Nikon Camera D810 Users Manual
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17 6Focus the viewfinder. Lift the diopter adjustment control and rotate it until the viewfinder display, focus points, and AF area brackets are in sharp focus. When operating the control with your eye to the viewfinder, be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye. Push the diopter adjustment control back in once you have adjusted focus to your satisfaction. Focus point AF area brackets Viewfinder not in focus Viewfinder in focus
18 7Choose a language and set the camera clock. Use the Language and Time zone and date options in the setup menu to choose a language and set the camera clock ( Language is automatically shown highlighted the first time the menus are displayed). Time zone and date is used to choose a time zone ( Time zone), choose a date format ( Date format), turn daylight saving time on and off ( Daylight saving time ), and set the camera clock to the current date and time ( Date and time ; note that the camera uses a 24-hour clock). For information on using the menus, see “Using Camera Menus” ( 025). The camera is now ready for use. Proceed to page 29 for information on taking photographs. G button
19 ❚❚Battery Level The battery level is shown in the control panel and viewfinder. Control panelViewfinderDescription L — Battery fully charged. K — Battery partially discharged. J — I — H dLow battery. Charge battery or ready spare battery. H (flashes) d (flashes) Shutter release disabled. Charge or exchange battery. Control panel Viewfinder
20 ❚❚Number of Exposures Remaining The memory cards currently inserted in the camera are indicated as shown (the example at right shows the icons displayed when both an SD and a CompactFlash card are inserted). If the memory card is full or an error has occurred, the icon for the affected card will flash ( 0468). The control panel and viewfinder show the number of photographs that can be taken at current settings (values over 1000 are rounded down to the nearest hundred; e.g., values between 1200 and 1299 are shown as 1.2 k). ACamera Off Display If the camera is turned off with a battery and memory card inserted, the memory card icon and number of exposures remaining will be displayed (some memory cards may in rare cases only display this information when the camera is on). Control panel Number of exposures remaining Control panel Viewfinder Control panel
21 ❚❚Removing the Battery and Memory Cards Removing 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. Removing Memory Cards After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off, turn the camera off and open the memory card slot cover. • SD memory cards : Press the card in and then release it ( q). The memory card can then be removed by hand ( w). • CompactFlash memory cards : Press the eject button ( q) to partially eject the card ( w). The memory card can then be removed by hand. Do not push on the memory card while pressing the eject button. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera or memory card. 16 GB 16 GB
22 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, high levels of humidity, or direct sunlight. • Do not format memory cards in a computer. 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. ANo Memory Card If no memory card is inserted, the control panel and viewfinder will show S. If the camera is turned off with a charged battery and no memory card inserted, S will be displayed in the control panel. Write-protect switch
23 ❚❚Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To r e m o v e t h e 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 ( 0422), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number). ADiopter-Adjustment Viewfinder Lenses Corrective lenses (available separately; 0 438) can be used to further adjust viewfinder diopter. Before attaching a diopter-adjustment viewfinder lens, remove the viewfinder eyepiece by closing the viewfinder shutter to release the eyepiece lock ( q) and then unscrewing the eyepiece as shown at right ( w).
24 Camera Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. Tabs Choose from the following menus: • D : Playback (0 280) •N : Retouch (0 384) • C : Shooting (0 290) •O /m : MY MENU or RECENT SETTINGS (defaults to MY MENU; 0 414) • A : Custom Settings (0 300) • B: Setup (0 365) Help icon ( 025) G button Slider shows position in current menu. Menu options Options in current menu. Current settings are shown by icons.
25 Using Camera Menus ❚❚Menu Controls The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the menus. AThe d (Help) Icon If a d icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, help can be displayed by pressing the L (Z /Q ) button. A description of the currently selected option or menu will be displayed while the button is pressed. Press 1 or 3 to scroll through the display. L (Z /Q ) button Move cursor up Cancel and return to previous menu Select highlighted item or display sub- menu Select highlighted item Select highlighted item J button Move cursor down Multi selector
26 ❚❚Navigating the Menus Follow the steps below to navigate the menus. 1Display the menus. Press the G button to display the menus. 2Highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. 3Select a menu. Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu. G button