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DIGITAL CAMERA
Reference Manual
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Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon digital camera. To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instruc- tions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product. Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following sym- bols and conventions are used: This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before D use to preve
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Getting the Most from Your Camera 0 ii Table of Contents 0 iv Introduction 0 1 s Still Image Mode 0 21 z Smart Photo Selector Mode 0 31 8 Movie Mode 0 37 y Motion Snapshot Mode 0 45 9 Available Settings 0 49 7 More on Photography 0 53 t More on Playback 0 63 I Connections 0 75 Q The Playback Menu 0 93 o The Shooting Menu 0 103 i The Setup Menu 0 147 g Technical Notes 0 157 n i
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Getting the Most from Your Camera Take pictures or movies in any of four modes. Choose q Motion Snapshot mode (0 45) to record both photographs and brief movie vignettes, w Smart Photo Selector mode (0 31) to capture fleeting changes of expression and other hard-to-time shots, e still image mode (0 21) for most photographs, or r movie mode (0 37) to record high- definition or slow-motion movies. Combine photos, movies, and music. q Install the supplied software (0 75), w copy photos and movies
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View short movies in high definition. q Transfer short movies to the camera (0 83) and use an HDMI cable to w connect the camera to an HDTV (0 84). Accessories Expand your photographic horizons with a wide variety of inter- changeable lenses and other accessories (0 157). Remote Lenses controls Software for Nikon digital cameras (available on CD) iii
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Table of Contents Getting the Most from Your Camera ......................................... ii Accessories .............................................................................................. iii Table of Contents .........................................................................iv For Your Safety............................................................................... x Notices..........................................................................................xiii
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Movie Mode .................................................................... 37 HD Movies..................................................................................... 37 Slow Motion .................................................................................40 Viewing Movies ...........................................................................42 Deleting Movies ................................................................................... 43 Motion Snapshot Mode.......
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Connections .................................................................... 75 Installing the Supplied Software..............................................75 System Requirements.........................................................................77 Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer ........................79 Transferring Pictures...........................................................................79 Viewing Pictures ......................................................
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Image Quality.............................................................................114 Image Size...................................................................................114 Frame Rate..................................................................................116 Movie Settings ...........................................................................116 Metering .....................................................................................117 Autoexposure Lock ...
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The Setup Menu ............................................................ 147 Reset Setup Options ................................................................ 149 Format Memory Card............................................................... 149 Slot Empty Release Lock ......................................................... 149 Welcome Screen ....................................................................... 150 Monitor Brightness .................................................
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Technical Notes............................................................. 157 Optional Accessories ................................................................157 Approved Memory Cards................................................................160 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter......................161 Storage and Cleaning...............................................................163 Storage ..............................................................................
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For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equip- ment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warn- A ings before using this Nikon p
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Do not remain in contact with the camera • Do not attempt to insert the battery A or charger for extended periods while the upside down or backwards. devices are on or in use. Parts of the • Do not expose the battery to flame device become hot. Leaving the or to excessive heat. device in direct contact with the skin •Do not immerse in or expose to for extended periods may result in water. low-temperature burns. •Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. Do not Do not aim the fl
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Observe proper precautions when handling Use appropriate cables. When connect- A A the charger: ing cables to the input and output •Keep dry. Failure to observe this jacks, use only the cables provided or precaution could result in fire or sold by Nikon for the purpose to electric shock. maintain compliance with product • Do not short the charger terminals. regulations. Failure to observe this precaution CD-ROMs: CD-ROMs containing soft- A could result in overheating and ware or manuals should
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Notices •No part of the manuals included • Nikon will not be held liable for any with this product may be repro- damages resulting from the use of duced, transmitted, transcribed, this product. stored in a retrieval system, or trans- • While every effort has been made to lated into any language in any form, ensure that the information in these by any means, without Nikon’s prior manuals is accurate and complete, written permission. we would appreciate it were you to • Nikon reserves the right to
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Notice for Customers in the U.S. A. The Battery Charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference S
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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally cop- ied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied • Cautions on certain copies and reproduc- or reproduced tions Do not copy or reproduce paper The government has issued cautions money, coins, securities, govern- on copies or reproductions of securities ment bonds, or loc
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AVC Patent Portfolio License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (I) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (II) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED
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Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories D Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WAR- RANTY. Servicing the Camera and Accessories A The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a Nikon-
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