ATrademark Information

Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks, or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. The PictBridge logo is a trademark. The SD, SDHC, and SDXC logos are

trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. HDMI, the logo and High-Defi- nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trade- marks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Page 90

Image 90

Nikon J2 White, 6MVA3111 01, SB2F01 11 user manual ATrademark Information

Contents

Digital Camera Table of Contents Connecting to a Computer Take pictures or movies in any of five modesTechnical Notes Will be read by all who use the product Camera SettingsSymbols and Conventions 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 ABefore Taking Important Pictures DUse Only Nikon Brand AccessoriesAServicing the Camera and Accessories Life-Long Learning Package Contents SIntroduction Parts of the Camera Camera Body Camera Body Monitor Charged or Partially Discharged Attach the camera strap Charge the batteryFirst Steps Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets Pressed to one side, slide the battery in until it latches, Insert the battery and a memory cardTation. Using the battery to keep the orange battery latch Then slide in the memory card until it clicks into place Attach a lens Turn the camera onATurning the Camera Off $Display Button Choosing a Language and Setting the Camera ClockPress $ to cycle through shooting or playback indicators 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 AAutomatic Scene Selection AAuto Power OffFace-Priority AF ASee Also Viewing Photographs See page 60 for slide show options Press O Deleting PicturesDisplay the photograph Delete the photograph Select creative mode 6Creative ModeChoosing a Creative Mode Rotate the mode dial to w Option Description Creative mode offers a choice of the following scenesChoosing a Scene 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 Set focus and exposure Easy PanoramaFollow the steps below to shoot panoramas Start shooting Select Smart Photo Selector mode 8Smart Photo Selector ModeTaking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode Rotate the mode dial to y ASmart Photo Selector Mode Begin buffering photographsPress the shutter-release button half Ture displayed will not have a file Choosing the Best ShotTor right to view the next picture, Current picture. To end playback Deleting Pictures ADeleting Individual Photographs HD Movies YMovie ModeSelect movie mode Record movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 AAudio Recording Start recordingEnd recording AMaximum LengthPage Choosing the Movie Type DRecording Movies Slow Motion Rotate the mode dial toSelect slow-motion mode Motion. a slow-motion movie crop See page 60 for frame rate options Viewing Movies Following operations can be performedUse Description Deleting Movies Select Motion Snapshot mode 9Motion Snapshot ModeShooting in 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 Interval timer Shooting WCreative ModeExposure mode Image quality 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 Press 4 E to display self-timer options Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesDisplay self-timer options TMore on Photography Frame the photograph and shoot Remote control mode Aim the ML-L3 atSelect the desired option Shutter has been released AMovie Mode AUsing the Built-in FlashATripod Mounting Spacer Slow sync Built-in FlashFill flash Rear curtain + Fill flash NY Red-eye reduction Choosing a Flash ModeDisplay the flash mode options 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 Metering Options Interval timerFocus mode Control Color space Setup Menu Options QConnecting to a Computer Installing the Supplied Software System Requirements System requirements for the ViewNX 2 are Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer Viewing and Editing Pictures on a ComputerTransferring Pictures Start Nikon Transfer Terminate the connection Viewing PicturesClick Start Transfer AStarting ViewNX 2 Manually Retouching Photographs Printing PicturesAFor More Information NTechnical Notes Optional AccessoriesCR2025 battery Lenses Mount lenses Mount Adapter FT1 Software TripodAdapters 64 GB Approved Memory CardsSdhc cards GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB Storage Storage and CleaningCleaning 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 Display TroubleshootingIndicators are not displayed Press the $button Monitor is off Shooting All Shooting and Exposure Modes Shutter-release is disabledMovies in movie mode 0 36.n No sound is recorded for movies Movies Cannot hear movie sound PlaybackMiscellaneous Cannot delete imagesPage Message Solution Specifications Nikon 1 J2 Digital Camera Media Release ModeStorage File format File system Release Self-timerSure mode Exposure lock Exposure Metering Lens servo AF-area modeFocus Autofocus Manual focus MF HD movies Power source BatteryMovie Motion Snapshot Temperature Dimensions/weightWeight MH-27 battery charger Rated input Focal length DimensionsNikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 Type Construction ATrademark Information Battery Life Still images Approximately 230 shots Symbols Index Press the shutter-release button Zoom ring Page SB2H0111