Nikon D5100 - Manual (Page 3)

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For Your Safety ............................................................................................................................................. ii
Notices ...........................................................................................................................................................iii
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Introduction 0 1
Package Contents ...................................................................................................................................... 1
Getting to Know the Camera ................................................................................................................. 2
Camera Menus ............................................................................................................................................ 8
First Steps.................................................................................................................................................... 12
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Basic Photography and Playback 0 17
Battery Level and Card Capacity......................................................................................................... 17
Taking Photographs ................................................................................................................................ 18
Creative Photography (Scene Modes) .............................................................................................. 21
Basic Playback ........................................................................................................................................... 26
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More on Photography 0 28
Release Mode ............................................................................................................................................ 28
Focus............................................................................................................................................................. 32
Image Quality and Size .......................................................................................................................... 35
Using the Built-in Flash .......................................................................................................................... 37
ISO Sensitivity............................................................................................................................................ 40
Interval Timer Photography ................................................................................................................. 41
P, S, A, and M Modes................................................................................................................................ 43
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Live View/Movies 0 44
Framing Photographs in the Monitor ............................................................................................... 44
Recording Movies .................................................................................................................................... 51
Viewing Movies......................................................................................................................................... 54
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Special Effects 0 55
Shooting with Special Effects .............................................................................................................. 55
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ViewNX 2 0 61
Installing ViewNX 2.................................................................................................................................. 61
Using ViewNX 2......................................................................................................................................... 63
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Technical Notes 0 65
Compatible CPU Lenses......................................................................................................................... 65
Other Accessories..................................................................................................................................... 66
Caring for the Camera ............................................................................................................................ 68
Error Messages .......................................................................................................................................... 72
Specifications............................................................................................................................................. 75