Nikon D3000 User Manual

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This section describes how to take photographs in 

i (auto) mode, an 

automatic “point-and-shoot” mode in which the majority of settings 
are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, and 
in which the flash will fire automatically if the subject is poorly lit. To 
take photographs with the flash off while leaving the camera in 
control of other settings, rotate the mode dial to 

j to select auto (flash off) mode.

Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. 
The information display will appear in the 
monitor.

Check the battery level in the information 
display or the viewfinder (if the monitor is off, 
press the 

R button to view the information 

display; if the monitor does not turn on, the 
battery is exhausted and must be recharged).

i and j Modes)

L

—

Battery fully charged. 

K

—

Battery partially discharged. 

H

d

Low battery. Ready fully-charged spare battery or 
prepare to charge battery. 

H

(blinks)

d

(blinks)

Battery exhausted; shutter release disabled. Charge or 
exchange battery.