Nikon D5500 Quick Setup Guide

Chapter 1
Quick Setup Guide
This chapter contains the essential information you need to get your Nikon
D5500 prepped and ready to go. You’ll learn how to use a few of the basic
controls and features, and how to transfer your photos to your computer. If you
want a more complete map of the functions of your camera, skip ahead to
Chapter 2. Live view is touched on only briefly in this chapter; if you want to
begin using live view or shoot movies immediately, check out Chapter 6.
Pre-Flight Checklist
The initial setup of your Nikon D5500 is fast and easy. You just need to learn
a few controls, charge the battery, attach a lens, and insert a memory card.
Charging the Battery
When the EN-EL14a battery is inserted into the MH-24 charger properly (it’s
impossible to insert it incorrectly), an orange Charge light begins flashing, and
remains flashing until the status lamp glows steadily, indicating that charging
is finished, generally within about 90 minutes. When the battery is charged,
slide the latch on the bottom of the camera and ease the battery in, as shown
in Figure 1.1.
Figure 1.1
Insert the battery in
the camera; it only
fits one way.

Nikon D5500 Specifications

General

Megapixel	24.2 MP
Camera type	SLR Camera Body
Sensor type	CMOS
Image stabilizer	No
Total megapixels	24.78 MP
Image sensor size	- \
Image formats supported	JPG, RAW
Maximum image resolution	6000 x 4000 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)	23.5 x 15.6 mm
Still image resolution(s)	(L) 6000 x 4000, (M) 4496 x 3000, (S) 2992 x 2000
Optical zoom	- x
Focal length range	- mm
Lens mount interface	Nikon F
Minimum aperture number	-
Focus	TTL
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Auto Focus (AF) lock	Yes
Auto Focus (AF) points	39
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Matrix, Spot
ISO sensitivity	100, 25600
Light exposure modes	Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)	25600
ISO sensitivity (min)	100
Light exposure control	Program AE
Light exposure correction	±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Camera shutter type	Electronic
Shutter speed settings	B, T
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/4000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	30 s
Flash modes	Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Second curtain synchro, Slow synchronization
Flash sync-speed	0.005 s
Flash guide number	12 m
Shoe mounting point type	Hot shoe
Flash exposure correction	-3EV - +1EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Power source type	Battery
Video resolutions	640 x 424, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate	60 fps
Video formats supported	H.264, MOV, MPEG4
Maximum video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL
Resolution at capture speed	640x424@30fps, 1280x720@50fps, 1920x1080@24fps, 1920x1080@25fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@50fps, 1920x1080@60fps
Audio formats supported	LPCM
Memory slots	1
Internal memory	- MB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Field of view	100 %
Display diagonal	3.2 \
Display resolution	720 x 480 pixels
Display resolution (numeric)	1036800 pixels
Magnification	0.82 x
USB version	2.0
HDMI connector type	Mini
Security algorithms	AES, WPA2-PSK, WPS
Data network	Not supported
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g
Eye relief	17 mm
Scene modes	Beach, Candlelight, Children, Close-up (macro), Dawn, Dusk, Food, Night landscape, Night portrait, Party (indoor), Pet, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
Photo effects	Black&White, Neutral, Vivid
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual, Shade, Sunny
Camera playback	Highlights, Movie, Single image, Slide show, Thumbnails
Self-timer delay	2, 5, 10, 20 s
Languages support	BEN, ARA, BUL, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, JPN, KOR, NOR, POL, POR, RUS, SER, SWE, TUR, UKR
Camera file system	DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.3
Diopter adjustment (D-D)	-1.7 - 0.5
Battery type	EN-EL14a
Product color	Black, Red
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Cables included	AV, USB

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	70 mm
Width	124 mm
Height	97 mm
Weight	420 g
Weight (including battery)	470 g