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  • Page 1 Nikon D60 User Guide...
  • Page 2 Camera Cables You are supplied with a USB cable that connects the camera to the computer. It has a yellow C sticker on it. Insert it into the body of the camera where the corresponding Yellow C sticker is located.
  • Page 3 The other end of this cable should be already inserted into the back of your computer or laptop, but do check it to be sure that it is secure.
  • Page 4 The power supply to your camera is labeled with a red C sticker. It attaches to the AC adapter cable that dangles from the camera. It also has a red C sticker on it.
  • Page 5 The other end of the power supply cable should already be plugged into the power pack located on the lower back section of the case. Check it to be sure is it secure.
  • Page 6 The third and final cable that connects to your camera is the sync cable for the flash. It is labeled with a green C...
  • Page 7 The other end of the flash sync cable is inserted into the back of the flash. Both flash models are shown below. Your sync cable is stored in the bin with your flash.
  • Page 8 Camera Settings You are now ready to turn the camera on. The On/Off button is a switch right beneath the shutter button. Click it to the right to line up the word ON with the white line. The mode dial should be in MANUAL mode.
  • Page 9 How to set your camera manually Touch the INFO button on the camera to display the shutter speed and F-stop on the back of the camera. Your shutter speed should always be 125 but the F-stop may vary depending on your lighting situation.
  • Page 10 If your shutter is not 125, Roll the Main Dial to the right roll the Main Dial left or for a higher shutter speed, and right to set it. If the to the left for a lower shutter shutter speed does not speed.
  • Page 11 To change the F-stop on your camera manually, hold down the +/- key, while turning the Main Dial at the same time. F8 is a starting point. F-Stop Plus/Minus button Main Dial...
  • Page 12 F8 is a starting point for your F-stop, but the gray card program, on your photo software, will adjust your F-stop automatically for the best exposure in your environment. Sometimes adjusting it manually however, will perfect that exposure even more. A lower F-stop number will lighten the picture, a higher f-stop number will darken it.
  • Page 13 Focus Modes To set the camera in autofocus mode, click the switch on the side of the lens to A. Your camera will be set to M when shipped, ( for manual focus) but autofocus can be used if preferred. *Note, if using touchscreen to take a picture, the focus setting must always be manual.
  • Page 14 Focusing the camera in manual mode For manual focus, look through the viewfinder and make sure that the area inside the lens looks clear. The numbers on the lower bottom of the inside screen should appear sharp to your eye. If they do not, adjust the diopter, to the right of the viewfinder, until the numbers inside the lens look sharp.
  • Page 15 Depending on your lens, the ring to focus the picture my be at the front of the lens, or closer to the bottom. The larger ring on any lens is always the zoom adjustment. The zoom lens can be used with manual or autofocus settings. Focal adjustment The larger ring on the lens will...
  • Page 16 Look through the lens and center your picture like the sample below. Zoom in closely to Santa and child to create a portrait. Avoid zooming back too far, or many unwanted elements in the mall may become part of your picture.
  • Page 17 This concludes the Camera and lighting tutorial. Additional setup information along with a troubleshooting guide are available on Schoox online training, and within the help menu on your photo software. Please call tech support with any questions you may have. 1-800-969-2440...