Nikon Camera D7100 Users Manual

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Image Sensor Cleaning
If you suspect that dirt or dust on the image sensor is appearing in photographs, you 
can clean the sensor using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu.
 The 
sensor can be cleaned at any time using the  Clean now option, or cleaning can be 
performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off.
❚❚ “Clean Now”
1Select  Clean image sensor  in the setup 
menu.
Press the  G button to display the menus. 
Highlight  Clean image sensor  in the setup 
menu and press...

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❚❚“Clean at Startup/Shutdown”
Choose from the following options:
1Select  Clean at startup/shutdown .
Display the Clean image sensor  menu as 
described in Step 2 on the previous page.
 
Highlight  Clean at startup/shutdown  and 
press 2.
2Select an option.
Highlight an option and press  J.
OptionDescription
5 Clean at startup The image sensor is automatically cleaned each time the camera is 
turned on.
6 Clean at 
shutdown The image sensor is automatically cleaned during shutdown each time 
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❚❚Manual Cleaning
If foreign matter can not be removed from the image sensor using the  Clean image 
sensor  option in the setup menu ( 0313), the sensor can be cleaned manually as 
described below.
 Note, however, that the sensor is extremely delicate and easily 
damaged.
 Nikon recommends that the sensor be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized 
service personnel.
1Charge the battery or connect an AC adapter.
A reliable power source is required when inspecting or cleaning the image 
sensor.
 Turn the...

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5Raise the mirror.
Press the shutter-release button all the way 
down.
 The mirror will be raised and the 
shutter curtain will open, revealing the 
image sensor.
 The display in the viewfinder 
will turn off and the row of dashes in the control panel will flash.
6Examine the image sensor.
Holding the camera so that light falls on the image sensor, 
examine the sensor for dust or lint.
 If no foreign objects 
are present, proceed to Step 8.
7Clean the sensor.
Remove any dust and lint from the...

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AUse a Reliable Power Source
The shutter curtain is delicate and easily damaged.
 If the camera powers off while the mirror 
is raised, the curtain will close automatically.
 To prevent damage to the curtain, observe the 
following precautions:
• Do not turn the camera off or remove or disconnect the power source while the mirror is 
raised.
• If the battery runs low while the mirror is raised, a beep will sound and the self-timer lamp 
will flash to warn that the shutter curtain will close and the...

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Caring for the Camera and Battery: 
Cautions
Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjec ted to strong shocks or vibration.
Keep dry : This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed 
to high levels of humidity.
 Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature : Sudden changes in temperature, such as those that occur 
when entering or leaving a heated building on  a cold day, can cause condensation inside...

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Storage: To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you are 
using an AC adapter, unplug the adapter to prevent fire.
 If the product will not be used for an 
extended period, remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag 
containing a desiccant.
 Do not, however, store the camera case in a plastic bag, as this may 
cause the material to deteriorate.
 Note that desiccant gradually loses its capacity to absorb 
moisture and should be...

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•Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair battery performance.
• A marked drop in the time a fully charged batt ery retains its charge when used at room 
temperature indicates that it requires replacement.
 Purchase a new EN-EL15 battery.
• Charge the battery before use.
 When taking photographs on important occasions, ready a 
spare EN-EL15 battery and  keep it fully charged.
 Depending on your location, it may be 
difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short...

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Available Settings
The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode.
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Storage folder zzz z z z z z zzz z
File naming1zzz z z z z z zzz z
Role played by card in Slot 21zzz z z z z z zzz z
Image quality1, 2zzz z z z z z zzz z
Image size1, 2zzz z z z z z zzz z
Image area1zzz z z z z z zzz z
JPEG compression1zzz z z z z z zzz z
NEF (RAW ) recording1zzz z z z z z zzz z
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Custom Settings
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a1: AF-C priority selectionzzz z z z z z zzz z
a2: AF-S priority selection zzz z z z z z zzz z
a3: Focus tracking with  lock-on zzz z z z z z zzz z
a4: AF point illumination zzz z z z z z zzz z
a5: Focus point wrap-around zzz z z z z z zzz z
a6: Number of focus points zzz z z z z z zzz z
a7: Built-in AF-assist  illuminator zzz z z
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b1: ISO sensitivity step value zzz z z z z z zzz z
b2: EV steps for exposure cntrl zzz z z z z z zzz z
b3: Easy exposure  compensation ——
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