Nikon 1540 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Q&A Index .................................................................................................................................... ii
Menu Options ............................................................................................................................ iv
For Your Safety ......................................................................................................................xviii
Notices......................................................................................................................................... xx
Package Contents.................................................................................................................xxiv
Introduction 1
Getting to Know the Camera................................................................................................. 1
The Camera Body ......................................................................................................................1
The Mode Dial.............................................................................................................................5
The Release-Mode Dial............................................................................................................6
The Control Panel......................................................................................................................7
The Viewfinder............................................................................................................................8
The Information Display..........................................................................................................9
The Command Dials ..............................................................................................................12
The BM-14 Monitor Cover ...................................................................................................17
Camera Menus..........................................................................................................................18
Using Camera Menus............................................................................................................ 19
First Steps ...................................................................................................................................21
Charge the Battery................................................................................................................. 21
Insert the Battery ....................................................................................................................23
Attach a Lens............................................................................................................................25
Basic Setup................................................................................................................................27
Insert a Memory Card............................................................................................................29
Format the Memory Card ....................................................................................................31
Adjust Viewfinder Focus ......................................................................................................33
Basic Photography and Playback 35
“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (i and j Modes)...................................................35
Step 1: Turn the Camera On................................................................................................ 35
Step 2: Select i or j Mode ...............................................................................................36
Step 3: Frame the Photograph ..........................................................................................37
Step 4: Focus ............................................................................................................................38
Step 5: Shoot............................................................................................................................ 38
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