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Insert a Memory Card
The camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately;
0 177).
1 Turn the camera off.
2 Open the card slot cover.
Slide the card slot cover out (q) and open the
card slot (w).
3 Insert the memory card.
Holding the memory card as shown at right, slide
it in until it clicks into place.
The memory card
access lamp will light for a few seconds.
Close
the memory card slot cover.
If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or the card
has been formatted in another device, format the card as described on page 21.
A Inserting and Removing Memory Cards
Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards.
D Inserting Memory Cards
Inserting memory cards upside down or backwards
could damage the camera or the card.
Check to be
sure the card is in the correct orientation.
A Removing Memory Cards
After confirming that the access lamp is off, turn the camera
off, open the memory card slot cover, and press the card in
to eject it (q).
The card can then be removed by hand (w).
A The Write Protect Switch
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 beep will sound if
you attempt to release the shutter).
To unlock the memory
card, slide the switch to the “write” position.
4
GB
Front
Access lamp
4
GB
Write-protect switch
4
GB

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Nikon D3100 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel14.2 MP
Camera typeSLR Camera Body
Sensor typeCMOS
Image stabilizerNo
Image sensor size- \
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3072 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)23.1 x 15.4 mm
Still image resolution(s)-
Digital zoom- x
Focal length range- mm
InterfaceUSB
Digital SLRYes
Power source typeBattery
Dimensions (WxDxH)124 x 96 x 74.5 mm
Camera shutter speed1/4000 - 30 s
Effective sensor resolution14800000 pixels
Auto focusing (AF) modesSingle Auto Focus
ISO sensitivity100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto
Light exposure modesaperture priority AE, auto, manual, shutter priority AE
Flash modesAuto, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Internal memory- MB
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXC
Motion JPEG frame rate30 fps
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Field of view95 %
Display diagonal3 \
Display resolution (numeric)230000 pixels
Magnification0.8 x
USB version2.0
Scene modesChildren, Close-up (macro), Portrait
Photo effectsBlack&White
White balanceAuto, Manual
Self-timer delay10 s
Product colorBlack
Fastest camera shutter speed1/4000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed30 s
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth96 mm
Width124 mm
Height74.5 mm
Weight505 g

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