Nikon D3100 User Manual page 53

Image Size
Image size is measured in pixels. Choose from the following options:
Image size Size (pixels) Print size (em/in.)
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3,072 39
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2,304 29.3
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1,536 19.5
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1317.7
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Approximate size when printed at 300 dpi. Print size in inches equals image size in pixels
divided by printer resolution in dots per inch (dpi; 1 inch=approximately 2.54 cm).
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Place the cursor in the information display.
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Display image size options.
Highlight the current image size in the
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Choose an image size.
Highlight an option and press
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To return to
shooting mode, press the shutter-release button
halfway.
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File Names
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JPEG fine have the same file names but different extensions.
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