Nikon D5100 Reference Manual - Page 178

c2: Auto off Timers G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option determines how long the monitor remains on if no operations are performed during menu display and playback (Playback/menus), while photographs are displayed in the monitor after shooting (Image review), and during live view (Live view), and how long the exposure meters, viewfinder, and information display remain on when no operations are performed (Auto meter-off ). Choose shorter auto-off delays to reduce the drain on the battery. Option Description (all times are approximate) Auto off timers are set to the following values: C Short D Normal E Long Short Normal Playback/menus 12 s 20 s Image review 4s 4s Live view 3 min. 3 min. Long 1 min. 20 s 10 min. Auto meter-off 4s 8s 1 min. Make separate adjustments to the Playback/menus, Image review, Live view, F Custom and Auto meter-off timers. When settings are complete, highlight Done and press J. A Auto off Timers The monitor and viewfinder will not turn off automatically when the camera is connected to a computer or printer via USB. c3: Self-Timer G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the length of the shutter release delay and the number of shots taken. • Self-timer delay: Choose the length of the shutter-release delay. L • Number of shots: Press 1 and 3 to choose the number of shots taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed (if a value other than 1 is selected, shots will be taken at 3 s intervals). 160