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
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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 inserting or removing batteries.
ARemoving the Battery
Turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. Press the 
battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow to release the 
battery and then remove the battery by hand.
Battery latch 
						

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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 second) during charging, confirm that 
the temperature is in the correct range and then unplug the charger and remove and 
reinsert the battery.
 If the problem persists, cease use immediately and take battery and 
charger to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative.
Do not short the charger terminals; failure to observe this precaution could result in 
overheating and damage to the charger.
 Do not move the charger or touch the battery 
during charging.
 Failure to observe this precaution could in very rare instances result in the 
charger showing that charging is complete  when the battery is only partially charged.
 
Remove and reinsert the battery to begin charging again. Battery capacity may temporarily 
drop if the battery is charged at low temper atures or used at a temperature below the 
temperature at which it was charged.
 If the battery is charged at a temperature below 5 °C 
(41 °F), the battery life indicator in the  Battery info (0 266) display may show a temporary 
decrease.
The battery may be hot immediately after use.
 Wait for the battery to cool before recharging.
The supplied power cable and AC wall adapter are for use with the MH-25 only.
 Use the 
charger with compatible batteries only.
 Unplug when not in use.
A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge when used at room 
temperature indicates that it requires replacement.
 Purchase a new EN-EL15 battery.
AEN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries
The supplied EN-EL15 shares info rmation with compatible devices, enabling the camera to 
show battery charge state in six levels ( 035).
 The  Battery info  option in the setup menu 
details battery charge, battery life, and the number of pictures taken since the battery was 
last charged ( 0266). 
						

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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.
1Tur n th e  came ra of f.
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 aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number).
Mounting mark (camera)
Mounting mark (lens) Keeping marks (indicated by 
white dot) aligned, position
lens on camera, then rotate until lens clicks into place. 
						

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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.
1Tur n th e  came ra on .
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 
date/time can be changed 
at any time using the 
Language  and Ti me  z o n e  
and date  options in the 
setup menu ( 0265).
Select daylight saving 
time option Set time and date 
(note that the camera  uses a 24-hour clock)
Move cursor up J button: select 
highlighted item
Select highlighted 
item or display 
sub-menu
Move cursor down 
						

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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 reset. Set the clock to the correct time and date.
AThe Camera Clock
The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household clocks.
 Check the clock 
regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary.
 The camera clock can 
also be synchronized with GPS devices ( 0152). 
						

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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 they have been used in other devices 
( 0 32).
Inserting memory cards upside down or ba ckwards could damage the camera or the 
card.
 Check to be sure the card is  in the correct orientation. The card slot cover will 
not close if the card is not correctly inserted.
ARemoving Memory Cards
After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off, turn the 
camera off, open the memory card slot cover, and press the card in to 
eject it ( q).
 The card can then be removed by hand ( w).
ANo Memory Card
If the camera is turned off with a charged EN-EL15 battery and no 
memory card inserted,  S will be displayed in the control panel 
and viewfinder.
8 GB
Front
Slot 1 Slot 2
8GB 
						

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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 card terminals with your fingers or metal objects.
• Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks.
• Do not apply force to the card casing.
 Failure to observe this precaution could damage 
the card.
• Do not expose to water, heat, high levels of humidity, or direct sunlight.
• Do not format memory cards in a computer.
AUsing Two Memory Cards
Slot 1 is for the main card; the  card in slot 2 plays a backup or 
secondary role. If the default setting of  Overflow is selected for  Role 
played by card in Slot 2  (0 69) when two memory cards are 
inserted, the card in slot 2 will only be used when the card in slot 1 is 
full. Slot 1
Slot 2
The control panel shows the slot or slots that currently hold a 
memory card (the example at right shows the icons displayed when a 
card is inserted in each slot).
 If the memor y card is full or locked or an 
error has occurred, the icon for the affected card will flash ( 0334).
Control panel
Information display
AThe Write Protect Switch
SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch 
to prevent accidental loss of data. When this switch is in the 
“lock” position, the memory card can not be formatted and 
photos can not be deleted or recorded (a warning will be 
displayed in the monitor if you attempt to release the 
shutter). To unlock the memory card, slide the switch to the 
“write” position.
Write-protect switch
8 GB 
						

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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.
1Tur n th e  came ra on .
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.
 To exit 
without formatting the memory card, wait until 
C  stops flashing (about six seconds) or press 
any button other than the  O (Q ) and  Z (Q ) 
buttons.
3Press the  O (Q ) and  Z (Q ) buttons again.
Press the  O (Q ) and  Z (Q ) buttons together a second time while  C is 
flashing to format the memory card.
 Do not remove the memory card or remove 
or disconnect the power source during formatting.
 
When formatting is complete, the control panel and viewfinder will show the 
number of photographs that can be recorded at current settings.
DFormatting Memory Cards
Formatting memory cards permanently deletes any data they may contain .
 Be sure to copy any 
photographs and other data you wish to  keep to a computer before proceeding (0203).
ASee Also
See page 262 for information on formatting memory cards using the  Format memory card 
option in the setup menu.
O  (Q ) button Z (Q ) button