Nikon D5100 Reference Manual page 2

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. To get
the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and
keep them where they will be read by all who use the product.
Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are
used:
This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before use to prevent
D
damage to the camera.
A
This icon marks notes; information that should be read before using the camera.
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This icon marks references to other pages in this manual.
Camera Settings
The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.
Help
Use the camera's on-board help feature for help on menu items and other topics. See page 11
for details.
Digitutor
"Digitutor", a series of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is available from the following
website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html
A For Your Safety
Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in "For Your Safety"
(0 x–xv).