Nikon D5000 Introduction

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Introduction
This chapter covers information you will need to know before using the camera,
including the names of camera parts, how to use the camera menus, and how to	X
ready the camera for use.
Overview.........................................................................................................................	2
Getting to Know the Camera.......................................................................................	3
The Camera Body........................................................................................................................	3
The Mode Dial ..............................................................................................................................	5
The Viewfinder .............................................................................................................................	6
The Monitor...................................................................................................................................	7
The Information Display ...........................................................................................................	8
The Command Dial.....................................................................................................................	10
The Power Switch........................................................................................................................	12
Camera Menus ...............................................................................................................	13
Using Camera Menus.................................................................................................................	14
First Steps........................................................................................................................	16
Charge the Battery .....................................................................................................................	16
Insert the Battery ........................................................................................................................	17
Attach a Lens ................................................................................................................................	18
Basic Setup ....................................................................................................................................	20
Insert a Memory Card................................................................................................................	22
Format the Memory Card.........................................................................................................	23
Adjust Viewfinder Focus...........................................................................................................	25

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