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