Nikon P5100 - Manual (Page 22)

8
In
troducti
on
Basic Operations
The Mode Dial
Align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode
dial.
A Auto(A 22): Choose
this simple “point-and-
shoot” mode, suited to
first-time users of digital
cameras, in which the
camera automatically
adjusts settings.
a Anti-shake (A 43):
Prevent or reduce blur
using vibration reduction
(
A 128) and the Best Shot
Selector (BSS) ( A 101).
B High sensitivity
(
A 44): Choose this mode
to reduce blur when the
subject is poorly lit.
P,S,A,M ( A 45): Choose
these modes for greater
control over shutter speed
and aperture.
z Setup (A 89):
Display the setup menu,
where you can perform
such tasks as setting the
camera clock and
adjusting monitor
brightness.
D Movie (A 64): Choose
this mode to shoot
movies.
y Scene (A 35):
Choose this mode for
automatic adjustment of
settings to suit the
selected subject type, or
use the voice recording
option to record sound
only.