DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual En Trademark Information · Microsoft and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. · Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc. · Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. · The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. · The SDHC logo is a trademark. · PictBridge is a trademark. · All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Introduction First Steps Basic Photography a, b, c, and d Modes Changing Shooting Settings More on Playback Connecting to a Computer, Printer, or TV Menu Guide Optional Accessories Maximizing the Life of the Camera Technical Notes i For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or 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: This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warnings before using this Nikon product. WARNINGS Keep the sun out of the frame Keep the sun well out of the frame when shooting backlit subjects. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is within, or close to, the frame could cause a fire. Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment. Using the viewfinder diopter control When operating the viewfinder diopter control with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally. Turn 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 a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. 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 a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. 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. Keep out of reach of children Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury. Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in strangulation. 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: · Only use a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9 (supplied). Use the Quick Charger MH-23 (supplied) to charge the battery. · 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 the terminal 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 a cool, dry place. · The battery may be hot immediately after use or when the product has been used on battery power for 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. ii For Your Safety/Notices Observe proper precautions when Use appropriate cables handling the quick charger When connecting cables to the input and · Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution output jacks, use only the cables provided or could result in fire or electric shock. sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain · Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug compliance with product regulations. should be removed with a dry cloth. CD-ROMs Continued use could result in fire. CD-ROMs containing software or manuals · Do not handle the power cable or go near the should not be played back on audio CD charger during lightning storms. Failure to equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD observe this precaution could result in electric player could cause hearing loss or damage the shock. equipment. · Do not damage, modify, or forcibly tug or Observe caution when using the flash bend the power cable. Do not place it under Do not operate the flash with the flash window heavy objects or expose it to heat or flame. touching a person or object. Failure to observe Should the insulation be damaged and the this precaution could result in burns or fire. wires become exposed, take the power cable to a Nikon-authorized service representative Using the flash close to the subject's eyes could for inspection. Failure to observe this cause temporary visual impairment. Particular precaution could result in fire or electric shock. care should be observed when photographing · Do not handle the plug or charger with wet infants, when the flash should be no less than hands. Failure to observe this precaution one meter (39in.) from the subject. could result in electric shock. 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 may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, resulting from the use of this product. stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any · While every effort has been made to ensure that language in any form, by any means, without the information in these manuals is accurate and Nikon's prior written permission. complete, we would appreciate it were you to · Nikon reserves the right to change the bring any errors or omissions to the attention of specifications of the hardware and software the Nikon representative in your area (address described in these manuals at any time and provided separately). 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 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 or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. D60 iii Notices 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. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. Notices for Customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Notice for Customers in the State of California WARNING: Handling the cord on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200 Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries 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. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law. · Cautions on certain copies and reproductions · Items prohibited by law from being copied or The government has issued cautions on copies or reproduced reproductions of securities issued by private Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), securities, government bonds, or local government commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for stamped "Sample." business use by a company. Also, do not copy or The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, reproduce passports issued by the government, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, is prohibited. ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal Unless the prior permission of the government has coupons. been obtained, the copying or reproduction or unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the · Comply with copyright notices government is prohibited. The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the works such as books, music, paintings, woodcuts, government and of certified documents stipulated by prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is law is prohibited. governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws. iv Table of Contents For Your Safety ...........................................................................................................................................ii Notices......................................................................................................................................................... iii Introduction.......................................................................................... 1 About This Manual ................................................................................................................................... 1 Information and Precautions ............................................................................................................... 2 Getting to Know the Camera................................................................................................................ 4 Camera Body................................................................................................................................................................. 4 The Mode Dial .............................................................................................................................................................. 6 The Power Switch ...................................................................................................................................................... 6 The Viewfinder Display ........................................................................................................................................... 7 The Shooting Information Display ............................................................... ...