Nikon P5100 P5100 User's Manual - Page 10

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Table of Contents

A

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select

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(Auto) Mode

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Step 2 Frame a Picture

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Using the Viewfinder

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Step 3 Focus and Shoot

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Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures

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Using the Flash

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Setting the Flash Mode

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Shooting with the Self-timer

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Choosing a Focus Mode

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Setting the Focus Mode

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Exposure Compensation

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C

Shooting Suited for the Scene

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Shooting in the Scene Mode

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Setting the Scene Mode

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Features

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Anti-shake Mode

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Shooting in Anti-shake Mode

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B

High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode

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Shooting in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode

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PSAM

P, S, A and M modes

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Shooting in P, S, A, and M Modes

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Shooting in P (Programmed Auto)

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Shooting in S (Shutter-Priority Auto)

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Shooting in A (Aperture-Priority Auto)

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Shooting in M (Manual)

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Section	Page
For Your Safety	4
WARNINGS	4
Notices	7
Table of Contents	9
Introduction	15
About This Manual	15
Information and Precautions	16
Parts of the Camera	18
The Camera Body	18
The Monitor	20
Shooting	20
Playback	21
Basic Operations	22
The Mode Dial	22
The Command Dial and (FUNC) Button	23
The Multi Selector	24
The Button	25
Help Displays	25
The Button	26
Attaching the Camera Strap	27
First Steps	28
Charging the Battery	28
Inserting the Battery	30
Removing the Battery	31
Turning On and Off the Camera	31
Setting Display Language, Date and Time	32
Inserting Memory Cards	34
Removing Memory Cards	35
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode	36
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select (Auto) Mode	36
Step 2 Frame a Picture	38
Using the Viewfinder	38
Step 3 Focus and Shoot	40
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures	42
Using the Flash	44
Setting the Flash Mode	44
Shooting with the Self-timer	46
Choosing a Focus Mode	47
Setting the Focus Mode	47
Exposure Compensation	48
Shooting Suited for the Scene	49
Shooting in the Scene Mode	49
Setting the Scene Mode	49
Features	50
Anti-shake Mode	57
Shooting in Anti-shake Mode	57
High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode	58
Shooting in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode	58
P, S, A and M modes	59
Shooting in P, S, A, and M Modes	59
Shooting in P (Programmed Auto)	60
Shooting in S (Shutter-Priority Auto)	61
Shooting in A (Aperture-Priority Auto)	62
Shooting in M (Manual)	63
More on Playback	65
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback	65
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Wheel Playback	66
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom	67
Editing Pictures	68
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting	69
Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop	70
Resizing Pictures: Small Picture	71
Adding Black Frame on Pictures: Black Border	72
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback	73
Viewing Pictures by Date	74
Movies	78
Recording Movies	78
The Movie Menu	79
Selecting Movie Options	79
Auto-focus Mode	81
Time-Lapse Movies	82
Movie Playback	84
Deleting Movie Files	84
Voice Recordings	85
Making Voice Recordings	85
Playing Voice Recordings	87
Deleting Sound Files	88
Copying Voice Recordings	89
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers	90
Connecting to a TV	90
Connecting to a Computer	91
Before Connecting the Camera	91
Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer	92
Connecting to a Printer	95
Connecting the Camera and Printer	96
Printing Pictures One at a Time	97
Printing Multiple Pictures	98
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set	101
Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus	103
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu	103
Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu	104
Image Quality	105
Image Size	106
Optimize Image	108
White Balance	111
ISO Sensitivity	113
Metering	114
Continuous	115
Auto Bracketing	118
AF Area Mode	119
Auto-focus Mode	121
Flash Exp. Comp.	122
Flash Control	122
Fixed Aperture	123
Noise Reduction	123
Converter	124
User Setting	125
Reset User Setting	126
Distortion Control	126
Restrictions on Camera Settings	126
Playback Options: The Playback Menu	129
Displaying the Playback Menu	129
Slide Show	131
Delete	132
Protect	132
Hide Image	132
Copy	133
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu	134
Displaying the Setup Menu	135
Menus	135
Welcome Screen	136
Date	137
Brightness	140
Date Imprint	140
Vibration Reduction	142
AF Assist	143
Digital Zoom	143
Sound Settings	144
Auto Off	144
Format Memory/Format Card	145
Language	146
Video Mode	146
FUNC Button	146
Reset All	147
Firmware Version	149
Technical Notes	150
Optional Accessories	150
Approved Memory Cards	151
Attaching Converter Lenses	152
Using Optional Speedlights	153
Image/Sound File and Folder Names	154
Caring for the Camera	155
Cleaning	157
Storage	157
Error Messages	158
Troubleshooting	162
Specifications	168
Supported Standards	171

Nikon P5100 P5100 User's Manual - Page 10

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode, Shooting Suited for the Scene - manual focus

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