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... Release-Mode Selector 5 The Information Display...6 The Command Dial ...8 The Viewfinder...10 Camera Menus...11 Using Camera Menus ...12 First Steps ...14 Charge the Battery ...14 Insert the Battery ...15 Attach a Lens...16 Basic Setup...18 Insert a Memory Card...20 Format the Memory Card ...21 Adjust Viewfinder Focus ...22 Basic Photography and...
... Release-Mode Selector 5 The Information Display...6 The Command Dial ...8 The Viewfinder...10 Camera Menus...11 Using Camera Menus ...12 First Steps ...14 Charge the Battery ...14 Insert the Battery ...15 Attach a Lens...16 Basic Setup...18 Insert a Memory Card...20 Format the Memory Card ...21 Adjust Viewfinder Focus ...22 Basic Photography and...
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...Technical Notes 167 Compatible Lenses...167 Compatible CPU Lenses ...167 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses 169 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 172 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 173 Other Accessories...176 Approved Memory Cards 177 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter 178 Caring... for the Camera...179 Storage ...179 Cleaning ...179 The Low-Pass Filter ...180 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 184 Available Settings...186 Memory Card Capacity ...187 Troubleshooting ...188 Display ...188 Shooting (All Modes)...188 Shooting (P, S, A, M) ...
...Technical Notes 167 Compatible Lenses...167 Compatible CPU Lenses ...167 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses 169 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 172 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 173 Other Accessories...176 Approved Memory Cards 177 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter 178 Caring... for the Camera...179 Storage ...179 Cleaning ...179 The Low-Pass Filter ...180 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 184 Available Settings...186 Memory Card Capacity ...187 Troubleshooting ...188 Display ...188 Shooting (All Modes)...188 Shooting (P, S, A, M) ...
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... the product to observe the precautions listed in the event of a fall or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. To prevent possible injury, read them. A Do not disassemble Touching the ... close to observe this precaution could result from the equipment or AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to the subject's eyes could result in strangulation. Continued operation could result in explosion or fire. A Do not...
... the product to observe the precautions listed in the event of a fall or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. To prevent possible injury, read them. A Do not disassemble Touching the ... close to observe this precaution could result from the equipment or AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to the subject's eyes could result in strangulation. Continued operation could result in explosion or fire. A Do not...
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...fire or electric shock. • Do not short the charger terminals. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: • Use only batteries approved for use in this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire. A Use appropriate ...use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for an extended period. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the battery, such as necklaces or hairpins. • Batteries are using an AC adapter, be played back on battery power for the purpose to maintain compliance with ...
...fire or electric shock. • Do not short the charger terminals. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: • Use only batteries approved for use in this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire. A Use appropriate ...use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for an extended period. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the battery, such as necklaces or hairpins. • Batteries are using an AC adapter, be played back on battery power for the purpose to maintain compliance with ...
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...authorities in charge of waste management. The following apply only to users in European countries: • This product is to ensure that the battery is designated for Customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in ...The following apply only to users in European countries: • All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for Customers in any form, by any means, without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use ...
...authorities in charge of waste management. The following apply only to users in European countries: • This product is to ensure that the battery is designated for Customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in ...The following apply only to users in European countries: • All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for Customers in any form, by any means, without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use ...
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...tested and found to comply with the instructions, that are designed to provide D3100 reasonable protection against harmful CAUTIONS interference in a particular installation. correct the interference by Nikon for help. circuit different from that interference will not occur in a residential ... is no operate the equipment. This Modifications equipment generates, uses, and can be correctly oriented in the U.S.A. The Battery Charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE ...
...tested and found to comply with the instructions, that are designed to provide D3100 reasonable protection against harmful CAUTIONS interference in a particular installation. correct the interference by Nikon for help. circuit different from that interference will not occur in a residential ... is no operate the equipment. This Modifications equipment generates, uses, and can be correctly oriented in the U.S.A. The Battery Charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE ...
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...FAQs), and general advice on important occasions (such as at right could damage the camera and may result from the Nikon representative in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. A... or before taking pictures on digital imaging and photography. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ xiv AVC Patent Portfolio License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED ...
...FAQs), and general advice on important occasions (such as at right could damage the camera and may result from the Nikon representative in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. A... or before taking pictures on digital imaging and photography. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ xiv AVC Patent Portfolio License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED ...
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... J (OK) button 12 18 Memory card access lamp 20, 26 19 Speaker 49 20 Power connector cover for optional power connector 178 21 Battery-chamber cover latch 15 22 Battery-chamber cover........ 15 23 O (delete) button Deleting pictures 31 Deleting pictures during playback 109 A The Power Switch Rotate the power switch as...
... J (OK) button 12 18 Memory card access lamp 20, 26 19 Speaker 49 20 Power connector cover for optional power connector 178 21 Battery-chamber cover latch 15 22 Battery-chamber cover........ 15 23 O (delete) button Deleting pictures 31 Deleting pictures during playback 109 A The Power Switch Rotate the power switch as...
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... indicator for optional flash units ... 175 10 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 132 11 Picture Control 94 12 Release mode 5, 53 13 "Beep" indicator 144 14 Battery indicator 23 15 GPS connection indicator.....98 16 Help icon 192 17 Exposure indicator 77 Exposure compensation indicator 82 Electronic rangefinder........144 18 Number of...
... indicator for optional flash units ... 175 10 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 132 11 Picture Control 94 12 Release mode 5, 53 13 "Beep" indicator 144 14 Battery indicator 23 15 GPS connection indicator.....98 16 Help icon 192 17 Exposure indicator 77 Exposure compensation indicator 82 Electronic rangefinder........144 18 Number of...
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... 11 12 14 15 13 1 Focus points 60 2 Focus indicator 26, 63 3 Autoexposure (AE) lock indicator 80 4 Shutter speed 75, 77 5 Aperture (f-number) ......76, 77 6 Battery indicator 23 7 Number of exposures remaining 24 Number of shots remaining before memory buffer fills 53 White balance recording indicator 90 Exposure compensation value 81...
... 11 12 14 15 13 1 Focus points 60 2 Focus indicator 26, 63 3 Autoexposure (AE) lock indicator 80 4 Shutter speed 75, 77 5 Aperture (f-number) ......76, 77 6 Battery indicator 23 7 Number of exposures remaining 24 Number of shots remaining before memory buffer fills 53 White balance recording indicator 90 Exposure compensation value 81...
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.... Attempting to observe this precaution could damage the product. 1 Remove the terminal cover. The battery will blink while the battery charges. Remove and reinsert the battery to fully recharge the battery X when no charge remains. A The Plug Adapter Depending on the charger. Failure to forcibly...connect the plug adapter as shown in . Remove the terminal cover from the battery. 2 Insert the battery. First Steps Charge the Battery The camera is fully inserted. D Charging the Battery Charge the battery indoors at right, making sure the plug is powered by an EN-EL14 ...
.... Attempting to observe this precaution could damage the product. 1 Remove the terminal cover. The battery will blink while the battery charges. Remove and reinsert the battery to fully recharge the battery X when no charge remains. A The Plug Adapter Depending on the charger. Failure to forcibly...connect the plug adapter as shown in . Remove the terminal cover from the battery. 2 Insert the battery. First Steps Charge the Battery The camera is fully inserted. D Charging the Battery Charge the battery indoors at right, making sure the plug is powered by an EN-EL14 ...
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... charger and remove and reinsert the battery. Unlatch (q) and open the batterychamber cover, and pull the battery out. X w q 4 Close the battery-chamber cover. If the problem persists, cease use immediately and take battery and charger to observe this manual. failure to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the...
... charger and remove and reinsert the battery. Unlatch (q) and open the batterychamber cover, and pull the battery out. X w q 4 Close the battery-chamber cover. If the problem persists, cease use immediately and take battery and charger to observe this manual. failure to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the...
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... the clock is not set is displayed when the camera is turned on, the clock battery is less accurate than most watches and household clocks. A The Camera Clock The camera ...been reset. Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is charged as necessary. 19 Set the clock to the correct time and ... Language (0 140) and Time zone and date (0 139) options in the setup menu. A The Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is powered by an optional EP-5A...
... the clock is not set is displayed when the camera is turned on, the clock battery is less accurate than most watches and household clocks. A The Camera Clock The camera ...been reset. Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is charged as necessary. 19 Set the clock to the correct time and ... Language (0 140) and Time zone and date (0 139) options in the setup menu. A The Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is powered by an optional EP-5A...
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... Information display L K H H (blinks) Viewfinder - - Charge or exchange battery. if the monitor does not turn the camera on . shutter release disabled. d d (blinks) Description Battery fully charged. Battery partially discharged. Low battery. A Image Sensor Cleaning The camera vibrates the low-pass filter covering the image... the information display or the viewfinder (if the monitor is exhausted and must be recharged). Ready fully-charged spare battery or prepare to charge battery. To take photographs in i (auto) mode, an s automatic "point-and-shoot" mode in which the ...
... Information display L K H H (blinks) Viewfinder - - Charge or exchange battery. if the monitor does not turn the camera on . shutter release disabled. d d (blinks) Description Battery fully charged. Battery partially discharged. Low battery. A Image Sensor Cleaning The camera vibrates the low-pass filter covering the image... the information display or the viewfinder (if the monitor is exhausted and must be recharged). Ready fully-charged spare battery or prepare to charge battery. To take photographs in i (auto) mode, an s automatic "point-and-shoot" mode in which the ...
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... reducing the drain on A The Built-in Flash If additional lighting is required for about 8 seconds (auto-meter off Exposure meters on the battery. To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down The viewfinder and information display will pop up automatically when...flashready indicator is not displayed, the flash is pressed halfway. remove your finger briefly from the shutter-release button and try again. To save battery power when the flash is not in flash will turn off if no operations are performed for correct exposure in i mode, the built-...
... reducing the drain on A The Built-in Flash If additional lighting is required for about 8 seconds (auto-meter off Exposure meters on the battery. To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down The viewfinder and information display will pop up automatically when...flashready indicator is not displayed, the flash is pressed halfway. remove your finger briefly from the shutter-release button and try again. To save battery power when the flash is not in flash will turn off if no operations are performed for correct exposure in i mode, the built-...
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View/delete Set up View and/or delete pictures. !Guide Mode The Guide Guide mode gives access to g. ! Battery indicator (0 23) Number of frequently-used and useful functions. Choose from the following items: Shoot Take pictures. Change camera settings. 33 The top level of the guide is displayed when the mode dial is rotated to a variety of exposures remaining (0 24) Shooting mode: A guide mode indicator appears on the shooting mode icon.
View/delete Set up View and/or delete pictures. !Guide Mode The Guide Guide mode gives access to g. ! Battery indicator (0 23) Number of frequently-used and useful functions. Choose from the following items: Shoot Take pictures. Change camera settings. 33 The top level of the guide is displayed when the mode dial is rotated to a variety of exposures remaining (0 24) Shooting mode: A guide mode indicator appears on the shooting mode icon.
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... Movies must be saved if there is insufficient space available on the memory card. To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly, use a fully-charged battery when editing movies. 4 Choose an option. Press 1 to save the edited y copy. To create a copy that includes the current frame and all following frames, highlight...
... Movies must be saved if there is insufficient space available on the memory card. To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly, use a fully-charged battery when editing movies. 4 Choose an option. Press 1 to save the edited y copy. To create a copy that includes the current frame and all following frames, highlight...
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... be disabled and the images transferred to all images in the buffer, the power will drop when the buffer is rotated during shooting. If the battery is exhausted while images remain in a single burst, see page 187. A Auto Image Rotation The camera orientation recorded for the first shot applies to the...
... be disabled and the images transferred to all images in the buffer, the power will drop when the buffer is rotated during shooting. If the battery is exhausted while images remain in a single burst, see page 187. A Auto Image Rotation The camera orientation recorded for the first shot applies to the...
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... "bulb," the shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is complete. 5 Close the shutter. before the exposure is complete, use a fully charged EN-EL14 battery or an optional EH-5a AC adapter and EP-5A power connector. Take your finger off the shutter-release button. Mount the camera on a tripod...
... "bulb," the shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is complete. 5 Close the shutter. before the exposure is complete, use a fully charged EN-EL14 battery or an optional EH-5a AC adapter and EP-5A power connector. Take your finger off the shutter-release button. Mount the camera on a tripod...
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... terminal (0 177) using the cable supplied with GP-1. This reduces the drain on ). Turn the camera off automatically when the GP-1 is turned on the battery. The GP-1 GPS Unit The GP-1 GPS unit (available separately) can be recorded when photographs are taken.
... terminal (0 177) using the cable supplied with GP-1. This reduces the drain on ). Turn the camera off automatically when the GP-1 is turned on the battery. The GP-1 GPS Unit The GP-1 GPS unit (available separately) can be recorded when photographs are taken.