Custom Settings, 109, Image review A111, A113 | Nikon D60BODY

Custom Settings

The Custom Setting menu contains the following options.

See “Using Camera Menus” (A 94) for more information on using the menus.

CUSTOM SETTING MENU

Reset

Beep

Focus mode

AF–area mode

Release mode

Metering

No memory card?

R Reset		A110
	Restore all Custom Settings to default values.

01	Beep	A110
	Turn on or off the beep that sounds when the camera focuses or when the self- timer or
	remote control is used.

02	Focus mode	A57
	Choose the focus mode.

03	AF-area mode	A58
	Choose how the camera selects the focus point.

04	Release mode	A54
	Choose the manner in which the shutter is released.

05	Metering1	A62
	Choose how the camera sets exposure.

06	No memory card?	A110

Enable or disable the shutter-release button when no memory card is inserted in the camera.

To display the following options, select Full for CSM/Setup menu (A 118) in the setup menu.

07	Image review	A111
	Choose whether photographs are displayed immediately after they are taken.

08	Flash compensation1	A68
	Adjust flash level.

09	AF-assist2	A111
	Enable or disable the AF-assist illuminator.

10	ISO auto1	A111
	Choose the maximum ISO value used for auto sensitivity control.

11	F/Gbutton	A112
	Choose the function assigned to F/G.

12	AE-L/AF-L	A113
	Choose the function performed by H.

13	AE lock	A113
	Choose if exposure locks when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

14	Built-in flash/Optional flash unit1	A113

Choose a flash control option for the built-in flash or optional SB-400 Speedlight.

Menu Guide

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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 Features of f, g, h, i, j, k, and lModes Table of ContentsShooting in a, b, c, and dModes Shooting in cMode Aperture-Priority Auto Vii Viii 159 145 Technical Notes 167 Introduction This icon marks cautions, information About This Manual Http//nikonimaging.com Information and PrecautionsIntroduction About the Manuals Information and Precautions Camera Body Getting to Know the Camera Getting to Know the Camera Introduction LInformation display/Quick settings157 Tripod socket Power Switch Mode DialAdvanced Modes Exposure Modes Point-and-Shoot Modes Digital Vari-Programs Viewfinder Viewfinder Display Shooting Information Display Tuning on and off Shooting Information DisplayInformation Display Format Wide Landscape Orientation Tall Portrait Orientation Flash compensation indicatorShutter-speed display Aperture display Shutter-Speed and Aperture Displays Command Dial Image quality/size a Release mode aISO sensitivity a White balance 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 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9 Charging and Inserting the BatteryCharge the battery Quick Charger MH-23 Charging and Inserting the Battery Insert the batteryRemoving the Battery Battery and Charger Turn the camera off and remove the body Cap Attaching a LensLenses for Autofocus Attaching a Lens Detaching LensesLens Aperture Ring Using Vibration Reduction Vibration Reduction Mode VRPicture Angle and Focal Length Reset the Clock Setting Display Language, Date and TimeHighlight On if daylight saving time is in effect Turn the camera on and press O Changing Display Language Clock Battery Inserting Memory Cards Inserting Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Formatting Memory Cards Highlight Yes Write Protect SwitchMemory Cards Formatting Memory Cards Adjusting Viewfinder Focus Diopter Adjustment Basic Photography Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting Mode Point-and-Shoot Photography eAuto Mode Battery Level Image Sensor CleaningLarge-Capacity Memory Cards Image Quality and Image Size Frame a Photograph Using a Zoom LensHold the camera as shown 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 Shutter-Release Button Changing Shooting SettingsBeep 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 Shooting Particular Scenes Landscape Mode a 64. The flash mode can be changed aChild Sports Shooting Particular Scenes Getting Good Results with Autofocus C, and dModes Shutter Speed and Aperture Shooting in a, b, c, and dModesLens Aperture Ring 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 Electronic Analog Exposure Display Shooting in dMode ManualDisplay Optimal exposure C, and dModes Shooting in dMode Manual Long Time-Exposures Changing Shooting Settings Adjusting a Setting Quick Settings DisplayDisplay options for highlighted setting When playing photographs back, press Pto exit playback mode Changing Shooting Settings Quick Settings Display/Image Quality and SizeImage Quality and Size Select option Image Size Image QualityRetouch option a 132 or the NEF RAW processing File Names NEF RAW/NEF RAW+JPEG BasicImage Quality/Size 11 F/GButton A112 White Balance White balance can also be set using the command dialWhite Balance A103 ISO Sensitivity Continuous Mode Release ModeRelease Mode Releasing the Shutter Continuous Mode Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesFrame the photograph Number of Shots Remaining before Memory Buffer Fills Eyepiece Cap Turning off the Self-TimerRubber Eyecup DK-20 and insert Rubber eyecup Focus Focus Mode 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 Autoexposure Lock Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureKeeping Hpressed, recompose Photograph and shoot Exposure Using the Built-in Flash e, g, i, k, and lModes Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash a, b, c, and dModes Lowering the Built-in Flash Using the Command Dial Changing the Flash ModeFlash modes are described below I, kl Flash Mode Setting Changing Shooting Settings Using the Built-in FlashRear-Curtain Sync Exposure Compensation in dMode Exposure Compensation At right Flash CompensationFlash Compensation Active D-Lighting Active D-LightingActive D-Lighting versus D-Lighting Default Settings Two-Button Reset More on Playback Full-Frame Playback Viewing Photographs in Full-Frame Playback Viewing Photographs in Full-Frame Playback Photo InformationHistogram Highlights Active D-Lightingand Retouch History Frame number/total number of images More on Playback Active D-Lighting and Retouch History Shooting Data, Histogram HighlightsFrame number/total number of images Histogram Display more images Viewing Multiple Photographs Thumbnail PlaybackPer Display fewer images Following operations can be performed Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Choose a photograph Protecting Photographs from DeletionPress HI to protect the photograph Currently displayed File Attribute Connecting to a Computer, Printer, or TV Before Connecting the Camera Connecting to a ComputerInstalling the Software Operating Systems Compatible with D60 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 Printing Photographs One at a Time Connecting to a Computer, Printer, or TV SizePress the multi selector left or right PictBridge playback display a 85 to Choose a photograph With some errors Printing ErrorPrinting at Printer Default Cropping Photographs Selecting Photographs for Printing Printing Multiple Photographs Creating an Index Print Menu will be displayed when printing is completePress Oin the PictBridge playback display a Press Q Repeat steps 3-4 to select additional photographs Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetProcessing in the retouch menu a Connect the camera to a printer a 83. Press Oin Canceling the Print OrdersPictBridge playback display Date Imprint Video Mode Connect the camera to the TV using the video cableViewing Photographs on TV Tune the television to the video channel Turn the camera on Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu A129 Menu Guide To view the menus, press O Using Camera Menus Select one of the five menus Highlight icon in yellow for current menuPosition cursor in selected menu Highlight menu item Playback Options The Playback Menu See Using Camera Menus a 94 for more information on usingDelete Playback menu contains the following options Selecting Multiple Photographs for Deletion Playback FolderSelect the folder from which images will be played back 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 100 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Optimize Image Settings other than Custom use the sRGB color spaceShooting Options The Shooting Menu Optimize Image 102 Customizing Image Enhancement Options Custom Specifying Fluorescent Lighting White Balance103 Color Temperature Fine-Tuning White BalanceFine tune white balance Measuring a Value for Preset White Balance Preset ManualWhite Balance Fine Tuning 105 106 Highlight Measure and press the multi selector rightMeasuring Value Other Ways to Measure a Value With D60 can be used as source for preset manual Source for Preset ManualCopying White Balance from a Photograph 107 108 Noise Reduction 109 Custom SettingsImage review A111 A113 Beep ResetNo Memory Card? 110 111 Off default setting 112 Choose the function performed by F/G Choose the function performed by H Built-in Flash/Optional Flash Unit113 100, m/ft., 20C/68F Normal default setting Menu Guide Custom SettingsShort Long 115 Date and time of recording can be imprinted on photographsDate Imprint and Print Set Date Counter Folders A125 117 Choose the options displayed in the menus CSM/Setup Menu118 Highlight My menu and press the multi selector right Choosing Menu Items for My MenuHighlight a menu name and press the multi selector right 119 Info Display Format Setting the Information Display FormatHighlight a background color or a font color and press Q 120 Information displayed in Classic format is shown below Classic121 Wide Landscape Orientation Wallpaper Auto Shooting InfoTo choose a photograph for the Wallpaper format 122 Shooting Info Auto off Video ModeLCD Brightness Language 124 Image Comment Select folder 125Delete Delete all empty folders on the memory card Folder Names View the current camera firmware version Choose how the camera names files126 File Numbering 127 Acquiring Image Dust Off Reference Data Image Dust Off 128 129 Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu 130 Creating Retouched CopiesCreating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu Retouching Copies Display retouch options Creating Retouched Copies in Full-frame Playback131 Image overlay is not available during full-frame playback Lighting Quick RetouchImage Quality and Size 133 Red-Eye Correction Monochrome TrimCreate cropped copies of selected photographs Choose from the following options Filter Effects135 Filter amount Highlight Choose size Display options Small Picture136 Confirmation dialog displayed Display selection screenHighlight Yes and press Q Viewing Small Pictures 138 Image OverlayPhotograph selection dialog will be displayed Selected image will appear as Image Press the multi selector left or right to highlight Image Proceed to step When Save is selected and Qis pressed,Check the preview image and press Q 139 Desired NEF RAW Processing 141 Creating a Stop-motion MovieScreen shown at right will be displayed Highlight Save and press Q When End image is selected, repeat to select the ending142 Image will be displayed in full-frame playback 143 Before and after Making a Side-by-Side ComparisonRetouch menu items will be displayed Creating Retouched Copies The Retouch Menu Menu Guide 144 145 Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories 146 Compatible Lenses 147 Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU LensesLens f-number Recognizing CPU and Type G and D Lenses AF-S/AF-I Teleconverter 148CPU Lens Aperture Ring Non-CPU Lenses 50mm M/3 ft AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8D ED 24mm 149 Optional Flash Units Speedlights Accessory shoe allows SB-series Speedlights, including150 Optional Flash Units Speedlights 151Guide Number 152 153 Use Only Nikon Flash AccessoriesG, h, i, j, k, and lModes Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 H, i, j, l, amodes 154ISO sensitivity 100 200 400 800 1600 Kmode Viewfinder eyepiece accessories Other Accessories155 156 Other Accessories AC Adapter EH-5a/Power Connector EP-5 Other Accessories Connecting the Power Connector and the AC Adapter157 158 Approved Memory Cards Caring for the Camera CleaningStorage 159 Cleaning from the Setup Menu Option Automatic Low-Pass Filter Cleaning Clean Image SensorCaring for the Optical Low-Pass Filter Place the camera base down Select Clean at Cleaning at Startup/ShutdownSelect an option 161 Use a Reliable Power Source Cleaning the Low-Pass Filter ManuallyPress the shutter-release button all the way down 162 163 Remove any dust and lint from the filter with a blowerForeign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter Lens contacts Keep the lens contacts clean Caring for the Camera and Battery CautionsCamera and Lens 164 165 Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions 166 Battery Display Troubleshooting167 Is selected for Auto shooting info Shooting Select Full for CSM/Setup menuAll shooting modes 168 169 C, and dmodes 170 Playback 171 OthersSelect On for Rotate tall 172 Camera Error Messages and DisplaysHelp 173 Set Playback folder to All 174 Err Contact Nikon-authorized service Service representative175 Err Following defaults are restored with Custom Setting R Reset Available Settings and DefaultsDefaults for other settings are listed below Appendix 177 Exposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph Exposure Program Mode PMemory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size 178 Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash Flash ControlAperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range 179 180 Specifications 181 Matrix or center-weighted metering 0-20 EVSpot metering 2-20 EV 182 183 Specifications Battery Life Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9Quick Charger MH-23 184 185 Lens 186 Supported Standards Index Symbols187 188 Monitor 5, 8, 72, 123, 159 Jpeg 50189 Shutter speed 7, 9, 40, 44 USB cable 80, 81, 85Speedlight 113, 150, 152 190 Index Technical Notes 191 YP8A0111 6MB01411-01