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Table of Contents
Custom Settings	109
R Reset	110
01 Beep	110
06 No Memory Card?	110
07 Image Review	111
09 AF-assist	111
10 ISO Auto	111
11 F/GButton	112
12 AE-L/AF-L	113
13 AE Lock	113
14 Built-in Flash/Optional Flash Unit	113
15 Auto off Timers	114
16 Self-Timer	114
17 Remote on Duration	115
18 Date Imprint	115
19 Rangefinder	116
Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu	117
CSM/Setup Menu	118
Choosing Menu Items for My Menu	119
Info Display Format	120
Auto Shooting Info	122
Shooting Info Auto off	123
LCD Brightness	123
Video Mode	123
Language	123
Image Comment	124
Folders	125
File No. Sequence	126
Clean Image Sensor	126
Mirror Lock-Up	126
Firmware Version	126
Dust off Ref Photo	127
Auto Image Rotation	128

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User’s Manual Trademark Information Page For Your Safety Do not disassemble For Your Safety/Notices Iii Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries Table of Contents Shooting in a, b, c, and dModes Table of ContentsFeatures of f, g, h, i, j, k, and lModes Shooting in cMode Aperture-Priority Auto Vii Viii 145 159 Technical Notes 167 About This Manual Introduction This icon marks cautions, information Http//nikonimaging.com Information and PrecautionsIntroduction Information and Precautions About the Manuals Getting to Know the Camera Camera Body 157 LInformation display/Quick settingsGetting to Know the Camera Introduction Tripod socket Advanced Modes Exposure Modes Mode DialPower Switch Point-and-Shoot Modes Digital Vari-Programs Viewfinder Display Viewfinder Shooting Information Display Tuning on and off Shooting Information DisplayInformation Display Format Shutter-speed display Aperture display Flash compensation indicatorWide Landscape Orientation Tall Portrait Orientation Shutter-Speed and Aperture Displays Command Dial ISO sensitivity a Release mode aImage quality/size a White balance a Multi Selector Multi selector is used for the following operations Shutter-Release Button NHelp Button Camera Strap AN-DC1 Attach the camera strap as shown below two eyelets First Steps Charge the battery Charging and Inserting the BatteryRechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9 Quick Charger MH-23 Removing the Battery Insert the batteryCharging and Inserting the Battery Battery and Charger Turn the camera off and remove the body Cap Attaching a LensLenses for Autofocus Lens Detaching LensesAttaching a Lens Aperture Ring Using Vibration Reduction Vibration Reduction Mode VRPicture Angle and Focal Length Highlight On if daylight saving time is in effect Setting Display Language, Date and TimeReset the Clock Turn the camera on and press O Clock Battery Changing Display Language Inserting Memory Cards Inserting Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Formatting Memory Cards Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchHighlight Yes Formatting Memory Cards Adjusting Viewfinder Focus Diopter Adjustment Basic Photography Point-and-Shoot Photography eAuto Mode Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting Mode Large-Capacity Memory Cards Image Sensor CleaningBattery Level Image Quality and Image Size Hold the camera as shown Using a Zoom LensFrame a Photograph Frame a photograph in the viewfinder Exposure Meters On/Off and Auto Meter-Off Diopter AdjustmentShooting Info Auto Off Focus and Shoot Memory card access lamp will lightPress the shutter-release button halfway Beep Changing Shooting SettingsShutter-Release Button Built-in Flash Viewing Photographs Viewing Photographs/Deleting PhotographsDeleting Photographs Displaying Photo Information Full-Frame PlaybackDeleting Multiple Photographs Shooting Particular Scenes Features of f, g, h, i, j, k, and lModesTaking Pictures Child Mode a 64. The flash mode can be changed aShooting Particular Scenes Landscape Sports Getting Good Results with Autofocus Shooting Particular Scenes C, and dModes Shutter Speed and Aperture Shooting in a, b, c, and dModesLens Aperture Ring Shooting in aMode Programmed Auto Flexible Program Shooting in bMode Shutter-Priority Auto Shutter Speed and Camera Shake Shooting in cMode Aperture-Priority Auto Information display by pressing K L Shooting in dMode Manual C, and d Display Shooting in dMode ManualElectronic Analog Exposure Display Optimal exposure Long Time-Exposures C, and dModes Shooting in dMode Manual Changing Shooting Settings Display options for highlighted setting Quick Settings DisplayAdjusting a Setting When playing photographs back, press Pto exit playback mode Image Quality and Size Quick Settings Display/Image Quality and SizeChanging Shooting Settings Select option Image Size Image QualityRetouch option a 132 or the NEF RAW processing Image Quality/Size NEF RAW/NEF RAW+JPEG BasicFile Names 11 F/GButton A112 White Balance White balance can also be set using the command dialWhite Balance A103 ISO Sensitivity Release Mode Release ModeContinuous Mode Releasing the Shutter Frame the photograph Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesContinuous Mode Number of Shots Remaining before Memory Buffer Fills Rubber Eyecup DK-20 and insert Turning off the Self-TimerEyepiece Cap Rubber eyecup Focus Mode Focus AF-Area Mode AF-Area ModeAF Area Mode Viewfinder Display Focus Point Selection Focus Lock Focus Lock using HRest of the way down to shoot Electronic Rangefinder Manual FocusFocal Plane Position Metering ExposureMetering Keeping Hpressed, recompose Photograph and shoot Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureAutoexposure Lock Exposure Using the Built-in Flash a, b, c, and dModes Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash e, g, i, k, and lModes Lowering the Built-in Flash Flash modes are described below Changing the Flash ModeUsing the Command Dial I, kl Flash Mode Setting Changing Shooting Settings Using the Built-in FlashRear-Curtain Sync Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation in dMode At right Flash CompensationFlash Compensation Active D-Lighting Active D-LightingActive D-Lighting versus D-Lighting Two-Button Reset Default Settings More on Playback Viewing Photographs in Full-Frame Playback Full-Frame Playback Histogram Highlights Active D-Lightingand Retouch History Photo InformationViewing Photographs in Full-Frame Playback Frame number/total number of images More on Playback Shooting Data, Active D-Lighting and Retouch History Histogram HighlightsFrame number/total number of images Histogram Per Viewing Multiple Photographs Thumbnail PlaybackDisplay more images Display fewer images Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Following operations can be performed Press HI to protect the photograph Currently displayed Protecting Photographs from DeletionChoose a photograph File Attribute Connecting to a Computer, Printer, or TV Installing the Software Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Operating Systems Compatible with D60 Connecting the USB Cable Transfer photographs using Nikon Transfer For Users of Windows 2000 Professional Camera Control Pro Connecting to a Printer Printing NEF RAW Photographs Printing Via Direct USB Connection Connecting the Printer Printing Via Direct USB Connection Press the multi selector left or right Connecting to a Computer, Printer, or TV SizePrinting Photographs One at a Time PictBridge playback display a 85 to Choose a photograph Printing at Printer Default Printing ErrorWith some errors Cropping Photographs Printing Multiple Photographs Selecting Photographs for Printing Press Oin the PictBridge playback display a Menu will be displayed when printing is completeCreating an Index Print Press Q Repeat steps 3-4 to select additional photographs Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetProcessing in the retouch menu a PictBridge playback display Canceling the Print OrdersConnect the camera to a printer a 83. Press Oin Date Imprint Viewing Photographs on TV Connect the camera to the TV using the video cableVideo Mode Tune the television to the video channel Turn the camera on Menu Guide Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu A129 Using Camera Menus To view the menus, press O Position cursor in selected menu Highlight icon in yellow for current menuSelect one of the five menus Highlight menu item Delete See Using Camera Menus a 94 for more information on usingPlayback Options The Playback Menu Playback menu contains the following options Select the folder from which images will be played back Playback FolderSelecting Multiple Photographs for Deletion Playback Options The Playback Menu Slide Show Rotate TallFollowing operations can be performed during a slide show View movie files created with the Stop-motion movie option Stop-Motion MovieStop-Motion Movies Shooting Options The Shooting Menu 100 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Settings other than Custom use the sRGB color spaceOptimize Image Optimize Image Customizing Image Enhancement Options Custom 102 Specifying Fluorescent Lighting White Balance103 Color Temperature Fine-Tuning White BalanceFine tune white balance White Balance Fine Tuning Preset ManualMeasuring a Value for Preset White Balance 105 Measuring Value Highlight Measure and press the multi selector right106 Other Ways to Measure a Value Copying White Balance from a Photograph Source for Preset ManualWith D60 can be used as source for preset manual 107 Noise Reduction 108 Image review A111 Custom Settings109 A113 No Memory Card? ResetBeep 110 Off default setting 111 Choose the function performed by F/G 112 113 Built-in Flash/Optional Flash UnitChoose the function performed by H 100, m/ft., 20C/68F Short Menu Guide Custom SettingsNormal default setting Long 115 Date and time of recording can be imprinted on photographsDate Imprint and Print Set Date Counter 117 Folders A125 Choose the options displayed in the menus CSM/Setup Menu118 Highlight a menu name and press the multi selector right Choosing Menu Items for My MenuHighlight My menu and press the multi selector right 119 Highlight a background color or a font color and press Q Setting the Information Display FormatInfo Display Format 120 121 ClassicInformation displayed in Classic format is shown below Wide Landscape Orientation To choose a photograph for the Wallpaper format Auto Shooting InfoWallpaper 122 LCD Brightness Video ModeShooting Info Auto off Language Image Comment 124 Delete Delete all empty folders on the memory card 125Select folder Folder Names 126 Choose how the camera names filesView the current camera firmware version File Numbering Acquiring Image Dust Off Reference Data 127 128 Image Dust Off Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu 129 Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu Creating Retouched Copies130 Retouching Copies 131 Creating Retouched Copies in Full-frame PlaybackDisplay retouch options Image overlay is not available during full-frame playback Lighting Quick RetouchImage Quality and Size Red-Eye Correction 133 Monochrome TrimCreate cropped copies of selected photographs 135 Filter EffectsChoose from the following options Filter amount Highlight Choose size Display options Small Picture136 Highlight Yes and press Q Display selection screenConfirmation dialog displayed Viewing Small Pictures Photograph selection dialog will be displayed Image Overlay138 Selected image will appear as Image Check the preview image and press Q Proceed to step When Save is selected and Qis pressed,Press the multi selector left or right to highlight Image 139 NEF RAW Processing Desired 141 Creating a Stop-motion MovieScreen shown at right will be displayed 142 When End image is selected, repeat to select the endingHighlight Save and press Q Image will be displayed in full-frame playback 143 Before and after Making a Side-by-Side ComparisonRetouch menu items will be displayed 144 Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu Menu Guide Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories 145 Compatible Lenses 146 Lens f-number Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses147 Recognizing CPU and Type G and D Lenses CPU Lens Aperture Ring 148AF-S/AF-I Teleconverter Non-CPU Lenses 149 50mm M/3 ft AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8D ED 24mm Optional Flash Units Speedlights Accessory shoe allows SB-series Speedlights, including150 Optional Flash Units Speedlights 151Guide Number 152 G, h, i, j, k, and lModes Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories153 Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 ISO sensitivity 100 200 400 800 1600 154H, i, j, l, amodes Kmode Viewfinder eyepiece accessories Other Accessories155 Other Accessories AC Adapter EH-5a/Power Connector EP-5 156 Other Accessories Connecting the Power Connector and the AC Adapter157 Approved Memory Cards 158 Storage CleaningCaring for the Camera 159 Caring for the Optical Low-Pass Filter Automatic Low-Pass Filter Cleaning Clean Image SensorCleaning from the Setup Menu Option Place the camera base down Select an option Cleaning at Startup/ShutdownSelect Clean at 161 Press the shutter-release button all the way down Cleaning the Low-Pass Filter ManuallyUse a Reliable Power Source 162 163 Remove any dust and lint from the filter with a blowerForeign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter Camera and Lens Caring for the Camera and Battery CautionsLens contacts Keep the lens contacts clean 164 Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions 165 Battery 166 167 TroubleshootingDisplay Is selected for Auto shooting info All shooting modes Select Full for CSM/Setup menuShooting 168 C, and dmodes 169 Playback 170 171 OthersSelect On for Rotate tall 172 Camera Error Messages and DisplaysHelp 173 174 Set Playback folder to All 175 Service representativeErr Contact Nikon-authorized service Err Defaults for other settings are listed below Available Settings and DefaultsFollowing defaults are restored with Custom Setting R Reset Appendix 177 Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size Exposure Program Mode PExposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph 178 Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Flash ControlShutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash 179 Specifications 180 181 Matrix or center-weighted metering 0-20 EVSpot metering 2-20 EV 182 Specifications 183 Quick Charger MH-23 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9Battery Life 184 Lens 185 Supported Standards 186 Index Symbols187 188 Monitor 5, 8, 72, 123, 159 Jpeg 50189 Speedlight 113, 150, 152 USB cable 80, 81, 85Shutter speed 7, 9, 40, 44 190 191 Index Technical Notes YP8A0111 6MB01411-01