Reference Manual
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Camera Settings
Symbols and Conventions
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View short movies in high definition
Shoot movies with the movie-record button
Create short movies with music
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Accessories
Introduction
Auto Mode
Creative Mode
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More on Photography
Best Moment Capture Mode
Motion Snapshot Mode
Recording and Viewing Movies
Playback Menu
Connections
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Shooting Menu 117
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Setup Menu
Image Processing Menu
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Technical Notes 163
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ADo not use in the presence of flammable
For Your Safety
AObserve caution when using a flash
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AObserve proper precautions when handling the charger
Canada
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Important Safety INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE These Instructions
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
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AVC Patent Portfolio License Temperature Warnings
ABefore Taking Important Pictures
DUse Only Nikon Brand Accessories
AServicing the Camera and Accessories
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Before You Begin
SIntroduction
Camera Body
Parts of the Camera
AHolding the Camera
When framing photographs, hold the camera as shown below
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Monitor
ASee also
For information on adjusting monitor brightness, see
AThe Framing Grid
AThe Multi Selector
Multi Selector
For the desired menu and press J
GButton
Choosing a Shooting Mode
Slow view t Smart Photo Selector y
CAuto mode Take photographs using live controls 0
Beauty
Waves
Programmed auto P Manual M Shutter-priority auto S
WCreative mode Choose a scene 0
Night landscape j
Playback mode, the & key can be used to rate pictures 0
Feature
Select an option
Using the Menus
AUsing the Menus
Select an item
Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets
Charge the battery
First Steps
Attach the camera strap
DThe Battery and Charger
Insert the battery and a memory card
Position, the memory card can
AThe Write Protect Switch Memory cards are equipped
DInserting and Removing Batteries and Memory Cards
AFormatting Memory Cards
DMemory Cards
ARemoving Batteries and Memory Cards
ALenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons
Attach a lens
AAttaching and Removing Lenses
AAuto Power Off
Turn the camera on
ATurning the Camera Off
Choose a language and set the clock
AThe Camera Clock
Number of Exposures Remaining
Check the battery level and memory card capacity
Battery Level
Battery
Frame the photograph
Taking Photos in Auto Mode
Select Cmode
Ready the camera
Focus
AAutomatic Scene Selection
AThe Shutter-Release Button
ATaking Several Photographs in Succession
For information on the options available in auto mode, see
AUsing a Zoom Lens
AAvailable Settings
AFace Priority
Soften background
Live Image Control
DLive Image Control
Or darker
Viewing Photographs
Delete the photograph
Deleting Pictures
Display the photograph
Press O
See page 65 for information on viewing movies
Recording Movies in Auto Mode
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Choose a scene
Choosing a Creative Mode
Select w mode
Auto a
Creative mode offers a choice of the following scenes
Choosing a Scene
Option Description
Flash and some without, and combines them to cap
Using the flash
Graphed at short range. Works best when shooting
Camera takes a series of shots, some with
Choosing a Combination of Shutter Speed and Aperture
ARestoring Default Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings
Taking Photos in P, S, A, and M Modes
Programmed Auto
AContinuous Shooting
Shutter-Priority Auto
Choosing a Shutter Speed
Choosing an Aperture
Aperture-Priority Auto
Manual
AThe Exposure Indicator
Long Time-Exposures M Mode Only
Close the shutter
Pressed, and the flash fires with each shot
Displayed when processing is complete
Backlighting
Off
ATaking Photographs During Recording
Recording Movies in Creative Mode
That regardless of the mode selected
Mode 0
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Slow View
Select u mode
Record the desired frame
View the buffer contents
Smart Photo Selector
Smoothly press the shutter-release
Begin buffering photographs
DSmart Photo Selector Files
ABest Moment Capture Mode
Buffering
Selector, only the best shot will be dis
Viewing Photos Taken with the Smart Photo Selector
Choosing the Best Shot
ADeleting Individual Photographs
Deleted, pictures can not be recovered
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Frame the picture
Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode
Select z mode
Begin buffering
Choosing a Theme
AMotion Snapshot Mode
Followed by the photo the background
Viewing Motion Snapshots
Deleting Motion Snapshots
Auto P
CAuto mode 0
Creative mode 0
Mode
Frame the opening shot
Choose a shooting mode
Recording HD Movies
Record movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16
AMaximum Length
Start recording
End recording
AAudio Recording
AFocus Lock
AThe Movie Crop
Movie crop is shown in the monitor
Frame size and frame rate options are described on
DRecording Movies
Recording Slow-Motion Movies
Select v mode
Focus area
Frame rate options are described on
Becomes hot 0
Following operations can be performed
Viewing Movies
Deleting Movies
Select a frame rate
Single-Frame, Continuous, and Self-Timer Modes
Continuous Mode
Display release mode options
ABuffer Size
DContinuous Mode
Frame the photograph and shoot
Self-Timer Modes
Select the desired self-timer option
Mount the camera on a tripod
ARaising the Flash
AMovie Mode
Built-in Flash
Exposure Compensation
AExposure Compensation
Manual Pop-up Modes
Choose a flash mode 0 Take pictures
Built-in Flash
Auto Pop-up Modes
Select a flash mode
Choosing a Flash Mode
Options available vary with the shooting mode
To choose a flash mode
AFlash Modes
DRaising the Flash
AAperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range
AUsing the Built-in Flash
See page 136 for information on adjusting flash level
ALowering the Built-in Flash
Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device
WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter
Prevent wireless connection
Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility
Take pictures remotely
DWireless Networks
AThe Wireless Mobile Utility
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Basic Info
Photo Information
Movies
Detailed Photo Information
AHistograms
Use Description
Thumbnail Playback
Highlight date
Calendar Playback
Displayed 0
Is displayed Thumbnail
Playback Zoom
Playback Menu
Deleting Pictures
Deleting the Current Picture
Press
Rating Pictures
Select a picture
Display a picture in full-frame playback
NClose-up , qSoft , rMiniature effect , and s Selec
Slide Shows
IAuto KPortrait , lLandscape
JNight landscape , oNight portrait , mBacklighting
Adjust the following options
Adjust display times and choose a background track
Select Start
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Select a language
Installing the Supplied Software
Launch the installer
Start the installer
ASupplied Software
Exit the installer
Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive
System requirements for ViewNX 2 are
System Requirements
ASupported Operating Systems
System requirements for Short Movie Creator are
Start the Nikon Transfer 2 component of ViewNX
Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer
Transferring Pictures
Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer
AStarting ViewNX 2 Manually
Viewing Pictures
Click Start Transfer
Terminate the connection
AFor More Information
Retouching Photographs
Creating Short Movies
Printing Pictures
Select a style and background track
Creating Short Movies
Transfer pictures
Select components
AViewing Short Movies on Other Devices
Save the movie
AStarting Short Movie Creator
Short Movie Creator icon on
Tune the device to the Hdmi channel Turn the camera on
Viewing Pictures on TV
High-Definition Devices
Connect the Hdmi cable
ATelevision Playback
DClose the Connector Cover
Camera Remote control
Hdmi Device Control
Turn the camera off Connect the USB cable
Connecting the Printer
Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable
Printing Photographs
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Adjust print options
Printing Pictures One at a Time
Start printing
Choose an option
Printing Multiple Pictures
Display the PictBridge menu
Press the Gbutton in the PictBridge playback display see on
APictBridge Print Options
Errors
Select Use printer settings
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Ddpof Print Order
Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set
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To display the playback menu, press G and select Playback
Playback menu contains the following options
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Selecting Multiple Images
Edit movie 0
Change theme 0
Protect
Reset
Image Review
Rotate Tall
AImage Size
Lighting
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Lighting
Playback zoom may not be available with resized copies
Resize
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DResized Copies
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Crop
Create a cropped copy of selected photographs
Delete the unwanted frames
Face-Priority Zoom
Edit Movie
Select Choose start point or Choose end point
DTrimming Movies
Change Theme
Save the copy
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To display the shooting menu, press G and select Shooting
Shooting menu contains the following options
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Reset Shooting Options
Exposure Mode
Choose the size of photographs
Image Quality
Image Size
Choose a file format and compression ratio for photographs
AImage Quality and Size
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AFile Names
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Number of Shots Saved
Movie Before/After
Choose how the camera sets exposure
File Format
Metering
Choose the file format for Motion Snapshots 0
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Auto Distortion Control
ANikon Software
Color Space
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AColor Space
Active D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting
Active D-Lighting
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Active D-Lighting
AVibration Reduction
Long Exposure NR
Optical VR
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Focus Mode
Electronic VR
Choose how the camera focuses
Auto, M Manual YSlow motion
AFocus Mode
Menu Focus mode
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AGetting Good Results with Autofocus
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Choose a magnification
Manual Focus
Select manual focus
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Multi selector, the quicker the focus
Shows the approximate focus dis
Focus Press 1, 3, 4, or 2 to view areas
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AF-Area Mode
Choose how the focus area for autofocus is selected
Recompose the photograph and shoot
Focus Lock
Lock focus
Built-in AF Assist
Choose On to enable face priority 0
Auto-area or Single-point is selected For AF-area mode 0
Face-Priority
Flash Compensation
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To display the movie menu, press G and select Movies
Movie menu contains the following options
Bit rate
Reset Movie Options
Frame Rate
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Movie Settings
Choose a frame size and frame rate for HD movies 0
AThe 2Icon
Movie Sound Options
Microphone
Wind Noise Reduction
Reduction
Option Description Default Reset
Image processing menu contains the following options
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Reset Processing Options
White Balance
Fine-tune white balance
Fine-Tuning White Balance
Display fine-tuning options
Message shown at right will be displayed 144
Preset Manual
Select Preset manual
Light a reference object
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Measure white balance
Check the results
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DAuto Power Off
DPreset White Balance
AColor Temperature
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ISO Sensitivity
Display options
Picture Control
Modifying Picture Controls
Choose how the camera processes photographs
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Adjust settings
Save changes and exit. Press J
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Picture Control Settings
AFilter Effects Monochrome Only
APrevious Settings
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DA Auto
Edit the selected Picture Control
Custom Picture Control
Edit/Save
Select a Picture Control
ACopy to Card
Load from/Save to Card
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High ISO Noise Reduction
Lock
To display the setup menu, press G and select Setup
Setup menu contains the following options
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Adapter
Reset Setup Options
Format Memory Card
Language
Grid Display
Slot Empty Release Lock
Display
Display Brightness
Choose the information displayed during playback 0
Sound Settings
Auto Power Off
Playback
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Reset File Numbering
Shutter Button AE Lock
Flicker Reduction
Daylight
Time Zone and Date
Language
Choose a language for camera messages and displays 160
ARotate Tall
Auto Image Rotation
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DAuto Image Rotation
Firmware Version
Pixel Mapping
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Optional Accessories
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GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
Approved Memory Cards
Sdhc cards
64 GB
Eye-Fi Cards
Approved Eye-Fi Cards
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter
Open the battery-chamber/mem- ory card slot cover
Insert the EP-5C power connector
Connect the AC adapter
Lens
Storage and Cleaning
Cleaning
Storage
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Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions
Ing the skin or entering the eyes and mouth
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DServicing the Camera and Accessories
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Available Settings
Focus lock Continuous
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WCreative Mode
Electronic VR Focus mode
Frame rate Movie settings
Flexible program Autoexposure lock
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Defaults
Option Default
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Memory Card Capacity
Auto, Creative, Slow View, and Smart Photo Selector1
Smart Photo Selector
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HD Movies
Slow-Motion Movies
Motion Snapshots
Display is off
Troubleshooting
Battery/Display
Camera is off 0 19 or the battery is exhausted 0 13
Camera does not focus automatically
Shutter-release is disabled
Shooting All Modes
Movies
Shooting P, S, A, and M Modes
Cannot delete images
Miscellaneous
Cannot hear movie sound
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Error Messages
Message Solution
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Nikon 1 S1 Digital Camera
Specifications
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72-32 20 ′
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Nikkor 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 Type
11-27.5 mm
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Nikkor Lenses Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6
Nikkor 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6
ALens Care
Use the zoom ring to zoom in and out
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ADetaching the Lens
Mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-N40.5 Rear Lens Cap LF-N1000
ASupplied Accessories
AOptional Accessories
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Manual Focus
Select manual focus mode
Optional FT1 Mount Adapter
Autofocus
Navigation window
Restrictions
Error Messages and Displays
Electronic Rangefinder
Following warnings appear in the camera aperture display
Precautions for Use
Supported Standards
AFreeType License FreeType2 Amit License HarfBuzz
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ATrademark Information
Still images Approximately 220 shots
Battery Life
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Symbols
Index
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