XIntroduction

Overview

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. To get

the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and X keep them where they will be read by all who use the product.

❚❚Symbols and Conventions

To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:

This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before use to D prevent damage to the camera.

A Thiscamera.icon marks notes; information that should be read before using the

0 This icon marks references to other pages in this manual.

Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor are shown in bold.

ACamera Settings

The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.

AHelp

Use the camera’s on-board help feature for help on menu items and other topics. See page 19 for details.

DUse Only Nikon Brand Accessories

Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.

DServicing the Camera and Accessories

The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if the camera is used professionally. Any accessories regularly used with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced.

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