Available SettingsNoise reduction AF-area mode Viewfinder 186Memory Card Capacity 187Shooting All Modes TroubleshootingDisplay 188189 Playback Adjust Set Picture Control settings 0Shooting P, S, A, M 190Miscellaneous 191Error Messages 192193 194 Nikon D3100 Digital Camera Specifications195 196 197 198 199 200 201 Keep the CPU contacts cleanAF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Camera202 Supplied AccessoriesOptional Accessories Subject does not fill the focus point203 Supported StandardsTrademark Information 204 Battery LifeOnce every other shot. Live view not used Index 205206 104207 1316MB09111-01