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Built-in AF-assist illuminator, Volume, Release, AF-S priority selection, Microphone off

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AF-assist illuminator does not light: • AF-assist lamp does not light if AF-C is selected for autofocus mode (0 91) or if continuous- servo autofocus is selected when the camera is in AF-A mode. Choose AF-S. If an option other than H (auto-area AF) is selected for AF-area mode, select center focus point (0 94, 96). • The camera is currently in live view or a movie is being recorded. • Off selected for Custom Setting a7 (Built-in AF-assist illuminator) (0 210). • Illuminator has turned off automatically. Illuminator may become hot with continued use; wait for lamp to cool down. Beep does not sound: • Off is selected for Custom Setting d1 (Beep; 0 215) > Volume. • Camera is in quiet shutter-release mode (0 77) or movie is being recorded (0 57). • Focus-mode selector is set to M (0 99) or AF-C is selected for autofocus mode (0 91). • Release is selected for Custom Setting a2 (AF-S priority selection; 0 208). Smudges appear in photographs: Clean front and rear lens elements. If problem persists, perform image sensor cleaning (0 284). Sound is not recorded with movies: Microphone off is selected for Movie settings > Microphone. The brightness of the image in the monitor differs from the exposure of photographs taken in live view: • Center-weighted or spot metering is selected (0 105). • The camera is in mode M. • The subject is too bright or too dark. • Active D-Lighting is in effect (0 139). • The photograph is a long time-exposure (0 73). • The flash is used (0 143). Flicker or banding appears during live view or movie recording: Choose an option for Flicker reduction that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply (0 237). Bright bands appear during live view or movie recording: A flash or other light source with brief duration was used during live view or movie recording. Menu item can not be selected: Some options are not available in all modes. n 301

Section	Page
Q&A Index	4
Table of Contents	6
For Your Safety	14
Notices	16
Introduction	21
Overview	21
Getting to Know the Camera	22
The Camera Body	22
The Mode Dial	26
The Release-Mode Dial	27
The Control Panel	28
The Viewfinder	29
The Information Display	30
The Command Dials	33
The BM-11 Monitor Cover	37
Camera Menus	38
Using Camera Menus	39
First Steps	41
Charge the Battery	41
Insert the Battery	44
Attach a Lens	45
Basic Setup	47
Insert a Memory Card	49
Format the Memory Card	52
Adjust Viewfinder Focus	54
Basic Photography and Playback	55
“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (Auto and Auto (flash off) Modes)	55
Step 1: Turn the Camera On	55
Step 2: Select Auto or Auto (flash off) Mode	56
Step 3: Frame the Photograph	57
Step 4: Focus	58
Step 5: Shoot	58
Creative Photography (Scene Modes)	60
Portrait	61
Landscape	61
Child	61
Sports	61
Close Up	62
Night Portrait	62
Night Landscape	62
Party/Indoor	62
Beach/Snow	63
Sunset	63
Dusk/Dawn	63
Pet Portrait	63
Candlelight	64
Blossom	64
Autumn Colors	64
Food	64
Silhouette	65
High Key	65
Low Key	65
Basic Playback	66
Deleting Unwanted Photographs	67
Live View	69
Framing Photographs in the Monitor	69
Recording and Viewing Movies	77
Recording Movies	77
Viewing Movies	82
Editing Movies	83
Trimming Movies	83
Saving Selected Frames	86
P, S, A, and M Modes	87
Mode P (Programmed Auto)	88
Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto)	89
Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto)	90
Mode M (Manual)	91
Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)	93
User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes	95
Saving User Settings	95
Recalling User Settings	96
Resetting User Settings	96
Release Mode	97
Choosing a Release Mode	97
Continuous Mode (CH/CL)	98
Self-Timer and Remote Modes	100
Mirror up Mode	103
Image Recording Options	105
Image Quality and Size	105
Image Quality	105
Image Size	108
Using Two Memory Cards	109
Focus	111
Autofocus	111
Autofocus Mode	111
AF-Area Mode	114
Focus Point Selection	116
Focus Lock	117
Manual Focus	119
ISO Sensitivity	121
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control	123
Exposure/Bracketing	125
Metering	125
Autoexposure Lock	126
Exposure Compensation	127
Bracketing	129
White Balance	137
Fine-Tuning White Balance	139
Choosing a Color Temperature	142
Preset Manual	143
Image Enhancement	151
Picture Controls	151
Selecting a Picture Control	151
Modifying Picture Controls	153
Creating Custom Picture Controls	156
Sharing Custom Picture Controls	158
Active D-Lighting	159
Color Space	161
Flash Photography	163
Using the Built-in Flash	163
Flash Mode	164
Flash Compensation	168
FV Lock	169
Other Shooting Options	171
Restoring Default Settings	171
Multiple Exposure	172
Interval Timer Photography	175
Non-CPU Lenses	179
The GP-1 GPS Unit	182
More on Playback	183
Full-Frame Playback	183
Photo Information	185
Thumbnail Playback	191
Calendar Playback	192
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom	193
Protecting Photographs from Deletion	194
Deleting Photographs	195
Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback	195
The Playback Menu	196
Connections	199
Connecting to a Computer	199
Before Connecting the Camera	199
Connecting the Camera	200
Wireless and Ethernet Networks	201
Printing Photographs	202
Connecting the Printer	202
Printing Pictures One at a Time	203
Printing Multiple Pictures	205
Creating Index Prints	208
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set	209
Viewing Photographs on TV	211
Standard Definition Devices	211
High-Definition Devices	213
Menu Guide	215
The Playback Menu: Managing Images	215
Playback Folder	215
Hide Image	216
Display Mode	217
Copy Image(s)	217
Image Review	220
After Delete	220
Rotate Tall	220
Slide Show	221
The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options	222
Reset Shooting Menu	222
Storage Folder	223
File Naming	224
Auto Distortion Control	225
Long Exp. NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction)	225
High ISO NR	225
Custom Settings:Fine-Tuning Camera Settings	226
Reset Custom Settings	227
a: Autofocus	228
a1: AF-C Priority Selection	228
a2: AF-S Priority Selection	228
a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On	229
a4: AF Point Illumination	229
a5: Focus Point Wrap-Around	229
a6: Number of Focus Points	230
a7: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator	230
a8: Live View/Movie AF	231
b: Metering/Exposure	231
b1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value	231
b2: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl.	231
b3: Easy Exposure Compensation	232
b4: Center-Weighted Area	233
b5: Fine Tune Optimal Exposure	233
c: Timers/AE Lock	233
c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L	233
c2: Auto Meter-off Delay	234
c3: Self-Timer	234
c4: Monitor off Delay	235
c5: Remote on Duration	235
d: Shooting/Display	235
d1: Beep	235
d2: Viewfinder Grid Display	236
d3: ISO Display and Adjustment	236
d4: Viewfinder Warning Display	236
d5: Screen Tips	236
d6: CL Mode Shooting Speed	237
d7: Max. Continuous Release	237
d8: File Number Sequence	238
d9: Information Display	239
d10: LCD Illumination	239
d11: Exposure Delay Mode	239
d12: Flash Warning	239
d13: MB-D11 Battery Type	240
d14: Battery Order	241
e: Bracketing/Flash	242
e1: Flash Sync Speed	242
e2: Flash Shutter Speed	243
e3: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash	243
e4: Modeling Flash	248
e5: Auto Bracketing Set	249
e6: Bracketing Order	249
f: Controls	249
f1: LCD illuminator Switch	249
f2: OK Button (Shooting Mode)	249
f3: Assign Fn Button	250
f4: Assign Preview Button	252
f5: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button	252
f6: Customize Command Dials	253
f7: Release Button to Use Dial	254
f8: Slot Empty Release Lock	254
f9: Reverse Indicators	254
f10: Assign MB-D11 AE-L/AF-L Button	255
The Setup Menu: Camera Setup	256
Format Memory Card	256
LCD Brightness	257
Video Mode	257
Flicker Reduction	257
Time Zone and Date	257
Language	258
Image Comment	258
Auto Image Rotation	259
Image Dust Off Ref Photo	260
Battery Info	262
Copyright Information	263
Save/Load Settings	264
Virtual Horizon	265
AF Fine Tune	266
Eye-Fi Upload	267
Firmware Version	267
The Retouch Menu:Creating Retouched Copies	268
Creating Retouched Copies	269
D-Lighting	271
Red-Eye Correction	271
Trim	272
Monochrome	273
Filter Effects	274
Color Balance	275
Image Overlay	276
NEF (RAW) Processing	278
Resize	279
Quick Retouch	280
Straighten	281
Distortion Control	281
Fisheye	281
Color Outline	282
Color Sketch	282
Perspective Control	283
Miniature Effect	283
Side-by-side Comparison	284
My Menu/Recent Settings	285
Recent Settings	288
Technical Notes	289
Compatible Lenses	289
Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)	295
The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)	296
Other Accessories	300
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter	302
Caring for the Camera	303
Storage	303
Cleaning	303
The Low-Pass Filter	304
“Clean Now”	304
“Clean at Startup/Shutdown”	305
“Manual Cleaning”	306
Caring for the Camera and Battery:Cautions	309
Available Settings	312
Defaults	315
Exposure Program (Mode P)	318
Troubleshooting	319
Display	319
Shooting (All Modes)	320
Shooting (P, S, A, M)	322
Playback	323
Miscellaneous	324
Error Messages	325
Specifications	329
Approved Memory Cards	339
Memory Card Capacity	340
Battery Life	341

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AF-assist illuminator does not light

•

AF-assist lamp does not light if

AF-C

is selected for autofocus mode (

91) or if continuous-

servo autofocus is selected when the camera is in

AF-A

mode. Choose

AF-S

. If an option other

than

(auto-area AF) is selected for AF-area mode, select center focus point (

94, 96).

•

The camera is currently in live view or a movie is being recorded.

•

Off

selected for Custom Setting a7 (

Built-in AF-assist illuminator

)

(

210).

•

Illuminator has turned off automatically.

Illuminator may become hot with continued use;

wait for lamp to cool down.

Beep does not sound

•

Off

is selected for Custom Setting d1 (

Beep

;

215) >

Volume

•

Camera is in quiet shutter-release mode (

77) or movie is being recorded (

57).

•

Focus-mode selector is set to

(

99) or

AF-C

is selected for autofocus mode (

91).

•

Release

is selected for Custom Setting a2 (

AF-S priority selection

;

208).

Smudges appear in photographs

: Clean front and rear lens elements.

If problem persists, perform

image sensor cleaning (

284).

Sound is not recorded with movies

Microphone off

is selected for

Movie settings

Microphone

The brightness of the image in the monitor differs from the exposure of photographs taken in live view

•

Center-weighted or spot metering is selected (

105).

•

The camera is in mode

•

The subject is too bright or too dark.

•

Active D-Lighting is in effect (

139).

•

The photograph is a long time-exposure (

73).

•

The flash is used (

143).

Flicker or banding appears during live view or movie recording

: Choose an option for

Flicker reduction

that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply (

237).

Bright bands appear during live view or movie recording

: A flash or other light source with brief duration

was used during live view or movie recording.

Menu item can not be selected

: Some options are not available in all modes.