%N 4HE.IKON'UIDETO$IGITAL0HOTOGRAPHY WITHTHE $)')4!,#!-%2! Where to Find It Find what you’re looking for from: The Table of Contents See pages v–vi Find items by function or menu name. The Q&A Index See pages vii–ix Know what you want to do but don’t know the function name? Find it from the “question and answer” index. The Index See pages 147–149 Search by key word. Error Messages See pages 132–133 If a warning is displayed in the control panel, viewfi nder, or monitor, fi nd the solution here. Troubleshooting See pages 129–131 Camera behaving unexpectedly? Find the solution here. Digitutor “Digitutor,” a series of “watch and learn” manuals in movie form, is available at the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html Help Use the camera‘s on-board help feature for help on menu items and other topics. See page 9 for details. Introduction Tutorial Photography and Playback More on Photography (All Modes) P, S, A, and M Modes Reference More on Playback Connecting to a Television, Computer, or Printer Playback Options: The Playback Menu Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Menu Guide Custom Settings Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu Creating Retouched Copies: The Retouch Menu Technical Notes i For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the fol- lowing 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 sec- tion are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warnings before using this Nikon product. WARNINGS Do not look at the sun through the viewfi nder • Be sure the product is off before replacing the bat- Viewing the sun or other strong light source through tery. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is un- the viewfi nder could cause permanent visual impair- plugged. ment. • Do not attempt to insert the battery upside down or Using the viewfi nder diopter control backwards. When operating the viewfi nder diopter control with • Do not expose the battery to fl ame or to excessive your eye to the viewfi nder, care should be taken not heat. to put your fi nger in your eye accidentally. • Do not immerse in or expose to water. • Replace the terminal cover when transporting the Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction battery. Do not transport or store the battery with Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell com- metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins. ing from the equipment or AC adapter (available • Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Con- the battery when no charge remains. tinued operation could result in injury. After remov- • When the battery is not in use, attach the terminal ing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikon-au- cover and store in a cool, dry place. thorized service center for inspection. • The battery may be hot immediately after use or Do not disassemble when the product has been used on battery power Touching the product’s internal parts could result for an extended period. Before removing the battery in injury. In the event of malfunction, the product turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool. should be repaired only by a qualifi ed technician. • Discontinue use immediately should you notice any Should the product break open as the result of a changes in the battery, such as discoloration or defor- fall or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC mation. adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-autho- Observe proper precautions when handling the quick charger rized service center for inspection. • Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could Do not use in the presence of fl ammable gas result in fi re or electric shock. Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of • Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be fl ammable gas, as this could result in explosion or removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result fi r e . in fi re. Keep out of reach of children • Do not handle the power cable or go near the char- Failure to observe this precaution could result in in- ger during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this jury. precaution could result in electric shock. Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or • Do not damage, modify, or forcibly tug or bend the child power cable. Do not place it under heavy objects or Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant expose it to heat or fl ame. Should the insulation be or child could result in strangulation. damaged and the wires become exposed, take the power cable to a Nikon-authorized service represen- Observe proper precautions when handling batteries tative for inspection. Failure to observe this precau- Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. tion could result in fi re or electric shock. Observe the following precautions when handling • Do not handle the plug or charger with wet hands. batteries for use in this product: Failure to observe this precaution could result in elec- • Use only batteries approved for use in this equip- tric shock. ment. • Do not short or disassemble the battery. ii For Your Safety Use appropriate cables Observe caution when using the fl ash When connecting cables to the input and output Do not operate the fl ash with the fl ash window jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon touching a person or object. Failure to observe this for the purpose to maintain compliance with product precaution could result in burns or fi re. regulations. Using the fl ash close to the subject’s eyes could cause CD-ROMs temporary visual impairment. Particular care should CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should not be observed when photographing infants, when the be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD- fl ash should be no less than one meter (39 in.) from ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss the subject. or damage the equipment. Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, 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. Notices • No part of the manuals included with this product • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in from the use of this product. a retrieval system, or translated into any language in • While every eff ort has been made to ensure that the in- any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written formation in these manuals is accurate and complete, permission. we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifi cations omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative of the hardware and software described in these man- in your area (address provided separately). uals at any time and without prior notice. Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer- D80 ence in a residential installation. This equipment gen- erates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the CAUTIONS instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio Modifi cations communications. However, there is no guarantee that The FCC requires the user be notifi ed that any changes interference will not occur in a particular installation. If or modifi cations made to this device that are not ex- this equipment does cause harmful interference to ra- pressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the dio or television reception, which can be determined by user’s authority to operate the equipment. turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour- Interface Cables aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for the following measures: your equipment. Using other interface cables may ex- • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Notice for Customers in the State of California • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif- WARNING: Handling the cord on this product may ex- ferent from that to which the receiver is connected. pose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of Cali- • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television fornia to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. technician for help. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200 Notices for Customers in Canada CAUTION ATTENTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regula- les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du tions. Canada. Notices iii Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.