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How do I keep the displays from turning off timers 157 Language 169 LCD brightness 166 Grid display 158 Photo information 117-121 ii Q&A Index Find what you're looking for using this ... Battery level 28 Auto off ? Can I adjust monitor brightness? How do these icons mean? How do I take with this "question and answer" index. ❚❚ Camera Displays Question What do I display a framing grid in another language? How many more shots can I view more information about a photo?
How do I keep the displays from turning off timers 157 Language 169 LCD brightness 166 Grid display 158 Photo information 117-121 ii Q&A Index Find what you're looking for using this ... Battery level 28 Auto off ? Can I adjust monitor brightness? How do these icons mean? How do I take with this "question and answer" index. ❚❚ Camera Displays Question What do I display a framing grid in another language? How many more shots can I view more information about a photo?
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...for printing at preset intervals? Can I focus on a subject that is exposure? How do I quickly adjust settings for e-mail? How do I choose how the camera focuses? How do I use the optional remote control? What is not in a focus area? How do I focus the viewfinder? Can I change the composition without... easy way to take pictures with a small file size for different scenes? Can I make photos brighter or darker? Can I "freeze" motion? How do I turn off AF-assist illuminator 54-55 58 57 58 71-72 71-72 30 70-72 155 Release mode 65-66 Self-timer Remote control...
...for printing at preset intervals? Can I focus on a subject that is exposure? How do I quickly adjust settings for e-mail? How do I choose how the camera focuses? How do I use the optional remote control? What is not in a focus area? How do I focus the viewfinder? Can I change the composition without... easy way to take pictures with a small file size for different scenes? Can I make photos brighter or darker? Can I "freeze" motion? How do I turn off AF-assist illuminator 54-55 58 57 58 71-72 71-72 30 70-72 155 Release mode 65-66 Self-timer Remote control...
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... ...3 The Mode Dial...5 The Viewfinder...6 The Monitor ...7 The Information Display...8 The Command Dial ...10 The Power Switch...12 Camera Menus...13 Using Camera Menus ...14 First Steps ...16 Charge the Battery ...16 Insert the Battery ...17 Attach a Lens...18 Basic Setup...20 ...Card...22 Format the Memory Card ...23 Adjust Viewfinder Focus ...25 Basic Photography and Playback 27 "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i and j Modes 28 Step 1: Turn the Camera On 28 Step 2: Select i or j Mode 30 Step 3: Frame the Photograph 30 Step 4: Focus ...31 Step 5: Shoot ...32 Creative Photography (Scene...
... ...3 The Mode Dial...5 The Viewfinder...6 The Monitor ...7 The Information Display...8 The Command Dial ...10 The Power Switch...12 Camera Menus...13 Using Camera Menus ...14 First Steps ...16 Charge the Battery ...16 Insert the Battery ...17 Attach a Lens...18 Basic Setup...20 ...Card...22 Format the Memory Card ...23 Adjust Viewfinder Focus ...25 Basic Photography and Playback 27 "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i and j Modes 28 Step 1: Turn the Camera On 28 Step 2: Select i or j Mode 30 Step 3: Frame the Photograph 30 Step 4: Focus ...31 Step 5: Shoot ...32 Creative Photography (Scene...
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...break open as this equipment. A Avoid contact with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken not to put your finger in your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following symbol: A This icon marks warnings. xii For Your Safety To prevent damage ... A Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the subject. A Turn off immediately in .) from the equipment or AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter...
...break open as this equipment. A Avoid contact with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken not to put your finger in your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following symbol: A This icon marks warnings. xii For Your Safety To prevent damage ... A Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the subject. A Turn off immediately in .) from the equipment or AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter...
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...8226; Do not short or disassemble the battery. • Be sure the product is not in use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for an extended period. To avoid damage to the product, be removed with product regulations. xiii A Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the...cover and store in electric shock. • Do not damage, modify, or forcibly tug or bend the power cable. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. Playing CD-ROMs on battery power for the purpose to maintain compliance with a dry cloth. A Observe proper precautions...
...8226; Do not short or disassemble the battery. • Be sure the product is not in use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for an extended period. To avoid damage to the product, be removed with product regulations. xiii A Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the...cover and store in electric shock. • Do not damage, modify, or forcibly tug or bend the power cable. Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. Playing CD-ROMs on battery power for the purpose to maintain compliance with a dry cloth. A Observe proper precautions...
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...turning the equipment off and on a handling. However, there is encouraged to try to Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your area (address provided separately). Using other reproductive harm. Nikon...limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are not expressly approved by Nikon may cause harmful interference ... tested and found to comply with the instructions, that are designed to provide D5000 reasonable protection against harmful CAUTIONS interference in a particular installation. Notices • ...
...turning the equipment off and on a handling. However, there is encouraged to try to Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your area (address provided separately). Using other reproductive harm. Nikon...limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are not expressly approved by Nikon may cause harmful interference ... tested and found to comply with the instructions, that are designed to provide D5000 reasonable protection against harmful CAUTIONS interference in a particular installation. Notices • ...
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... information display (0 168). P button X A The Shutter-Speed and Aperture Displays These displays provide visual indications of the mode dial. A Turning the Monitor Off To clear information from the display, press the R button again. Slow shutter speed, small aperture (large f-number). For information... item. While the mode dial is rotated, this display is replaced by pressing the R button. Highlight items using the command dial and camera buttons (0 10). see Info display format, (0 166). Some items can be adjusted using the multi selector and press J to view options...
... information display (0 168). P button X A The Shutter-Speed and Aperture Displays These displays provide visual indications of the mode dial. A Turning the Monitor Off To clear information from the display, press the R button again. Slow shutter speed, small aperture (large f-number). For information... item. While the mode dial is rotated, this display is replaced by pressing the R button. Highlight items using the command dial and camera buttons (0 10). see Info display format, (0 166). Some items can be adjusted using the multi selector and press J to view options...
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The role of the Fn (E) button can be selected using Custom Setting f1 (Assign E/Fn button; 0 163), allowing the following settings to be adjusted by pressing the Fn (E) button and rotating the command dial: + Fn (E) button Command dial X Release mode (0 65) Image quality and size (0 62) ISO sensitivity (0 74) White balance (0 96) Active D-Lighting (0 94) Bracketing (0 103) The Power Switch Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera Power switch off. 12 Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera Power switch on.
The role of the Fn (E) button can be selected using Custom Setting f1 (Assign E/Fn button; 0 163), allowing the following settings to be adjusted by pressing the Fn (E) button and rotating the command dial: + Fn (E) button Command dial X Release mode (0 65) Image quality and size (0 62) ISO sensitivity (0 74) White balance (0 96) Active D-Lighting (0 94) Bracketing (0 103) The Power Switch Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera Power switch off. 12 Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera Power switch on.
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Insert the Battery 1 Turn the camera off before recharging. The battery may temporarily drop if the battery is charged at low temperatures or used at a temperature below 0°C (32°F) or ... use. Do not use . 17 Unplug when not in use the battery at ambient temperatures below the temperature at right. A Inserting and Removing Batteries Always turn the camera off .
Insert the Battery 1 Turn the camera off before recharging. The battery may temporarily drop if the battery is charged at low temperatures or used at a temperature below 0°C (32°F) or ... use. Do not use . 17 Unplug when not in use the battery at ambient temperatures below the temperature at right. A Inserting and Removing Batteries Always turn the camera off .
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...Focal length scale X Lens cap Mounting index CPU contacts (0 194) Rear lens cap Focus ring (0 60, 229) Zoom ring 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with other AF ...lenses. 18 Autofocus is supported with only AF-S and AF-I lenses, which are equipped with the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in this manual for illustrative purposes. Attach a Lens Care should be taken to press the lensrelease button, rotate the...
...Focal length scale X Lens cap Mounting index CPU contacts (0 194) Rear lens cap Focus ring (0 60, 229) Zoom ring 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with other AF ...lenses. 18 Autofocus is supported with only AF-S and AF-I lenses, which are equipped with the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in this manual for illustrative purposes. Attach a Lens Care should be taken to press the lensrelease button, rotate the...
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...aperture at a focal length of the pan (if the camera is panned horizontally, for example, vibration reduction will be blurred after the shutter is not part of 55mm (Nikon measurements; Vibration reduction can be turned off when the camera is securely mounted on a tripod, but leave it much ...easier to OFF. D Vibration Reduction Do not turn the camera off when removing or exchanging lenses. If power to ...
...aperture at a focal length of the pan (if the camera is panned horizontally, for example, vibration reduction will be blurred after the shutter is not part of 55mm (Nikon measurements; Vibration reduction can be turned off when the camera is securely mounted on a tripod, but leave it much ...easier to OFF. D Vibration Reduction Do not turn the camera off when removing or exchanging lenses. If power to ...
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... effect in which the year, month, and day will be displayed. Press 1 or 3 to the next step. 5 Turn daylight saving time on or off by default; if daylight saving time is off . Daylight saving time options will be displayed.... Choose a language and set the time and date. 1 Turn the camera on . Power switch X A language-selection dialog will be displayed. Press 4 or 2 to highlight the desired language and press... J. 20 Photographs can not be displayed the first time the camera is turned on .
... effect in which the year, month, and day will be displayed. Press 1 or 3 to the next step. 5 Turn daylight saving time on or off by default; if daylight saving time is off . Daylight saving time options will be displayed.... Choose a language and set the time and date. 1 Turn the camera on . Power switch X A language-selection dialog will be displayed. Press 4 or 2 to highlight the desired language and press... J. 20 Photographs can not be displayed the first time the camera is turned on .
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.... Press J to set is displayed when the camera is turned on, the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset. If a message warning that the clock is charged as necessary. 21 Set the clock to shooting mode. A The Camera Clock The camera clock is powered by an optional EP-5 power ... by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is not set the clock and exit to the correct time and date. A The Clock Battery The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household clocks. X A The Setup Menu Language and date/time settings can be displayed. 6 Set the...
.... Press J to set is displayed when the camera is turned on, the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset. If a message warning that the clock is charged as necessary. 21 Set the clock to shooting mode. A The Camera Clock The camera clock is powered by an optional EP-5 power ... by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is not set the clock and exit to the correct time and date. A The Clock Battery The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household clocks. X A The Setup Menu Language and date/time settings can be displayed. 6 Set the...
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... card slot cover, and press the card in to be removed by hand (w). 22 Holding the memory card as described on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately). 1 Turn the camera off before inserting or X removing memory cards. Check to eject it (q). Close the memory card slot cover. The card can then ...be sure the card is the first time the memory card will light for a few seconds. A Inserting and Removing Memory Cards Always turn the camera off, open the card slot (w). 4.0GB 4.0GB 3 Insert the memory card. The memory card access lamp will be used in the...
... card slot cover, and press the card in to be removed by hand (w). 22 Holding the memory card as described on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately). 1 Turn the camera off before inserting or X removing memory cards. Check to eject it (q). Close the memory card slot cover. The card can then ...be sure the card is the first time the memory card will light for a few seconds. A Inserting and Removing Memory Cards Always turn the camera off, open the card slot (w). 4.0GB 4.0GB 3 Insert the memory card. The memory card access lamp will be used in the...
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... memory cards permanently deletes any photographs and other devices. Highlight Format memory card in other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding (0 134). 1 Turn the camera on using the menus, see page 13. For more information on . To exit without formatting the memory card, highlight No and press J. 4 Press J. Format...
... memory cards permanently deletes any photographs and other devices. Highlight Format memory card in other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding (0 134). 1 Turn the camera on using the menus, see page 13. For more information on . To exit without formatting the memory card, highlight No and press J. 4 Press J. Format...
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... of data or in damage to water, heat, high levels of humidity, or direct sunlight. Do not remove memory cards from the camera. • Turn the power off , or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are equipped with your fingers or metal objects....switch 24 Failure to observe these precautions could damage the card. • Do not expose to the camera or card. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. When this precaution could result in the "lock" position, ...
... of data or in damage to water, heat, high levels of humidity, or direct sunlight. Do not remove memory cards from the camera. • Turn the power off , or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are equipped with your fingers or metal objects....switch 24 Failure to observe these precautions could damage the card. • Do not expose to the camera or card. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. When this precaution could result in the "lock" position, ...
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...subject into clear focus in the center focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to focus the camera. When operating the control with diopter adjustment to the viewfinder, be further adjusted using optional corrective lenses (0...in the viewfinder is equipped with your eye to accommodate individual differences in sharp focus. Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is in focus before framing pictures in your eye. If necessary, viewfinder focus can be careful not to ... or fingernails in the viewfinder. 1 Remove the lens cap and turn the camera Power switch on.
...subject into clear focus in the center focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to focus the camera. When operating the control with diopter adjustment to the viewfinder, be further adjusted using optional corrective lenses (0...in the viewfinder is equipped with your eye to accommodate individual differences in sharp focus. Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is in focus before framing pictures in your eye. If necessary, viewfinder focus can be careful not to ... or fingernails in the viewfinder. 1 Remove the lens cap and turn the camera Power switch on.
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... and Playback This chapter outlines the basics of taking and viewing photographs in auto and scene modes. s "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i and j Modes 28 Step 1: Turn the Camera On ...28 Step 2: Select i or j Mode...30 Step 3: Frame the Photograph 30 Step 4: Focus ...31 Step 5: Shoot...32 Creative Photography (Scene Modes 33 k Portrait...
... and Playback This chapter outlines the basics of taking and viewing photographs in auto and scene modes. s "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i and j Modes 28 Step 1: Turn the Camera On ...28 Step 2: Select i or j Mode...30 Step 3: Frame the Photograph 30 Step 4: Focus ...31 Step 5: Shoot...32 Creative Photography (Scene Modes 33 k Portrait...
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...mode dial to j to select auto (flash off , press the R button to view the information display; if the monitor does not turn the camera on , the battery is exhausted and must be recharged). Battery partially discharged. Ready fully-charged spare battery or prepare to charge battery.... Low battery. "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i and j Modes) This section describes how to take photographs with the flash off while leaving the camera in the information display or the viewfinder (if the monitor is off ) mode. Power switch 2 Check the battery level. shutter release disabled. ...
...mode dial to j to select auto (flash off , press the R button to view the information display; if the monitor does not turn the camera on , the battery is exhausted and must be recharged). Battery partially discharged. Ready fully-charged spare battery or prepare to charge battery.... Low battery. "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i and j Modes) This section describes how to take photographs with the flash off while leaving the camera in the information display or the viewfinder (if the monitor is off ) mode. Power switch 2 Check the battery level. shutter release disabled. ...
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Check the number of exposures remaining. A Image Sensor Cleaning At default settings, the camera vibrates the low-pass filter covering the image sensor to remove dust when the camera is turned on the memory card to record a thousand or more pictures at current settings, the number of ... display (0 32). 8 s Exposure meters on Exposure meters off if no operations are performed for 1,260 exposures, the exposure count display will turn off Exposure meters on the battery. When enough memory remains on or off. 29 3 Check the number of exposures remaining. No further pictures ...
Check the number of exposures remaining. A Image Sensor Cleaning At default settings, the camera vibrates the low-pass filter covering the image sensor to remove dust when the camera is turned on the memory card to record a thousand or more pictures at current settings, the number of ... display (0 32). 8 s Exposure meters on Exposure meters off if no operations are performed for 1,260 exposures, the exposure count display will turn off Exposure meters on the battery. When enough memory remains on or off. 29 3 Check the number of exposures remaining. No further pictures ...