Nikon D3000 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

User's Manual

Product Documentation

The manuals for this product are divided into two parts. This manual (the User’s Manual) takes you through the steps of readying your camera for use, taking pictures,

and viewing them. playback, copying pictures to a computer, printing pictures, viewing pictures on TV, camera menus, troubleshooting, and optional flash units may be found in the

Reference Manual, which is available in pdf format on the supplied reference CD. Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or

later, available for free download from the Adobe website.

1 Start the computer and insert the reference CD. 2 Double-click the CD (Nikon D3000) icon in Computer or My Computer (Windows)

or on the desktop (Macintosh).

3 Double-click the INDEX.pdf icon to display a language selection screen and click a

language to display the Reference Manual.

Additional information on camera menus and other topics can be found using the camera’s on-board help system as described on page 7 of this guide.

A For Your Safety

Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in “For Your Safety” (0 ii–iv).

Digitutor

“Digitutor”, a series of “watch and learn” manuals in movie form, is available from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites:

• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

• For users in Europe and Afric a: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/

• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the following URL for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/

Complete information on such topics as P, S, A, and M modes,

The

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For Your Safety .................................................................................................................................................... ii

Notices .................................................................................................................................................................. iii

Introduction 0 1

Overview ............................................................................................................................................................... 1

Getting to Know the Camera......................................................................................................................... 2

Camera Menus .................................................................................................................................................... 7

First Steps............................................................................................................................................................10

Basic Photography and Playback 0 17

“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (i and j Modes)............................................................................17

Creative Photography (Scene Modes)......................................................................................................22

Basic Playback ...................................................................................................................................................24

Guide Mode 0 27

The Guide Menu...............................................................................................................................................27

Shoot: Taking Pictures in Guide Mode......................................................................................................................29

View/Delete: Viewing and Deleting Pictures in Guide Mode ...................................................................................31

Set up: Changing Camera Settings in Guide Mode ....................................................................................................32

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. 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:

This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warnings before using this Nikon

product.

❚❚ WARN INGS

AKeep the sun out of the frame

Keep the sun well out of the frame when shooting backlit subjects. when the sun is in or close to the frame could cause a fire.

ADo not look at the sun through the viewfinder

Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment.

ATurn off immediately in the event of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikonauthorized service center for inspection.

ADo not use in the presence of flammable gas

Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.

AKeep out of reach of children

Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.

Sunlight focused into the camera

ADo not disassemble

Touching the product’s internal parts could result in

In the event of malfunction, the product should

injury. be repaired only by a qualified technician. product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.

ADo not place the strap around the neck of an inf ant or child

Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in strangulation.

AObserve caution when using the flash

• Using the camera with the flash in close contact with the skin or other objects could cause burns.

• Using the flash close to the subjec t’s eyes coul d cause temporary visual impairment. be observed when photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (39 in.) from the subject.

Should the

Particular care should

AUsing the viewfin der diopter control

When operating the viewfinder diopter control with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally.

Keep these safety instructions where all those

AAvoid contact with liquid crystal

Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

AUse appropriate cables

When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations.

ACD-ROMs

CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should not be played back on audio CD equipment. ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.

Playing CD-

AObserve proper precautions when handling batteries

Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product:

• Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment.

• Do not short or disassemble the battery.

• Be sure th e product is off before rep lacing the battery.

If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Do not attempt to insert the battery upside down or backwards.

• Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

• Replace the terminal cover when transporting the

Do not transport or store the battery with

battery. metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

• Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains.

• When the battery is not in use, attach the terminal cover and store in a cool, dry place.

• The battery may be hot immediately after use or when the product has been used on battery power for an ex tended perio d. turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool.

• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.

Before removing the battery

AObserve proper precautions when handling the quick charger

• Keep dry.

• Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be

• Do not handle the power cable or go near the charger

result in fire or electric shock.

removed with a dry cloth. in fire.

during thunderstorms. precaution could result in electric shock.

Failure to observe this precaution could

Continued use could result

Failure to observe this

Notices

• Do not damage, modify, or forcibly tug or bend the power cable. expose it to heat or flame. damaged and the wires become exposed, take the power cable to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. precaution could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not handle the plug or charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not use with travel converters or a dapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC-toAC inver ters. damage the product or cause overheating or fire.

Do not place it under heavy objects or

Failure to observe this precaution could

Should the insulation be

Failure to observe this

• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.

The Battery Charger

• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.

• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. harmful interfere nce to radio or television reception, whic h can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

These limits are designed to provide

This equipment generates, uses,

If this equipment does cause

However,

D3000

CAUTIONS

Modifications

The FCC requires the user be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Notice for Customers in the State of California WARNING: Handling the cord on this product may expose you

to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. handling.

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200

Using other interface cables may exceed the

Wash hands after

iii

Notices for Customers in Canad a CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

ATT ENT IO N

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Notice for Customers in Europe

CAUTION

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BAT TERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCO RDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. 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 be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point.

Do not dispose of as

household waste.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other d ata storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data.

Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially

Ensuring the privacy of such data is

the user’s responsibility.

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky).

Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual white balance. Care

should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices.

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry.

Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could damage the camera and may void your Nikon warranty.

The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at right could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batterie s overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.

For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law.

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced

Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.”

The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited.

Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.

The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.

• Cautions on certain copies an d reproductions

The government has issued cautions on copies or reproduc tions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.

• Comply with copyright notices

The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcuts, prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.

Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public

Do not use this product for the purpose of

Introduction

Overview

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. This manual takes you through the steps of readying your camera for use, taking pictures, and viewing them.

❚❚ Symbols and Conventions

To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:

This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before use to

prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks notes; information that should be read before using the

camera.

This icon marks references to other pages in this manual.

D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories

Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.

D Servicing the Camera and Accessories

The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if the camera is used professionally. Any accessories regularly used with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced.

A Before Taking Important Pictures

Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

A Camera Settings

The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.

Getting to Know the Camera

Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual.

The Camera Body

1 2 3 4 5

1 Mode dial...................................4

2 Focal plane mark (E)

3 R (information) button.........6

4 E (exposure compensation)

button

N (aperture) button Flash compensation button

5 Shutter-release button........ 21

6 Power switch.............................3

7 AF-assist illuminator

Self-timer lamp...................... 40

Red-eye reduction lamp ..... 44

8 Infrared receiver

9 Body cap 10 CPU contacts

11 Built-in flash............................42

12 M (flash mode) button..........42

Y (flash compensation)

button

13 Eyelet for camera strap 14 Connector cover 15 E (self-timer) button

Fn (function) button

16 Mounting index..................... 12

17 Lens release button 18 Mirror 19 Lens mount 20 BS-1 accessory shoe cover 21 Accessory shoe (for optional

flash unit)

22 VIDEO-OUT connector 23 Reset switch 24 USB connector

The Camera Body (Continued)

1 Viewfinder eyepiece..............16

2 DK-20 rubber eyecup 3 Monitor

Viewing settings...................6

Viewing pictures.................24

4 K (playback) button............24

5 G (menu) button................7

6 W (thumbnail/playback

zoom out) button...............25

Q (help) button.........................7

7 X (playback zoom in)

button................................... 25

P (information edit)

button..................................... 6

8 Tripod socket 9 Diopter adjustment

control .................................. 16

10 A (AE-L/AF-L) button

L (protect) button

11 Command dial

12 Memory card slot cover....... 14

13 Multi selector............................8

14 J (OK) button..........................8

15 Memory card access lamp

.........................................14, 21

16 O (delete) button...................25

17 Power connector cover for

optional power connector

18 Battery-chamber cover latch

................................................11

19 Battery-chamber cover ........11

A The Power Switch

Ro tate th e pow er sw itch as s hown to tu rn the camera on.

Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera off.

The Mode Dial

The camera offers a choice of the following modes:

❚❚ P, S, A, and M Modes

Select these modes for full control over camera

❚❚ GUIDE Mode

g (0 27): Take and view pictures and adjust settings with the help of an on-screen guide.

❚❚ Auto Modes

Select these modes for simple, point-andshoot photography.

i Auto (0 17): Camera adjusts settings automati- cally to produce optimal results with “point-andshoot” simplicity. Recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.

j Auto (flash off ) (0 17): As above, except that the flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.

settings.

P— Programmed auto: Camera chooses shutter speed and aperture, user controls other settings.

S —Shutter-priority auto: Choose fast shutter speeds to freeze action, slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving objects.

A— Aperture-priority auto: Adjust aperture to soften background details or increase depth-of-field to bring both main subject and background into focus.

M—Manual: Match shutter speed and aperture to your creative intent.

❚❚ Scene Modes

Selecting a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene.

k Port rait (0 22): Shoot portraits with back- ground in soft focus.

l Landscape (0 22): Preserve details in landscape shots.

p Child (0 23): Create portraits of children. Clothing and background details are vividly rendered while skin tones remain soft and natural.

m Sports (0 23): Freeze motion for dynamic sports shots.

n Close up (0 23): Take vivid close-ups of flowers, insects, and other small objects.

o Night portrait (0 23): Shoot portraits against a dimly-lit backdrop.

The Viewfinder

2 3 4

1 Framing grid (displayed when

On is selected for Viewfinder options > Viewfinder grid in the

setup menu)

2 Reference circle for center-

weighted metering

3 Card warning indicator.........53

4 Battery indicator....................17

5 Focus points

6 Focus indicator.......................20

7 Autoexposure (AE) lock

indicator

6 7

8 Shutter speed

9 Aperture (f-number)

10 Battery indicator....................17

11 Number of exposures

remaining ............................18

Number of shots remaining

before memory buffer

fills .........................................39

White balance recording

indicator Exposure compensation value Flash compensation value

ISO sensitivity.........................45

10 1281591311

1614

12 “K” (appears when memory

remains for over 1000

exposures)............................18

13 Flash-ready indicator ............21

14 Flexible program indicator 15 Exposure indicator

Exposure compensation

display

Electronic rangefinder

16 Flash compensation indicator 17 Exposure compensation

indicator

18 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 19 Warning indicator

1918

D No Battery

When the battery is exhausted or no battery is inserted, the display in the viewfinder will dim. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The viewfinder display will return to normal when a fully-charged battery is inserted.

D The Viewfinder Display

Owing to the characteristics of this type of viewfinder display, you may notice fine lines radiating outward from the selected focus point. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

D The Viewfinder

The response time and brightness of the viewfinder display may vary with temperature.

The Information Display

Shooting information, including shutter speed, aperture, and the number of exposures remaining, is displayed in the monitor when the R button is pressed. display, press the R button again. off automatically while the shutter-release is pressed or if no

operations are performed for 8 s (the default value). information display can be restored by pressing the R button.

To clear information from the

Note that the monitor turns

The

R button

1 Shooting mode

i auto/

j auto (flash off) .............. 17

Scene modes ...................... 22

Guide mode ........................27

P, S, A, and M modes ..............4

2 Aperture (f-number) 3 Shutter speed 4 Shutter-speed display 5 Aperture display 6 Exposure indicator

Exposure compensation

indicator

Electronic rangefinder

2 3 4 5

28 27 26 25 24 23

7 Auto-area AF indicator.........35

3D-tracking indicator ...........35

Focus point

8 Help icon

9 Flash mode..............................43

10 Exposure compensation 11 Flash compensation 12 Number of exposures

remaining ............................18

13 “K” (appears when memory

remains for over 1000

exposures)............................18

Active D-Lighting

15 Metering

16 AF-area mode.........................35

111098 13

...................46

22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14

17 Focus mode............................ 33

18 Release mode.........................38

19 ISO sensitivity.........................45

20 White balance

21 Image size............................... 37

22 Image quality......................... 36

23 Battery indicator.................... 17

24 “Beep” indicator 25 Picture Control 26 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 27 Manual flash indicator

Flash compensation indicator

for optional flash units

28 Date imprint indicator 29 Eye-Fi connection indicator

❚❚ Changing Settings in the Information Display

To change settings for the items listed in the information display, press the P button. Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item. items can also be adjusted using the command dial and camera buttons.

Some

P button

Camera Menus

Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. menus, press the G button.

Ta bs

Choose from the following menus:

D: Playback • N: Retouch

•

• C: Shooting • m : Recent settings

• B: Setup

To view the

Slider shows position in current menu.

Current settings are shown by icons.

Menu options

Options in current menu.

G button

If a d icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, help can be displayed by pressing the Q (W) button. A description of the currently selected option or menu will be displayed while the button is pressed. Press 1 or 3 to scroll through the display.

Q (W) button

A Guide Mode

To display the guide menu, rotate the mode dial to GUIDE (0 27).

A Recent Settings

The recent settings menu lists the twenty most recently used settings.

Using Camera Menus

The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus.

Move cursor up

J button: select highlighted item

Follow the steps below to navigate the menus.

Cancel and return to

previous menu

Move cursor down

Select highlighted item or display sub-menu

1 Display the menus.

Press the G button to display the menus.

2 Highlight the icon for the current menu.

Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu.

G button

3 Select a menu.

Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu.

4 Position the cursor in the selected menu.

Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu.

5 Highlight a menu item.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item.

6 Display options.

Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item.

7 Highlight an option.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option.

8 Select the highlighted item.

Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit without making a selection, press the G button.

Note the following:

• Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently available.

• While pressing 2 generally has the same effect as pressing J, there are some

cases in which selection can only be made by pressing J.

• To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button

halfway (0 21).

A For More Information

Information on individual menu options is available using the camera’s on-board help (0 7) and in the Reference Manual on the supplied reference CD (for information on viewing the Reference Manual, see the inside front cover of this booklet).

First Steps

EL-EL9a

7.2V 1080mAh

7.8Wh

Charge the Battery

The camera is powered by an EN-EL9a rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). To maximize shooting time, charge the battery in the supplied MH-23 quick charger before use.

battery when no charge remains.

1 Plug the charger in.

2 Remove the terminal cover.

About one hour and forty minutes are required to fully recharge the

Insert the AC adapter plug into the battery charger and plug the power cable into an electrical outlet.

Remove the terminal cover from the battery.

7.8Wh

7.2V 1080mAh

EL-EL9a

Ter mi na l cover

3 Insert the battery.

Insert the battery as shown in the illustration on the charger.

The CHARGE lamp will blink while the

battery charges.

4 Remove the battery when charging is

complete.

Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp

Remove the battery and unplug

stops blinking. the charger.

Battery

charging

7.8Wh

7.2V 1080mAh

EL-EL9a

Charging complete

Insert the Battery

1 Turn the camera off.

A Inserting and Removing Batteries

Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries.

2 Open the battery-chamber cover.

Unlatch (q) and open (w) the battery-chamber cover.

3 Insert the battery.

Insert the battery as shown at right.

4 Close the battery-chamber cover.

Power switch

D The Battery and Charger

Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ii–iii and 50–52 of this manual. Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0°C (32 °F) or above 40°C (104°F). Charge the battery indoors at ambient temperatures between 5–35 °C (41–95°F); for best results, charge the battery at temperatures above 20°C (68°F). battery is charged at low temperatures.

The battery may be hot immediately after use. Wait for the battery to cool before recharging.

Use the charger with compatible batteries only. Unplug when not in use.

Battery capacity may temporarily drop if the

Attach a Lens

Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is removed. DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR.

The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S

Focal length scale

Lens cap

Focus ring (0 34)

1 Turn the camera off.

2 Remove the rear lens cap and the

camera body cap.

3 Attach the lens.

Keeping the mounting index on the lens aligned with the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in the camera’s bayonet mount (q). Being careful not to press the lensrelease button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place (w).

Zoom ring

Focal length index

Mounting index

CPU contacts

Rear lens cap

A-M mode switch (see below)

VR (vibration reduction) switch

Slide the A-M switch to A (autofocus; if the lens has an M/A-M switch, select M/A for autofocus with manual priority).

D Autofocus

Autofocus is supported with only AF-S and AF-I lenses, which are equipped with autofocus motors.

Autofocus is not available with other AF lenses.

Basic Setup

A language-selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Choose a language and set the time and date. Photographs can not be taken until you have set the time and date.

1 Turn the camera on.

A language-selection dialog will be displayed.

2 Select a language.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired language and press J.

3 Choose a time zone.

Press 4 or 2 to highlight the local time zone (the UTC field shows the difference between the selected time zone and Coordinated Universal Time, or UTC, in hours) and press J.

4 Choose a date format.

Press 1 or 3 to choose the order in which the year, month, and day will be displayed. to proceed to the next step.

5 Turn daylight saving time on or off.

Daylight saving time is off by default; if daylight saving time is in effect in the local time zone, press 1 to highlight On and press J.

Press J

6 Set the date and time.

The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Press 4 or 2 to sel ect an ite m, 1 or 3 to change. Press J to set the clock and exit to shooting mode.

A The Camera Clock

The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household clocks. Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary.

Insert a Memory Card

4.0

The camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately).

1 Turn the camera off.

A Inserting and Removing Memory Cards

Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards.

2 Open the card slot cover.

Slide the card slot cover out (q) and open the card slot (w).

3 Insert the memory card.

Ho ldin g the memo ry car d as s hown at r ight , sli de it in until it clicks into place. access lamp will light for a few seconds. the memory card slot cover.

D Inserting Memory Cards

Inserting memor y cards upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card. Check to be sure the card is in the correct orientation.

If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or the card has been formatted in another device, format the card as described on page 15.

❚❚ Removing Memory Cards

After confirming that the access lamp is off, turn the camera off, open the memory card slot cover, and press the card in to eject it (q). removed by hand (w).

The memory card

The card can then be

Access lamp

Front

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A The Write Protect Switch

Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of data. When this switch is in the “lock” position, the memory card can not be formatted and photos can not be deleted or recorded (a beep will sound if you attempt to release the shutter). To unlock the memory card, slide the switch to the “write” position.

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Write-protect switch

Format the Memory Card

Memory cards must be formatted before first use or after being formatted in other devices.

Format the card as described below.

D Formatting Memory Cards

Formatting memory cards permanently deletes any data they may contain. Be sure t o copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding.

1 Turn the camera on.

2 Display format options.

Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Format memor y card in the setup menu and press 2. using the menus, see page 7.

For more information on

G button

3 Highlight Ye s .

To exit without formatting the memory card, highlight No and press J.

4 Press J.

The message at right will be displayed while the card is formatted.

memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until formatting is complete.

D Memory Cards

• Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera.

• Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Do not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer. Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

• Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects.

• Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks.

• Do not apply force to the card casing. Failure to observe this precaution could damage

the card.

• Do not expose to water, heat, high levels of humidity, or direct sunlight.

Do not remove the

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