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A framing grid can be displayed by selecting On for Display > Grid display in the setup menu (0 157).

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Page Camera Settings Symbols and Conventions Digitutor AFor Your Safety Page Take photos with the shutter-releasebutton Shoot movies with the movie-recordbutton Create short movies with music Install copy Accessories Wireless Lenses mobile adapters Software for Nikon digital Introduction Auto Mode Taking Photos in Auto Mode Creative Mode Best Moment Capture Mode Viewing Photos Taken with the Smart Photo Selector Motion Snapshot Mode Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode Viewing Motion Snapshots Connections Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer The Playback Menu The Shooting Menu Reset Shooting Options Auto Distortion Control The Movie Menu The Image Processing Menu The Setup Menu Technical Notes Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions For Your Safety ❚❚WARNINGS •Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment •Do not short or disassemble the battery •Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat •Do not immerse in or expose to water AObserve proper precautions when handling the charger: Notices Notice for Customers in Canada CAUTION ATTENTION plies with Canadian ICES-003 Notice for Customers in the U.S.A The Battery Charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTIONS Modifications Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction or reproduced tions •Comply with copyright notices Disposing of Data Storage Devices AVC Patent Portfolio License Temperature Warnings Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories DUse Only Nikon Brand Accessories AServicing the Camera and Accessories ABefore Taking Important Pictures ALife-LongLearning •For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com Page sIntroduction User’s Manual Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1Movie-recordbutton 2 Shutter-release 18 The Camera Body (Continued) 67 17 7Power connector cover for optional power connector......167 The Monitor Detailed Display Shooting AThe Framing Grid Grid display ASee also The Multi Selector Settings: & Menu navigation: Settings: C Settings: E The GButton ❚❚Choosing a Shooting Mode Shooting mode Motion Snapshot mode Auto mode Creative mode Motion Snapshot mode Best moment capture mode Auto mode wCreative mode: Choose a scene (0 33) vAdvanced movie mode: Choose between HD (0 57) and slow- motion movies (0 62) A&(Feature) In playback mode, the &key can be used to rate pictures (0 86) ❚❚Using the Menus 1 Select an item 2 Select an option Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired option and press Jto select AUsing the Menus First Steps 1 Attach the camera strap Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets 2 Charge the battery Battery charging DThe Battery and Charger caution could damage the battery or impair its performance tery temperatures from 0°C (32°F) to 10°C (50°F) and from 45°C ture is below 0°C (32°F) or above 60°C (140°F) Charge the battery at ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) 3 Insert the battery and a memory card DInserting and Removing Batteries and Memory Cards AFormatting Memory Cards Format memory card Note that this permanently deletes any data the card may contain keep to a computer before proceeding ARemoving Batteries and Memory Cards To remove a memory card, first press the card in to eject it (q); the card can then be removed by hand (w) DMemory Cards 4 Attach a lens Mounting mark (lens) Mounting mark (camera) ALenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons 5 Turn the camera on ATurning the Camera Off AAuto Power Off AAttaching and Removing Lenses 6 Choose a language and set the clock Note Language Time zone and date AThe Camera Clock and reset as necessary The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset. Set the clock to the correct time and date 7 Check the battery level and memory card capacity ❚❚ Battery Level ❚❚Number of Exposures Remaining zAuto Mode 4Focus If the camera is able to focus, the selected Focus area , the selected sound if the subject is moving) 5 Shoot AThe Shutter-ReleaseButton can take additional photographs without refocusing by keeping the shutter-releasebutton pressed halfway between shots AAutomatic Scene Selection Scene icon AUsing a Zoom Lens Zoom in Zoom out Zoom ring Zoom guide AFace Priority ❚❚Live Image Control Active D-Lighting:High Active D-Lighting:Low Background sharp Increase effect Soften background moving objects, or “freeze” motion to capture moving objects clearly Brightness control: Make pictures brighter or darker DLive Image Control Viewing Photographs Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to view additional pictures Note that once deleted, pictures can not be recovered Recording Movies in Auto Mode ATaking Photographs During Recording See page 65 for information on viewing movies Page 6Creative Mode Choosing a Scene Creative mode offers a choice of the following scenes: Option adjust camera settings (S) the camera takes a series of shots, some with the ture background lighting in portraits taken at night Night portrait (o) displayed and no pictures can be taken. Note that the edges of photos are cropped out and that the Taking Photos in P, S, A, and M Modes P Programmed Auto 6 aperture ARestoring Default Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings S Shutter-PriorityAuto Fast shutter speed ( /1600 s) Slow shutter speed (1 s) ❚❚Choosing a Shutter Speed AContinuous Shooting AAperture-PriorityAuto ❚❚Choosing an Aperture MManual In manual mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture below). Press 2 to highlight shutter speed or aperture and rotate the multi selector to choose a value, then repeat AThe Exposure Indicator 6 ❚❚ Long Time-Exposures(M Mode Only) 1 Ready the camera Long exposure NR 3 Open the shutter 4 Close the shutter Backlighting HDR On displayed when processing is complete pressed, and the flash fires with each shot DFraming HDR Photographs Recording Movies in Creative Mode that regardless of the mode selected mode (0 57) ATaking Photographs During Recording Page bBest Moment Capture Mode 2 Frame the photograph Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame 4 View the buffer contents Keep the shutter-releasebutton Progress the buffer back in a continuous loop Smart Photo Selector 3 Begin buffering photographs 4Shoot Smoothly press the shutter-release ABuffering DSmart Photo Selector Files For information on the options available in best moment capture mode, see page ABest Moment Capture Mode Number of shots saved Viewing Photos Taken with the Smart Photo Selector Selector, only the best shot will be dis played (when you press the multi selec tor right to view the next picture, the camera will skip over the best shot can Note that once deleted, pictures can not be recovered Page 9Motion Snapshot Mode 3 Begin buffering camera will record a photograph ❚❚Choosing a Theme Beauty Waves Relaxation Tenderness Note that once deleted, Motion Snapshots can not be recovered yRecording and Viewing Movies Mode CAuto mode (0 31) wCreative mode (0 43) auto (P) Recording HD Movies 1 Choose a shooting mode P Programmed auto Shutter-priority auto 3 Start recording Press the movie-recordbutton to begin recording. A recording indica tor, the time elapsed, and the time available are displayed while record ing is in progress AAudio Recording AThe Movie Crop AFocus Lock ATaking Photographs During Movie Recording DRecording Movies Flicker reduction 50 Hz 60 Hz Recording Slow-MotionMovies y Slow motion 1 Select vmode ySlow motion y Slow motion 3 Focus 4 Start recording 5 End recording. Press the movie-recordbutton again Press the movie-record button again to end recording. Recording will end automatically when the maximum Viewing Movies The following operations can be performed: Deleting Movies tMore on Photography DContinuous Mode ABuffer Size Self-TimerModes The self-timercan be used to reduce camera shake or for self- portraits Press 4 (C) to display release mode options 2 Select the desired self-timeroption Use the multi selector to highlight AMovie Mode ARaising the Flash Exposure Compensation ) to display exposure compensation options 2 Choose a value AExposure Compensation AThe Built-inFlash The Built-inFlash ❚❚Auto Pop-upModes 1 Choose a flash mode (0 73) 2 Take pictures t (0 42) mode, the flash will pop up and fire with every shot Choosing a Flash Mode 1 Display flash modes 2 Select a flash mode DRaising the Flash AFlash Modes AUTO (auto flash) (red-eye reduction) ALowering the Built-inFlash Do not use force AUsing the Built-inFlash To avoid vignetting, remove lens hoods and shoot at ranges of at least Shadow The WU-1bWireless Mobile Adapter 1 Connect the WU-1b 2 Activate the adapter Select the setup menu 4 Take pictures remotely DWireless Networks AThe Wireless Mobile Utility http://nikonimglib.com/ManDL/WMAU Page IMore on Playback ❚❚Detailed Photo Information Movies Shooting mode Camera name AHistograms (080) Thumbnail Playback Use rotate the selector counterclockwise when 72 images are displayed Rotate the multi selector clockwise to Calendar Playback displayed (0 82) is displayed thumbnail Highlight date Playback Zoom Face-priority zoom Deleting Pictures Deleting the Current Picture picture The Playback Menu complete Rating Pictures 1 Select a picture 2 Press 1 (&) Slide Shows Slide show Gbutton Highlight the desired option and press All images Display all the images on the memory card 2 Adjust display times and choose a background track Adjust the following options: 3 Select Start Start Resume Exit Page QConnections 4 Exit the installer Click Yes (Windows) or OK (Mac OS) when installation is com- plete Windows Mac OS The following software is installed: System Requirements The system requirements for ViewNX 2 are: • Photos/JPEG movies: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, or Core series • Photos/JPEG movies CPU The system requirements for Short Movie Creator are: 2 GHz intel Core 2 Duo or better • Resolution: 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA) or more • Resolution • Color: 32-bitcolor (True Color) or more Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer Transferring Pictures 1 Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer Choose one of the following methods: Direct USB connection 3 Click Start Transfer 4 Terminate the connection Viewing Pictures ❚❚Retouching Photographs Edit ❚❚Creating Short Movies ❚❚Printing Pictures Print Creating Short Movies 1 Transfer pictures 2 Select components 4 Select a style and background track 5 Save the movie Create Movie Create •Save file: Save the movie to a folder on the computer Save file Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a television for playback AConnecting an HDMI Cable High-DefinitionDevices 1 Connect the HDMI cable DClose the Connector Cover ATelevision Playback ❚❚HDMI Device Control HDMI device control Camera Printing Photographs Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable 1 Turn the camera off 2 Connect the USB cable Printing Pictures One at a Time 2 Adjust print options 3 Start printing Start printing DSelecting Photographs for Printing Printing Multiple Pictures 1 Display the PictBridge menu Press the Gbutton in the PictBridge playback display (see Step 3 on page 102) 2 Choose an option Highlight one of the following options and press 5 Start printing AErrors See page 185 for information on what to do if an error occurs during printing APictBridge Print Options select Use printer settings) Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set 1 or 3 to specify the number of Select/ prints (up to 99; to deselect the pic Select set Reset Remove all pictures from the print order oThe Playback Menu Crop Face priority Change theme Selecting Multiple Images •Delete > Delete selected images (0 85) 85) •DPOF print order > Select/set (0 106) 106) Image Review Rotate Tall Auto image rotation Protect Select/set D-Lighting DD-Lighting AImage Size Resize Choose size 1.1 M 0.6 M 0.3 M Crop Create a cropped copy of selected photographs Select images Aspect Face-PriorityZoom Edit Movie Trim footage from movies to create edited copies 1 Select Choose start point or Choose end point Choose from the following options: 5 Save the copy DTrimming Movies Change Theme MOV file File format Page iThe Shooting Menu control Active HDR Backlighting Optical VR Reset Shooting Options Exposure Mode hScene auto selector The camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal Image Quality Choose a file format and compression ratio for photographs on a computer after shooting Record JPEG images at a compression ANEF (RAW) AFile Names nnnn yyy Edit movie Number of Shots Saved Movie Before/After 1.6 s : 0 s 1.0 s : 0.6 s File Format Choose the file format for Motion Snapshots (0 53) using ViewNX 2 (0 93) MOV file Metering Auto Distortion Control Color Space sRGB Adobe RGB Active D-Lighting Matrix Off DActive D-Lighting A“Active D-Lighting”Versus “D-Lighting” Long Exposure NR Optical VR Normal AVibration Reduction Electronic VR Focus Mode AFocus Mode Menu auto, M Manual ySlow motion AGetting Good Results with Autofocus Example: The Example: A Manual Focus 1 Select manual focus Manual focus 2 Choose a magnification 10× Rotate the multi selector until the sub tor clockwise to increase the focus distance, counte rc lock wise to decrease; the faster you rotate the multi selector, the quicker the focus AF-AreaMode Choose how the focus area for autofocus is selected Auto area the focus area Focus Lock Auto-area AF-area 1 Lock focus 2 Recompose the photograph and shoot Face-Priority Choose On to enable face priority (0 26) Built-inAF Assist AF-assist illuminator Flash Compensation (The Movie Menu Reset Movie Options Select Yes to reset the options in the movie menu to default values (0 137) Frame Rate Bit rate Option Movie Settings Choose a frame size and frame rate for HD movies (0 58) Bit rate t 1080/60i 1920 × Movie Sound Options Adjust movie sound recording settings for the built-inmicro- phone ❚❚Microphone Microphone off AThe 2Icon )The Image Processing Menu Reset Processing Options White Balance vAuto J Incandescent I Fluorescent Fine-TuningWhite Balance Options other than Preset manual can be fine-tunedas follows: 1Display fine-tuningoptions Highlight an option other than Preset manual and press 2 to display the Preset Manual 1 Light a reference object 2 Select Preset manual 3 Measure white balance 4 Check the results DAuto Power Off Auto power off DPreset White Balance AColor Temperature • Sodium-vaporlamps: 2700 K ISO Sensitivity 1600, 3200 A“Auto” ISO Sensitivity Options ISO AUTO Picture Control Choose how the camera processes photographs Q Standard Neutral Vivid 2 Adjust settings Quick adjust 3 Save changes and exit. Press J APreset Picture Controls Versus Custom Picture Controls AModified Picture Controls ❚❚Picture Control Settings Control the sharpness of outlines. Select A to adjust sharpening automatically according to the type of ening) Contrast D“A” (Auto) APrevious Settings AFilter Effects (Monochrome Only) Y (yellow) O (orange) Custom Picture Control Edit/Save Edit/save 1 Select a Picture Control 2 Edit the selected Picture Control Load from/Save to Card Load from/save to card Custom Picture Control custom Picture Controls C-1through C-9 Copy to card High ISO Noise Reduction gThe Setup Menu g plete Slot Empty Release Lock Enable release Release locked Display Adjust the following display options Choose the information displayed during playback (0 79) Sound Settings Autofocus/self-timer Shutter Auto Power Off Shutter Button AE Lock Flicker Reduction AFlicker Reduction Reset File Numbering Reset file numbering Time Zone and Date Time zone Date and time Set the camera clock Date and time Date format Auto Image Rotation DAuto Image Rotation ARotate Tall Rotate tall Pixel Mapping 1 Attach a lens and lens cap Turn the camera off and attach a 1 NIKKOR lens. Do not remove the lens cap 2 Select Pixel mapping Turn the camera on, press G, and select Pixel mapping in the setup menu nTechnical Notes Software features as white balance adjustment and color control points update is found dust when a lens is not in place Approved Memory Cards SDHC cards 64 GB 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB Approved Eye-FiCards Card status is indicated by an icon in the display: •f(static): Eye-Fiupload enabled; wait ing to begin upload •f (animated): Eye-Fiupload enabled; uploading data Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter Open the battery-chamber/mem-ory card slot cover 2 Insert the EP-5Cpower connector 3 Close the battery-chamber/memorycard slot cover 4 Connect the AC adapter Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Do not drop Keep dry Keep the lens mount covered Do not touch the dust shield Notes on the monitor Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light function. Dust or lint on the display can be removed with a blower Stains can be removed by wiping lightly with a soft cloth or chamois from broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the display touch Lines Batteries •Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment •Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat •Keep the battery terminals clean DServicing the Camera and Accessories Available Settings The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode ❚❚CAuto, uBest Moment Capture, vAdvanced Movie, and zMotion Snapshot Modes M h Movie settings Movie sound options White balance Picture Control ❚❚wCreative Mode mbacklighting, qsoft, rminiature effect, and sselective color Autoexposure lock 2 NEF (RAW) Defaults Memory Card Capacity ❚❚Auto, Creative, Slow View, and Smart Photo Selector1 (0120) JPEG fine JPEG normal ❚❚ HD Movies Movie settings (0139) ❚❚ Slow-MotionMovies Frame rate (0138) ❚❚Motion Snapshots Troubleshooting Battery/Display The display is off: •The camera is off (0 19) or the battery is exhausted (0 13, 22) The camera is connected to a computer Shooting (All Modes) The camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or format the memory card The camera takes time to turn on The shutter-releaseis disabled: •The battery is exhausted (0 13, 22) No flash Menu items are unavailable Shooting (P, S, A, and M Modes) : You selected mode after choosing a shutter speed of “Bulb” in mode •Select On for Rotate tall (0 110) •The photos were taken with Auto image rotation off (0 161) •Camera was pointed up or down when the photo was taken (0 161) •Photo is displayed in image review (0 110) Cannot hear movie sound: Error Messages This section lists the error messages that appear in the display Message Solution (write protected) write-protectswitch to the “write” used with the write position protect switch in the Failed to update lens firmware. Try again lem persists or reoccurs frequently after turning the contact a Nikon-authorizedservice Specifications Nikon 1 S1 Digital Camera Type lenses Lens mount Shooting modes Speed Release Self-timer • Matrix Focus Autofocus Hybrid autofocus (phase-detection/contrast detect AF); AF-assistilluminator Lens servo Movie HD movies (aspect ratio 16 : 9) recording rate • 1920 × 1080/60i (59.94 fields/s*) • 1920 × 1080/30p (29.97 fps) Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese Power source Battery One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL20battery AC adapter MH-27battery charger Rated input AC 100–240V, 50–60Hz, 0.2 A Rated output DC 8.4 V/0.6 A 1 NIKKOR 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.6 11–27.5mm 72°–32°20′ • 11 mm focal length: f/3.5–16 • 27.5 mm focal length: f/5.6–16 ❚❚1 NIKKOR Lenses 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 Use the zoom ring to zoom in and out ADetaching the Lens ALens Care •Keep the CPU contacts clean •Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean the lens ASupplied Accessories •40.5 mm snap-onFront Lens Cap LC-N40.5 •Rear Lens Cap LF-N1000 AOptional Accessories •40.5 mm screw-onfilters ❚❚The Optional FT1 Mount Adapter Autofocus Single-point Manual Focus 1 Select manual focus mode Page The Electronic Rangefinder Status Error Messages and Displays The following warnings appear in the camera aperture display Problem bokeh ❚❚Supported Standards DCF Version DPOF Exif version PictBridge ATrademark Information AFreeType License (FreeType2) (http://www.freetype.org) AMIT License (HarfBuzz) (http://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/HarfBuzz) Battery Life •Still images: Approximately 220 shots The following can reduce battery life: •Keeping the shutter-releasebutton pressed halfway •Repeated autofocus operations Index Symbols u(Best moment capture mode) . 9 P (Programmed auto) 34, 36, 57, 119 S (Shutter-priorityauto) ...34, 37, 57 35 47 48 83 126 97 128 24 16 79, 138 29 Press the shutter-releasebutton Shutter-priorityauto 34, 37, 57 62 150 95 65 142 76