Nikon D5100 User manual

Nikon
DIGITAL CAMERA
Userls Manual

Product Documentation
Thank you for your purchase of aNikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. The
documentation for this product consists of a User's Manual (this booklet) and a
Reference Manual (pdf). To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all
instructions
thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all those who use
the product.
For information on basic
camera operations, see the
User's Manual (this
booklet).
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For complete product
information, see the
Reference Manual
(available on the
supplied reference CD).
The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader
5.0 or later, available for free download from the Adobe website.
1Start
the computer and insert the reference CD.
2Double-click the CD (Nikon DSl 00) icon in Computeror MyComputer(Windows)
or on
the desktop (Macintosh).
3Double-click
the INDEX.pdf icon to displayalanguage selection screen and clicka
language
to display the Reference Manual.
Additional information on camera menus and other topics can be found using the
camera's on-board help system as described on page 8 of this guide.
Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are
used:
This icon marks cautions; information
that should be read before use to prevent
damage
to the camera.
This icon marks notes; information
that should be read before using the camera.
This icon marks references to other pages in this manual.
Digitutor
"Digitutor': aseries of "watch and learn" manuals in movieform, is available from the following
website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html
Lt. For Your Safet
Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in "For Your Safety"
(0 ii-vi).

For Your Safety ii
Notices iii
;a Introduction
Package Contents 1
Getting to Know the Camera 2
Camera Menus 8
First Steps 12
mBasic Photographyand Playback
Battery Level and Card Capacity 17
Taking Photographs 18
Creative Photography (Scene Modes) 21
Basic Playback 26
L!j Moreon Photography
Release Mode 28
Focus 32
Image Qualityand Size 35
Using the Built-in Flash 37
ISO Sensitivity 40
Interval Timer Photography 41
P, S, A, and MModes 43
I1iJ Live View/Movies
Framing Photographs in the Monitor 44
Recording Movies 51
Viewing Movies 54
iii Special Effects
Shooting with Special Effects 55
aViewNX2
Installing ViewNX 2 61
Using ViewNX 2 63
UTechnical Notes
Compatible CPU Lenses 65
Other Accessories 66
Caring for the Camera 68
Error Messages 72
Specifications 75
OJ 17
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CD 28
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CD 65

For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourselfor to others, read the following safety
precautions in
their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those
who use the product will read them.
The consequences
that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are
indicated by the following symbol:
If\. This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warnings before using this Nikon
~ product.
ii
II WARNINGS
it. Keep the sun out of the frame
Keep the sun well out of the frame when shooting
backlitsubjects. Sunlightfocused
into thecamera when
the sun is in orclose to the frame could cause afire.
it. Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder
Viewing thesun orotherstrong light sourcethrough the
viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment.
it. Using the viewfinder diopter control
When operating the viewfinder diopter control with
your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken not to
put yourfinger in your eye accidentally.
it. Tum off immediately in the event of malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming
from
the equipment or AC adapter (available
separately), unplug the
AC adapter and remove the
battery immediately, taking care
to avoid burns.
Continued operation could result in injury. After
removing the battery, take the
equipment to aNikon-
authorized service center for inspection.
it. Do not use in the presence of flammable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of
flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.
it. Keep out of reach of children
Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.
it. Do not disassemble
Touching the product's internal parts could result in
injury.
In the event of malfunction, the product should
be repaired only
by aqualified technician. Should the
product break open as the result of afall or other
accident, remove the battery
and/or AC adapter and
then take the product
to aNikon-authorized service
center for inspection.
it. Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child
Placing thecamera strap around the neck of an infant or
child could result in strangulation.
it. Observe caution when using the flash
•Using the camera with the flash in close contact with
the skin or other objects could cause burns.
•Using the flash close
to the subject's eyes could cause
temporary visual impairment. Particular
care should
be observed when photographing infants, when
the
flash should be no less than one meter(39 in.) from the
subject.
it. Avoid contact with liquid crystal
Should themonitorbreak, care should be taken to avoid
injury due
to broken glass and to prevent the liquid
crystal from the
monitor touching the skin or entering
the eyes or mouth.
it. Observe proper precautions when handling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled.
Observe the following precautions when handling
batteries for
use in this product:
•
Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment.
•Do
not short or disassemble the battery.
•
Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery.
If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
•Do
not attempt to insert the battery upside down or
backwards.
•Do
not expose the battery to flame or to excessive
heat.
•Do
not immerse in or expose to water.
•Replace theterminal cover when transporting the
battery. Do
not transport or store the battery with
metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.
•Batteries are prone
to leakage when fully discharged.
To avoid damage to the product,be sure to remove the
battery when no charge remains.
•When the battery
is not in use, attach the terminal
cover and store in acool,
dry place.
•The battery may be
hot immediatelyafter use orwhen
the product
has been used on battery powerfor an
extended period. Before removing
the battery turn
the camera off and allow the battery to cool.
•Discontinue
use immediately should you notice any
changes in the battery, such
as discoloration or
deformation.
it. Use appropriate cables
When connecting cables to the input and output jacks,
use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the
purpose to maintain compliance with product
regulations.
it. CD-ROMs
CD-ROMs containing softwareor manuals should not be
played back on audio
CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs
on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or
damage the equipment.

~ Observe proper precautions when handling the charger
•Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could
result in fire
or electric shock.
•Do
not shortthe charger terminals. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in overheating and
damage
to the charger.
•Dust on or near the metal parts
of the plug should be
removed
with adrycloth. Continued use could result
in fire.
•Do
not go near the charger during thunderstorms.
Failure
to observe this precaution could result in
electric shock.
•Do
not handle the plug or charger with wet hands.
Failure
to observe this precaution could result in
electric shock.
•
Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed
to convert from one voltage to another or with DC -to-
AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could
damage the product
or cause overheating or fire.
Notices
•No part ofthe manuals included with this productmay be
reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in aretrieval
system, or translated intoany language in any form, by
any means,
without Nikon's priorwritten permission.
•Nikon reserves the right
to change the specifications of
the hardware and software described in these manuals at
any time and
without prior notice.
•Nikon will
not be held liable for any damages resulting
from the use
of this product.
•While every
effort has been made to ensure that the
information
in these manuals is accurate and complete,
we would appreciate
it were you to bring any errors or
omissions to the attention ofthe Nikon representative in
your
area (address provided separately).
Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.
The Battery Charger
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For connection to asupply not in the U.s.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration forthe power
outlet if needed. This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in avertical or floor mount position.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your
equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the
limits
of Class BPart 15 of the FCC rules.
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user be notified that any changes or
modifications made to this device that are not expressly
approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's
authority
to operate the equipment.
Notice for Customers in the State of California
WARNING: Handlingthecord on this product mayexpose you
to lead, achemical known to the State of California to cause
birth defects
or otherreproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NewYork
11747-3064, U.s.A.
Tel.: [phone]
Nikon
05100
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits fora Class Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference
to radio communications. However,
there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which
can be determined byturning the equipment
off and on,
the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more
of thefollowing measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the
equipment and
receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an
outlet on acircuit
differentfrom that
to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or
an experienced radio/television
technician for help.
iii

Notice for Customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class Bdigital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Notices for Customers in Europe
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numerique de la cia sse Best conforme
a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO
THE INSTRUCTIONS.
This symbol indicates that this product is
to be collected separately.
The
following apply only to users in
European countries:
•This
product is designated for separate
collection at an appropriate collection point. Do
not dispose of as household waste.
•For more information, contact
the retailer or the
local authorities in charge of waste management.
This symbol onthe batteryindicatesthat
:a
the battery is to be collected separately.
The following apply onlyto
users in •
European countries:
.AII batteries, whether marked with this symbol or
not, are designated for separate collection at an
appropriate collection point. Do
not dispose of as
household waste.
•For more information, contact the retailer
or the
local authorities in charge of waste management.
IV
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not
completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded
storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use
of
personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user's responsibility.
Before discarding adata storage device or transferring ownership
to another person, erase all data using
commercial deletion software,
or format thedeviceand then completelyrefill it with imagescontaining no
private information (for example, pictures
of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for
preset manual white balance. Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data
storage devices.
AVC Patent Portfolio License
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF
A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD ("AVC VIDEO") AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO
THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED
FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. No LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER
USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.c. SEE http://www.mpegla.com

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon cameras are designed to the higheststandards and includecomplexelectronic circuitry. Only Nikon
brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries,
AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by
Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the
operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
The
use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could damage the camera and may void your
Nikon warranty. The use
of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon
holographic
seal shown at right could interfere with normal operation of the camera or
result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.
For more information
about Nikon brand accessories, contact alocal authorized Nikon dealer.
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitallycopied or reproduced by means of
ascanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law.
• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government
bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped "Sample:'
The copying or reproduction
of papermoney, coins, or securities which are circulated in aforeign country
is prohibited.
Unless the
prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of
unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.
The copying
or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated
by law is prohibited.
• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private
companies (shares, bills, checks,
gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when
a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by acompany. Also, do not copy or
reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, 10
cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.
• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcuts,
prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs
is governed by national and international copyright
laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.
v

vi
~ Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories
Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital
camera are engineered and proven
to operate within its operational and safety
requirements.
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR
NIKON WARRANTY.
•Servicing the Camera and Accessories
The camera is aprecision deviceand requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the
camera be inspected by the original retailer or aNikon-authorized service representative
once
everyone to two years, and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that
fees apply to these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly
recommended
if the camera is used professionally. Any accessories regularly used with the
camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be included when the camera is
inspected or serviced.
•BeforeTaking Important Pictures
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the
camera on atrip), take atest shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon
will
not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
•Camera Settings
The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.
•Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support and
education,
continually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites:
• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to
frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography.
Additional
information may be available from the Nikon representative in yourarea. See the
following URL for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/

Introduction
Package Contents
Confirm that the package contains the following items:
DoK-5
eyepiece
cap
DAN-oC3
strap
D UC-E6
USB cable --
D BS-1 accessory
shoe cover
DoK-20 rubber
eyecup
D BF-1 Bbody cap
D05100 digital camera
D EN-EL 14 rechargeable Li-ion
battery
(with terminal cover)
D MH-24 batterycharger (plug
adapter supplied in countries or
regions where required; shape
depends on country of sale)
D ViewNX 2 CO D Reference CD
DUser's Manual (this booklet) DWarranty
DQuickStart Guide
D EG-CP 14 audio/video (AN)
cable
Purchasers of the lens kit option should confirm that the packagealso includesalens.
Memory cards are soldseparately.
•Attaching the Strap
Attach the strap securely to the two eyelets on the camera body.
1

Getting to Know the Camera
Take afew moments to familiarize yourselfwith camera controls and displays. You
may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the
rest
of the manual.
The Camera Body
18
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2
II Mode dial .4
II Live view switch .44, 51
11_ (information) button 6,48
II Movie-record button 51
Iii!
(exposure compensation)
button
@(aperture) button 43
Flash compensation button
• Shutter-release button 18-19
.. Power switch 3
8
AF-assist illuminator
Self-timer lamp
30
Red-eye reduction lamp 39
II Infrared receiver (front) 30
1m Body cap 1, 16
m CPU contacts 65
mBuilt-in flash 20,37
I
~ (flash mode) button 39
Oit (flash compensation)
button
II Speaker
ID Focal plane mark (-.e-)
1m Eyelet for camera strap 1
iii Microphone 51,53
mConnector cover
I
~ (self-timer) button 31
Fn (function) button
1m Mounting mark 13
II Lens release button 16
fD Mirror
m Lens mount
III Accessory shoe cover
I
Accessory shoe (for optional
flash units)
1m Accessory terminal 67
m USB and AN connector
II HDMI mini-pin connector
II Co~~~~~o~:~:~~~~~.~.~.I 67

The Camera Body (Continued)
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II Viewfinder eyepiece .31
II Rubber eyecup .31
I
MENU (menu) button 8
Two-button
reset button
II Infrared receiver (rear) 30
IMonitor 5,
14
Viewing settings 6
Live view 48
Full-frame playback 26
• Tripod socket
I D~:~~~~~!.~.~~=.~:~ 15
I·
.U~~~~~~.~~.i.~~ .. ~~.i.~~ 6
Two-button reset button
I
~r-t (AE-LIAF-L) button 51
o-n (protect) button
1m Command dial 23, 43, 55
m [B (playback) button 26
II Memory card slot cover 13
IIIMulti selector 8
III® (OK) button 8
I ~~~~~~~~.~.~~~=.~~:. 27
I M~.=~~~ .. ~.~.~~ .. ~.~~~~~. ~a3~f9, 44
I
un (delete) button
~1:1;~:c~:..i.~~.~.~~.~.~.~~~~~ ... 27
I,
Power connector cover for
optional power connector
mBattery-chamber cover latch
mBattery-chamber cover
I
E{~ (thumbnail/playback
zoom out) button 27
? (help) button 8
ED Battery latch 12, 15
181 The Power Switch
Rotate the power switch as shown to turn
the camera on. Rotate
the power switch as shown to turn
the camera off.
3

The Mode Dial
The camera offers achoice of the following shooting modes:
B1 r---------....,
Auto Modes (CD 18)
Select these modes for simple, point-
and-shoot photography.
• g Auto
• @ Auto (flash off)
P, S, A, and M Modes (CD 43)
Select these modes for full control over
camera settings.
• P- Programmed auto
• S- Shutter-priority auto
• A-Aperture-priority auto
•M-Manual
__ ••• Special Effects Modes
Use special effects during shooting.
• Pll Night vision (CD 56) •~ Selective color
• ~ Color sketch (CD 57, 59)
(CD 56, 58) • 1.\ Silhouette (CD 57)
• ~ Miniature effect •m High key (CD 57)
(CD 56, 58) •III Low key (CD 57)
Scene Modes
The camera automatically optimizes settings to suit the scene selected with the mode dial.
Match
your selection to the scene being photographed.
• 7" Portrait (CD 21 ) • ~ Sports (CD 22)
• ~ Landscape (CD 21 ) • ~ Close up (CD 22)
• ·S· Child (CD 22) • SCENE:Other scenes (CD 23)
.. Scene Auto Selector (Live View)
Selecting live view in g or @mode enables automatic scene selection ("scene auto
selector";
rn 49) when autofocus is used.
4

The Monitor
The monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below.
Normal use
Fold the monitor against the camera face out.
This position
is recommended for normal
photography.
Low-angle shots
Frame live view shots with the camera close to
the ground.
High-angle shots
Frame live view shots while holding the camera
overyour head.
Self-portraits
Use for self-portraits in live view. The monitor
shows amirror image of what will appear in the
final picture.
~ Using the Monitor
Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown. Do not use force. Failure to observe these
precautions could damagethe connection between
the monitor and the camera body. To
protect the monitor when thecamera is not in use, fold it backface down against the camera
body.
• See Also
See "Framing Photographs in the Monitor"for information on framing photographs in the
monitor (OJ 44).
5

The Information Dis~
Camera settings can be viewed and adjusted in the information
display.
Press the ~II· button once to view settings, and again to
make changes to settings. Highlight items using the multi
selector and press ®
to view options for the highlighted item.
22
m Flash mode 38
m Flash compensation
m Exposure compensation
III Picture Control
mImage quality 35
1m Image size 36
mWhite balance
m ISO sensitivity 40
iii Release mode 28
1m Focus mode 32, 45
m AF-area mode 34, 46
I'D Metering
m Active D-Lighting
ED Bracketing increment
21
......
+-
15
III HDR indicator
ID "Beep" indicator
ID Battery indicator 17
III GPS connection indicator
m Eye-Fi connection indicator
m Help icon 72
II ADL bracketing amount
I·
Exposure indicator
Exposure compensation
indicator
Bracketing progress indicator
•Number
of exposures
remaining 17
White balance recording
indicator
Capture mode indicator
I
"K" (appears when memory
::~~:~:~)~.~~~~.~.:~.~~ 17
17 18
Shooting mode
~ auto/
c1) auto (flash off) 18
Scene modes 21
P, S, A, and Mmodes 43
Special effects mode 55
IJ Aperture (f-number) 43
II Shutter speed 43
II Shutter-speed display
II Aperture display
IAuto-area
AF indicator 34
3D-tracking indicator 34
Focus point
IManual
flash indicator
Flash compensation indicator
for optional
flash units
11 Print date indicator
11.I Auto ISO sensitivity indicator
1m Multiple exposure indicator
6

The Viewfinder
1
r-[l]
......
[.]
.
~
[.]
•
II Focus points
IJ Focus indicator 19
II Autoexposure (A E) lock indicator
IIIShutter speed 43
II Aperture (f-number) .43
•Battery indicator 17
Ii Bracketing indicator
I"K;',6ci:::~~:~:~.:.~:.~~.~.~~.~~.i.~~.~~.~.~~.~~ 17
lEI Flash-ready indicator 20
1m Flexible program indicator
I
Exposure indicator
Exposure compensation display
Electronic rangefinder
ID Flash compensation indicator
m Exposure compensation indicator
III Auto ISO sensitivity indicator
Number of exposures remaining 17
Number of shots remaining before memory
buffer fills
29
White balance recording indicator
Exposure compensation value
Flash compensation value
Capture mode indicator
ISO sensitivity 40
1m Warning indicator 72
~ The Viewfinder
The response time and brightness
of the viewfinder display may vary with temperature.
7

Camera Menus
Most shooting, playback, and setup options can
beaccessed from thecamera menus.
To viewthe
menus, press the
MENU button.
• ,/: Setup (CD 11)
• c!J: Retouch (CD 11)
• ~/~: Recent settings or My Menu (OJ 11)
8
Tabs -,
Choose from the following menus:
• ~: Playback (CD 10)
• 0: Shooting (CD 10)
• ,: Custom Settings (CD 11)
SETUP MENU
Slidershows position in currentmenu.
Currentsettings areshown byicons.
Menuoptions ----,
"----------; Options in currentmenu.
0----------------,
If a8icon is displayed at the bottom leftcorner of the
monitor, help can be displayed bypressing the ?
(~)
button. Press'" or ~ toscroll through thedisplay. Press
? (~~) again to return to the menus.
Using Camera Menus
The multi selector and ® button are used to navigate the camera menus.
Move cursorup
+_ /@ button: select highlighted item
CIdt t ·
~@6X\. Select highlighteditem or displaysub-
ance
an re urn 0prevIous menu + <l OK C> +menu
\1
..
Move cursor down

Follow the steps below to navigate the menus.
1Display the menus.
Press the MENU button to display the menus.
2Highlight the icon for the current menu.
Press'" to highlight the icon for the current
menu.
3Select amenu.
Press" or .... to select the desired menu.
4Position the cursor in the selected menu.
Press ~ to position the cursor in the selected
menu.
SHighlight amenu item.
Press" or .... to highlight a menu item.
PLAYBACK MENU
t"~
~ :::~~:~~ ~~;~~;y optlOnI D5100
Image review 0N
I!'l Rotate tall OFF
• Slide show
DPOF Print order ~
PLAYBACK MENU
Delete 1iii
t" Playback folder D5100
I Playback dISplay OPtlOnl
'( Image review 0N
r'~
• Slide show
DPOF print order ~
9

Slide show
DPOF print order
Note the following:
•Menu items
that are displayed in gray are not currently available.
•While pressing
~ generally has the same effect as pressing ®, there are some
cases in which selection can only be made by pressing ®.
• To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button
halfway (CD 19).
II [B Playback Menu Options
:-----:--------
Delete Image review
:---:---:--;;-------
Playback folder Rotate tall
----------
Playback display options
II Q Shooting Menu Options
10
Reset shooting menu
Storage folder
Image quality
Image size
White balance
Set Picture Control
Manage Picture Control
Long exposure NR
High ISONR
ISO sensitivity settings
Release mode
Multiple exposure
Movie settings
Interval timer shooting

II' Custom Settings
Reset custom settings Timers/AE lock Bracketing/flash
12: Assign AE-UAF-L button
0: Reverse dial rotation
f4: Slot empty release lock
e1: Flash cntrl for built-in flash
I e2: Auto bracketing set r:rI
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I f1: Assign ~/Fn button
c4: Remote on duration
c3: Self-timer
c1: Shutter-release button AE-L
c2: Auto off timers
Id1:Bee
p
Shooting/display
Exposure
a2: Built-in AF-assist illuminator
a3: Rangefinder
a 1: AF-C priority selection
Autofocus
J b1: EV steps for exposure cntrl.
d3: File number sequence
f5: Reverse indicators
d4: Exposure delay mode
I d5: Print date
II V Setup Menu Options
Format memory card
Monitor brightness
HDMI
Flicker reduction
GPS
Eye-Fi upload *
Info display format
Time zone and date Firmware version
Auto info display
Clean image sensor
Lock mirror up for cleaning
Video mode
Language
Image comment
Auto image rotation
Image Dust Off ref photo
*Only available when
compatible
Eye-Fi memory
card is inserted.
II ~ Retouch Menu Options
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D-Lighting NEF (RAW) processing
Red-eye correction Resize
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Trim Quick retouch
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Monochrome Straighten
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Filter effects Distortion control
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Color balance Fisheye
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Image overlay Color outline
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Color sketch
Perspective control
Miniature effect
Selective color
Edit movie
II @J Recent SettingsJGj My Menu (Defaults to ~ Recent Settings)
•For More Information
Information on individual menu options is available using the camera's on-board help (CD 8)
and in the Reference Manual on the supplied reference CD (for information on viewing the
Reference Manual, see the inside front cover of this booklet).
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First Steps
Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries or memory cards.
1Charge the battery.
If aplug adapter is supplied, raise the wall plug and connect the plug adapter
as shown belowat left, making sure the plug is fully inserted. Insertthe battery
and plug thecharger in.
An exhausted batterywill fully charge in about an hour
and
thirty minutes.
Battery Charging
charging complete
~ Charging the Battery
Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ii-iii and 69-71 of this manual.
(harge the battery indoors atambienttemperatures of 5-35 O( (41-95 OF). Do not use
the battery at ambienttemperatures below 0 °(/32 of orabove 40 °(/104 of; failure to
observethis precaution could damagethebattery or impairits performance. (apacity
may be reduced and charging times may increase at battery temperatures from 0 0(/
32 of to 15°C/59of and from 45 °(/113 of to 60 °C/140 oF. The battery will not charge
if its temperature is below 0 O( (32 OF) or above 60 O( (140 °F).lfthe CHARGE lampflickers
during charging, confirm thatthetemperature is in thecorrect range and then unplug
the charger and remove and reinsert the battery. Ifthe problem persists,
cease use
immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or aNikon-authorized
service representative.
2Insert the battery.
Check to be sure the battery is in the correct orientation.
Use batterytopress
orange battery
latch to one
side. Q
Latch clicks into
place when battery
is fully inserted.
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