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Nikon D90 user manual Deleting Individual Photographs, Press the O button, 140

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Deleting Individual Photographs

To delete the photograph displayed in full-frame playback or the photograph highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the Obutton. Once deleted, photographs can not be recovered.

1Select an image.

Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list.

2Press the O button.

A confirmation dialog will be displayed.

To delete the photograph, press the O button again. To exit without deleting the photograph, press the K button.

Full-frame playback

Thumbnail playback

ASee Also

To delete multiple images, use the Delete option in the playback menu (pg. 162). Use calendar playback to delete all pictures taken on a selected date (pg. 136).

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Contents

Digital Camera Where to Find It Package Contents Symbols and Conventions Trademark InformationIii Question Key phrase How do I reset file numbering to 1? Photo info, highlightsHow do I set the clock? World time How do I set the clock for daylight saving time?Is there an easy way to take snapshots? Auto mode Can I take photos at a reduced size for e-mail?Vii Table of Contents Fine-Tuning White Balance Choosing a Color Temperature More on Photography All ModesA, and M Modes Focus Point SelectionConnections 145 More on Playback 127Menu Guide 159 C2 Auto Meter-off Delay 179 164165 166202 Xii209 227 Technical NotesXiii For Your Safety XivAObserve proper precautions when handling batteries AObserve proper precautions when handling the quick chargerAUse appropriate cables CD-ROMsXvi Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries XviiComply with copyright notices ReproducedUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories XviiiDisposing of Data Storage Devices Before Taking Important PicturesCamera Menus Overview Getting to Know the CameraFirst Steps Servicing the Camera and Accessories Use Only Nikon Brand AccessoriesOverview Getting to Know the Camera Camera BodyDC-IN connector for optional EH-5a or USB connector239 151Memory card access lamp Information display/quick settings Qual image quality/size buttonAE-L/AF-L button Live view buttonMode Dial Select these modes for full control over camera settingsA, and M Modes Auto ModesControl Panel Large-Capacity Memory CardsLCD Illuminator Viewfinder Display ViewfinderControl Panel and Viewfinder Operations are performed for about 10 seconds Shooting Information DisplaySee Also Shooting mode Flash control mode forBracketing indicator Long exposure noise reduction167 Image Quality and Size Command DialsSet image quality pg Autofocus Mode Release ModeISO Sensitivity ExposureChoose a shutter speed exposure mode S or M pp Choose an aperture exposure mode a or M ppChoose a metering method pg Set exposure compensationFlash Settings White BalanceAttaching the AN-DC1 Camera Strap BM-10 Monitor CoverDK-21 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cup Attach the strap as shown belowCamera Menus Following menus are availableUsing Camera Menus Display the menusHighlight the icon for the current menu Select a menuPosition the cursor in the selected menu Highlight a menu itemDisplay options Highlight an optionHelp Charge the Battery Insert the batteryFirst Steps Plug the chargerInsert the Battery Removing the BatteryRemove the battery when charging is complete Open the battery-chamber coverIncompatible Batteries Battery and ChargerEN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap Attach a LensAttach the lens Detaching the Lens Vibration Reduction VRCPU Lenses with Aperture Rings Vibration ReductionBasic Setup Select a languageChoose a time zone Turn daylight saving time on or offExit to shooting mode Setup MenuClock Battery Choose a date formatInserting Memory Cards Open the card slot coverInsert the memory card Slide the card slot cover out q and open the card slot wFormatting Memory Cards Press the QbuttonsPress the Qbuttons again Formatting Memory CardsWrite Protect Switch Removing Memory CardsMemory Cards No Memory CardFraming pictures in the viewfinder Adjust Viewfinder FocusEyepiece Correction Lenses Default settings, see Point-and-Shoot Photography i and j ModesCreative Photography Scene Modes Framing Pictures in the Monitor Live View Basic PlaybackCheck the battery level Check the battery level in the viewfinder or control panelTurn the Camera On DescriptionAuto Meter Off Check the number of exposures remainingCamera Off Display Check Camera Settings Select i or j modeChoose Shooting and Focus Modes Select autofocusUsing a Zoom Lens Frame the PhotographReady the camera Frame the photographCheck the indicators in the viewfinder FocusPress the shutter-release button halfway Flash may pop up and the AF-assist illuminator may lightTurn the camera off when shooting is complete Auto Flash off ModeShoot Turning the Camera OffBuilt-in Flash Rotate the mode dial to select a scene mode Creative Photography Scene ModesTake photographs To take photographs in scene modesNClose Up Focus PointPress the a button Framing Pictures in the Monitor Live ViewPress the a button to frame pictures in the monitor Choose an autofocus mode Check the view in the monitorChoose the focus point FocusFor the face in the double yellow border while Autofocus, the camera sets focus and exposureExit live view mode Manual focus Focus using the lens focusing ringPress the a button to exit live view mode Take the pictureFace-Priority AF Using Autofocus in Live ViewShooting Information Display Basic Playback Press the K buttonView additional pictures Photograph will be displayed in the monitorDeleting Unwanted Photographs Display the photographDelete the photograph Press the O button. a confirmation dialog will be displayedRecording and Viewing Movies Live View Start recordingEnd recording 0IconRecording Movies Viewing Movies DescriptionRelease Mode Using the Built-in FlashISO Sensitivity Two-Button Reset FocusFocus Autofocus mode DescriptionAutofocus Getting Good Results with Autofocus Example Subject is half in h the shadeAF-Assist Illuminator Lens hoodPoints for Custom Setting a1 AF-area mode pg Focus Point SelectionChoose single- or dynamic-area AF Set the focus selector lock to JLock focus Focus LockRecompose the photograph and shoot Continuous Mode pg Use the AE-L/AF-Lbutton to lock focus in continuous modeSelector and the lens focus-mode switch to M Switch to MUsing Manual Focus with AF Lenses Manual FocusElectronic Rangefinder Focal Plane PositionImage Quality and Size Large file size Image Quality and SizeFile Names Image Quality OptionQuality Jpeg imageImage Size Image size Size pixelsRelease Mode Mode DescriptionCL mode shooting speed pg Memory BufferContinuous Mode Select !or 9modeFrame a photograph, focus, and shoot Buffer SizeSelf-Timer Mode $ Mount the camera on a tripodSelect $mode Cover the ViewfinderStart the timer BulbUsing an Optional Remote Control # Before Using the Remote ControlDelayed remote Select or #modeCover the viewfinder Take the photographUsing the Built-in Flash i, k, n, and oModes Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M Modes Flash Mode Rear-Curtain SyncSlow is displayed after main M button is released Lowering the Built-in Flash ISO Sensitivity HI 0.3-HICamera settings listed below can be restored to default Two-Button ResetDefault Settings Page 100 109110 113Shutter Speed and Aperture Lens Aperture RingsSmall aperture f/36 Mode P Programmed Auto Flexible ProgramMode S Shutter-Priority Auto Choose a shutter speedChoose an aperture Mode a Aperture-Priority AutoDepth of Field Mode M Manual Choose aperture and shutter speedCustom Setting b1 set to 1/3 step Optimal exposure Electronic Analog Exposure DisplayLong Time-Exposures M Mode Only Pressed a second timeOpen the shutter Close the shutterTake your finger off the shutter-release button Shooting ends automatically after thirty minutesExposure MeteringTo choose a metering method, press Method DescriptionSelect center-weighted or spot metering Autoexposure Lock P, S, and a Modes OnlyLock exposure Recompose the photographAdjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture Mode SettingExposure Compensation Flash Compensation Optional Flash UnitsChoose the number of shots Exposure and Flash BracketingSelect an exposure increment Exposure increment+1 EV Exposure and Flash Bracketing Exposure BracketingResuming Exposure or Flash Bracketing White Balance IFluorescent Fine-Tuning White Balance White Balance MenuSelect a white balance option Fine tune white balancePress J WB ButtonMired Color Temperature Choosing a Color TemperatureChoose Color Temperature White Balance Menu Preset Manual 100Copy from existing Photograph White balance is copied from photo on memory card pgMeasuring a Value for Preset White Balance Set white balance to LPreset manualSelect direct measurement mode Light a reference objectSelect preset d-0 Measure white balanceCheck the results 102103 Preset d-0104 Copying White Balance from d-0 to Presets d-1-d-4 Select LPreset manualCopy d-0 to the selected preset Select a destinationCopying White Balance from a Photograph d-1-d-4 Only Choose Select imageHighlight a source image Copy white balanceSelecting a White Balance Preset Select a presetTo set white balance to a preset value Select SetEntering a Comment Select Edit commentEdit the comment 107Using Picture Controls Picture Controls108 Nikon Picture Controls Versus Custom Picture ControlsSelecting Nikon Picture Controls Choosing a Picture ControlSelect Set Picture Control Select a Picture ControlAdjust settings Modifying Existing Picture Controls110 Modifications to Original Picture ControlsPicture Control Settings 111Previous Settings 112Filter Effects Monochrome Only Toning Monochrome OnlyCreating Custom Picture Controls Select Manage Picture ControlSelect Save/edit Edit the selected Picture Control114 Name the Picture ControlCustom Picture Controls Sharing Custom Picture Controls Copying Custom Picture Controls to the CameraSelect Load/save Select Copy to cameraSaving Custom Picture Controls to the Memory Card Select Copy to cardChoose a destination 116Renaming Custom Picture Controls Managing Custom Picture ControlsDeleting Custom Picture Controls from the Camera Deleting Custom Picture Controls from the Memory Card Select Delete from card118 Highlight Delete from card and pressActive D-Lighting Select matrix meteringSelect Active D-Lighting Choose an option120 Active D-Lighting Versus D-LightingADL Bracketing For more informationMultiple Exposure Creating a Multiple ExposureSet gain Select Done122 Highlight one of the following options and press JInterrupting Multiple Exposures Other Settings123 124 GP-1 GPS UnitGPS Data Setup Menu Options 125Always be recorded Coordinated Universal Time UTC126 127 Full-Frame Playback 128Rotate Tall Image ReviewPhoto Information File Information129 Protect status 139 File nameRGB Histogram 130Shooting Data Page 1 Highlights131 Shooting Data Shooting Data Page 2132 GPS Data 133134 Overview Data162 Thumbnail Playback 135Calendar Playback 136137 Use DescriptionTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom 138Protecting Photographs from Deletion Select an imagePress the L button 139Deleting Individual Photographs Press the O button140 Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail listPictmotion Choosing PicturesChoosing Background Music TransitionsReturn to shooting mode Viewing the Pictmotion Show142 Pause show see belowSlide Shows 143Start slide show Choose how long each picture will be displayed144 147 145149 Viewing Photographs on TV Standard Definition DevicesTurn the camera off Connect the supplied audio video cable as shownHigh-Definition Devices Connect the Hdmi cable as shown147 Hdmi pgConnecting to a Computer Before Connecting the CameraSupported Operating Systems Supplied SoftwareConnecting the Camera Turn the computer onConnect the USB cable Turn the camera on Transfer photographs150 Printing PhotographsPrinting Via Direct USB Connection Connecting the Printer Printing Pictures One at a TimeTurn the camera off Connect the USB cable Turn the camera onAdjust printing options Display printing options152 Press J to display PictBridge printing optionsPrinting Multiple Pictures Start printingDisplay the PictBridge menu 153Select pictures or choose a date 154155 To previous menuMenu Selecting Photographs for PrintingSelect Index print Creating Index Prints156 Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Choose Select/setSelect pictures Select imprint options158 Print Set Dpof159 Selecting Multiple Pictures DThe Playback Menu Managing ImagesThumbnail Selection Date Selection Press J to complete the operationHighlight a date Select the highlighted dateDelete Playback FolderHide Image 162Display Mode Image ReviewRotate Tall PictmotionPrint Set Dpof Slide Show164 CThe Shooting Menu Shooting Options ISO Sensitivity Settings ISO Sensitivity Auto Control P, S, and a Modes OnlyActive D-Lighting 166Color Space Long Exp. NR Long Exposure Noise Reduction167 XAdobe RGBHigh ISO NR 168Option Description High LowActive Folder Naming and Renaming Folders169 Folder names can be up to five characters long. ToMovie setting Multiple ExposureQuality SoundCustom Settings are used to customize camera ACustom Settings Fine-Tuning Camera Settings171 Reset Custom Settings Following Custom Settings are availableRestore defaults for the current Custom Settings pg Exit without changing Custom SettingsA1 AF-area Mode 173See page 54 for more information on focus settings A2 Center Focus PointA3 Built-in AF-assist Illuminator 174A5 Focus Point Wrap-Around A4 AF Point Illumination175 A7 Live View Autofocus A6 AE-L/AF-L for MB-D80176 Metering/Exposure B1 EV Steps for Exposure CntrlB2 Easy Exposure Compensation 177B4 Fine Tune Optimal Exposure B3 Center-Weighted Area178 Timers/AE Lock C2 Auto Meter-off DelayC3 Self-Timer C1 Shutter-Release Button AE-LC4 Monitor off Delay Shooting/DisplayC5 Remote on Duration D1 BeepD3 ISO Display and Adjustment D2 Viewfinder Grid DisplayD4 Viewfinder Warning Display 181D6 CL Mode Shooting Speed D5 Screen TipsD7 File Number Sequence 182D10 Exposure Delay Mode D8 Shooting Info DisplayD9 LCD Illumination D11 Flash WarningD12 MB-D80 Battery Type 184Bracketing/Flash E1 Flash Shutter SpeedE2 Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash 185Flash Control Mode 186Manual Repeating Flash187 OutputCommander Mode Adjust settings for the built-in flash188 ModeAdjust settings for group a Adjust settings for group BSelect the channel Press J Compose the shot Set the remote flash units to the selected channelFrame the photograph, focus, and shoot Raise the built-in flash190 E3 Modeling Flash E4 Auto Bracketing SetWhite Balance Bracketing Select white balance bracketingSelect a white balance increment 192Canceling Bracketing Enable bracketingADL Bracketing Select ADL bracketing194 E6 Bracketing Order E5 Auto FP195 F1 DSwitch F2 OK Button Shooting ModeControls 196F3 Assign FUNC. Button 197FV Lock Assign FV lock to the Fn buttonLock flash level 198Using FV Lock with the Built-in Flash Using FV Lock with Optional Flash UnitsRelease FV lock 199Again to cancel FV lock F4 Assign AE-L/AF-L Button200 Option Description AE/AF lockF5 Customize Command Dials F7 Reverse IndicatorsF6 No Memory Card? 201BThe Setup Menu Camera Setup Format Memory CardLCD Brightness 202Clean Image Sensor Lock Mirror up for CleaningVideo Mode 203World Time Language204 DaylightImage Comment Auto Image Rotation205 Automatically during image review pgFrame a featureless white object in the viewfinder DImage Sensor CleaningImage Dust off Ref Photo Choose a start option207 Acquire dust off reference dataImage Dust Off Reference Data Battery Info Eye-Fi UploadFirmware Version 208NThe Retouch Menu Creating Retouched Copies 209Creating Retouched Copies Creating Retouched Copies in Full-Frame PlaybackCreating Retouched Copies from the Retouch Menu Select an item in the retouch menuDisplay retouch options 211Cancel zoom LightingRed-Eye Correction 212Trim 213Trim Image Quality and Size Possible sizesMonochrome 214215 Filter EffectsIntensify reds Red intensifier , greens Green intensifier Color Balance Small PictureSelect Choose size 216217 Choose the desired sizeViewing Small Pictures Image Overlay Select Image overlayDisplay NEF RAW images Highlight a photographSelect the second photograph Highlight the Preview columnPreview the overlay Save the overlayAdjust NEF RAW processing settings NEF RAW ProcessingSelect NEF RAW processing Select a photographQuick Retouch StraightenCopy the photograph 221Fisheye Distortion Control222 Side-by-Side Comparison Making a Side-by-Side ComparisonSelect Side-by-side comparison Compare the copy with the originalMRecent Settings/OMy Menu MRecent Settings Viewing Recent SettingsChoose Tab Choosing a Custom Menu Select Choose tabAdding Options to My Menu OMy Menu Creating a Custom MenuDeleting Options from My Menu Reordering Options in My Menu Delete the selected itemsSelect Rank items Position the item227 Compatible Lenses 228Calculating Picture Angle Lens f-number229 Compatible CPU Lenses1AF-S/AF-I Teleconverter 230 Non-CPU Lenses1Compatible Non-CPU Lenses 231 Red-Eye ReductionAF-Assist Illumination AF-S DX 12-24mm f/4G ED AF 24-85mm f/2.8-4D232 Lens Zoom position Min. rangeNikon Creative Lighting System CLS Optional Flash Units Speedlights233 Principal features of these flash units are listed below Use Only Nikon Flash AccessoriesCLS-Compatible Flash Units 234235 ZoomOther Flash Units 236237 17-105 mm24-34 mm 400Accessory Shoe AS-15 Accessory Shoe AdapterFlash Contacts 238Other Accessories 239240 Connect to accessory terminal to record latitude, longitude Remote Controls241 Altitude, and UTC time with pictures pg242 Approved Memory CardsSanDisk Cleaning Caring for the CameraStorage 243Clean Now Display the Clean image sensor menuSelect Clean now Low-Pass FilterClean at Startup/Shutdown Select Clean at startup/shutdownSelect an option 245Manual Cleaning 247 Use a Reliable Power SourceForeign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter Lens contacts Keep the lens contacts clean Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions248 249 Troubleshooting Problem SolutionMeter-off delay or c4 Monitor off delay DisplayShooting All Modes 251Image quality set to NEF RAW IlluminatorAdjust Set Picture Control settings Shooting i, j, k, l, m, n, and o modesShooting P, S, A, M 252Playback 253Select All for Playback folder. Note that Current is Select On for Rotate tall254 MiscellaneousDate of recording is not Set camera clock Correct Indicator Error Messages255 256 FormattedFormat the card Images257 Available Settings and Defaults Appendix258 Appendix covers the following topics259 Option Default 260E3 Modeling flash Off E4 Auto bracketing set 261E5 Auto FP Off E6 Bracketing order Memory Card Capacity Custom Setting d6 CL mode shooting speed pg262 Exposure Program 263Bracketing Progress Indicator and Number of Frames Bracketing ProgramsBracketing Increment 264Mode Shutter speed Flash ControlShutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash 265Mode 200 400 Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range266 RangeNikon D90 Digital Camera Specifications267 268 269 270 271 272 273 Supported Standards 274275 Battery LifeSix AA batteries MB-D80 Approximately 1900 shots Index 276277 Image comment Image Dust Off ref photo, 206 Image file278 OK button shooting mode, 196 Optional flashPage 6MB03011-01