Information Display, Pbutton | Nikon D5100 1855mm Kit, 25478B

The Information Display

Camera settings can be viewed and adjusted in the information display. Press the P button once to view settings, and again to make changes to settings. Highlight items using the multi

X selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item.

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1Shooting mode

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	j auto (flash off)	18
	Scene modes	21
	P, S, A, and M modes	43
	Special effects mode	55
2	Aperture (f-number)	43
3	Shutter speed	43
4	Shutter-speed display
5	Aperture display
6	Auto-area AF indicator	34
	3D-tracking indicator	34
	Focus point

7Manual flash indicator

Flash compensation indicator for optional flash units

8Print date indicator

9Auto ISO sensitivity indicator

10 Multiple exposure indicator

11	HDR indicator
12	“Beep” indicator
13	Battery indicator	17

14GPS connection indicator

15Eye-Fi connection indicator

16 Help icon

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17ADL bracketing amount

18Exposure indicator Exposure compensation

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Bracketing progress indicator

19Number of exposures

remaining	17
White balance recording
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Capture mode indicator

20“K” (appears when memory remains for over 1,000 exposures)............................17

21 Flash mode

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22Flash compensation

23Exposure compensation

24Picture Control

25	Image quality	35
26	Image size	36

27White balance

28	ISO sensitivity	40
29	Release mode	28
30	Focus mode	32, 45
31	AF-area mode	34, 46

32Metering

33Active D-Lighting

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Nikon D5100 1855mm Kit, D5100 (18-55mm Kit), 25478B, 25476 user manual Information Display, Pbutton

Contents

Digital Camera Digitutor Symbols and ConventionsProduct Documentation XIntroduction For Your Safety AKeep the sun out of the frame Iii AVC Patent Portfolio License Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Camera Settings Use Only Nikon Brand AccessoriesServicing the Camera and Accessories Before Taking Important Pictures Package Contents XIntroduction Getting to Know the Camera Camera Body Power Switch Camera Body Mode Dial Camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes Monitor Monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below Information Display Pbutton Viewfinder Viewfinder Camera Menus Using Camera MenusCustom Settings 0 Recent settings or My Menu 0 Playback 0 Select a menu Display the menusHighlight the icon for the current menu Position the cursor in the selected menu Display options DPlayback Menu OptionsCShooting Menu Options Highlight an option BSetup Menu Options ACustom SettingsMRecent Settings/OMy Menu Defaults to mRecent Settings NRetouch Menu Options Check to be sure the battery is in the correct orientation Charge the batteryInsert the battery Charging the Battery Check to be sure the card is in the correct orientation Insert a memory card available separatelyAttach a lens Formatting Memory Cards Open the monitor as shown. Do not use force Open the monitorChoose a language and set the camera clock Camera Clock Focus the viewfinder Adjusting Viewfinder FocusRemoving the Battery Removing Memory Cards Vibration Reduction Write Protect SwitchDetaching the Lens Number of Exposures Remaining Battery Level and Card CapacityBattery Level Description Taking Photographs Shoot Check the indicators in the viewfinderIn-focus indicator Description Shutter-Release Button Auto Meter-Off Using a Zoom LensImage Sensor Cleaning Built-in Flash KPortrait LLandscape NClose up PChildMSports RNight Landscape Other ScenesONight Portrait SParty/Indoor VDusk/Dawn TBeach/SnowUSunset WPet Portrait ZAutumn Colors XCandlelightYBlossom 0Food View additional pictures Basic PlaybackPress the K button Photograph will be displayed in the monitor Images displayed To display images in contact sheets of four Display release-mode options Release ModePlace the cursor in the information display Choose from the following release modes Buffer Size Choose a release modeMemory Buffer Mount the camera on a tripod Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesSelect a release mode Self-timer mode can also be selected by pressing Ebutton Before Using the Remote ControlUsing the Built-in Flash Cover the Viewfinder Display focus-mode options Focus ModeFocus Continuous-servo Autofocus Choose a focus modePredictive Focus Tracking Getting Good Results with Autofocus Choose an AF-area mode AF-Area ModeDisplay AF-area mode options Option Description Single-point AF Display image quality options Image Quality and SizeImage Quality Choose a file type Choose an image size Image SizeDisplay image size options Using the Built-in Flash P, S, A, M, and 0Modes Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash i, k, p, n, o, s, w, and gModes Choose a flash mode 0 Take pictures Choose a flash mode Flash ModeDisplay flash mode options Flash modes available vary with shooting mode Flash Modes Choosing a Flash ModeMode Shutter speed Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash Display ISO sensitivity options Mode ISO sensitivityISO Sensitivity Choose an ISO sensitivity Choose a starting time Interval Timer PhotographySelect Interval timer shooting Choose the interval Choose the number of intervals Other SettingsInterrupting Interval Timer Photography Start shooting Shutter Speed and Aperture Mode DescriptionA, and M Modes Focus Rotate the live view switchFraming Photographs in the Monitor Take the picture Display focus options Focusing in Live ViewChoosing a Focus Mode Choose a focus option Choosing an AF-Area Mode Display AF-area modes Choosing the Focus Point Subject Tracking AF-area mode Live View Display Description Shooting modeFocus mode Movie mode Portrait Using Autofocus in Live ViewAutomatic Scene Selection Scene Auto Selector Landscape Shooting in Live View Mode Count Down Display End recording Recording MoviesStart recording Movies can be recorded in live view Recording Movies Taking Photographs During Movie RecordingMaximum Length Count-Down Display Choose movie options Movie SettingsSelect Movie settings Use Description Viewing MoviesFollowing operations can be performed 2Icon 1 Icon Special effects can be used when recording imagesShooting with Special Effects Miniature Effect Night VisionGColor Sketch 2High Key 3Selective Color1Silhouette 3Low Key Miniature Effect Options Available in Live ViewGColor Sketch Press J to display miniature effect options 3Selective ColorReturn to the live view display Press J to display selective color options Choose the color range Select additional colors Select a language Installing ViewNXStart the computer and insert the installer CD Windows Mac OS Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive Start the installerExit the installer Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer Using ViewNXCopy Pictures to the Computer Confirm that the correct source is Selected Editing Movies View PicturesRetouching Photographs Printing Pictures IX Nikkor Lenses Compatible CPU LensesIdentifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses IX Nikkor lenses can not be used Sources Other AccessoriesPower Filters Terminal Approved Memory CardsMC-DC2 remote cords and GP-1 GPS units , which connect with Sdhc memory cards Storage CleaningCaring for the Camera Lens Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Page Page Error Messages Locked No Bulb in S modeNo Bulb in HDR mode Format the card Button again Flash errorRepresentative Autoexposure error Cool Specifications Nikon D5100 Digital Camera Matrix or center-weighted metering 0-20 EV Release Release modeSelf-timer Shutter Type Exposure ISO sensitivity Flash modeAccessory shoe Exposure Index Automatic scene Live view Lens servoManual focus MF Selection Movie Metering Weight Power source BatteryDimensions/weight Temperature Focusing MH-24 battery charger Rated inputEN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery Type Dimensions Battery Life Trademark InformationPage Page 6MB11511-03