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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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... precautions listed in this equipment. To prevent possible injury, read them. After removing the battery, take the product to observe this Nikon product. ❚❚ WARNINGS A Keep the sun out of the frame Keep the ...a fall or other strong light source through the viewfinder Viewing the sun or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the equipment to avoid burns. A Observe caution when using this ... (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. ix
... precautions listed in this equipment. To prevent possible injury, read them. After removing the battery, take the product to observe this Nikon product. ❚❚ WARNINGS A Keep the sun out of the frame Keep the ...a fall or other strong light source through the viewfinder Viewing the sun or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the equipment to avoid burns. A Observe caution when using this ... (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. ix
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... or sold by Nikon for an extended period. A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should be hot immediately after use or when the product has been used on or near the charger during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this equipment. • Do not short or disassemble the battery. • Be sure...
... or sold by Nikon for an extended period. A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should be hot immediately after use or when the product has been used on or near the charger during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this equipment. • Do not short or disassemble the battery. • Be sure...
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The following apply only to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). Notice for Customers in Europe CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. Do not dispose of as household waste. • For more information, ...contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management. This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to users in European countries: • All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection...
The following apply only to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). Notice for Customers in Europe CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. Do not dispose of as household waste. • For more information, ...contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management. This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to users in European countries: • All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection...
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... operate the equipment. may void the user's authority to provide D3100 reasonable protection against harmful CAUTIONS interference in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the FCC rules. The Battery Charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER-TO REDUCE THE ... radio/television technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which can radiate The FCC requires the user be determined by Nikon may cause harmful interference to radio Corporation may expose you to lead, a chemical known to a supply not in a residential installation...
... operate the equipment. may void the user's authority to provide D3100 reasonable protection against harmful CAUTIONS interference in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the FCC rules. The Battery Charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER-TO REDUCE THE ... radio/television technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which can radiate The FCC requires the user be determined by Nikon may cause harmful interference to radio Corporation may expose you to lead, a chemical known to a supply not in a residential installation...
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... within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry. The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could interfere with normal operation of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at right could damage the camera and may result from the... Nikon representative in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up...
... within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry. The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could interfere with normal operation of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at right could damage the camera and may result from the... Nikon representative in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up...
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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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... in very rare instances result in the illustration on the country or region of purchase. Charging is powered by an EN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). If a plug adapter is supplied, raise the wall plug and connect the plug adapter as shown in the charger showing that charging is complete...
... in very rare instances result in the illustration on the country or region of purchase. Charging is powered by an EN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). If a plug adapter is supplied, raise the wall plug and connect the plug adapter as shown in the charger showing that charging is complete...
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... during charging, confirm that the temperature is in use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. A Inserting and Removing Batteries Always turn the camera off . Capacity may be reduced and charging times may increase at battery temperatures from 0°C/32°F to 15°C/59°F and...
... during charging, confirm that the temperature is in use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. A Inserting and Removing Batteries Always turn the camera off . Capacity may be reduced and charging times may increase at battery temperatures from 0°C/32°F to 15°C/59°F and...
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.... 19 Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is less accurate than most watches and household clocks. A The Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by an optional EP-5A power connector and EH-5a AC adapter... (0 178). If a message warning that the clock is not set is displayed when the camera is turned on, the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset. A The Setup Menu Language and date/time settings can be changed at any time using the Language...
.... 19 Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is less accurate than most watches and household clocks. A The Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by an optional EP-5A power connector and EH-5a AC adapter... (0 178). If a message warning that the clock is not set is displayed when the camera is turned on, the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset. A The Setup Menu Language and date/time settings can be changed at any time using the Language...
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... majority of other settings, rotate the mode dial to j to select auto (flash off) mode. Battery exhausted; Charge or exchange battery. Remove the lens cap and turn on . Check the battery level in the information display or the viewfinder (if the monitor is turned on . shutter release disabled...remove dust when the camera is off (0 180). 23 if the monitor does not turn the camera on , the battery is exhausted and must be recharged). Battery partially discharged. The information display will appear in which the flash will fire automatically if the subject is poorly lit....
... majority of other settings, rotate the mode dial to j to select auto (flash off) mode. Battery exhausted; Charge or exchange battery. Remove the lens cap and turn on . Check the battery level in the information display or the viewfinder (if the monitor is turned on . shutter release disabled...remove dust when the camera is off (0 180). 23 if the monitor does not turn the camera on , the battery is exhausted and must be recharged). Battery partially discharged. The information display will appear in which the flash will fire automatically if the subject is poorly lit....
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... the setup menu (0 143). 8 s Exposure meters on Exposure meters off Exposure meters on A The Built-in Flash If additional lighting is pressed halfway. To save battery power when the flash is charging; A The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The auto-meter off ), reducing the drain...
... the setup menu (0 143). 8 s Exposure meters on Exposure meters off Exposure meters on A The Built-in Flash If additional lighting is pressed halfway. To save battery power when the flash is charging; A The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The auto-meter off ), reducing the drain...
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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. Battery indicator (0 23) Number of frequently-used and useful functions. Choose from the following items: Shoot Take pictures. View/delete Set up View and/or delete pictures. !Guide Mode The Guide Guide mode gives access to g. !
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. Battery indicator (0 23) Number of frequently-used and useful functions. Choose from the following items: Shoot Take pictures. View/delete Set up View and/or delete pictures. !Guide Mode The Guide Guide mode gives access to g. !
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... the edited y copy. Highlight Yes and press J to delete all preceding frames. 5 Delete frames. To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly, use a fully-charged battery when editing movies. Select Choose end point create a copy that includes the current frame and all following frames, highlight Choose start point) or after (Choose...
... the edited y copy. Highlight Yes and press J to delete all preceding frames. 5 Delete frames. To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly, use a fully-charged battery when editing movies. Select Choose end point create a copy that includes the current frame and all following frames, highlight Choose start point) or after (Choose...
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... pictures. Depending on the number of photographs that frame rate will be taken in the same burst, even if the camera is pressed. If the battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer, the shutter release will drop when the buffer is switched off while data remain in the buffer...
... pictures. Depending on the number of photographs that frame rate will be taken in the same burst, even if the camera is pressed. If the battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer, the shutter release will drop when the buffer is switched off while data remain in the buffer...
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... shutter-release button all the way down . Take your finger off the shutter-release button. before the exposure is complete, use a fully charged EN-EL14 battery or an optional EH-5a AC adapter and EP-5A power connector. This can be present in the shooting menu (0 134). 2 Rotate the mode dial...
... shutter-release button all the way down . Take your finger off the shutter-release button. before the exposure is complete, use a fully charged EN-EL14 battery or an optional EH-5a AC adapter and EP-5A power connector. This can be present in the shooting menu (0 134). 2 Rotate the mode dial...
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... up to acquire GPS data, the delay is provided by the h icon: • h (static): Camera has established communication with the GP-1, allowing information on the battery. A The h Icon Connection status is shown by the GPS device and is independent of GPS data (0 104). • h (flashing): The GP-1 is not displayed do...
... up to acquire GPS data, the delay is provided by the h icon: • h (static): Camera has established communication with the GP-1, allowing information on the battery. A The h Icon Connection status is shown by the GPS device and is independent of GPS data (0 104). • h (flashing): The GP-1 is not displayed do...