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DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. Printed in China SB2B03(11) En 6MVA0511-03 Table of Contents For Your Safety..............................................................................iii Notices............................................................................................vi Introduction...................................................................... 1 Parts of the Camera.......................................................................2 Still Image Mode ............................................................... 8 Taking Photos in Still Image Mode ............................................8 Viewing Photographs.................................................................14 Smart Photo Selector Mode ............................................ 16 Taking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode.......................16 Viewing Photographs.................................................................19 Movie Mode .................................................................... 22 HD Movies.....................................................................................22 Slow Motion..................................................................................25 Viewing Movies............................................................................27 Motion Snapshot Mode................................................... 30 Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode........................................30 Viewing Motion Snapshots........................................................33 More on Photography..................................................... 34 Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes...................................34 Menu Guide..................................................................... 38 Technical Notes............................................................... 43 Optional Accessories ..................................................................43 Storage and Cleaning .................................................................52 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions ........................53 Troubleshooting..........................................................................58 Error Messages.............................................................................61 Specifications ...............................................................................63 Index ..............................................................................................72 Product Documentation The following documentation is supplied with the camera. En First Steps Nikon 1 V1 Digital Camera with Support for q Attach the camera strap. Interchangeable Lenses Attach the strap securely to the camera eyelets. Quick Start Guide This guide provides fi rst-time users with information on setting up the Nikon 1 V1, taking photographs, and installing and using the supplied software. For information on taking and viewing photographs, see the User’s Manual. For a complete guide to using your digital camera, see the Reference Manual (on reference manual CD). Additional information on using the Quick Start Guide—Describes how to set supplied software can be found using online help. Digitutor w Insert the battery and a memory card. “Digitutor”, a series of “watch-and-learn” manuals in Check to be sure the battery and card are in the correct orientat movie form, is available from the following website: Printed in China http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html Rear SB1F01(11) The orange 6MVA0911-01 battery latch Sl locks the un battery in cl Before You Begin place when the up your camera. battery is fully z Unpack the camera. inserted. Confi rm that the package contains the following items: BS-N1000 multi accessory port cover Taking Photographs BF-N1000 body cap Nikon 1 V1 digital camera Mz Rotate the mode dial to C ( till i d ) DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Manual (this manual)—Describes how User's Manual to take and view pictures. En Reference Manual (on CD)—A complete guide to using your digital camera, included as a pdf file on the supplied Ref- erence Manual CD-ROM. The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, available for free download from the Adobe website. 1 Start the computer and insert the reference manual CD. 2 Double-click the CD (Nikon 1 V1) icon in Computer or My Computer (Windows) or on the desktop (Mac OS). 3 Double-click the INDEX.pdf icon to display a language selec- tion screen and click a language to display the Reference Man- ual. i Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before D use to prevent damage to the camera. This icon marks notes; information that should be read before A using the camera. 0 This icon marks references to other pages in this manual. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30 mm f/3.5–5.6. Digitutor “Digitutor”, a series of “watch and learn” manuals in movie form, is available from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html A Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. For contact information, visit http://imaging.nikon.com/ A For Your Safety Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in “For Your Safety” (0 iii–v) and “Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions” (0 53). ii 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 product. ❚❚WARNINGS AKeep the sun out of the frame. Keep the ADo not use in the presence of flammable sun well out of the frame when gas. Do not use electronic equipment shooting backlit subjects. Sunlight in the presence of flammable gas, as focused into the camera when the this could result in explosion or fire. sun is in or close to the frame could ADo not disassemble. Touching the prod- cause a fire. uct’s internal parts could result in ADo not look at the sun through the view- injury. In the event of malfunction, finder. Viewing the sun or other the product should be repaired only strong light source through the view- by a qualified technician. Should the finder could cause permanent visual product break open as the result of a impairment. fall or other accident, remove the bat- tery and/or AC adapter and then take AUsing the viewfinder diopter control: the product to a Nikon-authorized When operating the viewfinder service center for inspection. diopter control with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken not AKeep out of reach of children. Failure to to put your finger in your eye acci- observe this precaution could result dentally. in injury. In addition, note that small parts constitute a chocking hazard. ATurn off immediately in the event of mal- Should a child swallow any part of function. Should you notice smoke or this equipment, consult a physician an unusual smell coming from the immediately. equipment or AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter ADo not place the strap around the neck of and remove the battery immediately, an infant or child. Failure to observe taking care to avoid burns. Continued this precaution could result in stran- operation could result in injury. After gulation. removing the battery, take the equip- ment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. iii ADo not remain in contact with the camera • Do not attempt to insert the battery 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 ADo not aim the flash at the operator of a transport or store the battery with motor vehicle. Failure to observe this metal objects such as necklaces or precaution could result in accidents. hairpins. AObserve caution when using a flash. Using • Batteries are prone to leakage when a flash close to the subject’s eyes fully discharged. To avoid damage could cause temporary visual impair- to the product, be sure to remove ment. Particular care should be the battery when no charge observed when photographing