Nikon 25446 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Q&A Index ................................................................................................................................... iv
For Your Safety ........................................................................................................................xiv
Notices........................................................................................................................................xvi
Introduction 1
Overview....................................................................................................................................... 2
Getting to Know the Camera................................................................................................. 3
The Camera Body......................................................................................................................3
The Mode Dial.............................................................................................................................6
The Control Panel......................................................................................................................7
The Viewfinder............................................................................................................................9
The Shooting Information Display...................................................................................10
The Command Dials..............................................................................................................13
Attaching the AN-DC1 Camera Strap..............................................................................17
The BM-10 Monitor Cover ................................................................................................... 17
The DK-21 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cup............................................................................... 17
Camera Menus..........................................................................................................................18
Using Camera Menus............................................................................................................19
Help.............................................................................................................................................21
First Steps ...................................................................................................................................22
Charge the Battery.................................................................................................................22
Insert the Battery....................................................................................................................23
Attach a Lens............................................................................................................................25
Basic Setup................................................................................................................................27
Inserting Memory Cards.......................................................................................................29
Adjust Viewfinder Focus......................................................................................................32
Basic Photography and Playback 33
“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (i and j Modes)...................................................34
Step 1: Turn the Camera On................................................................................................ 34
Step 2: Choose Shooting and Focus Modes .................................................................36
Step 3: Check Camera Settings..........................................................................................36
Step 4: Frame the Photograph ..........................................................................................37
Step 5: Focus............................................................................................................................38
Step 6: Shoot............................................................................................................................39
Creative Photography (Scene Modes) .............................................................................41
k Portrait..............................................................................................................................41
l Landscape........................................................................................................................41
n Close Up ...........................................................................................................................42
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