Nikon Camera D810 Users Manual

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6Focus the viewfinder.
Lift the diopter adjustment control 
and rotate it until the viewfinder 
display, focus points, and AF area 
brackets are in sharp focus.
 When 
operating the control with your eye 
to the viewfinder, be careful not to 
put your fingers or fingernails in your eye.
 Push the diopter 
adjustment control back in once you have adjusted focus to 
your satisfaction.
Focus point
AF area brackets
Viewfinder not in focus 
Viewfinder in focus 
						

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7Choose a language and set the 
camera clock.
Use the Language  and Time zone 
and date  options in the setup menu 
to choose a language and set the 
camera clock ( Language is 
automatically shown highlighted the 
first time the menus are displayed).
 
Time zone and date  is used to 
choose a time zone ( Time zone), 
choose a date format ( Date format), 
turn daylight saving time on and off 
( Daylight saving time ), and set the 
camera clock to the current date and 
time ( Date and time ; note that the 
camera uses a 24-hour clock).
 For 
information on using the menus, see 
“Using Camera Menus” ( 025).
The camera is now ready for use.
 Proceed to page 29 for 
information on taking photographs.
G  button 
						

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❚❚Battery Level
The battery level is shown in the control 
panel and viewfinder.
Control panelViewfinderDescription
L — Battery fully charged.
K —
Battery partially discharged.
J —
I —
H dLow battery.
 Charge battery or ready spare 
battery.
 H
(flashes) d
 
(flashes) Shutter release disabled. Charge or 
exchange battery.
Control panel
Viewfinder 
						

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❚❚Number of Exposures Remaining
The memory cards currently inserted in 
the camera are indicated as shown (the 
example at right shows the icons 
displayed when both an SD and a 
CompactFlash card are inserted).
 If the 
memory card is full or an error has 
occurred, the icon for the affected card will flash ( 0468).
The control panel and viewfinder show 
the number of photographs that can be 
taken at current settings (values over 
1000 are rounded down to the nearest 
hundred; e.g., values between 1200 and 
1299 are shown as 1.2 k).
ACamera Off Display
If the camera is turned off with a battery 
and memory card inserted, the memory 
card icon and number of exposures 
remaining will be displayed (some memory 
cards may in rare cases only display this 
information when the camera is on).
Control panel
Number of exposures remaining
Control panel Viewfinder
Control panel 
						

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❚❚Removing the Battery and Memory Cards
Removing the Battery
Turn the camera off and open the 
battery-chamber cover.
 Press the 
battery latch in the direction shown by 
the arrow to release the battery and 
then remove the battery by hand.
Removing Memory Cards
After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off, turn 
the camera off and open the memory card slot cover.
• SD memory cards : Press the card in and 
then release it ( q).
 The memory card 
can then be removed by hand ( w).
• CompactFlash memory cards : Press the 
eject button ( q) to partially eject the 
card ( w).
 The memory card can then 
be removed by hand.
 Do not push on 
the memory card while pressing the 
eject button.
 Failure to observe this 
precaution could damage the camera 
or memory card.
16 GB
16 GB 
						

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DMemory Cards
• Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when 
removing memory cards from the camera.
• Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards.
 Do 
not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or 
remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while 
data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer.
 Failure to 
observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to 
the camera or card.
• Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects.
• Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks.
• Do not apply force to the card casing.
 Failure to observe this 
precaution could damage the card.
• Do not expose to water, high levels of humidity, or direct sunlight.
• Do not format memory cards in a computer.
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.
ANo Memory Card
If no memory card is inserted, the control 
panel and viewfinder will show  S.
 If the 
camera is turned off with a charged 
battery and no memory card inserted,  S 
will be displayed in the control panel. Write-protect switch 
						

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❚❚Detaching the Lens
Be sure the camera is off when removing 
or exchanging lenses.
 To  r e m o v e  t h e  
lens, press and hold the lens release 
button ( q) while turning the lens 
clockwise ( w).
 After removing the lens, 
replace the lens caps and camera body 
cap.
DCPU Lenses with Aperture Rings
In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring ( 0422), lock 
aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number).
ADiopter-Adjustment Viewfinder Lenses
Corrective lenses (available separately; 
0 438) can be used to further adjust 
viewfinder diopter.
 Before attaching a 
diopter-adjustment viewfinder lens, 
remove the viewfinder eyepiece by closing 
the viewfinder shutter to release the 
eyepiece lock ( q) and then unscrewing the 
eyepiece as shown at right ( w). 
						

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Camera Menus
Most shooting, playback, and setup 
options can be accessed from the 
camera menus.
 To view the menus, 
press the  G button.
Tabs
Choose from the following menus:
• D : Playback  (0 280) •N : Retouch  (0 384)
• C : Shooting  (0 290) •O /m : MY MENU  or RECENT SETTINGS  
(defaults to  MY MENU; 0 414)
• A : Custom Settings  (0 300)
• B: Setup  (0 365)
Help icon ( 025)
G  button
Slider shows position in current 
menu.
Menu options
Options in current menu.
Current settings are shown by icons. 
						

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Using Camera Menus
❚❚Menu Controls
The multi selector and  J button are used to navigate the menus.
AThe  d (Help) Icon
If a  d icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, help 
can be displayed by pressing the  L (Z /Q ) button.
A description of the currently selected option or menu will be 
displayed while the button is pressed.
 Press  1 or  3 to scroll through 
the display.
L  (Z /Q ) button
Move cursor up
Cancel and return to 
previous menu Select highlighted 
item or display sub-
menu
Select highlighted item
Select highlighted 
item
J button
Move cursor down
Multi selector 
						

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❚❚Navigating the Menus
Follow the steps below to navigate the menus.
1Display the menus.
Press the  G button to display the 
menus.
2Highlight the icon for the 
current menu.
Press  4 to highlight the 
icon for the current menu.
3Select a menu.
Press  1 or  3 to select the desired menu.
G  button