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Shooting (P, S, A, M)
Smudges appear in photographs: Clean front and rear lens elements.
If problem persists, perform
image sensor cleaning (0206).
Date is not imprinted on photographs: NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image quality option selected for
image quality (062, 160).
Menu item can not be selected: Some options are not available in all modes.
Shutter-release disabled:
•Non-CPU lens is attached: rotate camera mode dial to M (0195).
•Mode dial rotated to S after shutter speed of “bulb” or “time” selected in mode M: choose
new shutter speed (082).
Full range of shutter speeds not available: Flash in use (072).
Colors are unnatural:
•Adjust white balance to match light source (096).
•Adjust Set Picture Control settings (0106).
Can not measure white balance: Subject is too dark or too bright (0100).
Image can not be selected as source for preset white balance: Image was not created with D5000
(0102).
White balance bracketing unavailable: NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image quality option selected for
image quality (063).
Effects of Picture Control differ from image to image: A (auto) is selected for sharpening, contrast, or
saturation.
For consistent results over a series of photos, choose another setting (0109).
Metering can not be changed: Autoexposure lock is in effect (089).
Exposure compensation can not be used: Choose mode P, S, or A (090).
Only one shot taken each time shutter-release button is pressed in continuous shooting mode: Lower built-in
flash (066).
Reddish areas appear in photos or textures are uneven: Reddish areas and uneven textures may appear
in long time-exposures.
Turn long exposure noise reduction on when shooting at shutter
speeds of “bulb” or “time” (0151).