Getting to Know the D1
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Getting to Know the D1 Parts of the D1 Focus mode Depth-of-field preview selector dial (pg. 33) button (pg. 64) Lens release Sub-command button (pg. 6) dial DC in, video out Power switch connector cover (pg. 102) (pg. 4) 10-pin remote Shutter-release terminal (pg. 116) button (pg. 20–21) Sync terminal for external flash (pg. 95) Self-timer lamp (pg. 63) Mode dial lock Eyelet for release (pg. 26) camera strap Exposure compensation Eyelet for button (pg. 51–52) camera strap Exposure mode button Auto bracketing (pg. 43–48)/ Format button (pg. 53–55) button (pg. 13) Flash sync Top control mode button (pg. 96) panel (pg. v) Focal plane Mode dial (pg. 26) indicator (pg. 64) AF area mode Metering selector button (pg. 34–35) lock button (pg. 41–42) Metering selector Accessory shoe (pg. 95) (pg. 41–42) Diopter adjustment knob (pg. 63) ii Getting to Know the D1: Parts of the D1 Viewfinder eyepiece AE/AF lock button (pg. 37, 41) AF start (pg. 33)/ Eyepiece shutter lever (pg. 62) Cancel button (pg. 78) Delete button (pg. 81)/ Format button (pg. 13) Main command dial Monitor button (pg. 59) Focus area selector (pg. 36; playback pg. 79) Focus area LCD monitor (pg. vii) selector lock (pg. 36) Battery pack latch (pg. 4) IEEE 1394 Command lock/ connector cover Menu button (pg. 43, 46) (pg. 103) Custom setting button (pg. 66)/ Execute button (pg. 78) Rear control panel (pg. v) Image quality button (pg. 29)/ Select all button (pg. 78) Sensitivity button (pg. 30)/ Multiple select button (pg. 78) White balance button (pg. 31)/ Thumbnail button (pg. 78) Getting to Know the D1: Parts of the D1 iii Shutter-release button Cover for CompactFlash (vertical shooting) card slot (pg. 12) (pg. 4) Memory card access lamp (pg. 12) Shutter-release button lock (vertical shooting) (pg. 4) Main command dial (vertical shooting) AF start (AF ON) button (vertical shooting) (pg. 33) Tripod socket Card slot cover release button (under cover) (pg. 12) Accessories Body cap Cover for Video cable Camera strap BF-1A LCD monitor EG-D1 AN-D1 iv Getting to Know the D1: Parts of the D1 Top Control Panel Shutter-speed lock (pg. 44) Day indicator (pg. 8–9) Year/month indicator (pg. 8–9) Shutter speed (pg. 43–44)/Exposure compensation (pg. 51)/Date and time (pg. 8) Aperture display (pg. 45)/Playback Clock battery indicator (pg. 8–9) (pg. 78–80)/PC mode indicator (pg. 104) Aperture lock Exposure (pg. 46) compensation indicator (pg. 51) Number of exposures Bracketing remaining indicator (pg. 53) (pg. 22) Exposure Current frame mode (pg. 43–47) number (pg. 22) Flexible program indicator (pg. 18) Battery indicator (pg. 5) Flash sync mode (pg. 96) CompactFlash memory card indicator (pg. 22) Electronic analog exposure display(pg. 48)/ Exposure compensation (pg. 54–55) Focus area display (pg. 36) Rear Control Panel Custom settings indicator (pg. 65) Sensitivity indicator (pg. 30) Black-and-white mode (pg. 28–29) Monitor indicator White-balance Image quality display (pg. 28–29) mode (pg. 31–32) Sensitivity/Number of exposures remaining/ CompactFlash card File type/Custom settings number status display Getting to Know the D1: Parts of the D1 v Viewfinder Display 12mm (0.47˝) reference circle for center-weighted metering (pg. 41) Focus brackets (focus area) (pg. 36) Spot-metering targets (pg. 42) Aperture lock (pg. 45) Exposure mode (pg. 43–48) Exposure compensation Shutter-speed lock (pg. 44) indicator (pg. 18) Focus indicator (pg. 20) Flash-ready light (pg. 95) Metering system (pg. 41) Frame counter (pg.22)/ Exposures remaining in buffer (pg. 22)/ Auto-exposure Exposure compensation lock (pg. 49) value (pg. 51) Shutter speed (pg. 44) Electronic analog exposure display (pg. 48)/ Aperture (pg. 45) Exposure compensation (pg. 54–55) vi Getting to Know the D1: Parts of the D1 LCD Monitor 1 100-6 1 Frame number 1 23 100NC_D1 / DSC_0006. JPG 6 / 18 2000/01/26 01: 11: 20 NORMAL 456 7 1 Folder name 5 Time of recording 2 Filename 6 Protected file 3 Frame number 7 Image quality 4 Date of recording Note The LCD monitor and control panels may darken or turn black at high temperatures. The displays will return to normal when the temperature drops. At low temperatures, the response time of the LCD control panels may drop, but response time will return to normal when the temperature rises. Getting to Know the D1: Parts of the D1 vii Caring for the Camera and Battery Do not drop static electricity produced by a brush or The camera and lens may malfunction if cloth may cause the LCD displays to light subjected to strong shocks or vibration. up or darken. This does not indicate a malfunction, and the display will shortly Keep dry return to normal. This product is not waterproof, and may • When cleaning the lens and mirror, malfunction if immersed in water or exposed remember that these elements are easily to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the damaged. Dust and lint should be gently internal mechanism can cause irreparable removed with a blower. When using an damage. aerosol blower, keep the can vertical (tilting Avoid sudden changes in temperature the can could result in liquid being sprayed Sudden changes in temperature, such as on the mirror). If you do get a fingerprint or occur when entering or leaving a heated other stain on the lens, apply a small building on a cold day, can cause amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and condensation inside the device. To prevent wipe the lens carefully. condensation, place the device in its carrying • See “Technical Notes: Cleaning the CCD” case or a plastic bag before exposing it to for information on cleaning the CCD. sudden changes in temperature. Storage Keep away from strong magnetic fields • To prevent mold or mildew, store the Do not use or store this device in the vicinity equipment in a dry, well-ventilated area. of equipment that produces strong Do not store it with naptha or camphor electromagnetic radiation or magnetic moth balls, close to equipment that fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic produces strong magnetic fields, or in areas fields produced by equipment such as radio subject to high temperatures, for example transmitters could interfere with the color near a kerosene heater or in a car on a hot LCD monitor, damage data stored on the day. flash memory card, or affect the product’s • When leaving the product unattended for a internal circuitry. long period of time, remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a Do not touch shutter curtain plastic bag containing desiccant. Do not The shutter curtain is made of extremely thin however store the camera case in a plastic material and is easily damaged. Under no bag, as this may cause the material to circumstances should you exert pressure on deteriorate. Note also that desiccant loses the curtain, poke it with cleaning tools or its ability to absorb moisture after a period other implements, or subject it to strong air of time, and should be replaced at regular currents from a blower. Any of these actions intervals. could scratch, deform, or tear the curtain. • To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out at least once a month to turn it on and Cleaning release the shutter a few times. • When cleaning the camera body, use a • Store the battery in a cool, dry place. blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using your camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened with pure water and then dry your camera thoroughly. In rare instances, viii Caring for the Camera and Battery Color LCD monitor Turn camera off before removing • The monitor may contain a few pixels that battery or unplugging AC adapter are always lit or that do not light. This is a Do not unplug the product or remove the characteristic common to all TFT LCD battery while the camera is on, or while monitors and does not indicate a images are being recorded or deleted from malfunction. Images recorded with the memory. Forcibly cutting power to the product camera will not be affected. in these circumstances could result in loss of • Images in the monitor may be difficult to data or in damage to internal circuitry or see in a bright light. memory. To prevent an accidental • The monitor is lit by a fluorescent backlight. interruption of power, avoid carrying the Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, product with you while the AC adapter is contact your Nikon service representative. connected. • Do not apply pressure to the LCD monitor, as this could cause damage or malfunction. Observe proper precautions when Dust or lint adhering to the monitor can be handling batteries removed with a blower brush. Stains can Batteries may leak or explode if improperly be removed by rubbing the surface lightly handled. Observe the following precautions with a soft cloth or chamois leather. when handling batteries for use in this prod- • Should the monitor break, care should be uct: taken to avoid injury due to broken glass • Be sure the product is off before inserting and to prevent the liquid crystal from the or removing the battery. If you are using monitor touching the skin or entering the the AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. eyes or mouth. • Foreign matter on the battery terminals— • Replace the monitor cover when for example, sweat or oil—may prevent a transporting the camera or leaving it contact from being formed.