Nikon Camera D7100 Users Manual

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AThe AC Wall Adapter
Depending on the country or region of purchase, an AC wall 
adapter may also be supplied with the charger. To use the adapter, 
insert it into the charger AC inlet ( q). Slide the AC wall adapter 
latch in the direction shown ( w) and rotate the adapter 90 ° to fix it 
in the position shown ( e). Reverse these steps to remove the 
adapter.
AC wall adapter  latch
90 ° 

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Insert the Battery
Before inserting the battery, rotate the power switch to OFF.
1Open the battery-chamber cover.
Unlatch ( q) and open ( w) the battery-chamber cover.
2Insert the battery.
Insert the battery in  the orientation shown ( q), using the 
battery to keep the orange  battery latch pressed to one 
side.
 The latch locks the battery in place when the battery 
is fully inserted ( w).
3Close the battery-chamber cover.
DInserting and Removing Batteries
Always turn the camera off before...

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DThe Battery and Charger
Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xxi–xxii and 318–320 of this manual .
 Do 
not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C/32 °F or above 40 °C/104 °F; failure 
to observe this precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance.
 Capacity 
may be reduced and charging times may increase  at battery temperatures from 0 °C/32 °F to 
15 °C/59 °F and from 45 °C/113 °F to 60 °C/140 °F.
If the  CHARGE  lamp flashes quickly (about eight times a...

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Attach a Lens
The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S DX NIKKOR 
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR.
Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is 
removed.
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2Remove the rear lens cap 
and the camera body cap.
Lens cap
Lens hood Focal length scale
Lens mounting mark
Focal length mark
CPU contacts (
0296)
A-M mode switch ( 027, 78)
Vibration reduction ON/OFF switch
Focus ring (  078, 159)
Rear lens cap
Zoom ring 

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3Attach the lens.
If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M  mode 
switch, select  A(autofocus) or  M/A (autofocus with 
manual override).
ADetaching the Lens
Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses.
 To  
remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button ( q) while 
turning the lens clockwise ( w).
 After removing the lens, replace the 
lens caps and camera body cap.
DCPU Lenses with Aperture Rings
In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring ( 0296), 
lock...

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Basic Setup
A language-selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 
Choose a language and set the time and date. Photographs can not be taken until 
you have set the time and date.
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A language-selection dialog will be displayed.
2Choose a language and set the camera 
clock.
Use the multi selector and  J button to 
select a language and  set the camera clock.
qwe
Select language Select time zone Select date format
rt Note: The language and...

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AThe Clock Battery
The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is 
charged as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an 
optional EP-5B power connector and EH-5b AC adapter ( 0308).
 Two days of charging will 
power the clock for about three months.
 If the camera displays a warning at startup stating 
that the clock is not set and a 
B icon flashes in the information display, the clock battery 
is exhausted and the clock has been...

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Insert a Memory Card
The camera stores pictures on Secure  Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately; 
0 347).
 To install a memory card, turn the came ra off and, holding the card in the 
orientation shown below, slide it  in until it clicks into place.
 The memory card access 
lamp will light for a few seconds.
 Note that the camera ha s two memory card slots 
(Slot 1 and Slot 2); if you will be using  only one memory card, insert it in Slot 1.
Format memory cards before first use or after...

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DMemory Cards
• Memory cards may be hot after use.
 Observe due caution when removing memory cards 
from the camera.
• Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards.
 Do not remove memory 
cards from the camera, turn the camera off,  or remove or disconnect the power source 
during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer.
 
Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the 
camera or card.
• Do not touch the...

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Format the Memory Card
Memory cards must be formatted before first use or after being used or formatted in 
other devices.
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2Press the O (Q ) and  Z (Q ) buttons.
Hold the  O (Q ) and  Z (Q ) buttons down 
simultaneously until a flashing  C (format) 
appears in the shutter-speed displays in the 
control panel and viewfinder.
 If two memory 
cards are inserted, the card in Slot 1 ( 031) will 
be selected; you can choo se the card in Slot 2 
by rotating the main command dial....