Nikon Z 9 User manual

• Read this document thoroughly before using the camera.
• To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read
“For Your Safety” (page 8).
• After reading this document, keep it readily accessible for
future reference.
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2The Z 9 User’s Manual and Reference Guide
In addition to this User’s Manual, a Reference Guide is available for your
camera.
The Z 9 User’s Manual and Reference
Guide
The User’s Manual (This Document)
The User’s Manual describes basic camera operations.
The Reference Guide
Camera features and operations are detailed in a
Reference Guide, a supplement to the User’s Manual. The
Reference Guide can be viewed on computers,
smartphones, and tablets.
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Z 9 Model Name: N2014

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The Z 9 User’s Manual and Reference Guide
DThe Nikon Download Center
Visit the Nikon download center to download firmware
updates, NX Studio and other Nikon software, and
documentation for Nikon products including cameras,
NIKKOR lenses, and flash units.
https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/
DNikon Software
NX Studio and other computer software are available for download from the
Nikon download center. See the Reference Guide for details.
❚❚ Nikon User Support
Should you need technical support, we offer a number of options.
•For users in the U.S.A.: https://www.nikonusa.com/
•For customers in Canada: https://www.nikon.ca/
•For customers in Mexico: https://www.nikon.com.mx/
•For customers in Latin America:
https://www.nikonamericalatina.com/
•For users in Europe: https://www.europe-nikon.com/support
•For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East:
https://www.nikon-asia.com/

4Package Contents
Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera.
•Memory cards are sold separately.
Package Contents
❏Camera
❏BF-N1 body cap
❏EN-EL18d rechargeable Li-ion
battery with terminal cover
❏MH-33 battery charger
❏EH-7P charging AC adapter
(supplied with a plug adapter
attached in countries or
regions where required; shape
depends on country of sale)
❏HDMI/USB cable clip
❏AN-DC24 strap
❏Warranty (printed on the back
cover of this manual)
❏User’s Manual
❏UC-E24 USB cable
❏BS-1 accessory shoe cover
(comes attached to camera)

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About This Document
❚❚ Symbols
This document employs the following symbols. Use them to help locate
the information you need.
❚❚ Conventions
•This camera uses CFexpress (Type B) and XQD memory cards. Memory
cards of all types are referred to throughout this document as
“memory cards”. Where it is necessary to distinguish between the
different types, the terms “CFexpress memory card” and “XQD
memory card” may be used.
•Throughout this document, battery chargers are referred to as
“battery chargers” or “chargers”.
•Throughout this document, the display in camera monitor and
viewfinder during shooting is referred to as the “shooting display”. In
most cases, the illustrations show the monitor.
•Throughout this document, smartphones and tablets are referred to
as “smart devices”.
•Throughout this document, the term “default settings” is used to refer
to the settings in effect at shipment. The explanations in this
document assume that default settings are used.
About This Document
DThis icon marks notes, information that should be read before
using this product.
AThis icon marks tips, additional information you may find helpful
when using this product.
0This icon marks references to other sections in this document.

6Table of Contents
The Z 9 User’s Manual and Reference Guide ................................................2
Package Contents ...................................................................................................4
About This Document ...........................................................................................5
For Your Safety .........................................................................................................8
Notices ......................................................................................................................13
Parts of the Camera 17
Camera Body ..........................................................................................................17
First Steps 22
Attaching the Strap ..............................................................................................22
Charging the Battery ...........................................................................................23
The Battery Charger ...................................................................23
The Charging AC Adapter: Charging ...................................26
Inserting the Battery ............................................................................................28
Removing the Battery ................................................................30
Battery Level .................................................................................31
Inserting Memory Cards .....................................................................................32
Removing Memory Cards .........................................................33
Attaching a Lens ....................................................................................................34
Detaching Lenses ........................................................................35
Camera Setup .........................................................................................................36
Basic Photography and Playback 39
Taking Photographs ............................................................................................39
Shooting Videos ....................................................................................................43
Playback ...................................................................................................................46
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Table of Contents
Troubleshooting 47
Before Contacting Customer Support .......................................................... 47
Technical Notes 48
Caring for the Camera ........................................................................................ 48
Long-Term Storage .................................................................... 48
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions ............................................ 49
Cautions: Camera Care ............................................................. 49
Cautions: Battery Care .............................................................. 54
Cautions: Using the Charger .................................................. 57
Cautions: Using the Charging AC Adapter ........................ 57
Trademarks and Licenses .................................................................................. 58
Cautions: Location Data (GPS/GLONASS) ................................................... 60
Notices ..................................................................................................................... 61
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) ............................................................... 64
Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty ................................... 71

8For Your Safety
To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For
Your Safety” in its entirety before using this product.
After reading these safety instructions, keep them readily accessible for
future reference.
For Your Safety
ADANGER: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon
carries a high risk of death or severe injury.
AWARNING: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon
could result in death or severe injury.
ACAUTION: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon
could result in injury or property damage.
AWARNING
Do not use while walking or operating a vehicle.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents or other injury.
Do not disassemble or modify this product. Do not touch internal parts
that become exposed as the result of a fall or other accident.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in electric shock or other
injury.
Should you notice any abnormalities such as the product producing
smoke, heat, or unusual odors, immediately disconnect the battery or
power source.
Continued operation could result in fire, burns or other injury.

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For Your Safety
Keep dry. Do not handle with wet hands. Do not handle the plug with
wet hands.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
Do not let your skin remain in prolonged contact with this product
while it is on or plugged in.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in low-temperature burns.
Do not use this product in the presence of flammable dust or gas such
as propane, gasoline or aerosols.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or fire.
Do not directly view the sun or other bright light source through the
lens.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in visual impairment.
Do not aim the flash or AF-assist illuminator at the operator of a motor
vehicle.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.
Keep this product out of reach of children.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product
malfunction. In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard.
Should a child swallow any part of this product, seek immediate medical
attention.
Do not entangle, wrap or twist the straps around your neck.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.
Do not use batteries, chargers, or AC adapters not specifically
designated for use with this product. When using batteries, chargers,
and AC adapters designated for use with this product, do not:
•Damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the cords or cables, place them
under heavy objects, or expose them to heat or flame.
•Use travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one
voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.

10 For Your Safety
Do not handle the plug when charging the product or using the AC
adapter during thunderstorms.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.
Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely high
or low temperatures.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or frostbite.
ACAUTION
Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources.
Light focused by the lens could cause fire or damage to product’s internal
parts. When shooting backlit subjects, keep the sun well out of the frame.
Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is close to the frame could
cause fire.
Turn the product off when its use is prohibited. Disable the location
data feature. End location tracking. Disable wireless features when the
use of wireless equipment is prohibited.
The radio-frequency emissions produced by this product could interfere
with equipment onboard aircraft or in hospitals or other medical facilities.
Remove the battery and disconnect the AC adapter if this product will
not be used for an extended period.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product
malfunction.
Do not fire the flash in contact with or in close proximity to the skin or
objects.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.

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For Your Safety
Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high
temperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed
automobile or in direct sunlight.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product
malfunction.
Do not look directly at the AF-assist illuminator.
Failure to observe this precaution could have adverse effects on vision.
Do not transport cameras or lenses with tripods or similar accessories
attached.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product
malfunction.
Do not touch the memory card when a high-temperature
warning is displayed in the monitor or viewfinder.
The memory card will be hot, potentially causing burns or
causing the card to be dropped and damaged when removed.
ADANGER (Batteries)
Do not mishandle batteries.
Failure to observe the following precautions could result in the batteries
leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire:
•Use only rechargeable batteries approved for use in this product.
•Do not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat.
•Do not disassemble.
•Do not short-circuit the terminals by touching them to necklaces,
hairpins, or other metal objects.
•Do not expose batteries or the products in which they are inserted to
powerful physical shocks.
•Do not step on batteries, pierce them with nails, or strike them with
hammers.
Charge only as indicated.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in the batteries leaking,
overheating, rupturing, or catching fire.

12 For Your Safety
If battery liquid comes into contact with the eyes, rinse with plenty of
clean water and seek immediate medical attention.
Delaying action could result in eye injuries.
Follow the instructions of airline personnel.
Batteries left unattended at high altitudes in an unpressurized environment
may leak, overheat, rupture, or catch fire.
AWARNING (Batteries)
Keep batteries out of reach of children.
Should a child swallow a battery, seek immediate medical attention.
Keep batteries out of reach of household pets and other animals.
The batteries could leak, overheat, rupture, or catch fire if bitten, chewed, or
otherwise damaged by animals.
Do not immerse batteries in water or expose to rain.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product
malfunction. Immediately dry the product with a towel or similar object
should it become wet.
Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the
batteries, such as discoloration or deformation. Cease charging
EN-EL18d rechargeable batteries if they do not charge in the specified
period of time.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in the batteries leaking,
overheating, rupturing, or catching fire.
When batteries are no longer needed, insulate the terminals with tape.
Overheating, rupture, or fire may result should metal objects come into
contact with the terminals.
If battery liquid comes into contact with a person's skin or clothing,
immediately rinse the affected area with plenty of clean water.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in skin irritation.

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Notices
•No part of the documentation included with this product may be
reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or
translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s
prior written permission.
•Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of
the hardware and software described in this documentation at any time
and without prior notice.
•Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this
product.
•While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this
documentation is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you
to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon
representative in your area (address provided separately).
●Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally
copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, 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, government
bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions
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 stipulated by law is prohibited.
Notices

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•Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of
securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates,
etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of
necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also,
do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses
issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as
passes and meal coupons.
•Comply with copyright notices
Under copyright law, photographs or recordings of copyrighted works
made with the camera cannot be used without the permission of the
copyright holder. Exceptions apply to personal use, but note that even
personal use may be restricted in the case of photographs or recordings of
exhibits or live performances.
●Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex
electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including
lenses, chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by
Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and
proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this
electronic circuitry.
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, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local
authorized Nikon dealer.

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Notices
●Memory Cards
•Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing
memory cards from the camera.
•Do not perform the following operations during formatting or while data
are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer or other device.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in
damage to the camera or card.
- Do not remove or insert memory cards.
- Do not turn the camera off.
- Do not remove the battery.
- Do not disconnect AC adapters.
•Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects.
•Do not use excessive force when handling memory cards. Failure to
observe this precaution could damage the card.
•Do not bend or drop memory cards or subject them to strong physical
shocks.
•Do not expose memory cards to water, heat, or direct sunlight.
•Do not format memory cards in a computer.

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DBefore 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 damages or lost
profits that may result from product malfunction.
DLife-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.: https://www.nikonusa.com/
•For users in Europe: https://www.europe-nikon.com/support/
•For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa:
https://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. See the following URL for contact
information: https://imaging.nikon.com/

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Camera Body
Parts of the Camera
Camera Body
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1Release mode dial lock release
2BKT button
3cbutton
4Stereo microphone (for videos)
5Video-record button
6S(Q) button
7Ebutton
8Eyelet for camera strap
9E(focal plane mark)
10 Control panel
11 GNSS antenna
12 Accessory shoe (for optional
flash unit)
13 Ibutton
14 cbutton

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1Power switch
2Shutter-release button
3AF-assist illuminator
Red-eye reduction lamp
Self-timer lamp
4Mbutton
5Flash sync terminal cover
6Ten-pin remote terminal cover
7Cover for microphone,
headphone, and Ethernet
connectors
8Cover for USB and HDMI
connectors
9Focus-mode button
10 Battery chamber cover latch
11 Battery chamber cover
12 Lens mounting mark
13 Flash sync terminal
14 Ten-pin remote terminal
15 Charge lamp
16 Ethernet connector
17 Connector for external
microphone
18 Headphone connector
19 HDMI connector
20 USB connector
21 Body cap

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Camera Body
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1Microphone (for voice memos)
2Ubutton
3Tbutton
4bbutton
5Network indicator
6Monitor
7Speaker
8Eyepiece release
9O(Q) button
10 g(Fn4) button
11 Release mode dial
12 Rubber eyecup
13 Viewfinder
14 Eye sensor

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1Diopter adjustment control
2DISP button
3Photo/video selector
4AF-ON button
5Sub-selector
6Main command dial
7ibutton
8Jbutton
9Multi selector
10 Xbutton
11 Gbutton
12 Kbutton
13 W(Q) button
14 AF-ON button for vertical
shooting
15 Main command dial for vertical
shooting
16 Multi selector for vertical
shooting
17 Memory card access lamp
18 ibutton for vertical shooting