User manual NIKON AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105MM F-3.5-5.6G ED VR

[. . . ] When the lens will not be used for an extended period of time, attach both front and rear lens caps and store the lens away from direct sunlight. Failure to do so could result in a fire, as the lens may focus sunlight onto a flammable object. Do not look at the sun through the lens or viewfinder Viewing the sun or other strong light sources through the lens or viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment. DX Nikkor lenses are specially designed for use with Nikon digital-SLR (Nikon DX format) cameras, such as the D300 and D90. [. . . ] This lens is equipped with the Internal Focusing (IF) system. As this focusing system differs from non-IF Shooting is possible when camera focus mode is set to either AF or M. For more information on camera focus modes, refer to your camera's User's Manual. Getting good results with autofocus By enabling vibration reduction (VR), slower shutter speeds (approximately three stops*) can be used. The effects of vibration reduction may vary according to shooting conditions and use. Note: Be sure to set the switch b so that the indicator is precisely aligned with ON. Camera shake is reduced when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Autofocus and manual focusing, as well as precise framing of the subject, are simplified because camera shake visible through the viewfinder is also reduced. After pressing the shutter-release button halfway, wait until the image in the viewfinder stabilizes before pressing the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. If the camera is panned in a wide arc, compensation for camera shake in the panning direction is not performed. For example, when panning the camera in a horizontal direction, vertical camera shake is reduced. Due to the characteristics of the vibration reduction mechanism, the image in the viewfinder may be blurred after the shutter is released. Do not turn the camera off or remove the lens from the camera while vibration reduction is operating. Failure to observe this note could result in the lens sounding and feeling as if an internal component is loose or broken when it is shaken. Turn the camera on again to correct this. With cameras such as D300 and D40-series models, featuring a built-in flash, vibration reduction does not function while the built-in flash is charging. However, it is recommended that the switch be set to ON when using the camera on an unsecured tripod head or with monopod. With autofocus cameras such as D2-series and D300 models, featuring an AF-ON button, vibration reduction does not function when the AF-ON button is pressed. [. . . ] When the main subject in the focus brackets is relatively small When a person standing in front of a distant background is positioned within the focus brackets, as shown in Fig. E, the background may be in focus, while the subject is out of focus. When the main subject is a finely patterned subject or scene When the subject is finely patterned or of low contrast, such as a field filled with flowers, as shown in Fig. F, focus may be difficult to acquire using autofocus. [. . . ]