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Nikon V1 manual Technical Notes 161, 168, 169, 173, 177, 180, 182, 186, 190, 202

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Technical Notes	161
Optional Accessories	161
Approved Memory Cards	165
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter	166
Storage and Cleaning	168
Storage	168
Cleaning	168
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions	169
Available Settings	173
Defaults	177
Memory Card Capacity	180
Troubleshooting	182
Display	182
Shooting (All Exposure Modes)	183
Shooting (P, S, A, and M Modes)	184
Movies	184
Playback	185
Miscellaneous	185
Error Messages	186
Specifications	190
Nikon 1 V1 Digital Camera	190
Battery Life	201
Index	202

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Nikon V1 manual Technical Notes 161, 168, 169, 173, 177, 180, 182, 186, 190, 202

Contents

Reference Manual Digitutor Camera SettingsSymbols and Conventions Page Combine photos, movies, and music Getting the Most from Your CameraTake pictures or movies in any of four modes Iii AccessoriesView short movies in high definition Table of Contents More on Playback Movie ModeMotion Snapshot Mode More on PhotographyShooting Menu ConnectionsPlayback Menu Vii 149 Setup Menu 151147 148173 Technical Notes 161168 169ATurn off immediately in the event of mal For Your SafetyPage Xii AObserve proper precautions when handling the chargerXiii Xiv Power CableDisposing of Data Storage Devices Xvi AVC Patent Portfolio License Temperature WarningsABefore Taking Important Pictures DUse Only Nikon Brand AccessoriesAServicing the Camera and Accessories XviiXviii SIntroduction Package ContentsCamera Body Parts of the CameraCamera Body 155 MonitorShooting $Display ButtonASee also AThe Electronic ViewfinderAThe Framing Grid Camera offers a choice of the follow- ing shooting modes Mode DialMenu Navigation Multi SelectorDisplaying Shooting Options Selecting Shooting OptionsShutter type still-image mode 0 27 Choose a mechanical s &Feature ButtonButton GButtonUse the multi selector to navigate the menus 0 Using the MenusAttach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets Charge the batteryFirst Steps Attach the camera strapAThe AC Wall Adapter DThe Battery and Charger AFormatting Memory Cards Insert the battery and a memory cardAThe Write Protect Switch DInserting and Removing Batteries and Memory CardsDMemory Cards ARemoving Batteries and Memory CardsADetaching the Lens Attach a lensALenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons AAttaching and Removing Lenses AAuto Power OffTurn the camera on ATurning the Camera OffChoose a language and set the clock AThe Camera Clock Number of Exposures Remaining Check the battery level and memory card capacityBattery Level BatteryPage AAutomatic Scene Selection hScene auto selector Taking Photos in Still Image ModeSelect still image mode Ready the camera AUsing a Zoom LensWhile the shutter-release button is Frame the photographPosition your subject in the center of the frame FocusShutter-Release Button AExposure ModeShoot Flicker Recording Movies in Still Image ModeChoosing a Shutter Type AElectronic HiViewing Photographs ADeleting Multiple Pictures Deleting PicturesPage Select Smart Photo Selector mode Taking Photos in Smart Photo Selector ModeBuffering Begin buffering photographsSmoothly press the shutter-release ASmart Photo Selector ModeSelector, only the best shot will be dis Choosing the Best ShotADeleting Individual Photographs Deleting PicturesPage Frame the opening shot Select movie modeHD Movies Record movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16AMaximum Length Start recordingEnd recording AAudio RecordingDRecording Movies Choosing the Movie TypeSlow Motion Select slow-motion modeFrame rate options are described on Start recordingPause playback Viewing MoviesFollowing operations can be performed UseDeleting Movies Page Frame the picture Shooting in Motion Snapshot ModeSelect Motion Snapshot mode Shoot Begin bufferingChoosing a Theme AMotion Snapshot ModeAbout 2.5 s, followed by the photo Viewing Motion SnapshotsDeleting Motion Snapshots Mount the camera on a tripod Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesDisplay self-timer options Press 4 E to display self-timer optionsFrame the photograph and shoot Remote control mode Aim the ML-L3 atSelect the desired option ATripod Mounting Spacer AMovie ModeFocus Mode AThe AF-Assist Illuminator Display focus mode optionsPress 3 % to display focus mode options Frame AGetting Good Results with AutofocusDisplay the manual focus guides Select manual focus modeManual Focus Press 3 % and select MF manual focus 0AFocal Plane Position FocusMovies Exposure Compensation AOptional Flash Units AExposure CompensationAttach the flash unit Remove the multi accessory port coverFlash Photography Attaching Flash UnitsTimes a second AThe Flash/Capture-Illuminator Status IndicatorsGraph is taken Blinks once a secondTake pictures Turn the camera and flash unit on Choose a flash modeTaking Pictures Position the flash headAThe Capture Illuminator Bounce LightingABounce Lighting Flash Mode AShutter Speed Select Flash modeMechanical selected for Shutter type 0 27 Exposure mode Electronic selected for Shutter type 0 27 Exposure modeDUsing a Flash Attach the GP-N100 GP-N100 GPS UnitAttaching the GP-N100 Clock with the time reported by the GPS device Setup Menu OptionsEnable DisableAAssisted GPS AConnection StatusHicon AThumbnail Playback Photo InformationSimple Photo Information Detailed Photo Information AHistograms Thumbnail Playback Description Calendar PlaybackPlayback Zoom Picture Deleting PicturesDeleting the Current Picture Playback MenuPress Rating PicturesSelect a picture Slide Shows Back the entire movie before displaying the next Adjust display times and choose a background trackAdjust the following options Choose how long each still image is displayedUse Description Select StartOptions shown at right are dis Page Windows Mac OS Installing the Supplied SoftwareSelect a language Exit the installer Start the installerWindows System RequirementsSystem requirements for the Short Movie Creator are AMotion Snapshots System requirements for the ViewNX 2 areStart Nikon Transfer Viewing and Editing Pictures on a ComputerTransferring Pictures Choose how pictures will be copied to the computerAStarting ViewNX 2 Manually Viewing PicturesClick Start Transfer Terminate the connectionViewing Places Retouching PhotographsCreating Short Movies Printing PicturesSelect a style and background track Creating Short MoviesTransfer pictures Select componentsAViewing Short Movies on Other Devices Save the movieAStarting Short Movie Creator Short Movie Creator icon onTune the television to the video channel Turn the camera on Viewing Pictures on TVStandard Definition Devices Connect the A/V cableTune the device to the Hdmi channel Turn the camera on High-Definition DevicesConnect the Hdmi cable Turn the camera off and connect the Hdmi cableHdmi Device Control Camera Remote controlTurn the camera off Connect the USB cable Connecting the PrinterConnect the camera using the supplied USB cable Printing PhotographsCopies have been printed, press J Adjust print optionsPrinting Pictures One at a Time Start printingHighlight one of the following options and press Printing Multiple PicturesDisplay the PictBridge menu Choose an optionAInspecting Pictures Select pictures or choose datesErrors Adjust print optionsAPictBridge Print Options Select Use printer settingsDPrint Set Dpof Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set100 101 Playback menu contains the following options102 Selecting Multiple ImagesCrop 0 Edit movie 0 Rating ResetRotate Tall ProtectAImage Size Lighting104 Playback zoom may not be available with resized copies Resize105 DResized CopiesDCropped Copies Crop106 Delete the unwanted frames Edit MovieSelect Choose start point or Choose end point Pause the movie on opening or closing frameDTrimming Movies 108109 Shooting menu contains the following optionsReset Shooting Options Aperture Exposure Mode111 AutoAShutter Speed and Aperture 112Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot Programmed autoChoose a combination of shutter speed and aperture Apertures low f-numbers that blur114 Shutter-priority autoChoose a shutter speed 115 Aperture-priority autoChoose an aperture Mechanical shutter 0 27, 122 or AThe Exposure IndicatorManual Choose shutter speed and aperture117 Ready the cameraClose the shutter Open the shutterOption Image QualityImage Size 119AImage Quality and Size 120AFile Names ABuffer Size Continuous121 Memory BufferElectronic Hi Choose the type of shutter used in still image mode 0Shutter Type Frame Rate123 Movie SettingsChoose a frame size and frame rate for HD movies 0 Spot Metering124 MatrixRecompose the photograph Autoexposure LockMeter exposure Lock exposureCloudy White Balance126 FluorescentSave changes and exit Fine-Tuning White BalanceDisplay fine-tuning options Fine-tune white balanceMessage shown at right will be displayed 128 Preset ManualSelect Preset manual Light a reference object129 Measure white balanceCheck the results 130 DAuto Power OffDPreset White Balance AColor TemperatureSmaller ranges to reduce noise For increased sensitivity when lighting is poorISO Sensitivity 131132 Picture ControlModifying Picture Controls Display options133 Adjust settingsAPreset Picture Controls Versus Custom Picture Controls Press J134 Picture Control Settings135 Edit the selected Picture Control Custom Picture ControlEdit/Save Select a Picture ControlACopy to Card Load from/Save to Card137 ANikon Software Color Space138 AColor SpaceActive D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting Active D-Lighting139 Active D-Lighting140 Long Exposure NRHigh ISO Noise Reduction Fade in/Fade Out141 Movie Sound OptionsMicrophone Wind Noise ReductionStart shooting Interval Timer ShootingAVibration Reduction Vibration Reduction143 144 AF-Area ModeChoose how the focus area for autofocus is selected 145 Focus LockFor information on changing the role of the 1 a button, see Lock focusRecompose the photograph and shoot 147 Choose On to enable face-priority AF 0Face-Priority AF Built-in AF Assist148 Choose a flash control mode for optional flash unitsFlash Control Flash Compensation 150 151 Setup menu contains the following optionsFlicker reduction Reset Setup OptionsVideo mode Battery info153 Format Memory CardSlot Empty Release Lock Select On to display a framing grid 0 154 Welcome ScreenDisplay Brightness Grid DisplayAThe GP-N100 Sound SettingsAuto Power Off 155Shutter Button AE Lock Video ModeRemote on Duration Assign AE/AF-L ButtonAFlicker Reduction Reset File NumberingFlicker Reduction 158 Time Zone and DateLanguage Choose a language for camera messages and displaysARotate Tall Auto Image Rotation159 DAuto Image RotationCharge Battery InfoFirmware Version View the current firmware version 160DRed-Eye Reduction Optional Accessories161 Mount lensesAGuide Number 162Body caps 163Controls SoftwareAttaching the TA-N100 164GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB Approved Memory CardsSdhc cards 64 GBClose the battery-chamber cover Attaching a Power Connector and AC AdapterOpen the battery-chamber q and power connector w covers Insert the EP-5B power connectorConnect the AC adapter Lens Storage and CleaningCleaning StorageAC adapter is connected Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions169 170 171 172 AImage Sensor CleaningDServicing the Camera and Accessories 173 Available SettingsStill Image Mode/Smart Photo Selector Mode Smart Photo Selector Still Image ModeS a M 174Picture Control Color space Active D-Lighting Movie Mode/Motion Snapshot ModeMovie Mode 175Autoexposure Lock Focus lock Exposure mode Focus area selection Flexible programFocus mode Movie mode Theme 176Option Default DefaultsPlayback Menu Defaults Shooting Menu Defaults178 179 Setup Menu DefaultsOther Shooting Options 180 Memory Card CapacityStill Images Still Image Mode1 HD Movies181 Still Images Smart Photo Selector ModeStill Images Motion Snapshot Mode Slow Motion MoviesDisplays are off TroubleshootingDisplay Shooting All Exposure Modes Shutter-release is disabledMetering can not be changed Exposure lock is in effect 0 Shooting P, S, A, and M ModesMovies Cannot delete images PlaybackMiscellaneous Cannot hear movie sound186 Error MessagesMessage Solution 187 188 189 Nikon 1 V1 Digital Camera Specifications191 192 193 194 195 196 197 1 Nikkor VR 10-30 mm f/3.5-5.6 ALens Care ASupplied AccessoriesAOptional Accessories 199200 Supported StandardsBattery Life 202 SymbolsIndex 134 102 101 205206 Page SB1I0211