Nikon Camera D610 Users Manual

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Attach a Lens
Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is 
removed.
 The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S 
NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR.
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2Remove the rear lens cap and the 
camera body cap.
Lens cap
Lens hood
Focal length scale
Mounting index Focal length scale index
CPU contacts (
0287)
Focus mode switch ( 026, 103)
Vibration reduction ON/OFF switch
Vibration reduction mode switch
Focus ring ( 055,...

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3Attach the lens.
Keeping the mounting index on the lens aligned with the mounting index on 
the camera body, position the lens  in the camera’s bayonet mount (q).
 Being 
careful not to press the lens-release bu tton, rotate the lens counter-clockwise 
until it clicks into place ( w).
If the lens is equipped with a focus mode switch, select 
autofocus mode ( A, M/A , or  A/M).
ADetaching the Lens
Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses.
 To  
remove the lens, press and hold the...

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Basic Setup
A language-selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 
Choose a language and set the time and date. Photographs can not be taken until 
you have set the time and date.
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A language-selection dialog will be displayed.
2Select a language.
Press  1 or  3 to highlight the desired language 
and press  J.
3Choose a time zone.
A time-zone selection dialog will be displayed. 
Press  4 or  2 to highlight the local time zone (the 
UTC  field...

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ASetting the Clock
Language and date/time settings can be changed at any time using the  Language (0 253) 
and  Time zone and date  (0 253) options in the setup menu.
 The camera clock can also be 
synchronized with GPS devices ( 0175).
AThe Clock Battery
The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is 
charged as necessary when the main battery is  installed or the camera is powered by an 
optional EP-5B power connector and EH-5b AC adapter ( 0297).
 Two days of...

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Insert a Memory Card
The camera stores pictures on Secure  Digital (SD) memory card s (available separately; 
0 334).
 The camera has two memory card slots (Slo t 1 and Slot 2); if you will be using 
only one memory card, insert it in Slot 1 ( 030).
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2Open the card slot cover.
Slide the card slot cover out ( q) and open the card slot 
( w ).
3Insert the memory card.
Holding the memory card as show n at right, slide it in until 
it clicks into place.
 The memory card access...

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ANo Memory Card
If the camera is turned off with a charged EN-EL15 battery and no 
memory card inserted,  S will be displayed in the control panel 
and viewfinder.
AUsing Two Memory Cards
Slot 1 is for the main card; the ca rd in slot 2 plays a backup or 
secondary role. If the default setting of  Overflow is selected for  Role 
played by card in Slot 2  (0 96) when two memory cards are 
inserted, the card in slot 2 will only be used when the card in slot 1 is 
full. Slot 1
Slot 2
The control panel...

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Format the Memory Card
Memory cards must be formatted before first use or after being used or formatted in 
other devices.
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2Press the O (Q ) and  Z (Q ) buttons.
Hold the  O (Q ) and  Z (Q ) buttons down 
simultaneously until a flashing  C (format) 
appears in the shutter-speed displays in the 
control panel and viewfinder.
 If two memory 
cards are inserted, the card in Slot 1 ( 030) will 
be selected; you can choose the card in Slot 2 
by rotating the main command dial....

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AThe Write Protect Switch
SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect 
switch to prevent accidental loss of data. When this switch 
is in the “lock” position, the memory card can not be 
formatted and photos can not be deleted or recorded (a 
warning will be displayed in the monitor if you attempt to 
release the shutter).
 To unlock the memory card, slide the 
switch to the “write” position.
ASee Also
See page 250 for information on formatting memory cards using the  Format memory card...

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Adjust Viewfinder Focus
The camera is equipped with diopter adjustment to accommodate individual 
differences in vision.
 Check that the display in the  viewfinder is in focus before 
framing pictures in the viewfinder.
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Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on.
2Focus the viewfinder.
Rotate the diopter adjustment control until 
the AF area brackets are in sharp focus. When 
operating the diopter adjustment control with 
your eye to the viewfinder, be careful not to 
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