About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon D1X digital camera. This manual is designed to improve your enjoyment of this advanced single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. As you read through it, you will find explanations not only of how the camera works, but of how certain features can be used to take photographs in a variety of situations. The manual is divided into the following sections: • Getting Started .............................................................................. pp. 1–18 The “Getting Started” section describes the symbols and conventions used in this manual and provides a guide to the names and functions of camera controls and icons.
• Tutorial ............................................................................................ pp. 19–50 This section provides sufficient information to master simple “point-and-shoot” photography. After reading this section, you should know enough about your camera to enjoy the simplicity and immediacy of digital photography.
• Reference ........................................................................................ pp. 51–154 Like the tutorial, the reference section covers the steps involved in shooting and playback in the order most commonly followed when taking photographs, but covers these topics in greater depth. Taking playback one step further, it also describes how to view photographs on a computer or television. • Custom Settings and Other Menus .......................................... pp. 155–191 This section details custom settings and provides an index to camera menus.
• Technical Notes............................................................................. pp. 193–223 Refer to this section for information on optional accessories, camera care, troubleshooting, and specifications.
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