Nikon 6MVA3111 01, J2 White QConnecting to a Computer, Installing the Supplied Software

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QConnecting to a Computer

Installing the Supplied Software

Install the supplied software to copy pictures to your computer for viewing and editing pictures and creating short movies. Before installing the software, confirm that your system meets the requirements on page 64.

1 Insert the installer CD.

Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2/Short Movie Cre- ator CD. In Windows, the installer “Welcome” dialog will launch automatically; proceed to Step 2. Users of Mac OS must first double-click the CD icon () on the desktop and then double-click the Welcome icon ().

2 Select a language.

Select a language and click Next. If the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the desired language (region selec- tion is not available in the European release).

3 Start the installer.

Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions.

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4 Exit the installer.

Click Yes (Windows) or OK (Mac OS) when installation is com- plete. The following software is installed:

•ViewNX 2

•Short Movie Creator

•Apple QuickTime (Windows only)

5 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive.

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Contents Digital Camera Table of Contents Technical Notes Connecting to a ComputerTake pictures or movies in any of five modes Symbols and Conventions Camera SettingsWill be read by all who use the product DigitutorFollowing documentation is supplied with the camera Product DocumentationATurn off immediately in the event of mal For Your SafetyAObserve 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 AServicing the Camera and Accessories DUse Only Nikon Brand AccessoriesABefore Taking Important Pictures Life-Long LearningSIntroduction Package ContentsCamera Body Parts of the CameraCamera Body Charged or Partially Discharged MonitorFirst Steps Charge the batteryAttach the camera strap Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyeletsTation. Using the battery to keep the orange battery latch Insert the battery and a memory cardPressed to one side, slide the battery in until it latches, Then slide in the memory card until it clicks into placeATurning the Camera Off Attach a lensTurn the camera on Press $ to cycle through shooting or playback indicators Choosing a Language and Setting the Camera Clock$Display Button AThe Framing GridReady the camera ZAuto Photo ModeTaking Photos in Auto Photo Mode Focus Frame the photographPosition your subject in the center of the frame ALenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons ShootSmoothly press the shutter-release Face-Priority AF AAuto Power OffAAutomatic Scene Selection ASee AlsoSee page 60 for slide show options Viewing PhotographsDisplay the photograph Deleting PicturesPress O Delete the photographChoosing a Creative Mode 6Creative ModeSelect creative mode Rotate the mode dial to wChoosing a Scene Creative mode offers a choice of the following scenesOption Description A, MTop and bottom of each photo is blurred so that Manual A, MGround into focus DFraming HDR Photographs On displayed when processing is completeBacklighting Follow the steps below to shoot panoramas Easy PanoramaSet focus and exposure Start shootingTaking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode 8Smart Photo Selector ModeSelect Smart Photo Selector mode Rotate the mode dial to yPress the shutter-release button half ASmart Photo Selector ModeBegin buffering photographs Tor right to view the next picture, Choosing the Best ShotTure displayed will not have a file Current picture. To end playbackADeleting Individual Photographs Deleting PicturesSelect movie mode YMovie ModeHD Movies Record movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16End recording Start recordingAAudio Recording AMaximum LengthPage DRecording Movies Choosing the Movie TypeSelect slow-motion mode Rotate the mode dial toSlow Motion Motion. a slow-motion movie cropSee page 60 for frame rate options Use Description Viewing MoviesFollowing operations can be performed Deleting Movies Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode 9Motion Snapshot ModeSelect Motion Snapshot mode Rotate the mode dial to zBegin buffering Frame the pictureChoosing a Theme AMotion Snapshot ModeTo delete the current Motion Snapshot Viewing Motion SnapshotsDeleting Motion Snapshots Color space 7Available SettingsControl Flexible program Autoexposure Lock Focus lock Self-timerExposure Compensation Flash mode Movie mode Theme Exposure mode Image quality WCreative ModeInterval timer Shooting Focus mode AF-area mode Face-priority AF Built-in AF assistNEF RAW and NEF RAW + Jpeg fine not available Autoexposure Lock Self-timer Focus lockDisplay self-timer options Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesPress 4 E to display self-timer options TMore on PhotographySelect the desired option Remote control mode Aim the ML-L3 atFrame the photograph and shoot Shutter has been releasedATripod Mounting Spacer AMovie ModeAUsing the Built-in Flash Fill flash Built-in FlashSlow sync Rear curtain +Display the flash mode options Choosing a Flash ModeFill flash NY Red-eye reduction Fill flash NY Red-eye reduction Nq Rear-curtain syncALowering the Built-in Flash To save power when the flash is not in useSee page 61 for information on adjusting the flash level UUsing the Menus Use the multi selector to navigate the menus AUsing the MenusShooting Menu Options Playback Menu OptionsFocus mode Options Interval timerMetering Control Color spaceSetup Menu Options Installing the Supplied Software QConnecting to a ComputerSystem requirements for the ViewNX 2 are System RequirementsTransferring Pictures Viewing and Editing Pictures on a ComputerChoose how pictures will be copied to the computer Start Nikon TransferClick Start Transfer Viewing PicturesTerminate the connection AStarting ViewNX 2 ManuallyAFor More Information Retouching PhotographsPrinting Pictures CR2025 battery Optional AccessoriesNTechnical Notes Lenses Mount lenses Mount Adapter FT1Adapters SoftwareTripod Sdhc cards Approved Memory Cards64 GB GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GBCleaning Storage and CleaningStorage LensCaring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Page Page Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks DServicing the Camera and AccessoriesIndicators are not displayed Press the $button TroubleshootingDisplay Monitor is offMovies in movie mode 0 36.n No sound is recorded for movies Shutter-release is disabledShooting All Shooting and Exposure Modes MoviesMiscellaneous PlaybackCannot hear movie sound Cannot delete imagesPage Message Solution Nikon 1 J2 Digital Camera SpecificationsStorage File format Release ModeMedia File systemSure mode Exposure lock Self-timerRelease Exposure MeteringFocus Autofocus AF-area modeLens servo Manual focus MFMovie Power source BatteryHD movies Motion SnapshotWeight Dimensions/weightTemperature MH-27 battery charger Rated inputNikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 Type DimensionsFocal length ConstructionATrademark Information Still images Approximately 230 shots Battery LifeIndex SymbolsPress the shutter-release button Zoom ring Page SB2H0111