Nikon D5000 User Manual

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Q
Connecting to a Computer
This section describes how to use the supplied UC-E6 USB cable to connect the
camera to a computer.
Before Connecting the Camera
Before connecting the camera, install the software on the supplied Software Suite CD
(see the Quick Start Guide for more information).
To ensure that data transfer is not
interrupted, be sure the camera EN-EL9a battery is fully charged.
If in doubt, charge
the battery before use or use an EH-5a AC adapter and EP-5 power connector
(available separately).
❚❚ Supported Operating Systems
The camera can be connected to computers running the following operating
systems:
• Windows: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (32-bit Home Basic/Home Premium/
Business/Enterprise/Ultimate) and Windows XP Service Pack 3 (Home Edition/
Professional).
• Macintosh: Mac OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.11, 10.5.6)
See the websites listed on page xvi for the latest information on supported operating
systems.
❚❚ Supplied Software
Nikon Transfer is used to copy photographs from the camera to the computer, where
they can be viewed using ViewNX (Nikon Transfer can also be used to back up
photographs and embed information in photographs as they are transferred, while
ViewNX can be used to sort photographs, convert images to different file formats,
and perform simple editing on NEF/RAW photographs).
A Connecting Cables
Be sure the camera is off when connecting or disconnecting interface cables. Do not use
force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle.
D During Transfer
Do not turn the camera off or disconnect the USB cable while transfer is in progress.
A Camera Control Pro 2
Camera Control Pro 2 (available separately; 0 202) can be used to control the camera from a
computer. When Camera Control Pro 2 is running, a capture mode indicator will be
displayed in the viewfinder and information display.

Nikon D5000 Specifications

General

Megapixel	12.3 MP
Camera type	SLR Camera Body
Sensor type	CMOS
Sensor format	DX
Image stabilizer	No
Total megapixels	12.9 MP
Image sensor size	- \
Image formats supported	JPG, RAW
Maximum image resolution	4288 x 2848 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)	23.6 x 15.8 mm
Still image resolution(s)	4288 x 2848 3216 x 2136 2144 x 1424
Mounting type	Bayonet
Lens mount interface	Nikon F
Video recording	Yes
Video resolutions	320 x 216, 640 x 424, 1280 x 720 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate	24 fps
Maximum video resolution	1280 x 720 pixels
Analog signal format system	NTSC
Display diagonal	2.7 \
Display resolution (numeric)	230000 pixels
Magnification	0.78 x
Eye relief	17.9 mm
Scene modes	Beach, Candlelight, Children, Close-up (macro), Dawn, Dusk, Food, Night landscape, Night portrait, Party (indoor), Pet, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
Image editing	Trimming
Photo effects	Black&White, Neutral, Vivid
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual, Shade, Sunny
Playback modes	Zoom
Camera playback	Highlights, Movie, Single image, Slide show, Thumbnails
Self-timer delay	2, 5, 10, 20 s
Camera file system	DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.21
Product color	Black
Battery life (CIPA standard)	510 shots
Number of batteries supported	1
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Auto Focus (AF) points	11
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Flash modes	Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash sync-speed	1/200 s
Flash range (tele)	- m
Flash exposure correction	-3EV - +1EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Matrix, Spot
ISO sensitivity	100, 200, 3200, 6400
Light exposure modes	Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)	6400
ISO sensitivity (min)	100
Light exposure correction	±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Audio system	Mono
Camera shutter type	Electronic
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/4000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	30 s
PictBridge	-
USB version	2.0

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	80 mm
Width	127 mm
Height	104 mm
Weight	560 g