Nikon D3100 Reference Manual

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Find what you’re looking for using this “question and answer” index.
Q&A Index
Taking Photographs
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Shooting Modes and Framing Options
Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots? 23–27
How do I use the g position on the mode dial? 33–36
Can I choose a shutter speed (mode S)? 75
Can I choose an aperture (mode A)? 76
How do I make long (“time”) exposures (mode M)? 78
Can I frame photos in the monitor? 37–43
Can I shoot movies? 45–46
Release Modes
Can I take photos one at a time or in quick succession? 5, 53
How do I take pictures with the self-timer? 54
Can I reduce shutter noise in quiet surroundings? 5
Focus
Can I choose how the camera focuses? 55–56
Can I choose the focus point? 60
Image Quality and Size
How do I take pictures for printing at large sizes?
64–66
How can I get more pictures on the memory card?
Exposure
Can I make photos brighter or darker? 81
How do I preserve details in shadows and highlights? 85–86
Using the Flash
Can I set the flash to fire automatically when needed?
67–70How do I keep the flash from firing?
How do I avoid “red-eye”?
Viewing Photographs
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Playback
How do I view photographs on the camera? 30, 99
How do I view more information about a photo? 100–104
Can I view photos in an automatic slide show? 112
Can I view photos on a TV? 126–128
Can I protect photos from accidental deletion? 108
Deletion
How do I delete unwanted photos? 31, 109–111
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Nikon D3100 Specifications

General

Megapixel	14.2 MP
Camera type	SLR Camera Body
Sensor type	CMOS
Image stabilizer	No
Image sensor size	- \
Maximum image resolution	4608 x 3072 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)	23.1 x 15.4 mm
Still image resolution(s)	-
Digital zoom	- x
Focal length range	- mm
Interface	USB
Digital SLR	Yes
Power source type	Battery
Dimensions (WxDxH)	124 x 96 x 74.5 mm
Camera shutter speed	1/4000 - 30 s
Effective sensor resolution	14800000 pixels
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Single Auto Focus
ISO sensitivity	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto
Light exposure modes	aperture priority AE, auto, manual, shutter priority AE
Flash modes	Auto, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Internal memory	- MB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Motion JPEG frame rate	30 fps
Maximum video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Field of view	95 %
Display diagonal	3 \
Display resolution (numeric)	230000 pixels
Magnification	0.8 x
USB version	2.0
Scene modes	Children, Close-up (macro), Portrait
Photo effects	Black&White
White balance	Auto, Manual
Self-timer delay	10 s
Product color	Black
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/4000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	30 s

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	96 mm
Width	124 mm
Height	74.5 mm
Weight	505 g