Nikon D5100 Experience Manual page 18

Nikon D5100 Experience
Figure 9 – Custom Setting c2 Auto Off Timers Menu
c3: Self-timer – These are the self-timer settings. Use this to set the Self-timer delay between
when you press the Shutter-Release Button and when the shot is taken, and the Number of shots
taken each time with the self-timer. Pretty much self-explanatory.
c4: Remote on duration – If you are using the optional remote shutter release, you will need to
set how long you want the camera to be on stand-by before turning off remote mode and
reverting back to the previous release mode. Although shorter times will save battery life, 5
minutes or even 10 minutes will most likely prove to be a more reasonable time for setting up
shots and working with the remote.
Shooting/Display
d1: Beep – This is used to customize the beep volume that the camera makes for various
operations including when focus is achieved and when the self-timer is counting down. You
may prefer to turn this Off if you find the beeps unnecessary or distracting.
d2: ISO display – This setting is used to choose if you want ISO or the number of exposures
remaining to be displayed in the Viewfinder. It is often more important to be aware of your ISO
setting than your frame count, especially if you are using larger capacity memory cards, so On is
recommended. Choose Off if you prefer the frame count to be shown.
d3: File number sequence – This option is used to set how the image files are named. Setting
for On continues the file numbering from the last image taken even if you make a new folder,
format the card or use a new card. Setting Off resets the file numbering to 0001 if you perform
any of those actions. Reset resets the file numbering of the On setting back to 0001 and creates a
new folder, as if your camera was new again. Unless you have a specific reason to change this it
is best to leave this set for On so that you don't start to create new images with the same file
numbers as previous ones. If you did that, you could accidentally overwrite a previous image
with a new one when you save them or transfer them on your computer or external hard drive.
d4: Exposure delay mode – This setting is for using the Exposure Delay Mode, which will
delay shutter release for 1 second after you press the shutter. You do not want this on all the
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