Nikon 1 J1 User manual

Nikon
DIGITAL CAMERA
1J1
User•s Manual

For Your Safety..............................................................................iii
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Introduction •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1
Parts of the Camera.......................................................................2
Still Image Mode ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 7
Taking Photos in Still Image Mode ............................................7
Viewing Photographs................................................................. 14
Smart Photo Selector Mode ............................................ 16
Taking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode ....................... 16
Viewing Photographs................................................................. 19
Movie Mode •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 21
HD Movies..................................................................................... 21
Slow Motion .................................................................................. 24
Viewing Movies............................................................................ 26
Motion Snapshot Mode ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 28
Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode ........................................28
Viewing Motion Snapshots........................................................ 31
Available Settings ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 32
More on Photography ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 36
Self- Timer and Remote Control Modes................................... 36
The Built-in Flash ......................................................................... 39
Using the Menus ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 42
Technical Notes ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 47
Optional Accessories .................................................................. 47
Storage and Cleaning ................................................................. 55
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions........................ 56
Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 61
Error Messages............................................................................. 64
Specifications............................................................................... 66
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The following documentation
is
supplied
with
the camera.
Quick
Start
Guide-Describes
how
to
set
up your camera.
User's
Manual (this manuai)-Describes how
to
take and view pictures.
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.
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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 J1) 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.

II
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
use
to
prevent damage
to
the
camera.
This icon marks notes; information
that
should be read before
using
the
camera.
[I)
This icon marks references
to
other pages in this manual.
Digitutor
"Digitutor': a series
of
"watch and learn" manuals in movie form,
is
avail-
able from
the
following website:
http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html
B
Life-Long
Learning
As
part
of
Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment
to
ongoing prod-
uct support and education, continually-updated information
is
avail-
able 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 infor-
mation, visit http://imaging.nikon.com/
&
For
Your
Safety
Before using thecamera for the first time,
read
thesafety instructions in
"For Your Safety"
(D
iii-v) and "Caring for the
Camera
and Battery:
Cau-
tions"
(c:J
56).

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:
J.\
This icon marks warnings.
To
prevent
possible injury, read all
warn-
~
ings before using
this
Nikon
product.
IIWARNINGS
6
Keep
the
sun
out
of
the
frame.
Keep
the
sun
well
out
of
the
frame
when
shooting backlit subjects. Sunlight
focused
into
the camera when
the
sun
is
in
or close
to
the frame could
cause
afire.
6
Turn
off
immediately
in
the
event
of
mal-
function.
Should
you
notice
smoke
or
an
unusual smell coming from the
equipment or
AC
adapter (available
separately), unplug the
AC
adapter
and
remove the battery immediately,
taking
care
to avoid burns. Continued
operation could result
in
injury. After
removing the battery, take the equip-
ment to a Nikon-authorized service
center for inspection.
6
Do
not
use
in
the
presence
of
flammable
gas.
Do
not
use
electronic equipment
in
the presence
of
flammable
gas,
as
this could result
in
explosion or fire.
6Donotdisassemble.
Touching the prod-
uct's internal parts could result in
injury.
In
the event
of
malfunction,
the product should
be
repaired only
by a qualified technician. Should the
product break open
as
the result
of
a
fall orother accident, remove the bat-
tery and/or
AC
adapter
and
then take
the
product
to a Nikon-authorized
service center for inspection.
6Keep
out
of
reach
of
children.
Failure
to
observe this precaution could result
in
injury.
In
addition, note that small
parts constitute a chocking hazard.
Should a child swallow any part
of
this equipment, consult a physician
immediately.
6
Do
not
place
the
strap
around
the
neck
of
an
infant
or
child.
Failure
to
observe
this precaution could result in stran-
gulation.
Ill

iv
~Do not remain in contact with the camera
or charger for extended periods while the
devices are on or in use. Parts of the
device become hot. Leaving the
device in direct contact with the skin
for extended periods may result in
low-temperature burns.
~Do not aim the flash at the operator of a
motor vehicle. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in accidents.
~Observe caution when using a flash.
• Using the camera with the flash in
close contact
with the skin or other
objects could
cause burns.
•
Using a flash close to the subject's
eyes could cause temporary visual
impairment. Particular care should
be observed when photographing
infants, when theflash should
be no
less than one meter (39 in.) from the
subject.
~Avoid contact with liquid crystal. Should
the displays break, care should be
taken
to avoid injury due to broken
glass and to prevent the liquid crystal
from the displays touching the skin or
entering the
eyes or mouth.
~Observe proper precautions when handling
batteries. Batteries may leak or
explode if improperly handled.
Observe the following precautions
when handling batteries
for use in
this product:
• Use only batteries approved for use
in this equipment.
•
Do not short or disassemble the
battery.
• Be sure the product is off before
replacing
the battery. If you are
using
an AC adapter, be sure it is
unplugged.
•
Do notattempt to insert the battery
upside down or backwards.
•
Do not expose the battery to flame
or
to excessive heat.
•
Do not immerse in or expose to
water.
•
Replace the terminal cover when
transporting the battery. Do not
transport or store the battery with
metal objects such as necklaces or
hairpins.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when
fully discharged.
To avoid damage
to the product, be sure to remove
the battery when no charge
remains.
• When the battery
is not in use,
attach the terminal cover and store
in acool, dry
place.
• The battery may be hot immedi-
ately after
use or when the product
has been used on battery powerfor
an extended period. Before remov-
ing the battery turn the camera
off
and allow the battery to cool.
• Discontinue
use immediately
should you notice any changes in
the battery,
such as discoloration or
deformation.
~Do not remain in contact with the battery
for extended periods during charging.
Parts of the device become hot. Leav-
ing the device in direct contact with
the skin for extended periods may
result in low-temperature burns.

Lt Observe proper precautions when handling
the charger:
• Keep dry. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in fire
or
electric shock.
•
Do not short the charger terminals.
Failure
to observe this precaution
could
result in overheating and
damage to the charger.
• Dust on or near the metal parts
of
the plug should be removed with a
dry cloth. Continued use could
result in fire.
•
Do not go near the charger during
thunderstorms. Failure
to observe
this precaution could result in elec-
tric
shock.
• Do not handle the plug or charger
with wet hands. Failure
to observe
this precaution could result in elec-
tric
shock.
• Do not use with travel converters or
adapters designed
to convert from
one voltage to another or
with DC-
to-AC inverters. Failure to observe
this precaution could damage
the
productor cause overheating orfire.
Lt Use appropriate cables. When connect-
ing cables
to the input and output
jacks, use only the cables provided or
sold by Nikon
for the purpose to
maintain compliance with product
regulations.
Lt CO-ROMs: CO-ROMs containing soft-
ware or manuals should not be
played back on audio
CD equipment.
Playing CO-ROMs on an
audio CD
player could cause hearing loss or
damage the equipment.
v

VI
• 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 change bring any errors or omissions to the
the specifications of the hardware attention of the Nikon representa-
and software described in these tive in your area (address provided
manuals
at any time and without separately).
prior notice.
Notice for Customers in Canada
CAUTION ATTENTION
This Class B digital apparatus com- Cet appareil numerique de Ia classe B
plies
with Canadian ICES-003. est conforme a Ia norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Notice for Customers in Europe
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
This symbol indicates that :aThis symbol on the battery :a
this product is to be col- indicates that the battery is
lected separately. • to be collected separately. •
The following apply only
to -The following apply only to
users in European coun- users in European countries:
tries: • All batteries, whether marked
with
• This product is designated for sepa- this symbol or not, are designated
rate collection at
an appropriate col- for separate collection at an appro-
lection point. Do
not dispose of as priate collection point. Do not dis-
household waste. pose
of as household waste.
•
For more information, contact the • For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in retailer or the local authorities in
charge
of waste management. charge
of waste management.

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
asupply
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 avertical or floor
mount
position.
Federal
Communications
Commission
(FCC)
Radio
Frequency
Interference
Statement
Nikon
1 J
1
This equipment
has
been tested and
found
to
comply
with
the limits for a
Class
Bdigital device, pursuant
to
Part
15
of
the
FCC
rules. These limits
are
designed
to
provide reasonable pro-
tection against harmful interference
CAUTIONS
in a
residential
installation.
This
Modifications
equipment
generates,
uses,
and
can
The
FCC
requires the user
b.e.not~fied
radiate radio frequency energy and,
if
that
any
ch~nges
?r
mod1f1cat1ons
not
installed and used in accordance
made
to
th1s dev1ce
that
are
not
with
the
instructions,
may
cause
ex~ressly
ap~roved
by
~ikon
C~rpo
harmful interference
to
radio commu- ration may
VOid
the users
authonty
to
nications. However, there
is
no guar-
antee that interference will
not
occur
in a
particular
installation.
If
this
equipment does cause harmful inter-
ference
to
radio or television recep-
tion,
which
can be
determined
by
turning the equipment
off
and on, the
user
is
encouraged
to
try
to
correct
the interference by one ormore
of
the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
•Increasethe separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into
an
out-
let on a circuit different from that to
operate the equipment.
Interface
Cables
Use
the interface cables sold
or
pro-
vided by Nikon
for
your
equipment.
Using
other
interface
cables
may
exceed the limits
of
Class
BPart 15
of
the
FCC
rules.
Notice
for
Customers
in
the
State
of
California
WARNING:
Handling thecord
on
this prod-
uct
may
expose
you to
lead,
a chemical
known tothe
State
of
California to
cause
birth
defects or
other
reproductive
harm.
Wash
hands
after
handling.
Nikon
Inc.,
1300
Walt Whitman
Road,
which the receiver
is
connected. Melville, New
York
11747-3064,
U.S.A.
• Consultthe dealer or
an
experienced
Tel.:
631-547-4200
radio/television technician for help. vii

viii
NoticeConcerning
Prohibition
of
Copying
or
Reproduction
Note
that
simply being in possession
of
material
that
has
been digitally cop-
ied
or
reproduced by means
of
ascanner, digital camera, or other device may
be punishable by law.
•
Items
prohibited
by
law
from
being
copied
or
reproduced
Do
not
copy
or
reproduce
paper
money,
coins, securities,
govern-
ment
bonds, or local
government
bonds, even
if
such copies or repro-
ductions
are
stamped "Sample:'
The
copying
or
reproduction
of
paper
money, coins,
or
securities
which
are
circulated
in a
foreign
country
is
prohibited.
Unless
the
prior
permission
of
the
government
has
been obtained,
the
copying or reproduction
of
unused
postage stamps or post
cards
issued
by the government
is
prohibited.
The
copying
or
reproduction
of
stamps issued by the
government
and
of
certified
documents
stipu-
lated by law
is
prohibited.
Disposing
of
Data
StorageDevices
•
Cautions
on
certain
copies
and
reproduc-
tions
The government
has
issued
cautions
on
copies
or reproductions
of
securities
issued by private companies
(shares,
bills,
checks,
gift certificates,
etc.),
com-
muter
passes,
orcoupon tickets,
except
when a minimum
of
necessary
copies
are
to
be
provided for
business
use
by
a
company.
Also,
do not copy or repro-
duce passports
issued
by the govern-
ment,
licenses
issued
by
public
agencies
and
private groups,
ID
cards,
and tickets, such
as
passes
and meal
coupons.
•
Comply
with
copyright
notices
The
copying
or
reproduction
of
copyrighted creative works
such
as
books, music, paintings, woodcuts,
prints, maps, drawings, movies, and
photographs
is
governed
by
national and international copyright
laws. Do
not
use
this productfor the
purpose
of
making illegal copies or
to
infringe copyright laws.
Please
note
that
deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data
storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted
files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using com-
mercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious
use
of
per-
sonal
image
data.
Ensuring
the
privacy
of
such
data
is
the
user's
responsibility.
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership
to
another
person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or
format
the
device and then completely refill
it
with
images containing no private infor-
mation (for example, pictures
of
empty
sky).
Care
should be taken
to
avoid
injurywhen physically destroying data storage devices.

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 (1) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH
THE AVC STANDARD ("AVC VIDEO") AND/OR (11) 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 FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE http://www.mpegla.com
Temperature Warnings
The camera may become warm to the touch during use; this is normal and
does
not indicate a malfunction. At high ambient temperatures, after
extended periods of continuous use, or after several photographs have been
taken
in quick succession, a temperature warning may be displayed, follow-
ing which the camera will turn
off automatically to minimize damage to its
internal circuits. Wait for the camera
to cool before resuming use.
Use Only Nikon Brand ElectronicAccessories
Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex
electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including charg-
ers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifi-
cally for
use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to
operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic cir-
cuitry.
The
use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could damage
the camera and may void your Nikon warranty. The use of
third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the ~~~~~
Nikon holographic seal shown at right could interfere with
normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, ignit-
ing, rupturing, or leaking.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local autho-
rized Nikon dealer.
~ Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories
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.
IX

X

Introduction
Thank you for your purchase
of
a Nikon digital camera that sup-
ports
interchangeable lenses. For a
complete
guide
to
using
your
digital camera,
see
the Reference
Manual
(on
CD).
To
get
the
most from your camera, please be sure
to
read both the Quick
Start
Guide and
User's
Manual
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.
g
Servicing
the
Camera
and
Accessories
The camera
is
a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon
recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a
Nikon-authorized service representative once every one
to
two
years,
and
that
it
be serviced once every three
to
five years (note that
fees
apply
to
these services). Frequent inspection and servicing
are
particu-
larly recommended
if
the camera
is
used professionally. Any accesso-
ries regularly
used
with the camera, such
as
lenses, should
be
included
when the camera
is
inspected or serviced.
BJ
Before
Taking
Important
Pictures
Before taking pictures on
important
occasions (such
as
at weddings or
before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot
to
ensure
that
the
camera
is
functioning normally. Nikon will
not
be held liable for dam-
ages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
1

8
2
Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls
and displays.
You may find it helpful to bookmark this section
and refer
to it as you read through the rest of the manual.
The Camera Body
1 23456 7
I] Movie-record button .................. 22, 25
IJShutter-release button ..... 9, 17, 23, 29
ll Power switch .......................................... 5
I] Power lamp ............................................ 5
11 Mounting mark
ljJSpeaker ................................................. 26
~Built-in flash ......................................... 39
IJFocal plane mark (-e-)
IAF-assist illuminator
Self-timer lamp
.................................... 37
Red-eye reduction lamp ................... 39
II!)Eyelet for camera strap
W Lens release button
lfllnfrared receiver ........................... 37,62
IIJ Dust shield
D]Lens mount
11 Microphone
I'm Body cap

The
Camera
Body
(Continued)
CJ
Motion Snapshot
mode
([]]
28)
CJ.
Smart Photo Selector
mode
([]]
16)
a Still image mode ([]]
7)
• Movie mode ([]]
21)
Press
the
multi
selector
up,
down, left,
or
right(.,
T,
<IIIII,
or
.,..
),
or
rotate
it
as
shown
at
right.
IJFiash pop-up
contro1
.........................
39
I]
Memory
card
access
lamp
..................
9
IJiil
(feature)
button
................
12, 23, 30
I
~
(playback
zoom/
thumbnail) control
............................
l4
I)Modedial
E
Connector
cover
m
CEl
(playback)
button
............
14, 19,
31
I]
iii!
(delete)
button
............
lS, 20, 27,31
I
Power
connector
cover
for optional power connector
........
51
W
Battery-chamber/
II
memory
card
slot
cover
latch
Ill
Battery-chamber/
II
memory
card
slot
cover
0
WTripod
socket
mMENU
(menu)
button
........................
42
· Multi selector
.......................................
43
@)(OK)
button
....................................
43
~f:[
(AE-L/
AF-L)
~(exposure
compensation)
~
(flash
mode)
.....................................
40
~
(self-timer)
........................
.
..............
36
DISP
(display)
button
.........................
6
Monitor
...............................................
4,
6
muss
connector
1m
HDMI
mini-pin connector
El
3

4
The Monitor
1
23
45
6 7 8 9
10
11
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~
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12
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31
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14
30..!.~
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28
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I
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~
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26
25
24
23
22
21
20
1918
II
Shooting mode
..
.
..................................
3
I]
Exposure
mode
..................................
.44
I]
Flexible
program indicator
I]
Flash
mode
..........................................
.39
E
Flash-ready
indicator
.........................
39
I
Self-timer/
remote control mode
.......................
36
Continuous mode *
.............................
12
ljActive
D-Lighting *
............................
.45
I]
Picture
Control*
.................................
.45
IJ
White
balance*
........................
..
........
.45
I *
Movie
settings
(HD
movies)
..........
.45
Frame
rate
(slow
motion movies)*
....................
44
m
Image
size*
..........................................
44
lfJ
Image
quality*
....................................
44
W
Focus
mode*
.......................................
.45
II]
AF-area
mode*
...................................
.45
m
Face-priority
AF
*
.................................
1
0
1m
Flash
compensation
..........................
.45
W
Exposure
compensation
II
"K"
(appears
when memory
remains
for
over
1
,000
exposures)
Number of
exposures
rema1n1ng
..............................................
5
Number of
shots
remaining
before memory buffer fills
..........
9,
13
White
balance
recording indicator
Card
warning indicator
mTime
available
...............................
22,
25
fD
ISO
sensitivity*
...................................
.45
W
ISO
sensitivity indicator*
........
~
........
.45
II
Auto
ISO
sensitivity indicator
fi]Aperture
!~]Shutter
speed
m
Metering
...............................................
45
f.m
Battery indicator*
.................................
5
fi
Sound
settings*
..................................
46
fmAutoexposure
(AE)
lock indicator
!iflFocus
area
...............................................
9
IIi]
Microphone sensitivity*
..................
.45
WTime
elapsed
.................................
22,
25
W
Recording
indicator
.....................
22,
25
*Available only in detailed display
(CD
6).

Turning the Camera On
Press the power switch to turn the cam-
era on. The power lamp will briefly light
green and
the monitor will turn on.
B Turning the Camera Off
To turn the camera off, press the powerswitch
again.
The monitorwill turn off.
• Check the battery level and number of
exposures remaining in the monitor.
II Number of Exposures Remaining
(~J~l.
Batterylevel Exposures
remaining
The monitor shows the number of pictures that can be stored on
the memory card at current settings.
B Formatting Memory Cards
If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or if
the card has been formatted in another device, select Format memory
card in the setup menu and
follow the on-screen instructions to format
the card
(CD 46). Note that thispermanentlydeletes any data thecard may
contain. Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to
keep to acomputer before proceeding.
5

6
The
DISP (Display) Button
Press DISP to cycle through shooting and
playback indicators
as shown below.
DISP button
II Shooting
II Playback
Simple photo info
Detailed
photo info
Image only
B The Framing Grid
A framing grid can be displayed by selecting
On for Grid display in the setup menu
(CD 46).

Still Image Mode
Still image mode is the mode generally used for taking photos.
D Available Settings
For information on the options available in still image mode, see page
32.
1Select still image mode.
Rotate the mode dial to 0.
Mode dial
0
D Automatic Scene Selection {SCDI• Scene auto selector)
At default settings, the camera will auto- Scene icon
matically analyze the subject and select
G~lf-)
the appropriate scene. The selected
scene
is shown in the monitor.
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:!"!Portrait: ~u~an portrait subjects. _ _
liii'
1
Landscape: Landscapes and cityscapes.
...,.... ~--~
Night portrait: Portrait subjects framed against dark backgrounds.
~. ciGSeUP:suT:>je-ctscrose .. to .. iil-e.Ea·r:n·era·:,.·····--···--------------------·--------~---·---~-·
AUTo• Auto: Subjects suited to ~o· mode orthat do not fall into the
0 categories listed above.
7

8
2Ready the camera.
Remove the lens cap and hold the
camera securely with both hands,
being careful not to obstruct the lens,
AF-assist illuminator, or microphone.
Rotate
the camera as shown at lower
right when taking pictures in "tall"
(portrait) orientation.
Shutter speeds slow when
lighting is
poor; use of the built-in flash (OJ 39) or
a
tripod is recommended.
3Frame the photograph.
Position your subject in the center of
the frame.