Nikon D200 User Manual

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About This Manual
The topics in this manual are arranged in order from easy to advanced.
These chapters cover all you need to know for 
simple, “point-and-shoot” photographyRead these chapters for a complete descrip-
tion of all aspects of camera operation
Introduction (page 1)
Learn the names of camera parts and ready the camera for use.
Setup: Shooting, Playback, and Custom Settings (page 124)
Read this chapter for more information on Custom Settings 
and on shooting and playback options.
Reference:...

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Setup
Reference
Introduction
Tutorial
More on Photography
More on Playback
Basic Camera Settings:
The Setup Menu
Shooting Options:
The Shooting Menu
Playback Options:
The Playback Menu
Custom Settings:
The Custom Settings Menu
Technical Notes
Photography and Playback
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To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read 
the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment.  
Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read 
them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed 
in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
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• Batteries are prone to leakage when 
fully discharged.  To avoid damage to the 
prod uct, be sure to remove the battery 
when no charge re mains.
•  When the battery is not in use, at tach the 
terminal cover and store in a cool place.
•  Immediately after use, or when the prod-
  uct is used on battery power for an ex-
  tend ed period, the bat tery may become 
hot.  Before re mov ing the bat tery, turn 
the camera off  and al low the battery to 
cool.
•  Discontinue use immediately should you...

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product may be reproduced, transmitted, tran-
scribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated 
into any language in any form, by any means, 
without Nikon’s prior written permission.
• Nikon reserves the right to change the 
specifi cations of the hardware and software 
described in these manuals at any time and 
without prior notice.•  Nikon will not be held liable for any damages 
resulting from the use of this product.
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The following apply only to users in European countries:
•  This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point.  
Do not dispose of as household waste.
•  For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste 
management.
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Ta ble of Contents
For Your Safety ....................................................................................................................................  ii
Notices ...................................................................................................................................................  iv
IntroductionIntroduction ...............................................................................................................

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Reference: More on PlaybackReference: More on Playback ................................................................................ ................................................................................ 9 988
Viewing Photographs .......................................................................................................................  98
Single-Image Playback ..................................   98
Photo Information ...........................................   99
Viewing...

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 Take Test Shots
Before taking pictures on important occasions (for example, at weddings or be fore tak ing 
the cam era with you on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is func tion ing 
normally.  Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profi ts that may result from 
product malfunction.
 Life-Long Learning
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ca tion, con tin u al ly-updated information is avail able on-line at the...