For Your Safety

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Notices

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XIntroduction

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Package Contents

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Getting to Know the Camera

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Camera Menus

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First Steps

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sBasic Photography and Playback

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Battery Level and Card Capacity

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Taking Photographs

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Creative Photography (Scene Modes)

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Basic Playback

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zMore on Photography

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Release Mode

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Focus

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Image Quality and Size

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Using the Built-in Flash

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ISO Sensitivity

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Interval Timer Photography

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P, S, A, and M Modes

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xLive View/Movies

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Framing Photographs in the Monitor

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Recording Movies

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Viewing Movies

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% Special Effects

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Shooting with Special Effects

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QViewNX 2

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Installing ViewNX 2

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Using ViewNX 2

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nTechnical Notes

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Compatible CPU Lenses

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Other Accessories

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Caring for the Camera

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Error Messages

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Specifications

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