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Nikon D3100 2 manual Viewfinder

Models: D3100 2

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1	Focus points	60	7	Number of exposures
2	Focus indicator	26, 63		remaining	24
3	Autoexposure (AE) lock			Number of shots remaining
	indicator	80		before memory buffer
4	Shutter speed	75, 77		fills	53
4	Shutter speed	75, 77		White balance recording
5	Aperture (f-number)	76, 77		White balance recording
5	Aperture (f-number)	76, 77		indicator	90
6	Battery indicator	23		indicator	90
6	Battery indicator	23		Exposure compensation value
				Exposure compensation value
				................................................	81
				Flash compensation
				value	83
				ISO sensitivity	71
			8	“K” (appears when memory
				remains for over 1000
				exposures)	24

9	Flash-ready indicator	27
10	Flexible program
	indicator	74
11	Exposure indicator	77
	Exposure compensation
	display	82
	Electronic rangefinder	63
12	Flash compensation
	indicator	83

13Exposure compensation

indicator

14Auto ISO sensitivity

indicator	132
15 Warning indicator	192

DThe Viewfinder

The response time and brightness of the viewfinder display may vary with temperature.

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Contents

Reference Manual Index Where to Find ItError Messages 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 XiiComply with copyright notices XiiiItems prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Life-Long Learning XivBefore Taking Important Pictures This icon marks references to other pages in this manual Symbols and ConventionsOverview 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 ViewfinderCamera Menus Guide ModeTo display the on-screen guide, rotate the mode dial to g 0 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 Camera Clock Setup MenuClock Battery 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 JRemove the lens cap Turn the camera on Focus the viewfinder Adjust Viewfinder FocusAdjusting Viewfinder Focus Point-and-Shoot Photography i and j Modes Check the battery levelImage Sensor Cleaning Turn the Camera OnCheck the number of exposures remaining Select i or j ModeTo shoot where use of a flash is prohibited Ready the camera Using a Zoom LensFrame the Photograph Frame the photographFocus Check the indicators in the viewfinderIn-focus indicator Description ShootBuilt-in Flash Shutter-Release ButtonAuto-Meter Off 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 Guide Shoot View/delete Set up Take picturesChange camera settings Shoot Guide Mode MenusMore Settings Start ShootingFlicker reduction Eye-Fi upload Set UpView/Delete Use Follow the steps below to take photographs in live view Rotate the live view switchFraming Photographs in the Monitor Press the P button again to return to live view Choose a focus modeChoose an AF-area mode Choose the focus point Focus Subject TrackingTake the picture Exit live view modeRotate the live view switch to exit live view mode 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 SpeakerOption Description Single-point AF AF-Area ModeDisplay AF-area mode options 3D-tracking 11 Points Focus Point Selection Focus LockAE-L/AF-L Button Lock focusRecompose the photograph and shoot 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 NamesChoose an image size Image SizeDisplay image size options 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 RangeChoose an ISO sensitivity ISO SensitivityDisplay ISO sensitivity options 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 ProgramTo take photographs in shutter-priority auto Mode S Shutter-Priority AutoChoose a shutter speed To take photographs in aperture-priority auto Mode a Aperture-Priority AutoChoose an aperture 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 photographChoose a value Exposure CompensationDisplay exposure compensation options E Button Mode MUsing a Flash Flash Compensation Display flash compensation optionsOptional Flash Units Y M and E ButtonsButton Active D-Lighting Display Active D-Lighting optionsActive D-Lighting Active D-Lighting Versus D-LightingChoose a white balance option White BalanceDisplay white balance options Day white fluorescent 5,000 K Shade 8,000 K Fn Button Color TemperatureCool-white fl ,200 K 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 Histograms102 HighlightsShooting Data Page 1 103 Shooting Data Page 2Shooting Data Page 3 104 GPS DataOverview Data 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 Menu123 Creating Index PrintsSelect Index print 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 132133 Auto Distortion ControlColor Space 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 Date140 LanguageImage Comment 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 Data143 Auto off TimersSelf-Timer Delay Beep Indicator DescriptionUsing the Electronic Rangefinder Rangefinder145 KResetFile Number Sequence File Number SequenceAE-L/AF-L Button ButtonsFn Button AE Lock147 Slot Empty Release LockDate Imprint 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 colorIntensifier , or blues Blue intensifier . Press 1 to Filter Effects155 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 162Press Description Miniature Effect163 Compare the copy with the original Before and AfterSelect Before and after 164165 MRecent SettingsRemoving Items from the Recent Settings Menu 166 167 Compatible LensesCompatible CPU Lenses IX Nikkor Lenses168 Identifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses169 Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU LensesCompatible Non-CPU Lenses 170 LensCalculating Angle of View 171AF-Assist Illumination 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 194 195 SpecificationsNikon D3100 Digital Camera 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 pointTrademark Information Supported Standards203 Once every other shot. Live view not used Battery Life204 Index 205206 104207 1316MB09111-01

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Number of exposures

Aperture (f-number)

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