Nikon Camera D5200 Reference Manual

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Troubleshooting
If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below 
before consulting your retail er or Nikon representative.
Battery/Display
Shooting (All Modes)
The camera is on but does not respond : Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the 
camera off.
 If the camera does not turn off, remove and reinsert the battery or, if you are using 
an AC adapter, disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter.
 Note that although any data 
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Focus does not lock when shutter-release button is pressed halfway: Use A (L ) button to lock focus 
when live view is off and  AF-C is selected for focus mode or when photographing moving 
subjects in  AF-A mode ( 038).
Can not select focus point :
• e (Auto-area AF ; 0 36) is selected: choose another AF-area mode.
• Press shutter-release button ha lfway to start standby timer (023).
Can not select AF-area mode : Manual focus selected ( 040, 95).
Image size can not be changed : An NEF (RAW ) option...

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Shooting (P, S, A, M)
Playback
Shutter-release disabled:
• Non-CPU lens is attached: rotate camera mode dial to  M (0 201).
• Mode dial rotated to  S after shutter speed of “Bulb” or “Time” selected in mode  M: choose 
new shutter speed ( 057).
Full range of shutter speeds not available :
• Flash in use ( 048).
• When  On is selected for  Movie settings  > Manual movie settings  in the shooting menu, 
the range of available shutter speed varies with the frame rate ( 0104).
Colors are unnatural :
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Miscellaneous
Can not change print order:
• Memory card is full: delete pictures ( 020, 127).
• Memory card is locked ( 018).
Can not select photo for printing : Photo is in NEF (RAW ) format.
 Create JPEG copy using NEF (RAW) 
processing  or transfer to computer and print us ing supplied software or Capture NX 2 ( 0134, 
186).
Picture is not displayed on TV :
• Choose correct video mode ( 0172) or output resolution ( 0147).
• A/V ( 0145) or HDMI ( 0146) cable is not correctly connected.
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Error Messages
This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder and 
monitor.
AWarning Icons
A flashing  d in the monitor or  s in the viewfinder indicates that a warning or error message 
can be displayed in the monitor by pressing the  W (Q ) button.
Indicator
Solution0MonitorViewfinder
Lock lens aperture ring at 
minimum aperture (largest 
f/-number). B
 
(flashes) Set lens aperture ring to minimum aperture 
(highest f-number). 19, 
200
Lens not attached F
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Not available if Eye-Fi card is 
locked.(
/k  
(flashes) Eye-Fi card is locked (write protected). Slide 
card write-protect switch to “write” position. 18
This card is not formatted. 
Format the card. T
 
(flashes) Format card or turn camera off and insert new 
memory card. 15, 
168
Card is full j
/A /s  
(flashes) •
Reduce quality or size. 42
• Delete photographs. 127
• Insert new memory card. 15
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(flashes) Camera can not focus using autofocus.
 
Change composition or focus manually. 22, 
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Error. Press shutter release 
button again.O 
(flashes) Release shutter. If error persists or appears 
frequently, consult Nikon-authorized service 
representative. —
Start-up error. Contact a 
Nikon-authorized service 
representative. Consult Nikon-authorized service 
representative.
—
Metering error
Unable to start live view. 
Please wait for camera to 
cool. —
Wait for the internal circuits to cool before 
resuming live view or movie recording. 99, 
102
Folder contains no images. —Folder selected...

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Specifications
❚❚Nikon D5200 Digital Camera
Type
Type Single-lens reflex digital camera
Lens mountNikon F mount (with AF contacts)
Effective angle of viewNikon DX format; focal length equivalent to approx. 1.5× that of lenses 
with FX format angle of view
Effective pixels
Effective pixels24.1 million
Image sensor
Image sensor23.5 × 15.6 mm CMOS sensor
Total pixels24.71 million
Dust-reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (optional 
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Lens
Compatible lensesAutofocus is available with AF-S and AF-I lenses. Autofocus is not 
available with other type G and D lenses, AF lenses (IX NIKKOR and lenses 
for the F3AF are not supported), and AI-P lenses.
 Non-CPU lenses can be 
used in mode  M, but the camera exposure meter will not function.
The electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a 
maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
Shutter
Type Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Speed1/4000 – 30 s in...

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ISO sensitivity 
(Recommended 
Exposure Index)ISO 100 – 6400 in steps of 1/3 EV. Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 
2 EV (ISO 25600 equivalent) above ISO 6400; auto ISO sensitivity control 
available
Active D-Lighting Auto, extra high, high, normal, low, off
Focus
AutofocusNikon Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus se nsor module with TTL phase 
detection, 39 focus points (including 9 cross-type sensor), and AF-assist 
illuminator (range approx. 0.5 – 3 m/1 ft 8 in. – 9 ft 10 in.)
Detection range –1...