Nikon D3000 User Manual

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For Your Safety .................................................................................................................................................... ii
Notices .................................................................................................................................................................. iii
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 Introduction
1
Overview ............................................................................................................................................................... 1
Getting to Know the Camera ......................................................................................................................... 2
Camera Menus .................................................................................................................................................... 7
First Steps............................................................................................................................................................ 10
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 Basic Photography and Playback
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“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (
i and j Modes)............................................................................ 17
Creative Photography (Scene Modes) ...................................................................................................... 22
Basic Playback ................................................................................................................................................... 24
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 Guide Mode
27
The Guide Menu ............................................................................................................................................... 27
Shoot: Taking Pictures in Guide Mode ...................................................................................................................... 29
View/Delete: Viewing and Deleting Pictures in Guide Mode ................................................................................... 31
Set up: Changing Camera Settings in Guide Mode .................................................................................................... 32
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 More on Photography
33
Focus..................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Image Quality and Size .................................................................................................................................. 36
Release Mode .................................................................................................................................................... 38
Using the Built-in Flash .................................................................................................................................. 42
ISO Sensitivity.................................................................................................................................................... 45
Active D-Lighting ............................................................................................................................................. 46
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 Technical Notes
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Compatible CPU Lenses................................................................................................................................. 47
Other Accessories............................................................................................................................................. 48
Caring for the Camera .................................................................................................................................... 50
Error Messages .................................................................................................................................................. 53
Specifications..................................................................................................................................................... 56