How to use Nikon D5000?

Recently I'd bought Nikon D5000… Am new to SLR Photography… Now when I started using my SLR it says, SUBJECT IS TOO DARK… And am unable to use it properly, pictures are too blurry. Can anybody help me with its settings so that I'd be able to use it properly and take good pictures.

If you are new to entry level (amateur) photographer, it is too early to go for DSLR. You should know about Programme, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual control, Exposure compensation and ISO… If you know about all this technical terms in photography, you may easily handle any kind of Cameras.

The manual come along with the camera explain clearly how to operate. For you problem, you just reduce the shutter speed or increase the aperture. Or just set the dial in fully programme mode marked in green always. Even in this problem persists, just increase the aperture and use compatible flash. Use, Nikon fast flashes. In outdoor check with different stills. Check the lens whether it is compatible with the body. Take the camera to the authorised dealer. Before that, local photographer for check is there any problem with the camera… All the best to take a best shots.

Learn about your camera!

Read your manual! Read it several times, and practice in between. If you don't have a book, download a new one from the manufacturer's website.

Attend a class, read some books, read/watch online tutorials.

The major camera manufacturers (like Canon, Nikon, Olympus etc) all have very useful sections on their website for learning about photography.

http://www1.nikonusa.com/slrlearningcenter/index.php

http://www.olympusamerica.com/...center.asp

http://www.usa.canon.com/...omePageAct

http://www.webphotoschool.com/all_lessons/free_lessons/index.html

Understanding at least the basic principles of photography (as well as being familiar with your camera) will enable you to make the most of your gear, and will make a HUGE difference to your images.

That's because you didn't read anything. You don't just buy a 700$ camera without reading later.

Subject is too dark cause your shutter speed is too fast.

Here's a site with post called 'Photography Tutorials - http://www.the-dslr-photographer.com/2009/11/tutorials.html

It's got everything you need. The site has tips, tutorials, reviews and guides.

Don't worry. You are new to SLR photography, but I hope you are not new to photography. For an instant solution to this problem, temporarily use Auto mode for all situations. However, SLR photography requires study & SLRs are meant to be controlled manually. So like others, I'll also say to you to read every line of the instruction manual. Meanwhile learn more about exposure controls like Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, ISO etc. Go on snapping, each time you release the shutter, you get chance to learn photography.
While it says that the subject is dark & you get blurry images, I guess it's because you are using lower ISO than required, slower shutter speed with relatively smaller aperture. Using a tripod gives excellent results. Setting needs be monitored before you release the shutter every time.