User manual NIKON D90

DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual En Where to Find It Find what you're looking for from: i i i i i The Table of Contents The Q&A Index pp. viii­xiii Find items by function or menu name. pp. iv­vii Know what you want to do but don't know the function name? Find it from the "question and answer" index. The Index Error Messages pp. 276­278 Search by key word. pp. 255­257 If a warning is displayed in the control panel, viewfinder, or monitor, find the solution here. Troubleshooting pp. 250­254 Camera behaving unexpectedly? Find the solution here. A For Your Safety Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in "For Your Safety" (pg. xiv). Help Use the camera's on-board help feature for help on menu items and other topics. See page 21 for details. Digitutor "Digitutor", a series of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is available from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html Package Contents Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera. Memory cards are sold separately. D90 digital camera Body cap (pg. 3) (pp. 3, 240) BM-10 LCD monitor DK-5 eyepiece cap cover (pg. 17) (pg. 17) EN-EL3e MH-18a quick AN-DC1 strap charger with power (pg. 17) rechargeable cable (pg. 22) Li-ion battery with terminal cover (pp. 22, 23) BS-1 accessory shoe cover (pg. 233) EG-D2 audio/video UC-E4 USB cable cable (pg. 146) (pp. 149, 151) Warranty User's Manual (this guide) Quick Guide (a guide for first-time users describing the basic steps involved in such tasks taking pictures, copying pictures to a computer, and printing pictures) Software Installation Guide Software Suite CD-ROM Registration card (U. S. A. only) i Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: D prevent damage to the camera. A camera. This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before use to This icon marks notes; information that should be read before using the Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks, or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. PictBridge and the SDHC logo are trademarks. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. 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. A ii X Introduction s Basic Photography and Playback h More on Photography (All Modes) t P, S, A, and M Modes I More on Playback Q Connections o The Playback Menu i The Shooting Menu L Custom Settings g The Setup Menu u The Retouch Menu w Recent Settings / v My Menu n Technical Notes iii Q&A Index Find what you're looking for using this "question and answer" index. New Features Question Can I use the monitor as a viewfinder? How do I shoot movies? Can I control how photos are processed? How do I preserve details in shadows and highlights? How do I keep the subject in focus when changing the composition? How do I remove dust from the low-pass filter protecting the image sensor? Key phrase Live view Recording movies Picture Controls Active D-Lighting 3D-tracking Clean Image Sensor See page 43 50 108 119 173 203 Frequently-Asked Questions Question How do I use the menus? How do I get more information on a menu? Can I get quick access to frequently-used settings? Can I get quick access to recently-used settings? What do these indicators mean? What does this warning mean? Key phrase Using the menus Help My Menu Recent settings Control panel, viewfinder Error messages and displays Number of exposures How many more shots can I take with this card? remaining How much charge does the battery have left? Battery level What does "exposure" mean and how does it work? Exposure What do I do with the viewfinder eyepiece cap? Self timer, remote control What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I use? Optional flash units What lenses can I use? Lenses What accessories are available for my camera? Accessories What memory cards can I use? Approved memory cards What software is available for my camera? Accessories Who can I ask to repair or inspect my camera? Servicing the camera How do I clean the camera or lens? Cleaning the camera See page 18 21 225 224 7, 9 255 35 34 79 66, 68 233 228 239 242 240 247 243 iv Camera Setup Question How do I stop parts of my photos from blinking? How do I focus the viewfinder? How do I keep the monitor from turning off? How do I set the clock? How do I set the clock for daylight saving time? How do I change time zones when I travel? How do I adjust monitor brightness? How do I restore default settings? How do I turn off the light on the front of the camera? Can I display a framing grid in the viewfinder? How do I view the control panel in the dark? How do I keep the shutter speed and aperture displays from turning off? How do I change the self timer delay? How do I change the remote delay? How do I keep the camera from beeping? Can I display the menus in a different language? How do I keep the file number from being reset when I insert a new memory card? How do I reset file numbering to 1? Key phrase Photo info, highlights Viewfinder focus Monitor off World time LCD brightness Two-button reset AF-assist illuminator Grid display LCD illuminator Auto meter off Self timer Remote control Beep Language File number sequence See page 131, 163 32 180 204 202 75 174 181 8, 196 35, 179 66, 179 68, 180 180 204 182 v Taking Photographs Question Is there an easy way to take snapshots? Is there an easy way to take more creative shots? Can I take pictures without the flash? How do I bring out a portrait subject? How can I get good landscape shots? How do I take close ups of small objects? How do I "freeze" a moving subject? Can I include night backgrounds in my portraits? How do I take a lot of photographs quickly? Can I shoot a self-portrait? Is there a remote control for this camera? How do I adjust exposure? How do I freeze or blur moving objects? How do I blur background details? Can I make photos brighter or darker? How do I make a time exposure? How do I use the flash? Can the flash fire automatically when needed? How do I keep the flash from firing? How do I prevent red eye? Can I control how the camera focuses? How do I focus on a moving subject? How do I choose where the camera focuses? Can I change the composition after focusing? Can I create a multiple exposure? How do I improve image quality? How do I take bigger photographs? How can I get more photos on the memory card? Can I take photos at a reduced size for e-mail? Key phrase See page Auto mode 34 Scene modes 41 j mode 34 Flash mode 71 ISO sensitivity 74 Portrait mode 41 Landscape mode 41 Close-up mode 42 Sports mode 42 Night portrait mode 42 Release mode 64 Self timer 66 Remote control 68 P, S, A, and M modes 78 Mode S (shutter-priority auto) 81 Mode A (aperture-priority 82 auto) Exposure compensation 90 Long time-exposures 85 Flash photography 70 Flash mode Red-eye reduction Autofocus Autofocus mode Focus point Focus lock Multiple exposure Image quality and size 70 71 54 54 56 57 121 62, 63 vi Viewing and Retouching Photographs Question Can I view my photographs on the camera? Can I view more information about photos? How do I get rid of an unwanted photo? Can I delete several photos at once? Can I zoom in on pictures to make sure they're in focus? Can I protect photos from accidental deletion? Is there an automatic playback ("slide show") option? Can I view my photos on TV? Can I view my photos in High Definition? How do I copy photos to my computer? How do I print photographs? Can I print photos without a computer? Can I print the date on my photographs? How do I order professional prints? How do I bring out details in shadows? Can I get rid of red eye? Can I crop photographs on the camera? Can I create a monochrome copy of a photograph? Can I create a copy with different colors? How do I adjust existing colors? Can I make a small copy of a photograph? Can I overlay two photos to make a single image? Can I use the camera to create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs? Is there a quick way to retouch photographs? Can I straighten photographs? How do I reduce distortion? Can I create the effect of a fisheye lens? Can I compare retouched copies with the originals? Key phrase Camera playback Photo info Deleting individual photos Delete Playback zoom Protect Pictmotion Slide show Television playback HDMI Connecting to a computer Printing photographs Printing via USB Time stamp, DPOF Print set (DPOF) D-Lighting Red-eye correction Trim Monochrome Filter effects Color balance Small picture Image overlay NEF (RAW) processing Quick retouch Straighten Distortion control Fisheye Side-by-side comparison See page 48, 128 129 49, 140, 162 162 138 139 141, 143 146 147 148 150 151 152, 155 157 212 212 213 214 215 216 216 218 220 221 221 222 222 223 vii Table of Contents Q&A Index ................................................................................................................................... iv For Your Safety ........................................................................................................................ xiv Notices........................................................................................................................................ xvi Introduction 1 Overview....................................................................................................................................... 2 Getting to Know the Camera................................................................................................. 3 The Camera Body ......................................................................................................................3 The Mode Dial.............................................................................................................................6 The Control Panel......................................................................................................................7 The Viewfinder............................................................................................................................9 The Shooting Information Display ................................................................................... 10 The Command Dials .............................................................................................................. 13 Attaching the AN-DC1 Camera Strap.............................................................................. 17 The BM-10 Monitor Cover ................................................................................................... 17 The DK-21 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cup............................................................................... 17 Camera Menus..........................................................................................................................18 Using Camera Menus ............................................................................................................ 19 Help ............................................................................................................................................. 21 First Steps ...................................................................................................................................22 Charge the Battery ................................................................................................................. 22 Insert the Battery .................................................................................................................... 23 Attach a Lens............................................................................................................................ 25 Basic Setup................................................................................................................................ 27 Inserting Memory Cards....................................................................................................... 29 Adjust Viewfinder Focus ...................................................................................................... 32 Basic Photography and Playback 33 "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i and j Modes)...................................................34 Step 1: Turn the Camera On................................................................................................ 34 Step 2: Choose Shooting and Focus Modes ................................................................. 36 Step 3: Check Camera Settings.......................................................................................... 36 Step 4: Frame the Photograph .......................................................................................... 37 Step 5: Focus ............................................................................................................................ 38 Step 6: Shoot ............................................................................................................................ 39 Creative Photography (Scene Modes) .............................................................................41 k Portrait .............................................................................................................................. 41 l Landscape........................................................................................................................ 41 n Close Up ........................................................................................................................... 42 viii m Sports.................................................................................................................................42 o Night Portrait ..................................................................................................................42 Framing Pictures in the Monitor (Live View)..................................................................43 Basic Playback ...........................................................................................................................48 Deleting Unwanted Photographs.....................................................................................49 Recording and Viewing Movies (Live View) ...................................................................50 More on Photography (All Modes) 53 Focus ............................................................................................................................................54 Autofocus ..................................................................................................................................54 Focus Point Selection ............................................................................................................56 Focus Lock .................................................................................................................................57 Manual Focus ...........................................................................................................................59 Image Quality and Size ..........................................................................................................61 Image Quality ...........................................................................................................................62 Image Size..................................................................................................................................63 Release Mode ............................................................................................................................64 Continuous Mode ...................................................................................................................65 Self-Timer Mode ($) ..............................................................................................................66 Using an Optional Remote Control (#) ............................................................................68 Using the Built-in Flash..........................................................................................................70 Flash Mode ................................................................................................................................71 ISO Sensitivity............................................................................................................................74 Two-Button Reset ....................................................................................................................75 P, S, A, and M Modes 77 Shutter Speed and Aperture................................................................................................78 Mode P (Programmed Auto) ..............................................................................................80 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto) ..........................................................................................81 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto).......................................................................................82 Mode M (Manual)....................................................................................................................83 Exposure .....................................................................................................................................87 Metering.....................................................................................................................................87 Autoexposure Lock (P, S, and A Modes Only)...............................................................88 Exposure Compensation......................................................................................................90 Flash Compensation ..............................................................................................................91 Exposure and Flash Bracketing..........................................................................................92 White Balance ...........................................................................................................................95 Fine-Tuning White Balance .................................................................................................97 Choosing a Color Temperature..........................................................................................99 Preset Manual........................................................................................................................ 100 ix Picture Controls..................................................................................................................... 108 Selecting Nikon Picture Controls....................................................................................109 Modifying Existing Picture Controls ..............................................................................110 Creating Custom Picture Controls..................................................................................113 Sharing Custom Picture Controls ...................................................................................115 Managing Custom Picture Controls ..............................................................................117 Active D-Lighting.................................................................................................................. 119 Multiple Exposure ................................................................................................................ 121 The GP-1 GPS Unit ................................................................................................................ 124 More on Playback 127 Full-Frame Playback............................................................................................................. 128 Photo Information................................................................................................................129 Thumbnail Playback ............................................................................................................ 135 Calendar Playback ................................................................................................................ 136 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom........................................................................... 138 Protecting Photographs from Deletion........................................................................ 139 Deleting Individual Photographs ................................................................................... 140 Pictmotion............................................................................................................................... 141 Slide Shows............................................................................................................................. 143 Connections 145 Viewing Photographs on TV............................................................................................. 146 Standard Definition Devices.............................................................................................146 High-Definition Devices.....................................................................................................147 Connecting to a Computer ............................................................................................... 148 Before Connecting the Camera.......................................................................................148 Connecting the Camera.....................................................................................................149 Printing Photographs.......................................................................................................... 150 Menu Guide 159 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images.................................................................. 160 Selecting Multiple Pictures ...............................................................................................160 Delete...................................................................................................................................162 Playback Folder.................................................................................................................162 Hide Image .........................................................................................................................162 Display Mode.....................................................................................................................163 Image Review ....................................................................................................................163 Rotate Tall...........................................................................................................................163 Pictmotion ..........................................................................................................................163 x Slide Show.......................................................................................................................... 164 Print Set (DPOF) ............................................................................................................... 164 C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options.................................................................. 165 Set Picture Control.......................................................................................................... 165 Manage Picture Control................................................................................................ 165 Image Quality ................................................................................................................... 165 Image Size.......................................................................................................................... 165 White Balance................................................................................................................... 165 ISO Sensitivity Settings.................................................................................................. 166 Active D-Lighting ............................................................................................................ 166 Color Space........................................................................................................................ 167 Long Exp. NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction) ................................................. 167 High ISO NR ....................................................................................................................... 168 Active Folder ..................................................................................................................... 169 Multiple Exposure ........................................................................................................... 170 Movie setting .................................................................................................................... 170 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings.................................................. 171 A: Reset Custom Settings ............................................................................................ 172 a: Autofocus ........................................................................................................................... 173 a1: AF-area Mode............................................................................................................. 173 a2: Center Focus Point................................................................................................... 174 a3: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator................................................................................. 174 a4: AF Point Illumination .............................................................................................. 175 a5: Focus Point Wrap-Around..................................................................................... 175 a6: AE-L/AF-L for MB-D80 ............................................................................................. 176 a7: Live View Autofocus ................................................................................................ 176 b: Metering/Exposure......................................................................................................... 177 b1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl. ................................................................................. 177 b2: Easy Exposure Compensation ............................................................................. 177 b3: Center-Weighted Area ........................................................................................... 178 b4: Fine Tune Optimal Exposure................................................................................ 178 c: Timers/AE Lock ................................................................................................................. 179 c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L ................................................................................ 179 c2: Auto Meter-off Delay............................................................................................... 179 c3: Self-Timer..................................................................................................................... 179 c4: Monitor off Delay...................................................................................................... 180 c5: Remote on Duration................................................................................................ 180 d: Shooting/Display............................................................................................................. 180 d1: Beep .............................................................................................................................. 180 d2: Viewfinder Grid Display ......................................................................................... 181 d3: ISO Display and Adjustment ................................................................................ 181 d4: Viewfinder Warning Display................................................................................. 181 d5: Screen Tips.................................................................................................................. 182 d6: CL Mode Shooting Speed ..................................................................................... 182 d7: File Number Sequence........................................................................................... 182 d8: Shooting Info Display ............................................................................................. 183 xi d9: LCD Illumination .......................................................................................................183 d10: Exposure Delay Mode...........................................................................................183 d11: Flash Warning..........................................................................................................183 d12: MB-D80 Battery Type ............................................................................................184 e: Bracketing/Flash...............................................................................................................185 e1: Flash Shutter Speed .................................................................................................185 e2: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash ..................................................................................185 e3: Modeling Flash...........................................................................................................191 e4: Auto Bracketing Set .................................................................................................191 e5: Auto FP .........................................................................................................................195 e6: Bracketing Order .......................................................................................................195 f: Controls ................................................................................................................................196 f1: D Switch.......................................................................................................................196 f2: OK Button (Shooting Mode)...................................................................................196 f3: Assign FUNC. Button.................................................................................................197 f4: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button .........................................................................................200 f5: Customize Command Dials ....................................................................................201 f6: No Memory Card? ......................................................................................................201 f7: Reverse Indicators......................................................................................................201 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup.................................................................................. 202 Format Memory Card .....................................................................................................202 LCD Brightness..................................................................................................................202 Clean Image Sensor.........................................................................................................203 Lock Mirror up for Cleaning .........................................................................................203 Video Mode........................................................................................................................203 HDMI.....................................................................................................................................203 World Time .........................................................................................................................204 Language ............................................................................................................................204 Image Comment ..............................................................................................................205 Auto Image Rotation ......................................................................................................205 Image Dust off Ref Photo ..............................................................................................206 Battery Info.........................................................................................................................208 GPS ........................................................................................................................................208 Eye-Fi Upload ....................................................................................................................208 Firmware Version .............................................................................................................208 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies ................................................ 209 Creating Retouched Copies..............................................................................................210 D-Lighting...........................................................................................................................212 Red-Eye Correction..........................................................................................................212 Trim .......................................................................................................................................213 Monochrome.....................................................................................................................214 Filter Effects........................................................................................................................215 Color Balance.....................................................................................................................216 Small Picture ......................................................................................................................216 Image Overlay ...................................................................................................................218 NEF (RAW) Processing ....................................................................................................220 Quick Retouch...................................................................................................................221 xii Straighten .......................................................................................................................... 221 Distortion Control ........................................................................................................... 222 Fisheye ................................................................................................................................ 222 Side-by-Side Comparison............................................................................................. 223 m Recent Settings/O My Menu ....................................................................................... 224 m Recent Settings: Viewing Recent Settings ............................................................. 224 O My Menu: Creating a Custom Menu ........................................................................ 225 Technical Notes 227 Compatible Lenses............................................................................................................... 228 Compatible CPU Lenses .................................................................................................... 229 Non-CPU Lenses ................................................................................................................... 230 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)................................................................................. 233 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) ................................................................. 233 Flash Contacts ....................................................................................................................... 238 Other Accessories ................................................................................................................. 239 Caring for the Camera......................................................................................................... 243 Storage..................................................................................................................................... 243 Cleaning .................................................................................................................................. 243 The Low-Pass Filter.............................................................................................................. 244 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions............................................................. 248 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 250 Display ..................................................................................................................................... 250 Shooting (All Modes) .......................................................................................................... 251 Shooting (i, j, k, l, m, n, and o modes) ............................................................. 252 Shooting (P, S, A, M)........................................................................................................... 252 Playback .................................................................................................................................. 253 Miscellaneous........................................................................................................................ 254 Error Messages....................................................................................................................... 255 Appendix ................................................................................................................................. 258 Available Settings and Defaults...................................................................................... 258 Memory Card Capacity ...................................................................................................... 262 Exposure Program ............................................................................................................... 263 Bracketing Programs .......................................................................................................... 264 Flash Control.......................................................................................................................... 265 Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash ..................................................... 265 Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range......................................................................... 266 Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 267 Index.......................................................................................................................................... 276 xiii 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: icon A ThisNikonmarks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warnings before using this product. WARNINGS A 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 in or close to the frame could cause a fire. Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment. A Do not disassemble A Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder 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 electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury. infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in strangulation. · 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. A 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. 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. A Do not use in the presence of flammable gas A Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction A Keep out of reach of children A Do not place the strap around the neck of an A Observe caution when using the flash xiv A 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 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. A Observe proper precautions when handling the quick charger · Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock. · Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire. · Do not handle the power cable or go near the charger during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. · Do not damage, modify, or forcibly tug or bend the power cable. Do not place it under heavy objects or expose it to heat or flame. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take the power cable to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock. · Do not handle the plug or charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. 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. A Use appropriate cables A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or 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. 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. A Avoid contact with liquid crystal xv Notices · No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon's prior written 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 of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). 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 CAUTIONS Modifications interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate The FCC requires the user be notified that any radio frequency energy and, if not installed changes or modifications made to this device and used in accordance with the instructions, that are not expressly approved by Nikon may cause harmful interference to radio Corporation may void the user's authority to communications. However, there is no operate the equipment. guarantee that interference will not occur in Interface Cables a particular installation. If this equipment Use the interface cables sold or provided by does cause harmful interference to radio or Nikon for your equipment. Using other television reception, which can be interface cables may exceed the limits of determined by turning the equipment off Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of Notice for Customers in the State of California WARNING: Handling the cord on this product the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. may expose you to lead, a chemical known to · Increase the separation between the the State of California to cause birth defects equipment and receiver. or other reproductive harm. Wash hands · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a after handling. circuit different from that to which the Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, receiver is connected. Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. · Consult the dealer or an experienced Tel.: 631-547-4200 radio/television technician for help. xvi Notices for Customers in Canada CAUTION ATTENTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est Canadian ICES-003. conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 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. · Items prohibited by law from being copied or · Comply with copyright notices reproduced The copying or reproduction of Do not copy or reproduce paper money, copyrighted creative works such as books, coins, securities, government bonds, or music, paintings, woodcuts, prints, maps, local government bonds, even if such drawings, movies, and photographs is copies or reproductions are stamped governed by national and international "Sample." copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to The copying or reproduction of paper infringe copyright laws. money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction or 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 a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons. xvii 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 a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual. Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery 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 a local authorized Nikon dealer. A Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test 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. A 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 your area. See the following URL for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ xviii Introduction X This chapter covers information you will need to know before using the camera, including the names of camera parts, how to use the camera menus, and how to ready the camera for use. X Overview ......................................................................................................................... Getting to Know the Camera....................................................................................... The Camera Body........................................................................................................................ The Mode Dial .............................................................................................................................. The Control Panel........................................................................................................................ The Viewfinder ............................................................................................................................. The Shooting Information Display........................................................................................ The Command Dials................................................................................................................... Attaching the AN-DC1 Camera Strap .................................................................................. The BM-10 Monitor Cover........................................................................................................ The DK-21 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cup.................................................................................... Camera Menus ............................................................................................................... Using Camera Menus................................................................................................................. Help.................................................................................................................................................. First Steps........................................................................................................................ Charge the Battery ..................................................................................................................... Insert the Battery ........................................................................................................................ Attach a Lens ................................................................................................................................ Basic Setup .................................................................................................................................... Inserting Memory Cards........................................................................................................... Adjust Viewfinder Focus........................................................................................................... 2 3 3 6 7 9 10 13 17 17 17 18 19 21 22 22 23 25 27 29 32 1 Overview X Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. 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 who use the product. D 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. D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one 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. 2 Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with 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. X The Camera Body 1 2 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 19 3 4 5 14 15 16 13 20 21 22 17 23 18 24 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Mode dial.............................................................6 Eyelet for camera strap .................................17 Focal plane mark (E) ....................................60 Accessory shoe (for optional flash unit)................................................................ 233 Accessory shoe cover ................................. 233 Power switch ....................................................34 Shutter-release button..................................38 E (exposure compensation) button........90 Two-button reset button .............................75 Z (metering) button.....................................87 Q (format) button.........................................30 I (release mode) button ............................64 AF (autofocus mode) button .......................54 Two-button reset button .............................75 Control panel...................................................... 7 13 Main command dial.......................................13 14 AF-assist illuminator ................................... 174 Self-timer lamp................................................67 Red-eye reduction lamp ..............................71 15 Sub-command dial ........................................13 16 Fn button................................................197, 198 17 Depth-of-field preview button ................. 82 18 Speaker 19 Body cap ......................................................... 240 20 CPU contacts 21 Mounting index...............................................25 22 Lens mount.......................................................60 23 Tripod socket 24 Battery-chamber cover.................................23 25 Battery-chamber cover latch......................23 3 The Camera Body (Continued) 1 X 2 3 4 5 11 6 12 13 7 8 9 14 10 1 Built-in flash......................................................70 2 M (flash mode) button...................................70 Y (flash compensation) button...............91 3 Microphone .............................................50, 170 4 Infrared receiver..............................................69 5 D (bracketing) button .................................92 6 Connector cover .............. 146, 147, 149, 151 7 Lens release button .......................................26 8 Focus-mode selector..............................54, 59 9 Mirror.........................................................43, 246 10 DC-IN connector for optional EH-5a or EH-5 AC adapter ........................................239 11 USB connector Connecting to a computer ....................149 Connecting to a printer...........................151 12 HDMI mini-pin connector .........................147 13 Video connector ...........................................146 14 Accessory terminal ......................................241 4 The Camera Body (Continued) 1 2 X 10 3 4 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 16 17 18 15 1 Viewfinder eyepiece ......................................32 2 DK-21 viewfinder eyepiece cup.................17 3 O (delete) button Deleting pictures .........................................49 Deleting pictures during playback..... 140 Q (format) button.........................................30 4 Monitor Live view .........................................................43 Viewing pictures ..........................................50 Full-frame playback.................................. 128 5 K (playback) button ........................... 50, 128 6 G (menu) button.............................. 19, 159 7 L (help/protect) button.................. 21, 139 WB (white balance) button White balance ...............................................95 Fine tuning white balance........................97 Color temperature.......................................99 8 W (thumbnail/playback zoom out) button........................................................... 135 ISO (ISO sensitivity) button...........................74 9 X (playback zoom in) button................... 138 QUAL (image quality/size) button Image quality ................................................62 Image size.......................................................63 10 Diopter adjustment control........................32 11 AE-L/AF-L button Focus lock.......................................................57 Choosing role............................................. 200 12 a (live view) button Taking photographs ...................................43 Shooting movies..........................................50 13 Multi selector ...................................................19 14 J (OK) button..................................................19 15 Memory card slot cover................................29 16 Focus selector lock .........................................56 17 Memory card access lamp....................29, 39 18 R (information display/quick settings display) button ......................................10, 12 5 The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following eleven shooting modes: X P, S, A, and M Modes Select these modes for full control over camera settings. P--Programmed auto (pg. 80): Camera chooses shutter speed and aperture, user controls other settings. A--Aperture-priority auto (pg. 82): Adjust aperture to soften background details or increase depth-of-field to bring both main subject and background into focus. S--Shutter-priority auto (pg. 81): Choose fast shutter speeds to freeze action, slow shutter M--Manual (pg. 83): Match shutter speed speeds to suggest motion by blurring and aperture to your creative intent. moving objects. Auto Modes Select these modes for simple, point-and-shoot photography. i Auto (pg. 34): Camera adjusts settings automatically to produce optimal results with "point-andshoot" simplicity. Recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. j Auto (flash off) (pg. 34): As above, except that the flash will not fire even when lighting is poor. Scene Modes Selecting a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as rotating the mode dial. k Portrait (pg. 41): Shoot portraits with back- m Sports (pg. 42): Freeze motion for dynamic ground in soft focus. sports shots. l Landscape (pg. 41): Preserve details in landscape shots. n Close up (pg. 42): Take vivid close-ups of flowers, insects, and other small objects. o Night portrait (pg. 42): Shoot portraits against a dimly-lit backdrop. 6 The Control Panel 1 2 12 11 10 9 8 14 13 X 3 4 5 6 7 1 Shutter speed Shutter-priority auto...................................81 Manual exposure mode ............................83 Exposure compensation value...................90 Flash compensation value...........................91 White balance fine-tuning...........................97 White balance color temperature.............99 White balance preset number................. 100 Number of shots in bracketing sequence.........................................................92 2 Battery indicator..............................................34 3 Flash mode........................................................71 4 Image size..........................................................63 5 Image quality ...................................................62 6 White balance fine-tuning indicator........97 7 White balance ..................................................95 8 ISO sensitivity compensation indicator ISO sensitivity................................................74 ISO display and adjustment.................. 181 9 "K" (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures) .................................35 10 "Beep" indicator ........................................... 180 11 GPS connection indicator......................... 124 12 Release mode...................................................64 13 Aperture (f-number) Aperture-priority auto ...............................82 Manual exposure mode ............................83 Bracketing increment AE/flash bracketing.....................................92 White balance bracketing ..................... 191 Bracketing programs............................... 264 14 Color temperature..........................................99 A Large-Capacity Memory Cards When enough memory remains on the memory card to record a thousand or more pictures at current settings, the number of exposures remaining will be shown in thousands, rounded down to the nearest hundred (e.g., if there is room for 1,260 exposures, the exposure count display will show 1.2 K). 7 The Control Panel (Continued) 15 28 27 26 X 16 17 18 19 25 24 23 20 22 21 15 Flash compensation indicator ...................91 16 "Clock not set" indicator Clock battery.................................................27 Warnings...................................................... 255 17 Flexible program indicator..........................80 18 Metering ............................................................87 19 Focus points .....................................................56 AF-area mode ............................................... 173 20 Autofocus mode .............................................54 21 Black-and-white indicator ........................ 181 22 Number of exposures remaining .............35 Number of shots remaining before memory buffer fills......................................65 Preset white balance recording indicator....................................................... 101 Capture mode indicator............................ 148 ISO sensitivity ISO sensitivity................................................74 ISO display and adjustment.................. 181 23 ISO sensitivity indicator ............................... 74 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator...................166 24 Bracketing progress indicator AE/flash bracketing .................................... 92 White balance bracketing ......................191 ADL bracketing ..........................................193 25 Bracketing indicator ...................................... 92 26 White balance bracketing indicator ......191 27 Exposure compensation indicator........... 90 28 Multiple exposure indicator .....................121 A The LCD Illuminator Holding the power switch in the D position activates the exposure meters and the control panel backlight (LCD illuminator), allowing the display to be read in the dark. After the power switch is released, the illuminator will remain lit while the camera exposure meters are active (six seconds at default settings) or until the shutter is released or the power switch is rotated to D again. Power switch 8 The Viewfinder 1 2 6 7 3 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 15 16 17 18 19 X 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 Number of exposures remaining ............. 35 Number of shots remaining before memory buffer fills......................................65 White balance recording indicator ....... 101 Exposure compensation value ..................90 Flash compensation value ..........................91 Capture mode indicator............................ 148 ISO sensitivity......................................... 74, 181 18 "K" (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures).................................35 19 Flash-ready indicator.....................................42 20 Autoexposure (AE) lock indicator.............88 21 Electronic analog exposure display .........84 Exposure compensation ..............................90 22 Flash compensation indicator ...................91 23 Exposure compensation indicator ...........90 24 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator.................. 166 25 ISO sensitivity compensation indicator..74 * Can be hidden with Custom Setting d4 (pg. 181). 1 Framing grid (displayed when On is selected for Custom Setting d2).......... 181 2 Reference circle for center-weighted metering .........................................................87 3 Battery indicator * ...........................................34 4 Black-and-white indicator * ...................... 181 5 Focus points...................................54, 173, 174 6 Center focus point (normal frame) ........ 174 7 Center focus point (wide frame)............. 174 8 "No memory card" warning * ................... 181 9 Focus indicator .........................................38, 60 10 Flash value (FV) lock indicator ................ 198 11 Shutter speed............................................81, 83 12 Aperture (f-number) ...............................82, 83 13 Battery indicator .............................................34 14 White balance bracketing indicator...... 191 15 Bracketing indicator ......................................92 16 ISO sensitivity indicator................................74 The Viewfinder Display Owing to the characteristics of this type of viewfinder display, you may notice fine lines radiating outward from the selected focus point. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. If the battery is totally exhausted or not inserted, the display in the viewfinder will dim. The viewfinder display will return to normal when a fully-charged battery is inserted. D D The Control Panel and Viewfinder The response times and brightness of the control panel and viewfinder may vary with temperature. 9 The Shooting Information Display X Shooting information, including shutter speed, aperture, the number of exposures remaining, and AF-area mode, is displayed in the monitor when the R button is pressed. Press the R button again to change selected settings (pg. 12). To clear shooting information from the monitor, press the R button a third time or press the shutter-release button halfway. At default settings, the monitor will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for about 10 seconds. 12 3 4 5 6 7 R button 20 19 18 8 9 10 11 17 16 15 14 13 26 12 21 22 23 24 25 37 36 35 34 27 28 29 30 33 32 31 A See Also For information on choosing how long the monitor stays on, see Custom Setting c4 (Monitor off delay, pg. 180). For information on changing the color of the lettering in the shooting information display, see Custom Setting d8 (Shooting info display, pg. 183). 10 The Shooting Information Display (Continued) 1 Shooting mode i auto/j auto (flash off ).........................34 Scene modes .................................................41 P, S, A, and M modes......................................78 2 Flexible program indicator ..........................80 3 Shutter speed Shutter-priority auto...................................81 Manual exposure mode ............................83 Exposure compensation value...................90 Flash compensation value...........................91 Color temperature..........................................99 Number of shots in bracketing sequence............................................... 92, 191 4 Aperture (f-number) Aperture priority auto................................82 Manual exposure mode ............................83 Bracketing increment AE/flash bracketing.....................................92 White balance bracketing...................... 191 Bracketing programs............................... 264 5 Release mode...................................................64 6 Continuous shooting speed ............. 64, 182 7 Remote control mode indicator ................68 Self-timer mode indicator............................66 8 ISO sensitivity indicator ................................74 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator .................. 166 9 "Beep" indicator............................................ 180 10 "K" (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures) .................................35 11 White balance ..................................................95 White balance fine-tuning indicator........97 12 AE-L/AF-L button assignment..................... 200 13 Fn button assignment................................. 197 14 Picture Control indicator........................... 108 15 Active D-Lighting indicator ....................... 119 16 High ISO noise reduction indicator ....... 168 17 Long exposure noise reduction indicator....................................................... 167 18 Metering ............................................................87 19 Flash mode........................................................71 Flash control mode for optional flash units .................................. 233 20 Electronic analog exposure display .........84 Exposure compensation ..............................90 Bracketing progress indicator AE/flash bracketing.....................................92 White balance bracketing ..................... 191 ADL bracketing.......................................... 193 21 AC adapter indicator .....................................34 22 Flash value (FV) lock indicator ................ 198 23 Flash compensation indicator....................91 24 Exposure compensation indicator ...........90 25 Multiple exposure indicator ...................... 121 26 Bracketing indicator AE/flash bracketing.....................................92 White balance bracketing ..................... 191 ADL bracketing.......................................... 193 27 Active D-Lighting bracketing amount ... 193 28 Image comment indicator........................ 205 29 Autofocus mode .............................................54 30 ISO sensitivity......................................... 74, 181 31 Number of exposures remaining .............35 32 GPS connection indicator......................... 124 33 Auto-area AF indicator............................... 173 3D-tracking indicator ................................. 173 Focus point .......................................................54 AF-area mode indicator............................. 173 34 Image size..........................................................63 35 Image quality ...................................................62 36 "Clock not set" indicator .................... 27, 255 37 Camera battery indicator.............................34 MB-D80 battery type display................... 184 MB-D80 battery indicator......................... 184 X 11 Changing Settings in the Shooting Information Display (Quick Settings Display) X To change settings for the items listed below, press the R button in the shooting information display. Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to jump to the menu for the highlighted item. R button 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 Long exposure noise reduction ............. 167 High ISO noise reduction.......................... 168 Active D-Lighting ........................................ 119 Picture Control.............................................. 108 5 Fn button assignment .................................197 6 AE-L/AF-L button assignment .....................200 7 Tip display.......................................................182 12 The Command Dials The main- and sub-command dials are used alone or in combination with other controls to adjust a variety of settings. M button: flash mode and flash compensation D button: bracketing Sub-command dial E button: exposure compensation I button: release mode X B button: autofocus mode Main-command dial Z button: metering L (WB) button: white balance W (ISO) button: ISO sensitivity X (QUAL) button: image quality/image size Image Quality and Size Set image quality (pg. 62). + X (QUAL) button Main command dial Control panel 13 Choose an image size (pg. 63). X + X (QUAL) button Sub-command dial Control panel Autofocus Mode Choose an autofocus mode (pg. 54). + B button Main command dial Control panel Release Mode Choose a release mode (pg. 64). + I button Main command dial Control panel ISO Sensitivity Set ISO sensitivity (pg. 74). + W ISO button Main command dial Control panel Exposure Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (exposure mode P; pg. 80). Mode P Main command dial Control panel 14 Choose a shutter speed (exposure mode S or M; pp. 81, 83). X Mode S or M Main command dial Control panel Choose an aperture (exposure mode A or M; pp. 82, 83). Mode A or M Sub-command dial Control panel Choose a metering method (pg. 87). + Z button Main command dial Control panel Set exposure compensation (pg. 90). + E button Main command dial Control panel Activate or cancel bracketing/ select number of shots in bracketing sequence (pp. 92, 191). Not displayed in ADL bracketing (pg. 193). D button + Main command dial Control panel 15 Select bracketing exposure increment (pg. 92, 192). X D button + Sub-command dial Control panel White Balance Choose a white balance setting (pg. 95). + L (WB) button Main command dial Control panel Fine-tune white balance (pg. 97), set color temperature (pg. 99), or choose a white balance preset (pg. 106). L (WB) button + Sub-command dial Control panel Flash Settings Choose flash mode (pg. 71). + M button Main command dial Control panel Adjust flash compensation (pg. 91). + M (Y) button Sub-command dial Control panel 16 Attaching the AN-DC1 Camera Strap Attach the strap as shown below. X The BM-10 Monitor Cover A clear plastic cover is provided with the camera to keep the monitor clean and protect it when the camera is not in use. To attach the cover, insert the projection on the top of the cover into the matching indentation above the camera monitor (q) and press the bottom of the cover until it clicks into place (w). To remove the cover, hold the camera firmly and pull the bottom of the cover gently outwards as shown at right. The DK-21 Viewfinder Eyepiece Cup Before attaching the DK-5 viewfinder eyepiece cap and other viewfinder accessories (pg. 239), remove the viewfinder eyepiece cup by placing your fingers underneath the flanges at either side and sliding it off as shown at right. 17 Camera Menus X Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. G button Tabs Choose from playback, shooting, Custom Settings, setup, retouch, and recent settings menus (see below). Slider shows position in current menu. Q If "Q" is displayed, help for current item can be viewed by pressing L button (pg. 21). Current settings are shown by icons. Menu options Options in current menu. The following menus are available: D C A B N Adjust playback settings and manage photos. Adjust shooting settings. Personalize camera settings. Format memory cards and perform basic camera setup. Create retouched copies of existing photographs. Select from the twenty most recently used menu items. If m Recent settings (pg. 224) desired, a custom menu ("My Menu") can be displayed in place of Recent settings (pg. 224). Playback Shooting Custom Settings Setup Retouch (pg. 160) (pg. 165) (pg. 171) (pg. 202) (pg. 209) 18 Using Camera Menus The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus. Move cursor up Cancel and return to previous menu J button Select highlighted item Select highlighted item or display submenu X Move cursor down Follow the steps below to navigate the menus. 1 Display the menus. Press the G button to display the menus. G button 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. 3 Select a menu. Press 1 or 3 to position the cursor in the selected menu. 19 4 X Position the cursor in the selected menu. Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu. 5 Highlight a menu item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item. 6 Display options. Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item. 7 Highlight an option. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option. 8 Select the highlighted item. Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit without making a selection, press the G button. Note the following: · Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently available. · While pressing 2 or the center of the multi selector generally has the same effect as pressing J, there are some cases in which selection can only be made by pressing J. · To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway (pg. 35). A Using the Command Dials The main command dial can be used to move the cursor up and down, the sub-command dial to move the cursor left and right. The sub-command dial can not be used to make a selection. 20 Help If a Q icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, help can be displayed by pressing the L button. A description of the currently selected option or menu will be displayed while the button is pressed. Press 1 or 3 to scroll through the display. Q icon X L button 21 First Steps Charge the Battery