Nikon 5000 - Manual (Page 23)

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oduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX5000
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B The Monitor
Like the viewfinder, the monitor can be used to frame photographs. During
shooting, the monitor shows the view through the camera lens together with
icons indicating the status of various camera settings (see list on following page).
The monitor is also used to display pictures during quick review (
56) and
playback ( 158).
The monitor can be stowed on the camera body,
or you can fold it out and rotate it to adjust the
angle. The monitor folds out as shown at right.
When the monitor is parallel with the camera
body, it can be swivelled through 270 °. This
makes it possible to frame photographs in the
monitor with the camera held at different angles.
The monitor can even be swivelled to point in the
same direction as the lens, allowing you to frame
a quick arms-length self-portrait (in this position,
the monitor shows a mirror image of what will
appear in the final photograph).
When the monitor is pointing in the same direc-
tion as the lens, it can be folded compactly onto
the camera body for shooting or playback.
When the monitor is not in use, you can rotate it
to face the rear of the camera, then fold it onto the
camera body to protect it from dust or fingerprints.
Using the Monitor
Do not apply excessive force to the monitor when it is folded out from the
camera body. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the hinge that
connects the monitor to the camera.