UUsing the Menus

Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the Gbutton.

Gbutton

Tabs

Choose from the following menus:

K Playback menu (0 60)B Setup menu (0 62) C y 1 w z Shooting menu (0 60)

Menu options

Options in current menu.

Slider shows position in current menu.

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Contents

Digital Camera Table of Contents Connecting to a Computer Take pictures or movies in any of five modesTechnical Notes Camera Settings Symbols and ConventionsWill be read by all who use the product 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 DUse Only Nikon Brand Accessories AServicing the Camera and AccessoriesABefore Taking Important Pictures Life-Long Learning Package Contents SIntroduction Parts of the Camera Camera Body Camera Body Monitor Charged or Partially Discharged Charge the battery First StepsAttach the camera strap Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets Insert the battery and a memory card Tation. Using the battery to keep the orange battery latchPressed to one side, slide the battery in until it latches, Then slide in the memory card until it clicks into place Attach a lens Turn the camera onATurning the Camera Off Choosing a Language and Setting the Camera Clock Press $ to cycle through shooting or playback indicators$Display Button AThe Framing Grid ZAuto Photo Mode Taking Photos in Auto Photo ModeReady the camera Frame the photograph Position your subject in the center of the frameFocus Shoot Smoothly press the shutter-releaseALenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons AAuto Power Off Face-Priority AFAAutomatic Scene Selection ASee Also Viewing Photographs See page 60 for slide show options Deleting Pictures Display the photographPress O Delete the photograph 6Creative Mode Choosing a Creative ModeSelect creative mode Rotate the mode dial to w Creative mode offers a choice of the following scenes Choosing a SceneOption Description A, M Top and bottom of each photo is blurred so that A, M Ground into focusManual On displayed when processing is complete BacklightingDFraming HDR Photographs Easy Panorama Follow the steps below to shoot panoramasSet focus and exposure Start shooting 8Smart Photo Selector Mode Taking Photos in Smart Photo Selector ModeSelect Smart Photo Selector mode Rotate the mode dial to y ASmart Photo Selector Mode Begin buffering photographsPress the shutter-release button half Choosing the Best Shot Tor right to view the next picture,Ture displayed will not have a file Current picture. To end playback Deleting Pictures ADeleting Individual Photographs YMovie Mode Select movie modeHD Movies Record movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 Start recording End recordingAAudio Recording AMaximum LengthPage Choosing the Movie Type DRecording Movies Rotate the mode dial to Select slow-motion modeSlow Motion Motion. a slow-motion movie crop See page 60 for frame rate options Viewing Movies Following operations can be performedUse Description Deleting Movies 9Motion Snapshot Mode Shooting in Motion Snapshot ModeSelect Motion Snapshot mode Rotate the mode dial to z Frame the picture Begin buffering AMotion Snapshot Mode Choosing a Theme Viewing Motion Snapshots Deleting Motion SnapshotsTo delete the current Motion Snapshot 7Available Settings ControlColor space Autoexposure Lock Focus lock Self-timer Exposure Compensation Flash mode Movie mode ThemeFlexible program WCreative Mode Exposure mode Image qualityInterval timer Shooting 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 Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes Display self-timer optionsPress 4 E to display self-timer options TMore on Photography Remote control mode Aim the ML-L3 at Select the desired optionFrame the photograph and shoot Shutter has been released AMovie Mode AUsing the Built-in FlashATripod Mounting Spacer Built-in Flash Fill flashSlow sync Rear curtain + Choosing a Flash Mode Display the flash mode optionsFill flash NY Red-eye reduction Fill flash NY Red-eye reduction Nq Rear-curtain sync To save power when the flash is not in use See page 61 for information on adjusting the flash levelALowering the Built-in Flash UUsing the Menus AUsing the Menus Use the multi selector to navigate the menus Playback Menu Options Shooting Menu Options Options Interval timer Focus modeMetering Control Color space Setup Menu Options QConnecting to a Computer Installing the Supplied Software System Requirements System requirements for the ViewNX 2 are Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer Transferring PicturesChoose how pictures will be copied to the computer Start Nikon Transfer Viewing Pictures Click Start TransferTerminate the connection AStarting ViewNX 2 Manually Retouching Photographs Printing PicturesAFor More Information Optional Accessories CR2025 batteryNTechnical Notes Lenses Mount lenses Mount Adapter FT1 Software TripodAdapters Approved Memory Cards Sdhc cards64 GB GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB Storage and Cleaning CleaningStorage Lens Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Page Page DServicing the Camera and Accessories Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks Troubleshooting Indicators are not displayed Press the $buttonDisplay Monitor is off Shutter-release is disabled Movies in movie mode 0 36.n No sound is recorded for moviesShooting All Shooting and Exposure Modes Movies Playback MiscellaneousCannot hear movie sound Cannot delete imagesPage Message Solution Specifications Nikon 1 J2 Digital Camera Release Mode Storage File formatMedia File system Self-timer Sure mode Exposure lockRelease Exposure Metering AF-area mode Focus AutofocusLens servo Manual focus MF Power source Battery MovieHD movies Motion Snapshot Dimensions/weight WeightTemperature MH-27 battery charger Rated input Dimensions Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 TypeFocal length Construction ATrademark Information Battery Life Still images Approximately 230 shots Symbols Index Press the shutter-release button Zoom ring Page SB2H0111