Nikon D7200 Quick Setup Manual

This chapter contains the essential information you need to get your Nikon D7200 prepped and ready to go. You'll learn how to use a few of the basic controls and features, and how to transfer your photos to your computer.

Pre-Flight Checklist

The initial setup of your Nikon D7200 is fast and easy. You just need to charge the battery, learn a few controls, attach a lens, and insert a memory card.

Charging the Battery

When the battery is inserted into the MH-25a charger properly (it's impossible to insert it incorrectly), an orange charge light begins flashing, and remains flashing until the status lamp glows steadily, indicating that charging is finished, generally within two to three hours. When the battery is charged, slide the latch on the bottom of the camera and ease the battery in, as shown in Figure 1.1.

Figure 1.1
Insert the battery in the camera; it only fits one way.

Introducing Menus and the Multi Selector

• MENU button. It's located to the top left of the LCD. When you want to access a menu, press it. To exit most menus, press it again. (See Figure 1.2, left.)
• Multi selector pad. This control is a thumbpad-sized button with projections at the north, south, east, and west "navigational" positions, plus a button in the center (see Figure 1.2, right). With the D7200, the multi selector is used for navigation—for example, to navigate among menus on the LCD or to choose one of the 51 focus points, to advance or reverse display of a series of images during picture review, or to change the kind of photo information displayed on the screen using the Info button.
• OK button. Located in the center of the multi selector pad, the OK button is used to confirm your choices and send the image currently being viewed to the Retouch menu for modification.
  
  Figure 1.2
  The MENU button (left) and multi selector pad (right).

Setting the Clock

The in-camera clock might have been set for you by someone checking out your camera prior to delivery, but if you do need to set it, the flashing CLOCK indicator roughly in the center of the monochrome top-panel LCD will be the giveaway. Press the MENU button to the left of the LCD, and then use the multi selector to scroll down to the Setup menu (it's marked with a wrench icon), press the multi selector button to the right, and then press the down button to scroll down to Time Zone and Date, and press the right button again. The options for setting the 24-hour clock will appear on the screen that appears next.

Mounting the Lens

If your D7200 has no lens attached, you'll need to mount one before shooting:

1. Select the lens and loosen (but do not remove) the rear lens cap.
2. Remove the body cap on the camera by rotating the cap away from the shutter release button.
3. Once the body cap has been removed, remove the rear lens cap from the lens, set it aside, and then mount the lens on the camera by matching the alignment indicator on the lens barrel with the white bump on the camera's lens mount (see Figure 1.3). Rotate the lens toward the shutter release until it seats securely.
4. Set the focus mode switch on the lens to AF or M/A (Autofocus). If the lens hood is bayoneted on the lens in the reversed position, twist it off and remount with the "petals" (if present) facing outward. A lens hood protects the front of the lens from accidental bumps, and reduces flare caused by extraneous light arriving at the front of the lens from outside the picture area.
   
   Figure 1.3
   Match the indicator on the lens with the white dot on the camera mount to properly align the lens with the bayonet mount.

Adjusting Diopter Correction

If you are a glasses wearer and want to use the D7200 without your glasses, or to add further correction, you can take advantage of the camera's built-in diopter adjustment, which can be varied from –2.0 to +1.0 correction. Press the shutter release halfway to illuminate the indicators in the viewfinder, then move the diopter adjustment control next to the viewfinder (see Figure 1.4) while looking through the viewfinder until the indicators appear sharp. Should the available correction be insufficient, Nikon offers nine different Diopter-Adjustment Viewfinder Correction lenses for the viewfinder window, ranging from –5 to +3, at a cost of $15–$20 each.

Figure 1.4
Viewfinder diopter correction from –2.0 to +1.0 can be dialed in.

Inserting and Formatting a Memory Card

Next, insert a memory card. Slide the cover on the right side of the camera toward the back, and then open it. Inside, you'll find two slots for SD (Secure Digital) memory cards. You can use one card, or two. The camera will operate even if only one slot is in use.
You should only remove the memory card when the camera is switched off, or, at the very least, when the yellow-green card access light (at the lower right of the Lv button on the back of the camera) that indicates the D7200 is writing to the card is not illuminated.
Insert the memory card with the label facing the back of the camera, oriented so the edge with the connectors goes into the slot first (see Figure 1.5). Close the door, and, if this is your first use of the card, format it (described next). When you want to remove the memory card later, press the card inward, and it will pop right out.

Figure 1.5
The memory card is inserted with the label facing the back of the camera.

I recommend formatting the memory card before each shooting session, to ensure that the card has a fresh file system, and doesn't have stray files left over. Format only when you've transferred all the images to your computer, of course.

• Setup menu format. Press the MENU button, use the up/down buttons of the multi selector (that thumbpad-sized control to the right of the LCD monitor) to choose the Setup menu (which is represented by a wrench icon), navigate to the Format Memory Card entry, choose which memory card to format, and select Yes from the screen that appears. Press OK to begin the format process.
• Two-button format. Hold down the metering mode button (on top of the camera, just southwest of the shutter release button) and the trash can button (on the upper-left corner of the back) simultaneously for about two seconds. A "Format" label, color-coded in red, appears next to each button. (See Figure 1.6.) The characters For and the exposures remaining displays will blink in the viewfinder and top-panel LCD. If you have memory cards inserted in both memory card slots, Slot 1 will be selected. If you'd rather format the other card, rotate the main command dial to select that slot. Then press the pair of buttons again, and the D7200 will format your card. To cancel the format, press any other button.
  
  Figure 1.6
  Hold down these two buttons to format a memory card.

Selecting an Exposure Mode

The Nikon D7200 has three types of shooting modes, advanced modes/exposure modes; auto modes, which includes Auto and Auto (flash off); and a third set, which Nikon labels scene modes. Also available on the mode dial are Effects modes, which process your image in interesting ways (and are discussed in this section). The advanced modes include Programmed-auto (or Program mode), Shutter-priority auto, Aperture-priority auto, and Manual exposure mode. These are the modes you'll use most often after you've learned all your D7200's features, because they allow you to specify how the camera chooses its settings when making an exposure, for greater creative control.
The auto modes and scene modes take full control of the camera, make all the decisions for you, and don't allow you to override the D7200's settings. They are most useful while you're learning to use the camera, because you can select an appropriate auto or scene mode (Auto, Auto/No Flash, Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, Night Portrait, or another scene mode listed next) and fire away. You'll end up with decent photos using appropriate settings, but your opportunities to use a little creativity (say, to overexpose an image to create a silhouette, or to deliberately use a slow shutter speed to add a little blur to an action shot) are minimal. First, here's a list of the advanced modes, which you can choose by rotating the mode dial (shown in Figure 1.7):

Figure 1.7
Rotate the mode dial to select the exposure mode you want.

• P (Program). This mode allows the D7200 to select the basic exposure settings, but you can still override the camera's choices to fine-tune your image, while maintaining metered exposure.
• S (Shutter-priority). This mode is useful when you want to use a particular shutter speed to stop action or produce creative blur effects. Choose your preferred shutter speed, and the D7200 will select the appropriate f/stop for you.
• A (Aperture-priority). Choose when you want to use a particular lens opening, especially to control sharpness or how much of your image is in focus. Specify the f/stop you want, and the D7200 will select the appropriate shutter speed for you.
• M (Manual). Select when you want full control over the shutter speed and lens opening, either for creative effects or because you are using a studio flash or other flash unit not compatible with the D7200's automatic flash metering.

You can also select one of the fully automatic modes using the mode dial. The Auto and Auto (Flash Off) modes are available directly from the dial. Select SCENE for access to the other exposure modes. U1 and U2 are positions that activate custom sets of adjustments that you specify, as described later:

• Auto. In this mode, the D7200 makes all the exposure decisions for you, and will pop up the internal flash if necessary under low-light conditions. The camera automatically focuses on the subject closest to the camera (unless you've set the lens to manual focus), and the autofocus assist illuminator lamp on the front of the camera will light up to help the camera focus in low-light conditions.
• Auto (Flash Off). Identical to Auto mode, except that the flash will not pop up under any circumstances. You'd want to use this in a museum, during religious ceremonies, concerts, or any environment where flash is forbidden or distracting.
• SCENE. Rotate the dial to the SCENE position, then spin the main command dial on the back of the camera to select any of the following scene modes:
  • Portrait. Use this mode when you're taking a portrait of a subject standing relatively close to the camera and want to de-emphasize the background, maximize sharpness, and produce flattering skin tones. The built-in flash will pop up if needed.
  • Landscape. Select this mode when you want extra sharpness and rich colors of distant scenes. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator are disabled.
  • Child. Use this mode to accentuate the vivid colors often found in children's clothing, and to render skin tones with a soft, natural-looking texture. The D7200 focuses on the closest subject to the camera. The built-in flash will pop up if needed.
  • Sports. Use this mode to freeze fast-moving subjects. The D7200 selects a fast shutter speed to stop action, and focuses continuously on the center focus point while you have the shutter release button pressed halfway. However, you can select one of the other two focus points to the left or right of the center by pressing the multi selector left/right buttons. The built-in electronic flash and focus assist illuminator lamp are disabled.
  • Close Up. This mode is helpful when you are shooting close-up pictures of a subject from about one foot away or less, such as flowers, bugs, and small items. The D7200 focuses on the closest subject in the center of the frame, but you can use the multi selector right and left buttons to focus on a different point. Use a tripod in this mode, as exposures may be long enough to cause blurring from camera movement. The built-in flash will pop up if needed.
  • Night Portrait. Choose this mode when you want to illuminate a subject in the foreground with flash (it will pop up automatically, if needed), but still allow the background to be exposed properly by the available light. The camera focuses on the closest main subject. Be prepared to use a tripod or a vibration-resistant lens like the 18-55 VR kit lens to reduce the effects of camera shake.
  • Night Landscape. Mount your camera on a tripod and use this mode for longer exposure times to produce images with more natural colors and reduced visual noise in scenes with streetlights or neon signs.
  • Party/Indoor. For indoor scenes with typical background lighting.
  • Beach/Snow. Useful for bright high-contrast scenes with sand or snow.
  • Sunset. Emphasizes the rich colors at sunset or sunrise, disables the flash, and may use a slow shutter speed, so consider working with a tripod.
  • Dusk/Dawn. Similar to Sunset mode, but preserves the subtle colors in the sky just after sunset, or just prior to dawn.
  • Pet Portrait. An "action" mode specifically for fast-moving, erratic subjects, such as pets.
  • Candlelight. Disables your flash to allow photographs by candle; a tripod is recommended.
  • Blossom. Uses a small f/stop to expand depth-of-field when shooting landscapes with broad expanses of blossoms. This scene mode may result in longer shutter speeds, so consider using a tripod.
  • Autumn Colors. Makes reds and yellows in Fall foliage richer.
  • Food. Boosts saturation to make food look more appetizing in your snaps.
• EFFECTS. Rotate the dial to the EFFECTS position, then spin the main command dial on the back of the camera to select any of the following special effects:
  • Night Vision. Monochrome images at high ISO settings; use a tripod to eliminate blur.
  • Color Sketch. Produces outline effects in still camera and movie modes. Available in Live View mode, too.
  • Miniature Effect. Makes subjects look like miniature models. Can be used in Live View mode.
  • Selective Color. You highlight a color or colors and all other hues are rendered in black-and-white. Also available in live view.
  • Silhouette. Exposes for bright backgrounds, turning foreground objects into underexposed silhouettes.
  • High Key. Exposes for bright scenes with lots of highlight areas.
  • Low Key. Tailors exposure for darker scenes, retaining murky shadows while allowing highlights to remain.

Choosing a Release Mode

The release mode determines when (and how often) the D7200 makes an exposure. Your D7200 has six release (shooting) modes: Single frame, two continuous shooting options (Low and High), Quiet shutter release, Self-timer, and Mirror Up (Mup). Set any of these by pressing the release mode lock button southwest of the large mode dial on the top-left edge of the camera, and rotating the outer release mode dial to the mode you want. (See Figure 1.8.)

Figure 1.8
Choose any of the six release modes.

Choosing a Metering Mode

The metering mode you select determines how the D7200 calculates exposure. To change metering modes, press the metering mode button, just southwest of the shutter release, and rotate the main command dial to select from among the choices that follow. (See Figure 1.9.)

Figure 1.9
Metering mode icons are (top to bottom): Matrix, Centerweighted, Spot.

• Matrix metering. The standard metering mode; the D7200 attempts to intelligently classify your image and choose the best exposure based on readings from a 2,016-point color CCD sensor that interprets light reaching the viewfinder using a database of hundreds of thousands of patterns.
• Center-weighted metering. The D7200 meters the entire scene, but gives the most emphasis to the central area of the frame, measuring about 8mm. (You can change the size of this area to 6mm, 12mm, or 13mm.)
• Spot metering. Exposure is calculated from a smaller 4mm spot, about 1.5 percent of the image area, centered on whichever of the 51 focus points is currently the active point.

Choosing a Focus Mode

When you are using Program, Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority, or Manual exposure mode, you can select the Autofocus mode when the D7200 measures and locks in focus prior to pressing the shutter release down all the way and taking the picture. To specify when the D7200 locks in focus, follow these steps:

1. Activate autofocus. Make sure the camera is set for autofocus mode by sliding any MA/M or AF/M switch on the lens to the MA or AF position. The camera body AF/M switch (see Figure 1.10) must also be set in the AF position. Note that the autofocus/manual focus switches on the lens and camera body must agree; if either is set to manual focus, then the D7200 defaults to manual focus regardless of how the other switch is set. Nikon, in fact, specifically warns against using autofocus lenses with the lens switch set to M and the camera body switch to AF, saying that doing so could damage the camera.
   
   Figure 1.10
   Choose autofocus or manual focus with this switch.
   
2. Enter setting mode. Press and hold the autofocus mode button in the center of the AF/M switch.
3. Choose AF mode. Rotate the main dial until AF-S, AF-C, or AF-A are shown on the top-panel monochrome LCD as well as on the back-panel color LCD when the information display screen is visible (press the Info button, located to the immediate right of the LCD, at the bottom, to produce it). While the button is held down, you'll also see AFS, AFC, or AFA at the bottom in the optical viewfinder. If you haven't activated autofocus mode, as described in Step 1, nothing will happen while the button is pressed and the main dial is rotated. The focus modes are described in more detail next.

The four focus modes when not using live view are as follows (there are additional autofocus modes, including Face-priority, available when shooting in live view).

• (AF-C) Continuous-servo autofocus. This mode, sometimes called continuous autofocus, or AF-C, sets focus when you partially depress the shutter button (or other autofocus activation button), but continues to monitor the frame and refocuses if the camera or subject is moved. This is a useful mode for photographing sports and moving subjects. Focus or release priority can be specified for AF-C mode using Custom Setting a1.
• (AF-S) Single-servo autofocus. This mode, sometimes called single autofocus, or AF-S, locks in a focus point when the shutter button is pressed down halfway (there are other autofocus activation button options), and the focus confirmation light glows at bottom left in the viewfinder. The focus will remain locked until you release the button or take the picture. This mode is best when your subject is relatively motionless. As you'll learn in Chapter 4, you can set your Nikon D7200 using Custom Setting a2 so that the camera will not take a photo unless sharp focus is achieved (focus-priority), or so that it will go ahead and snap a photo while still adjusting focus (release-priority).
• (AF-A) Automatic autofocus. The camera automatically selects singleservo autofocus for stationary subjects or continuous-servo focus if the subject is moving.
• (M) Manual focus. When focus is set to manual by rotating the AF switch and setting the AF/MF switch on the lens, you always focus manually using the focus ring on the lens. The focus confirmation indicator in the viewfinder provides an indicator when correct focus is achieved.

In live view, your focus options are as follows:

• AF-S. This single autofocus mode, which Nikon calls single-servo AF, locks focus when the shutter release is pressed halfway. By default this mode uses focus-priority.
• AF-F. This mode is roughly the equivalent of AF-C. Nikon calls it fulltime servo AF. The D7200 focuses and refocuses continually as you shoot stills in live view or record movies. Unlike AF-C, this mode also uses focus-priority.
• MF. Manual focus. You focus the image by rotating the focus ring on the camera.

Choosing an AF-Area Mode

Autofocus-area mode determines the zones in your scene used to achieve focus, from among the 51 points available in the viewfinder.

1. Enter setting mode. Press and hold the autofocus mode button in the center of the AF/M switch.
2. Rotate sub-command dial. The dial, on the front of the camera, can be used to select one of the six modes. The current AF-area mode chosen will be displayed on the top-panel LCD control panel (see Figure 1.11, left), the color monitor, and an equivalent indicator in the viewfinder (see Figure 1.11, right).
   
   Figure 1.11
   
   Focus area modes shown on the toppanel LCD (left) and in the viewfinder (right) are, top to bottom, Single point, 9-point dynamic-area AF, 21-point dynamicarea AF, 51-point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, and Auto-area AF.
3. Choose AF-area mode. For now, you should set Auto-area AF and allow the D7200 to choose the focus zone for you. They are described briefly next.
   • Single-point. The camera focuses on a point you select, using the multi selector directional buttons, when the AF-point lock lever (located just below the multi selector) is not set to the L (lock) position.
   • 9-point dynamic-area AF. You select the focus point, and the camera also uses information from surrounding AF points (nine points, total) to calculate focus.
   • 21-point dynamic-area AF. You select the focus point, and the camera also uses information from surrounding AF points (21 points, total) to calculate focus.
   • 51-point dynamic-area AF. You select the focus point, and the camera also uses information from all 51 focus points to calculate focus.
   • 3D-tracking. You select the focus point, and the camera will track your subject, using any of the other focus points, as needed, when using AF-A and AF-C modes. (In AF-S mode, focus tracking is not used, as focus is locked in when you press the shutter release halfway.)
   • Auto-area AF. The D7200 chooses a focus point.

In live view, focus area modes include:

• Face-priority AF. The camera automatically detects up to five faces, and focuses on subjects facing the camera. You can't select the focus zone yourself. Instead, a double yellow border will be displayed on the LCD when the camera detects a face. When you press down the shutter release halfway, the camera attempts to focus the face. As sharp focus is achieved, the border turns green. If the camera is unable to focus, the border blinks red.
• Wide-area AF. This is the mode to use for non-portrait subjects in handheld mode. As you can select the focus zone to be used manually, the focus zone will be outlined in red. You can move the focus zone around the screen with the multi selector buttons. When sharp focus is achieved, the focus zone box will turn green.
• Normal-area AF. This mode uses smaller focus zones, and so is best suited for tripod-mounted images where the camera is held fairly steady. The focus zone will be outlined in red. You can move the focus zone around the screen with the multi selector buttons. When sharp focus is achieved, the focus zone box will turn green.
• Subject-tracking AF. This mode allows the camera to focus, and then follow the subject as it moves within the frame. A white border appears in the center of the frame, and turns yellow when focus is locked in. To activate focus or refocus, press the multi selector up button.
• Manual focus. In this non-automatic focus mode, you can select the focus zone to use with the multi selector buttons, press the shutter release halfway, and then adjust focus manually by rotating the focus ring on the lens. When sharp focus is achieved, the focus confirmation indicator on the LCD will turn a steady green.

Adjusting White Balance and ISO

If you like, you can custom-tailor your white balance (color balance) and ISO (sensitivity) settings. To start out, it's best to set white balance (WB) to Auto, and ISO to ISO 200 for daylight photos, and ISO 400 for pictures in dimmer light. You can adjust either one now by pressing the WB or ISO buttons on the left side of the back of the camera, and rotating the main command dial until the value you want appears on the top-panel LCD control panel. Rotating the sub-command dial allows fine-tuning white balance, and toggling ISO Auto on or off.

Reviewing the Still Images You've Taken

The Nikon D7200 has a broad range of playback and image review options. (See Figure 1.12.)

Figure 1.12
Review your images.

• View image. Press the Playback button (marked with a white rightpointing triangle) at the upper-left corner of the back of the camera to display the most recent image on the LCD monitor.
• View additional images. Press the multi selector left or right buttons.
• Change information display. Press the multi selector button up or down to change among overlays of basic image information or detailed shooting information.
• Change magnification. Press the Zoom In button repeatedly to zoom in on the image displayed; the Zoom Out button reduces the image. (Both buttons are located to the left of the color LCD.) A thumbnail representation of the whole image appears in the lower-right corner with a yellow rectangle showing the relative level of zoom. At intermediate zoom positions, the yellow rectangle can be moved around within the frame using the multi selector.
• Exit image review. Press the Playback button again, or just tap the shutter release button to exit playback view.

Using the Built-in Flash

The built-in flash is easy enough to work with that you can begin using it right away, either to provide the main lighting of a scene or as supplementary illumination to fill in the shadows.

• Activating flash. To use the built-in flash in Manual, Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority, or Program modes, just press the flash pop-up button (shown in Figure 1.13). When the flash is fully charged, a lightning bolt symbol will flash at the right side of the viewfinder display.
  
  Figure 1.13
  The pop-up electronic flash can be used as the main light source or for supplemental illumination.
• In P and A modes. When using P (Program) and A (Aperture-priority) exposure modes, the D7200 will select a shutter speed for you automatically from the range 1/250th to 1/60th seconds. You can select an aperture, and the flash exposure will be calculated automatically.
• In S (Shutter-priority) mode. You select the shutter speed from 1/250th to 30 seconds, and the flash exposure will be calculated automatically.
• In M (Manual) mode. You select the shutter speed from 1/250th (the highest shutter speed that can be used in standard flash modes) to 30 seconds, and aperture. The flash exposure will be calculated automatically.
• In Auto/Scene modes. The D7200 will choose the appropriate shutter speed automatically. The flash pops up automatically when needed when using some scene modes.

Using the Self-Timer

If you want to set a short delay before your picture is taken, you can use the self-timer. Press the lock release button to free the release mode dial, and rotate it four clicks clockwise until the self-timer icon appears next to the indicator line. Press the shutter release to lock focus and start the timer. The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink and the beeper will sound (unless you've silenced it in the menus) until the final two seconds, when the lamp remains on and the beeper beeps more rapidly. The default delay is 10 seconds, but you can set it to 2, 5, 10, or 20 seconds.

Transferring Photos to Your Computer

The final step in your picture-taking session will be to transfer the photos you've taken to your computer for printing, further review, or image editing. Your D7200 allows you to print directly to PictBridge-compatible printers and to create print orders right in the camera, plus you can select which images to transfer to your computer. You can also transfer images using the camera's Wi-Fi capabilities.
I recommend using a card reader attached to your computer to transfer files, because that process is generally a lot faster and doesn't drain the D7200's battery. However, you can also use a cable for direct transfer, which may be your only option when you have the cable and a computer, but no card reader (perhaps you're using the computer of a friend or colleague, or at an Internet café).

To transfer images from the camera to a Mac or PC computer using the USB cable:

1. Turn off the camera.
2. Pry back the rubber cover that protects the D7200's USB port, and plug the supplied USB cable into the USB port. (See Figure 1.14.)
   
   Figure 1.14
   Images can be transferred to your computer using an optional USB cable.
   
3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to a USB port on your computer.
4. Turn the camera on. The operating system itself, or installed software such as Nikon Transfer or Adobe Photoshop Elements Transfer usually detects the camera and offers to copy or move the pictures. Or, the camera appears on your desktop as a mass storage device, enabling you to drag and drop the files to your computer.

To transfer images from a memory card to the computer using a card reader, do the following:

1. Turn off the camera.
2. Slide open the memory card door and remove the SD card.
3. Insert the memory card into your memory card reader. Your installed software detects the files on the card and offers to transfer them. The card can also appear as a mass storage device on your desktop, which you can open and then drag and drop the files to your computer.

Resetting the Nikon D7200

If you want to change from the factory default values, you might think that it would be a good idea to make sure that the Nikon D7200 is set to the factory defaults in the first place. After all, even a brand-new camera might have had its settings changed at the retailer, or during a demo. Unfortunately, Nikon doesn't make it easy to reset all settings in the camera to their factory defaults. In fact, there are no fewer than four different ways to "reset" the D7200, each of which does slightly different things. Those ways include:

• Two-button reset. This type of "rebooting" changes the most basic settings in your camera, and is useful when you want to cancel the most common changes you make when adjusting your camera. It does not affect all Shooting menu settings, or any of the Custom Settings memory banks, described next. I'll show you how to perform the two-button reset shortly.
• Shooting menu bank reset. The Shooting menu has a separate Reset Shooting menu option in the Menu Banks entry that zeroes out the changes you've made to the default options.
• Custom Settings menu bank reset. The Custom Settings menu also has a separate Reset Custom Settings option that zeroes out most of the changes you've made to the default options. A two-button reset does not affect any of the settings in the Custom Settings menu banks.
• Cold reset. The only way to reset all of the D7200's internal settings is to remove the battery and allow the internal backup battery to run down until the settings are lost, which can take as long as several weeks, which isn't really practical. You can remove the battery and then turn on the camera briefly to reset most settings, but this won't zero out all settings to the factory defaults as long as some juice remains in the backup battery (which is tucked deep inside the camera and not user-accessible). You might want to try a cold reset if your camera is hopelessly locked up, and you'd like to make one last attempt at restoring it to factory operation before sending it in for service.

Two-Button Reset

Just follow these steps to perform a two-button reset of the camera:

1. Find reset buttons. Locate the Thumbnail/Zoom Out/ISO/Reset #2 button on the back left side of the camera, and the EV/Reset #1 button on the top panel of the D7200, just southeast of the shutter release button. Each is marked with a green dot.
2. Start reset. Press and hold the two buttons for more than two seconds. The monochrome LCD control panel switches off momentarily while the settings are reset.
3. Release the two buttons. The resettable camera settings have been returned to the factory defaults.

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