5 Turn the camera on (0 14).

6 Choose a language and set the camera clock (0 15).

7 Frame the photograph (0 24).

8 Press the shutter-release button halfway (0 24).

9 Shoot (0 25).

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 The Reference Manual
For more information on using your Nikon camera, download a
pdf copy of the camera Reference Manual from the website listed
below. The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader
or Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later.
1 On your computer, launch a web browser and open the
following site: http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/
2 Choose a language and download the Reference Manual.
3 Double-click the downloaded file.

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Table of Contents

Package Contents .......................................................................... i

For Your Safety .......................................................................... viii
Notices.......................................................................................... xii
Introduction 1

Getting to Know the Camera ..................................................... 1

The Camera Body................................................................................... 1
The Mode Dial......................................................................................... 4
The I (E/#) Button.............................................................................. 6
The Viewfinder........................................................................................ 7
The Information Display...................................................................... 8
First Steps 11

“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j) 22

Framing Photos in the Viewfinder .......................................... 23

Viewing Photographs ....................................................................... 26
Deleting Unwanted Pictures .......................................................... 28
Framing Photos in the Monitor ............................................... 30
Viewing Photographs ....................................................................... 34
Deleting Unwanted Pictures .......................................................... 35
Recording Movies ...................................................................... 36
Viewing Movies ................................................................................... 41
Deleting Unwanted Movies ............................................................ 43
Guide Mode 44

The Guide..................................................................................... 44
Guide Mode Menus............................................................................ 45
Using the Guide................................................................................... 48

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 Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation
(Scene Mode) 50

k Portrait........................................................................................... 50
l Landscape .................................................................................... 50
p Child ............................................................................................... 50
m Sports ............................................................................................. 51
n Close up ........................................................................................ 51
o Night Portrait .............................................................................. 51
Special Effects 52

% Night Vision ................................................................................. 53

S Super Vivid ................................................................................... 53
T Pop................................................................................................ 53
U Photo Illustration ....................................................................... 53
g Color Sketch................................................................................ 53
' Toy Camera Effect...................................................................... 54
( Miniature Effect.......................................................................... 54
3 Selective Color............................................................................ 54
1 Silhouette ..................................................................................... 54
2 High Key........................................................................................ 54
3 Low Key......................................................................................... 55
) HDR Painting ............................................................................... 55
I Easy Panorama........................................................................... 55
Options Available in Live View ....................................................... 57
I Easy Panorama ............................................................................... 64
P, S, A, and M Modes 68

Mode P (Programmed Auto)........................................................... 69

Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto)....................................................... 69
Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto)................................................... 70
Mode M (Manual)................................................................................ 71
Exposure Compensation (P, S, A, M, % and
I modes only) ................................................................................ 73

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Camera Menus 75

Menu Options ............................................................................. 76

Using Camera Menus ........................................................................ 79
ViewNX 2 82

Installing ViewNX 2.................................................................... 82

Using ViewNX 2 .......................................................................... 85
Copy Pictures to the Computer..................................................... 85
View Pictures ........................................................................................ 87
Technical Notes 89

Compatible Lenses..................................................................... 89
Other Accessories....................................................................... 91
Approved Memory Cards................................................................. 95
Caring for the Camera ............................................................... 96
Storage ................................................................................................... 96
Cleaning ................................................................................................. 96
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions....................... 97
Caring for the Camera....................................................................... 97
Caring for the Battery...................................................................... 100
Error Messages.......................................................................... 102
Specifications............................................................................ 106
Battery Life ................................................................................ 121

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 For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,
read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this
equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the
product will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions
listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:

A This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all

warnings before using this Nikon product.

❚❚ WARNINGS
A Keep the sun out of the frame A Turn off immediately in the event of
Keep the sun well out of the frame malfunction
when shooting backlit subjects. Should you notice smoke or an
Sunlight focused into the camera unusual smell coming from the
when the sun is in or close to the equipment or AC adapter (available
frame could cause a fire. separately), unplug the AC adapter
A Do not look at the sun through the and remove the battery immediately,
viewfinder taking care to avoid burns.
Viewing the sun or other strong light Continued operation could result in
source through the viewfinder could injury. After removing the battery,
cause permanent visual impairment. take the equipment to a Nikon-
authorized service center for
A Using the viewfinder diopter adjustment
inspection.
control
When operating the viewfinder A Do not use in the presence of flammable
diopter adjustment control with your gas
eye to the viewfinder, care should be Do not use electronic equipment in
taken not to put your finger in your the presence of flammable gas, as
eye accidentally. this could result in explosion or fire.
A Keep out of reach of children
Failure to observe this precaution
could result in injury. In addition,
note that small parts constitute a
choking hazard. Should a child
swallow any part of this equipment,
consult a physician immediately.

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