The command dial and (func) button, The command dial and, W (func) button – Nikon P5100 User Manual
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9
Basic Operations
In
troducti
on
The Command Dial and
w (FUNC) Button
Rotate the command dial, and use the dial with
w, to select mode or menu
quickly and change settings.
With Shooting
With Playback
Mode
Use
Description
A
P (Programmed auto)
Rotate the command dial to choose
flexible program.
S (Shutter-priority auto)
Rotate the command dial to adjust
shutter speed.
A (Aperture-priority auto)
Rotate the command dial to adjust
aperture.
M (Manual)
Rotate the command dial to adjust
shutter speed or aperture. Press the multi
selector
K to select a different option.
P, S, A or M
w +
Press
w and rotate the command dial
to adjust the setting assigned to
w. At
the default setting, the ISO sensitivity
setting can be adjusted.
y
w +
Press
w and rotate the command dial
to choose a scene mode.
D (movie)
w +
Press
w and rotate the command dial
to choose a movie option.
Mode
Use
Description
A
Playback
w +
Press
w and rotate the command dial
to switch between calendar mode and
list by date mode.
Full-frame playback
Rotate the command dial to switch to
the thumbnail wheel playback.
Thumbnail playback or
Thumbnail wheel playback
Rotate the command dial to choose a
picture.
Playback zoom
Rotate the command dial to zoom in
on the current picture.
Movie/Audio playback
Rotate the command dial to fast-
forward or rewind.