Nikon D5000 - Manual (Page 237)

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Shooting (P, S, A, M)
Smudges appear in photographs : Clean front and rear lens elements. If problem persists, perform
image sensor cleaning (0 206).
Date is not imprinted on photographs : NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image quality option selected for
image quality (0 62
, 160).
Menu item can not be selected : Some options are not available in all modes.
Shutter-release disabled :
• Non-CPU lens is attached: rotate camera mode dial to M (0 195).
• Mode dial rotated to S after shutter speed of “bulb” or “time” selected in mode M: choose
new shutter speed (0 82).
Full range of shutter speeds not available : Flash in use (0 72).
Colors are unnatural :
• Adjust white balance to match light source (0 96).
• Adjust Set Picture Control settings (0 106).
Can not measure white balance : Subject is too dark or too bright (0 100).
Image can not be selected as source for preset white balance : Image was not created with D5000
(0 102).
White balance bracketing unavailable : NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image quality option selected for
image quality (0 63).
Effects of Picture Control differ from image to image : A (auto) is selected for sharpening, contrast, or
saturation. For consistent results over a series of photos, choose another setting (0 109).
Metering can not be changed : Autoexposure lock is in effect (0 89).
Exposure compensation can not be used : Choose mode P, S, or A (0 90).
Only one shot taken each time shutter-release button is pressed in continuous shooting mode : Lower built-in
flash (0 66).
Reddish areas appear in photos or textures are uneven : Reddish areas and uneven textures may appear
in long time-exposures. Turn long exposure noise reduction on when shooting at shutter
speeds of “bulb” or “time” (0 151).