Highlight icon in yellow for current menu | Nikon 25438, D60OUTFIT

Using Camera Menus

1Display menus.

SETUP MENU

CSM/Setup menu Format memory card Info display format Auto shooting info Shooting info auto off World time

LCD brightness

2Highlight icon in yellow for current menu.

When a menu item is highlighted, the menu icon can be selected by pressing O.

SETUP MENU

CSM/Setup menu Format memory card Info display format Auto shooting info Shooting info auto off World time

LCD brightness

3Select one of the five menus.

Choose from A(playback), B(shooting), C(Custom Settings), D(Setup), or E(retouch) menu.

SHOOTING MENU

Optimize image

Image quality

Image size

White balance

ISO sensitivity

Noise reduction

Active D–Lighting

4Position cursor in selected menu.

SHOOTING MENU

Optimize image

Image quality

Image size

White balance

ISO sensitivity

Noise reduction

Active D–Lighting

5Highlight menu item.

SHOOTING MENU

Optimize image

Image quality

Image size

White balance

ISO sensitivity

Noise reduction

Active D–Lighting

Menu Guide

6Display options for the selected item.

Image size

Large

3872 × 2592; 10. 0 MP

Medium

2896 × 1944; 5. 6 MP

Small

1936 × 1296; 2. 5 MP

7Highlight option and press Qto make selection.

Setting completes and the monitor returns to step 5.

Press the multi selector left to return to the previous list of menu items without making selection.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit the

menus and return to shooting mode. The monitor will turn off.

Image size

Large

3872 × 2592; 10. 0 MP

Medium

2896 × 1944; 5. 6 MP

Small

1936 × 1296; 2. 5 MP

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Nikon 25438 Highlight icon in yellow for current menu, Select one of the five menus, Position cursor in selected menu

Contents

User’s Manual Trademark Information Page Do not disassemble For Your Safety Iii For Your Safety/Notices Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries Table of Contents Shooting in cMode Aperture-Priority Auto Table of ContentsFeatures of f, g, h, i, j, k, and lModes Shooting in a, b, c, and dModes Vii Viii 159 145 Technical Notes 167 Introduction This icon marks cautions, information About This Manual Introduction Information and PrecautionsHttp//nikonimaging.com About the Manuals Information and Precautions Camera Body Getting to Know the Camera Tripod socket LInformation display/Quick settingsGetting to Know the Camera Introduction 157 Point-and-Shoot Modes Digital Vari-Programs Mode DialPower Switch Advanced Modes Exposure Modes Viewfinder Viewfinder Display Information Display Format Tuning on and off Shooting Information DisplayShooting Information Display Shutter-Speed and Aperture Displays Flash compensation indicatorWide Landscape Orientation Tall Portrait Orientation Shutter-speed display Aperture display Command Dial White balance a Release mode aImage quality/size a ISO sensitivity a Multi selector is used for the following operations Multi Selector NHelp Button Shutter-Release Button Attach the camera strap as shown below two eyelets Camera Strap AN-DC1 First Steps Quick Charger MH-23 Charging and Inserting the BatteryRechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9 Charge the battery Battery and Charger Insert the batteryCharging and Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery Lenses for Autofocus Attaching a LensTurn the camera off and remove the body Cap Aperture Ring Detaching LensesAttaching a Lens Lens Picture Angle and Focal Length Vibration Reduction Mode VRUsing Vibration Reduction Turn the camera on and press O Setting Display Language, Date and TimeReset the Clock Highlight On if daylight saving time is in effect Changing Display Language Clock Battery Removing Memory Cards Inserting Memory CardsInserting Memory Cards Formatting Memory Cards Formatting Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchHighlight Yes Memory Cards Adjusting Viewfinder Focus Diopter Adjustment Basic Photography Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting Mode Point-and-Shoot Photography eAuto Mode Image Quality and Image Size Image Sensor CleaningBattery Level Large-Capacity Memory Cards Frame a photograph in the viewfinder Using a Zoom LensFrame a Photograph Hold the camera as shown Shooting Info Auto Off Diopter AdjustmentExposure Meters On/Off and Auto Meter-Off Press the shutter-release button halfway Memory card access lamp will lightFocus and Shoot Built-in Flash Changing Shooting SettingsShutter-Release Button Beep Deleting Photographs Viewing Photographs/Deleting PhotographsViewing Photographs Deleting Multiple Photographs Full-Frame PlaybackDisplaying Photo Information Taking Pictures Features of f, g, h, i, j, k, and lModesShooting Particular Scenes Sports Mode a 64. The flash mode can be changed aShooting Particular Scenes Landscape Child Shooting Particular Scenes Getting Good Results with Autofocus C, and dModes Lens Aperture Ring Shooting in a, b, c, and dModesShutter Speed and Aperture Flexible Program Shooting in aMode Programmed Auto Shutter Speed and Camera Shake Shooting in bMode Shutter-Priority Auto Information display by pressing K L Shooting in cMode Aperture-Priority Auto C, and d Shooting in dMode Manual Optimal exposure Shooting in dMode ManualElectronic Analog Exposure Display Display C, and dModes Shooting in dMode Manual Long Time-Exposures Changing Shooting Settings When playing photographs back, press Pto exit playback mode Quick Settings DisplayAdjusting a Setting Display options for highlighted setting Select option Quick Settings Display/Image Quality and SizeChanging Shooting Settings Image Quality and Size Retouch option a 132 or the NEF RAW processing Image QualityImage Size 11 F/GButton A112 NEF RAW/NEF RAW+JPEG BasicFile Names Image Quality/Size White Balance A103 White balance can also be set using the command dialWhite Balance ISO Sensitivity Releasing the Shutter Release ModeContinuous Mode Release Mode Number of Shots Remaining before Memory Buffer Fills Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesContinuous Mode Frame the photograph Rubber eyecup Turning off the Self-TimerEyepiece Cap Rubber Eyecup DK-20 and insert Focus Focus Mode Viewfinder Display AF-Area ModeAF Area Mode AF-Area Mode Focus Point Selection Rest of the way down to shoot Focus Lock using HFocus Lock Focal Plane Position Manual FocusElectronic Rangefinder Metering ExposureMetering Exposure Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureAutoexposure Lock Keeping Hpressed, recompose Photograph and shoot Lowering the Built-in Flash Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash e, g, i, k, and lModes Using the Built-in Flash a, b, c, and dModes I, kl Changing the Flash ModeUsing the Command Dial Flash modes are described below Rear-Curtain Sync Changing Shooting Settings Using the Built-in FlashFlash Mode Setting Exposure Compensation in dMode Exposure Compensation Flash Compensation Flash CompensationAt right Active D-Lighting versus D-Lighting Active D-LightingActive D-Lighting Default Settings Two-Button Reset More on Playback Full-Frame Playback Viewing Photographs in Full-Frame Playback Frame number/total number of images More on Playback Photo InformationViewing Photographs in Full-Frame Playback Histogram Highlights Active D-Lightingand Retouch History Active D-Lighting and Retouch History Shooting Data, Frame number/total number of images Histogram HighlightsHistogram Display fewer images Viewing Multiple Photographs Thumbnail PlaybackDisplay more images Per Following operations can be performed Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom File Attribute Protecting Photographs from DeletionChoose a photograph Press HI to protect the photograph Currently displayed Connecting to a Computer, Printer, or TV Operating Systems Compatible with D60 Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Installing the Software Transfer photographs using Nikon Transfer Connecting the USB Cable Camera Control Pro For Users of Windows 2000 Professional Printing NEF RAW Photographs Connecting to a Printer Printing Via Direct USB Connection Printing Via Direct USB Connection Connecting the Printer PictBridge playback display a 85 to Choose a photograph Connecting to a Computer, Printer, or TV SizePrinting Photographs One at a Time Press the multi selector left or right Cropping Photographs Printing ErrorWith some errors Printing at Printer Default Selecting Photographs for Printing Printing Multiple Photographs Press Q Menu will be displayed when printing is completeCreating an Index Print Press Oin the PictBridge playback display a Processing in the retouch menu a Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetRepeat steps 3-4 to select additional photographs Date Imprint Canceling the Print OrdersConnect the camera to a printer a 83. Press Oin PictBridge playback display Tune the television to the video channel Turn the camera on Connect the camera to the TV using the video cableVideo Mode Viewing Photographs on TV Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu A129 Menu Guide To view the menus, press O Using Camera Menus Highlight menu item Highlight icon in yellow for current menuSelect one of the five menus Position cursor in selected menu Playback menu contains the following options See Using Camera Menus a 94 for more information on usingPlayback Options The Playback Menu Delete Playback Options The Playback Menu Playback FolderSelecting Multiple Photographs for Deletion Select the folder from which images will be played back Following operations can be performed during a slide show Rotate TallSlide Show Stop-Motion Movies Stop-Motion MovieView movie files created with the Stop-motion movie option 100 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Optimize Image Settings other than Custom use the sRGB color spaceOptimize Image Shooting Options The Shooting Menu 102 Customizing Image Enhancement Options Custom 103 White BalanceSpecifying Fluorescent Lighting Fine tune white balance Fine-Tuning White BalanceColor Temperature 105 Preset ManualMeasuring a Value for Preset White Balance White Balance Fine Tuning Other Ways to Measure a Value Highlight Measure and press the multi selector right106 Measuring Value 107 Source for Preset ManualWith D60 can be used as source for preset manual Copying White Balance from a Photograph 108 Noise Reduction A113 Custom Settings109 Image review A111 110 ResetBeep No Memory Card? 111 Off default setting 112 Choose the function performed by F/G 100, m/ft., 20C/68F Built-in Flash/Optional Flash UnitChoose the function performed by H 113 Long Menu Guide Custom SettingsNormal default setting Short Date Imprint and Print Set Date and time of recording can be imprinted on photographs115 Date Counter Folders A125 117 118 CSM/Setup MenuChoose the options displayed in the menus 119 Choosing Menu Items for My MenuHighlight My menu and press the multi selector right Highlight a menu name and press the multi selector right 120 Setting the Information Display FormatInfo Display Format Highlight a background color or a font color and press Q Wide Landscape Orientation ClassicInformation displayed in Classic format is shown below 121 122 Auto Shooting InfoWallpaper To choose a photograph for the Wallpaper format Language Video ModeShooting Info Auto off LCD Brightness 124 Image Comment Folder Names 125Select folder Delete Delete all empty folders on the memory card File Numbering Choose how the camera names filesView the current camera firmware version 126 127 Acquiring Image Dust Off Reference Data Image Dust Off 128 129 Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu Retouching Copies Creating Retouched Copies130 Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu Image overlay is not available during full-frame playback Creating Retouched Copies in Full-frame PlaybackDisplay retouch options 131 Image Quality and Size Quick RetouchLighting 133 Red-Eye Correction Create cropped copies of selected photographs TrimMonochrome Filter amount Filter EffectsChoose from the following options 135 136 Small PictureHighlight Choose size Display options Viewing Small Pictures Display selection screenConfirmation dialog displayed Highlight Yes and press Q Selected image will appear as Image Image Overlay138 Photograph selection dialog will be displayed 139 Proceed to step When Save is selected and Qis pressed,Press the multi selector left or right to highlight Image Check the preview image and press Q Desired NEF RAW Processing Screen shown at right will be displayed Creating a Stop-motion Movie141 Image will be displayed in full-frame playback When End image is selected, repeat to select the endingHighlight Save and press Q 142 Retouch menu items will be displayed Before and after Making a Side-by-Side Comparison143 Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu Menu Guide 144 145 Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories 146 Compatible Lenses Recognizing CPU and Type G and D Lenses Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses147 Lens f-number Non-CPU Lenses 148AF-S/AF-I Teleconverter CPU Lens Aperture Ring 50mm M/3 ft AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8D ED 24mm 149 150 Accessory shoe allows SB-series Speedlights, includingOptional Flash Units Speedlights Guide Number 151Optional Flash Units Speedlights 152 Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories153 G, h, i, j, k, and lModes Kmode 154H, i, j, l, amodes ISO sensitivity 100 200 400 800 1600 155 Other AccessoriesViewfinder eyepiece accessories 156 Other Accessories AC Adapter EH-5a/Power Connector EP-5 157 Connecting the Power Connector and the AC AdapterOther Accessories 158 Approved Memory Cards 159 CleaningCaring for the Camera Storage Place the camera base down Automatic Low-Pass Filter Cleaning Clean Image SensorCleaning from the Setup Menu Option Caring for the Optical Low-Pass Filter 161 Cleaning at Startup/ShutdownSelect Clean at Select an option 162 Cleaning the Low-Pass Filter ManuallyUse a Reliable Power Source Press the shutter-release button all the way down Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter Remove any dust and lint from the filter with a blower163 164 Caring for the Camera and Battery CautionsLens contacts Keep the lens contacts clean Camera and Lens 165 Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions 166 Battery Is selected for Auto shooting info TroubleshootingDisplay 167 168 Select Full for CSM/Setup menuShooting All shooting modes 169 C, and dmodes 170 Playback Select On for Rotate tall Others171 Help Camera Error Messages and Displays172 173 Set Playback folder to All 174 Err Service representativeErr Contact Nikon-authorized service 175 Appendix Available Settings and DefaultsFollowing defaults are restored with Custom Setting R Reset Defaults for other settings are listed below 177 178 Exposure Program Mode PExposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size 179 Flash ControlShutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range 180 Specifications Spot metering 2-20 EV Matrix or center-weighted metering 0-20 EV181 182 183 Specifications 184 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9Battery Life Quick Charger MH-23 185 Lens 186 Supported Standards 187 SymbolsIndex 188 189 Jpeg 50Monitor 5, 8, 72, 123, 159 190 USB cable 80, 81, 85Shutter speed 7, 9, 40, 44 Speedlight 113, 150, 152 Index Technical Notes 191 YP8A0111 6MB01411-01