Nikon Camera 1 J5 Reference Manual

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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:
❚❚WARNINGS
For Your Safety
AThis icon marks warnings. To prev ent possible injury, read all warn-
ings before using this Nikon product.
AKeep 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 a fire.
ATurn 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.
ADo 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.
AKeep dry . Do not immerse in or expose
to water or handle with wet hands.
Failure to keep the product dry could
result in damage to the product, fire,
or electric shock, while handling the
product with wet hands could result
in electric shock.
ADo not disassemble . 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 techn ician. Should the
product break open as the result of a
fall or other accident, remove the bat-
tery and/or AC adapter and then take
the product to a Nikon-authorized
service center for inspection.
AKeep out of reach of children . Failure to
observe this precaution could result
in injury. In addition, note that small
parts constitute a choking hazard.
Should a child swallow any part of
this equipment, consult a physician
immediately.
ADo not place the strap around the neck of
an infant or child . Placing the camera
strap around the neck of an infant or
child could result in strangulation.
AFollow the instructions of airline and hos-
pital personnel. 
						

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Do not remain in contact with the camera,
battery, 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.
ADo not leave the product where it will be
exposed to extremely high temperatures,
such as in an enclosed automobile or in
direct sunlight.  Failure to observe this
precaution could cause damage or
fire.
ADo not aim the flash at  the operator of a
motor vehicle.  Failure to observe this
precaution could result in accidents.
AObserve 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. The flash should be no
less than one meter (3 ft 4 in.) from
the subject. Particular care should
be observed when photographing
infants.
AAvoid contact with liquid crystal . Should
the display break, care should be
taken to avoid injury due to broken
glass and to prevent the liquid crystal
from the display touching the skin or
entering the eyes or mouth.
ADo not carry tripods with a lens or camera
attached . You could trip or accidentally
strike others, resulting in injury.
ADo not touch the moving parts of the lens .
Failure to observe this precaution
could result in injury.
AObserve proper precautions when handling
batteries . Batteries may leak, overheat,
rupture, or catch fire if improperly
handled. Observe the following pre-
cautions when handling batteries for
use in this product:
• Use only batteries approved for use
in this equipment.
• Do not short or disassemble the
battery.
• Do not expose the battery or the
camera in which it is inserted to
powerful physical shocks.
• Be sure the product is off before
replacing the battery. If you are
using an AC adapter, be sure it is
unplugged.
• Do not attempt 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 a cool, dry place. 
						

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•The battery may be hot immedi-
ately after use or when the product
has been used on battery power for
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.
AObserve proper precautions when handling
the charger:
•Keep dry. Failure to observe this pre-
caution could result in injury or
product malfunction due to 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 injury
or product malfunction due to fire
or electric 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
product or cause overheating or fire.
AUse 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. 
						

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•No part of the manuals included
with this product may be repro-
duced, transmitted, transcribed,
stored in a retrieval system, or trans-
lated into any language in any form,
by any means, without Nikon’s prior
written permission.
• Nikon reserves the right to change
the specifications of the hardware
and software described in these
manuals 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 these
manuals is accurate and complete,
we would appreciate it were you to
bring any errors or omissions to the
attention of the Nikon representa-
tive in your area (address provided
separately).
Notice for Customers in Canada
CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B
Notice for Customers in Europe
This symbol indicates that
electrical and electronic
equipment is to be col-
lected separately.
The following apply only to
users in European countries:
• This product is designated for sepa-
rate collection at an appropriate col-
lection point. Do not dispose of as
household waste.
• Separate collection and recycling
helps conserve natural resources
and prevent negative consequences
for human health and the environ-
ment that might result from incor-
rect disposal.
• For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management. This symbol on the battery
indicates that the battery is
to be collected separately.
The following apply only to
users in European countries:
•
All batteries, whether marked with
this symbol or not, are designated
for separate collection at an appro-
priate collection point. Do not dis-
pose of as household waste.
• For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
Notices
CAUTION : RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. 
						

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Notice for Customers in the U. S. A.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable pro-
tection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equip-
ment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particu-
lar installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an out-
let on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for help. CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user be notified
that any changes or modifications
made to this device that are not
expressly approved by Nikon Corpo-
ration may void the user’s authority 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 B Part 15 of
the FCC rules.
Notice for Customers in the State of California
WARNING
: Handling the cord on this
product may expose you to lead, a
chemical known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.  Wash hands after
handling .
Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road,
Melville, New York 11747-3064, U. S. A.
Tel.: 631-547-4200
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. 
						

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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
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. •
Cautions on certain copies and reproduc-
tions
The government has issued cautions
on copies or reproductions of securi-
ties 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 pri-
vate 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 product for the
purpose of making illegal copies or
to infringe copyright laws. 
						

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Disposing of Data Storage Devices
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 empt y sky). Wi-Fi settings can be reset to
default values by selecting  Reset Wi-Fi settings for Wi-Fi connection type  in
the Wi-Fi menu ( 0117). Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically
destroying data storage devices.
AVC Patent Portfolio License
T
HIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AV C PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL
AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH
THE AV C STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AV C 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 AV C 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 to uch 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 auto matically to minimize damage to its
internal circuits. Wait for the camera to cool before resuming use. 
						

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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 char-
gers, batteries, AC adapters, and lens 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 holo-
graphic seal shown at right could interfere with normal operation of the cam-
era or result in the batteries overhe ating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local autho-
rized Nikon dealer. 
						

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DUse Only Nikon Brand Accessories
Only Nikon brand accessories certif ied by Nikon specifically for use
with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate
within its operational and safety requirements. T
HE USE OF NON-NIKON
ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WAR-RANTY.
DServicing the Camera and Accessories
The camera is a precision device an d requires regular servicing. Nikon
recommends that the camera be inspec ted 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 partic-
ularly 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.
ABefore 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.
ALife-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 informa-
tion, 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 con-
tact information, visit  http://imaging.nikon.com/ 
						

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This product, which contains encryption software developed in the United
States, is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations
and may not be exported or re-exported to any country to which the United
States embargoes goods.
 The following countries are currently subject to
embargo: Cuba, Iran, North  Korea, Sudan, and Syria.
The use of wireless devices may be proh ibited in some countries or regions.
Contact a Nikon-authorized service representative before using the wireless
features of this product outside the country of purchase.
Notices for Customers in the U. S. A.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference  that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
FCC WARNING
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications
made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation
may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
 These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protecti on against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
 This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
 How-
ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Co-location
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.
Tel.: 631-547-4200
Wireless