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...If a warning is available from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html Find the solution here. 0 216-220 A For Your Safety Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in movie form, is displayed in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here. i The Q&A ... to Find It Find what you 're looking for from: i The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in "For Your Safety" (0 xii). Help Use the camera's on-board help on menu items and other topics. i The Index Search by function or menu name. i Troubleshooting ➜...
...If a warning is available from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html Find the solution here. 0 216-220 A For Your Safety Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in movie form, is displayed in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here. i The Q&A ... to Find It Find what you 're looking for from: i The Table of "watch and learn" manuals in "For Your Safety" (0 xii). Help Use the camera's on-board help on menu items and other topics. i The Index Search by function or menu name. i Troubleshooting ➜...
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... information display 8, 167 The viewfinder 6 Number of exposures remaining 29 Battery level 28 Auto off ? Q&A Index Find what you're looking for using this "question and answer" index. ❚❚ Camera Displays Question What do I view more shots can I take with this card? How do I display the menus in the viewfinder? How...
... information display 8, 167 The viewfinder 6 Number of exposures remaining 29 Battery level 28 Auto off ? Q&A Index Find what you're looking for using this "question and answer" index. ❚❚ Camera Displays Question What do I view more shots can I take with this card? How do I display the menus in the viewfinder? How...
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...freeze" motion? What is not in a focus area? How do I change the composition without refocusing? Can I focus the viewfinder? How do I use the optional remote control? ❚❚ Taking Photographs Question Is there a quick and easy way to bring out a subject? How do I make ...mode Flash off the light on the front of photos in shadows and highlights? Can I avoid "red-eye"? How do I shoot a series of the camera? How do I preserve details in quick succession? How do I focus on the memory card? How do I take pictures for different scenes? How do...
...freeze" motion? What is not in a focus area? How do I change the composition without refocusing? Can I focus the viewfinder? How do I use the optional remote control? ❚❚ Taking Photographs Question Is there a quick and easy way to bring out a subject? How do I make ...mode Flash off the light on the front of photos in shadows and highlights? Can I avoid "red-eye"? How do I shoot a series of the camera? How do I preserve details in quick succession? How do I focus on the memory card? How do I take pictures for different scenes? How do...
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... slide show 129 Viewing on HD or standard TVs? How do I protect photos from my photos? Can I order professional prints? Can I overlay two photos to use as a base for a painting? Can I view photos on TV 132-133 Computer 134-135 Printing 136-144 Time stamp 138, 141 Print set (DPOF) 143... correction 176 Image overlay 182-183 NEF (RAW) processing 184 Color outline 186 Stop-motion movie 187-188 iv Can I view photos in on the camera? Key phrase 0 Playback 39, 116 Deleting photos 40, 126-128 Playback zoom 124 Protect 125 Slide show ?
... slide show 129 Viewing on HD or standard TVs? How do I protect photos from my photos? Can I order professional prints? Can I overlay two photos to use as a base for a painting? Can I view photos on TV 132-133 Computer 134-135 Printing 136-144 Time stamp 138, 141 Print set (DPOF) 143... correction 176 Image overlay 182-183 NEF (RAW) processing 184 Color outline 186 Stop-motion movie 187-188 iv Can I view photos in on the camera? Key phrase 0 Playback 39, 116 Deleting photos 40, 126-128 Playback zoom 124 Protect 125 Slide show ?
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How do I keep the file number from being reset when I clean the camera? Is there a quick way to 1? What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I use ? What other accessories are available for a menu or message? Key phrase 0 The DK-5 eyepiece cap 67, 77 Approved memory ...insert a new memory card? How do I set the camera clock? How do I restore default settings? How do I get help for my camera? How do I reset file numbering to access recently-used settings? What memory cards can I use the menus? Key phrase 0 Using the menus 13-15 Help 13 Error messages 221 The...
How do I keep the file number from being reset when I clean the camera? Is there a quick way to 1? What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I use ? What other accessories are available for a menu or message? Key phrase 0 The DK-5 eyepiece cap 67, 77 Approved memory ...insert a new memory card? How do I set the camera clock? How do I restore default settings? How do I get help for my camera? How do I reset file numbering to access recently-used settings? What memory cards can I use the menus? Key phrase 0 Using the menus 13-15 Help 13 Error messages 221 The...
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... Q&A Index ...ii For Your Safety ...xii Notices...xiv Introduction 1 Overview...2 Getting to Know the Camera 3 The Camera Body ...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...
... Q&A Index ...ii For Your Safety ...xii Notices...xiv Introduction 1 Overview...2 Getting to Know the Camera 3 The Camera Body ...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...
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... Lock ...58 Manual Focus ...60 Image Quality and Size ...62 Image Quality ...62 Image Size...64 Release Mode ...65 Self-Timer and Remote Modes 67 Using the Built-in Flash...70 Flash Mode ...71 ISO Sensitivity...74 Interval Timer Photography 76 Two-Button Reset ...78 vii
... Lock ...58 Manual Focus ...60 Image Quality and Size ...62 Image Quality ...62 Image Size...64 Release Mode ...65 Self-Timer and Remote Modes 67 Using the Built-in Flash...70 Flash Mode ...71 ISO Sensitivity...74 Interval Timer Photography 76 Two-Button Reset ...78 vii
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...could result in injury. Continued operation could cause permanent visual impairment. After removing the battery, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. A Do not disassemble Touching the product's internal parts could cause temporary visual impairment. ... in your eye accidentally. Keep these safety instructions where all warnings before using this section are indicated by a qualified technician. A Observe caution when using the flash • Using the camera with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid...
...could result in injury. Continued operation could cause permanent visual impairment. After removing the battery, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. A Do not disassemble Touching the product's internal parts could cause temporary visual impairment. ... in your eye accidentally. Keep these safety instructions where all warnings before using this section are indicated by a qualified technician. A Observe caution when using the flash • Using the camera with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid...
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...use in this product: • Use only batteries approved for inspection. Failure to -AC inverters. A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should be removed with DC-to observe this precaution could result in this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire. Before removing the battery turn the camera...bend the power cable. Do not transport or store the battery with product regulations. Continued use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for an extended period. A Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may be damaged and...
...use in this product: • Use only batteries approved for inspection. Failure to -AC inverters. A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should be removed with DC-to observe this precaution could result in this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire. Before removing the battery turn the camera...bend the power cable. Do not transport or store the battery with product regulations. Continued use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for an extended period. A Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may be damaged and...
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...Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by any form, by Nikon for your area (address provided separately). However, there is encouraged to try to Part 15 ...expressly approved by one or more of the Notice for any errors or omissions to the attention of California to provide D5000 reasonable protection against harmful CAUTIONS interference in your equipment. guarantee that to • Increase the separation between the the State of the...
...Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by any form, by Nikon for your area (address provided separately). However, there is encouraged to try to Part 15 ...expressly approved by one or more of the Notice for any errors or omissions to the attention of California to provide D5000 reasonable protection against harmful CAUTIONS interference in your equipment. guarantee that to • Increase the separation between the the State of the...
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... Please note that the battery is to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. xv Disposing of non-Nikon electronic accessories could interfere with this Nikon digital camera are designed to be collected separately. The use with normal operation of waste management. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to avoid injury when...
... Please note that the battery is to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. xv Disposing of non-Nikon electronic accessories could interfere with this Nikon digital camera are designed to be collected separately. The use with normal operation of waste management. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to avoid injury when...
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... be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be available from product malfunction. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply...stamped "Sample." Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by a company. Nikon will not be provided for business use this product for the purpose of copyrighted creative works such as at the following URL for damages or lost profits that...
... be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be available from product malfunction. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply...stamped "Sample." Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by a company. Nikon will not be provided for business use this product for the purpose of copyrighted creative works such as at the following URL for damages or lost profits that...
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... information you will need to know before using the camera, including the names of camera parts, how to use the camera menus, and how to Know the Camera 3 The Camera Body...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...
... information you will need to know before using the camera, including the names of camera parts, how to use the camera menus, and how to Know the Camera 3 The Camera Body...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...
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D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. To get the most from your Nikon digital camera are used professionally. information that should be serviced once every three to five years (note that default settings are particularly recommended if the camera is used : D This icon marks cautions; Frequent inspection...
D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. To get the most from your Nikon digital camera are used professionally. information that should be serviced once every three to five years (note that default settings are particularly recommended if the camera is used : D This icon marks cautions; Frequent inspection...
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This position is recommended for most shooting and playback. ❚❚ Storage Position To protect the monitor when the camera is not in use force. Failure to face the user for high- X 180° 90° 180° ❚❚ Shooting Position In other situations, the monitor can...; right as shown at right. and low-angle photography or rotated to observe these precautions could damage the connection between the monitor and the camera body. D Using the Monitor Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown above. Adjust the monitor before folding it back onto the...
This position is recommended for most shooting and playback. ❚❚ Storage Position To protect the monitor when the camera is not in use force. Failure to face the user for high- X 180° 90° 180° ❚❚ Shooting Position In other situations, the monitor can...; right as shown at right. and low-angle photography or rotated to observe these precautions could damage the connection between the monitor and the camera body. D Using the Monitor Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown above. Adjust the monitor before folding it back onto the...
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...settings for the items listed in the information display "wraps around," see Info wrap-around (0 168). 9 Some items can be adjusted using the multi selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item. While the mode dial is rotated, this display is replaced ...release button is pressed or if no operations are performed for the information display, see Auto information display (0 168). Highlight items using the command dial and camera buttons (0 10). For information on choosing whether the cursor in the information display, press the P button. A Turning the ...
...settings for the items listed in the information display "wraps around," see Info wrap-around (0 168). 9 Some items can be adjusted using the multi selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item. While the mode dial is rotated, this display is replaced ...release button is pressed or if no operations are performed for the information display, see Auto information display (0 168). Highlight items using the command dial and camera buttons (0 10). For information on choosing whether the cursor in the information display, press the P button. A Turning the ...
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... the monitor. h mode Command dial Information display Mode P Command dial Information display Choose an aperture (mode A; 0 83). The Command Dial The command dial can be used with other controls to adjust a variety of aperture and shutter speed (mode P; 0 81). Mode S or M Command dial Information display Mode A Command dial Information display 10...
... the monitor. h mode Command dial Information display Mode P Command dial Information display Choose an aperture (mode A; 0 83). The Command Dial The command dial can be used with other controls to adjust a variety of aperture and shutter speed (mode P; 0 81). Mode S or M Command dial Information display Mode A Command dial Information display 10...
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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. 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
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Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item Cancel and return to Select highlighted item or previous menu display sub-menu X Move cursor down Follow the steps below to highlight the icon for the current menu. G button 14 Press 4 to navigate the menus. 1 Display the menus. Press 1 or 3 to display the menus. 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu. 3 Select a menu. Press the G button to position the cursor in the selected menu. Using Camera Menus The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus.
Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item Cancel and return to Select highlighted item or previous menu display sub-menu X Move cursor down Follow the steps below to highlight the icon for the current menu. G button 14 Press 4 to navigate the menus. 1 Display the menus. Press 1 or 3 to display the menus. 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu. 3 Select a menu. Press the G button to position the cursor in the selected menu. Using Camera Menus The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus.
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...required to fully recharge the battery when no charge remains. Insert the battery as shown in the supplied MH-23 quick charger before use. The CHARGE lamp will blink while the battery charges. Remove the battery and unplug the charger. To maximize shooting time, charge the...the illustration on the charger. Charging is powered by an EN-EL9a rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). First Steps Charge the Battery The camera is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking. Terminal cover 7.27.V8E10LW-8hE0Lm9aAh 7.27.V8E1L0W-8hE0Lm9aAh 7.27.V8E10LW-8hE0Lm9Aah 4 Remove the battery...
...required to fully recharge the battery when no charge remains. Insert the battery as shown in the supplied MH-23 quick charger before use. The CHARGE lamp will blink while the battery charges. Remove the battery and unplug the charger. To maximize shooting time, charge the...the illustration on the charger. Charging is powered by an EN-EL9a rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). First Steps Charge the Battery The camera is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking. Terminal cover 7.27.V8E10LW-8hE0Lm9aAh 7.27.V8E1L0W-8hE0Lm9aAh 7.27.V8E10LW-8hE0Lm9Aah 4 Remove the battery...