Nikon D5000 - Introduction; X Introduction 0

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Introduction
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.
Overview......................................................................................................................... 2
Getting to Know the Camera....................................................................................... 3
The Camera Body........................................................................................................................ 3
The Mode Dial .............................................................................................................................. 5
The Viewfinder ............................................................................................................................. 6
The Monitor................................................................................................................................... 7
The Information Display ........................................................................................................... 8
The Command Dial..................................................................................................................... 10
The Power Switch........................................................................................................................ 12
Camera Menus ............................................................................................................... 13
Using Camera Menus................................................................................................................. 14
First Steps........................................................................................................................ 16
Charge the Battery ..................................................................................................................... 16
Insert the Battery ........................................................................................................................ 17
Attach a Lens ................................................................................................................................ 18
Basic Setup .................................................................................................................................... 20
Insert a Memory Card................................................................................................................ 22
Format the Memory Card......................................................................................................... 23
Adjust Viewfinder Focus........................................................................................................... 25