Nikon N1538 - Open the Monitor

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Open the Monitor

Open the monitor as shown.

Do not use force.

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Table of Contents7
For Your Safety17
Notices21
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)26
Introduction29
Getting to Know the Camera29
The Camera Body29
The Mode Dial32
The Viewfinder33
The R (Info) Button34
The P Button40
The Monitor41
Using the Touch Screen43
Touch-Screen Photography45
Viewing Pictures51
Using the Menus53
First Steps54
Attach the Camera Strap54
Charge the Battery54
Insert the Battery and a Memory Card55
Open the Monitor57
Attach a Lens58
Camera Setup61
Focus the Viewfinder69
Tutorial70
Camera Menus: an Overview70
The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining74
Basic Photography and Playback75
Point-And-Shoot" Modes (I and J)75
Basic Playback84
Deleting Unwanted Photographs85
Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)86
Portrait87
Landscape87
Child87
Sports88
Close up88
Night Portrait88
Night Landscape89
Party/Indoor89
Beach/Snow89
Sunset90
Dusk/Dawn90
Pet Portrait90
Candlelight91
Blossom91
Autumn Colors91
Food92
Special Effects93
Night Vision93
S Super VIVID94
T Pop94
U Photo Illustration94
Toy Camera Effect95
Selective Color95
Silhouette96
High Key96
Low Key96
Options Available in Live View98
More on Photography103
Choosing a Release Mode103
Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode)104
Quiet Shutter Release106
Self-Timer Mode107
Focus110
Focus Mode110
AF-Area Mode115
Focus Lock121
Manual Focus123
Image Quality and Size126
Image Quality126
Image Size128
Using the Built-In Flash129
Auto Pop-Up Modes129
Manual Pop-Up Modes131
ISO Sensitivity135
Interval Timer Photography137
Restoring Default Settings143
P, S, A, and M Modes146
Shutter Speed and Aperture146
Mode P (Programmed Auto)147
Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto)149
Mode a (Aperture-Priority Auto)150
Mode M (Manual)151
Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)153
Exposure156
Metering156
Autoexposure Lock158
Exposure Compensation160
Flash Compensation162
Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows164
Active D-Lighting164
High Dynamic Range (HDR)166
White Balance168
Fine-Tuning White Balance171
Preset Manual173
Bracketing179
Picture Controls183
Selecting a Picture Control183
Modifying Picture Controls185
Creating Custom Picture Controls189
Recording and Viewing Movies192
Recording Movies192
The P Button194
Movie Settings196
Time-Lapse Movies199
Viewing Movies204
Editing Movies206
Trimming Movies206
Saving Selected Frames210
Playback and Deletion212
Full-Frame Playback212
Thumbnail Playback213
Calendar Playback214
The P Button215
Photo Information216
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom224
Protecting Photographs from Deletion228
Rating Pictures229
Rating Individual Pictures229
Rating Multiple Pictures230
Selecting Photos for Upload231
Selecting Individual Photos231
Selecting Multiple Photos232
Deleting Photographs233
During Playback233
The Playback Menu234
Slide Shows236
Slide Show Options237
Connections238
Installing Viewnx-I238
Copying Pictures to the Computer239
Printing Photographs242
Connecting the Printer242
Printing Pictures One at a Time243
Printing Multiple Pictures244
Viewing Pictures on TV246
Camera Menus248
D the Playback Menu: Managing Images248
Playback Menu Options248
Playback Folder249
Playback Display Options249
Image Review249
Auto Image Rotation250
Rotate Tall250
C the Shooting Menu: Shooting Options251
Shooting Menu Options251
Reset Shooting Menu253
Storage Folder253
File Naming255
NEF (RAW) Recording255
ISO Sensitivity Settings256
Color Space258
Long Exposure NR258
High ISO NR259
Vignette Control259
Auto Distortion Control260
Optical VR260
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings261
Custom Settings262
Reset Custom Settings263
A: Autofocus263
A1: AF-C Priority Selection263
A2: Number of Focus Points264
A3: Built-In AF-Assist Illuminator265
A4: Rangefinder265
A5: Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode266
B: Exposure267
B1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl267
B2: ISO Display267
C: Timers/Ae Lock267
C1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L267
C2: Auto off Timers268
C3: Self-Timer269
D: Shooting/Display269
D1: Exposure Delay Mode269
D2: File Number Sequence270
D3: Viewfinder Grid Display271
D4: Date Stamp271
D5: Reverse Indicators273
E: Bracketing/Flash274
E1: Flash Cntrl for Built-In Flash/Optional Flash274
E2: Auto Bracketing Set279
F: Controls280
F1: Assign Fn Button280
F2: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button282
F3: Assign Touch Fn283
F4: Reverse Dial Rotation284
B the Setup Menu: Camera Setup285
Setup Menu Options285
Format Memory Card287
Image Comment288
Copyright Information289
Time Zone and Date290
Language290
Beep Options291
Touch Controls291
Monitor Brightness291
Info Display Format292
Auto Info Display293
Info Display Auto off293
Image Dust off Ref Photo294
Flicker Reduction296
Slot Empty Release Lock296
Location Data297
Remote Control298
Airplane Mode299
Connect to Smart Device299
Send to Smart Device (Auto)300
Wi-Fi300
Bluetooth301
Eye-Fi Upload302
Conformity Marking304
Firmware Version304
N the Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies305
Retouch Menu Options305
Creating Retouched Copies306
NEF (RAW) Processing308
Trim310
Resize311
D-Lighting313
Quick Retouch314
Red-Eye Correction314
Straighten315
Distortion Control315
Perspective Control316
Fisheye316
Filter Effects317
Monochrome318
Image Overlay319
Color Outline321
Photo Illustration322
Color Sketch322
Miniature Effect323
Selective Color324
Painting326
Side-By-Side Comparison326
Recent Settings/O My Menu328
Choosing a Menu328
Recent Settings329
O My Menu329
Technical Notes333
Compatible Lenses333
Compatible CPU Lenses333
Compatible Non-CPU Lenses336
The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)343
Other Accessories349
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter353
Caring for the Camera355
Storage355
Cleaning355
Image Sensor Cleaning356
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions361
Available Settings366
Troubleshooting368
Battery/Display368
Shooting (All Modes)369
Shooting (P, S, A, M)373
Playback374
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)376
Miscellaneous376
Error Messages377
Specifications384
Lens Kits397
AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55Mm F/3.5-5.6G VR397
AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300Mm F/4.5-6.3G ED VR and AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300Mm F/4.5-6.3G ED403
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140Mm F/3.5-5.6G ED VR408
Memory Card Capacity415
Battery Life416
Index418

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