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The Battery Charger
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and | | |
found to comply with the limits for a | | |
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part | | |
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are | | |
designed to provide reasonable pro- | CAUTIONS |
tection against harmful interference |
in a residential installation. This | Modifications |
equipment generates, uses, and can | The FCC requires the user be notified |
radiate radio frequency energy and, if | that any changes or modifications |
not installed and used in accordance | made to this device that are not |
with the instructions, may cause | expressly approved by Nikon Corpo- |
harmful interference to radio commu- | ration may void the user’s authority to |
nications. However, there is no guar- | operate the equipment. |
antee that interference will not occur | Interface Cables |
in a particular installation. If this | Use the interface cables sold or pro- |
equipment does cause harmful inter- | vided by Nikon for your equipment. |
ference to radio or television recep- | Using other interface cables may |
tion, which can be determined by | exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of |
turning the equipment off and on, the | the FCC rules. |
user is encouraged to try to correct | Notice for Customers in the State of |
the interference by one or more of the |
following measures: | California |
•Reorient or relocate the receiving WARNING: Handling the cord on this prod-
antenna. | uct may expose you to lead, a chemical |
• Increase the separation between the | known to the State of California to cause |
equipment and receiver. | birth defects or other reproductive |
• Connect the equipment into an out- | harm. Wash hands after handling. |
let on a circuit different from that to | Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, |
which the receiver is connected. | Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. |
•Consult the dealer or an experienced Tel.: 631-547-4200
8radio/television technician for help.
Contents
Digital Camera
Table of Contents
Take pictures or movies in any of five modes
Connecting to a Computer
Technical Notes
Will be read by all who use the product
Camera Settings
Symbols and Conventions
Digitutor
Product Documentation
Following documentation is supplied with the camera
For Your Safety
ATurn off immediately in the event of mal
AObserve caution when using a flash
AObserve proper precautions when handling the charger
Plies with Canadian ICES-003
Important Safety INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE These Instructions
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
AVC Patent Portfolio License
ABefore Taking Important Pictures
DUse Only Nikon Brand Accessories
AServicing the Camera and Accessories
Life-Long Learning
Package Contents
SIntroduction
Parts of the Camera
Camera Body
Camera Body
Monitor
Charged or Partially Discharged
Attach the camera strap
Charge the battery
First Steps
Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets
Pressed to one side, slide the battery in until it latches,
Insert the battery and a memory card
Tation. Using the battery to keep the orange battery latch
Then slide in the memory card until it clicks into place
Turn the camera on
Attach a lens
ATurning the Camera Off
$Display Button
Choosing a Language and Setting the Camera Clock
Press $ to cycle through shooting or playback indicators
AThe Framing Grid
Taking Photos in Auto Photo Mode
ZAuto Photo Mode
Ready the camera
Position your subject in the center of the frame
Frame the photograph
Focus
Smoothly press the shutter-release
Shoot
ALenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons
AAutomatic Scene Selection
AAuto Power Off
Face-Priority AF
ASee Also
Viewing Photographs
See page 60 for slide show options
Press O
Deleting Pictures
Display the photograph
Delete the photograph
Select creative mode
6Creative Mode
Choosing a Creative Mode
Rotate the mode dial to w
Option Description
Creative mode offers a choice of the following scenes
Choosing a Scene
A, M
Top and bottom of each photo is blurred so that
Ground into focus
A, M
Manual
Backlighting
On displayed when processing is complete
DFraming HDR Photographs
Set focus and exposure
Easy Panorama
Follow the steps below to shoot panoramas
Start shooting
Select Smart Photo Selector mode
8Smart Photo Selector Mode
Taking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode
Rotate the mode dial to y
Begin buffering photographs
ASmart Photo Selector Mode
Press the shutter-release button half
Ture displayed will not have a file
Choosing the Best Shot
Tor right to view the next picture,
Current picture. To end playback
Deleting Pictures
ADeleting Individual Photographs
HD Movies
YMovie Mode
Select movie mode
Record movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16
AAudio Recording
Start recording
End recording
AMaximum Length
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Choosing the Movie Type
DRecording Movies
Slow Motion
Rotate the mode dial to
Select slow-motion mode
Motion. a slow-motion movie crop
See page 60 for frame rate options
Following operations can be performed
Viewing Movies
Use Description
Deleting Movies
Select Motion Snapshot mode
9Motion Snapshot Mode
Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode
Rotate the mode dial to z
Frame the picture
Begin buffering
AMotion Snapshot Mode
Choosing a Theme
Deleting Motion Snapshots
Viewing Motion Snapshots
To delete the current Motion Snapshot
Control
7Available Settings
Color space
Exposure Compensation Flash mode Movie mode Theme
Autoexposure Lock Focus lock Self-timer
Flexible program
Interval timer Shooting
WCreative Mode
Exposure mode Image quality
Focus mode AF-area mode Face-priority AF Built-in AF assist
Autoexposure Lock Self-timer Focus lock
NEF RAW and NEF RAW + Jpeg fine not available
Press 4 E to display self-timer options
Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes
Display self-timer options
TMore on Photography
Frame the photograph and shoot
Remote control mode Aim the ML-L3 at
Select the desired option
Shutter has been released
AUsing the Built-in Flash
AMovie Mode
ATripod Mounting Spacer
Slow sync
Built-in Flash
Fill flash
Rear curtain +
Fill flash NY Red-eye reduction
Choosing a Flash Mode
Display the flash mode options
Fill flash NY Red-eye reduction Nq Rear-curtain sync
See page 61 for information on adjusting the flash level
To save power when the flash is not in use
ALowering the Built-in Flash
UUsing the Menus
AUsing the Menus
Use the multi selector to navigate the menus
Playback Menu Options
Shooting Menu Options
Metering
Options Interval timer
Focus mode
Control Color space
Setup Menu Options
QConnecting to a Computer
Installing the Supplied Software
System Requirements
System requirements for the ViewNX 2 are
Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer
Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer
Transferring Pictures
Start Nikon Transfer
Terminate the connection
Viewing Pictures
Click Start Transfer
AStarting ViewNX 2 Manually
Printing Pictures
Retouching Photographs
AFor More Information
NTechnical Notes
Optional Accessories
CR2025 battery
Lenses Mount lenses Mount Adapter FT1
Tripod
Software
Adapters
64 GB
Approved Memory Cards
Sdhc cards
GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
Storage
Storage and Cleaning
Cleaning
Lens
Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions
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DServicing the Camera and Accessories
Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks
Display
Troubleshooting
Indicators are not displayed Press the $button
Monitor is off
Shooting All Shooting and Exposure Modes
Shutter-release is disabled
Movies in movie mode 0 36.n No sound is recorded for movies
Movies
Cannot hear movie sound
Playback
Miscellaneous
Cannot delete images
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Message Solution
Specifications
Nikon 1 J2 Digital Camera
Media
Release Mode
Storage File format
File system
Release
Self-timer
Sure mode Exposure lock
Exposure Metering
Lens servo
AF-area mode
Focus Autofocus
Manual focus MF
HD movies
Power source Battery
Movie
Motion Snapshot
Temperature
Dimensions/weight
Weight
MH-27 battery charger Rated input
Focal length
Dimensions
Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 Type
Construction
ATrademark Information
Battery Life
Still images Approximately 230 shots
Symbols
Index
Press the shutter-release button
Zoom ring
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