Nikon D5100 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Find what you’re looking for using this “question and answer” index.
Q&A Index
Taking Photographs
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Shooting Modes and Framing Options
Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots i? 26–29
How do I quickly adjust settings for different scenes? 30–34
Can I use special effects during shooting? 115–121
Can I choose a shutter speed (mode S)? 63
Can I choose an aperture (mode A)? 64
How do I make long (“time”) exposures (mode M)? 66
How can I record multiple shots as a single photograph? 78
Can I frame photos in the monitor (live view)? 99–106
Can I shoot movies? 107–109
Release Modes
Can I take photos one at a time or in quick succession? 35
How do I take pictures with the self-timer or a remote control? 37
Can I reduce shutter noise in quiet surroundings? 35
Focus
Can I choose how the camera focuses? 39, 42
Can I choose the focus point? 43
Image Quality and Size
How do I take pictures for printing at large sizes?
47–49
How can I get more pictures on the memory card?
Exposure
Can I make photos brighter or darker? 70
How do I preserve details in shadows and highlights? 74, 76
Using the Flash
Can I set the flash to fire automatically when needed?
50–53How do I keep the flash from firing?
How do I avoid “red-eye”?
Viewing Photographs
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Playback
How do I view photographs on the camera? 123
How do I view more information about a photo? 124–128
Can I view photos in an automatic slide show? 136
Can I view photos on a TV? 146–148
Can I protect photos from accidental deletion? 132
Deletion
How do I delete unwanted photos? 133–135
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