Nikon Nikon 1 AW1 User Manual

Printed in SingaporeSB3I01(11)6MVA6011-01No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical artic

8AKeep out of reach of children. Failure toobserve this precaution could resultin injury. In addition, note that smallparts constitute a choking hazar

M98MMenu Options❚❚ Playback Menu OptionsTo display the playback, shooting, movie,image processing, and setup menus,press the G button. Following menuo

99M❚❚ Shooting Menu OptionsOption DescriptionReset shooting optionsReset shooting options to default values.Exposure modeChoose how the camera sets sh

100M❚❚ Movie Menu Options❚❚ Image Processing Menu Options❚❚ Setup Menu OptionsOption DescriptionReset movie options Reset movie menu options to their

101M* Available only when optional WU-1b wireless mobile adapter is attached.Sound settingsChoose the sounds made during shooting.Auto power off Choos

Q102QConnecting to a ComputerInstall the supplied software to copy pictures to your computerfor viewing and editing pictures and creating short movies

103QSystem RequirementsThe system requirements for ViewNX 2 are:WindowsCPU• Photos: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, Core Series; 1.6 GHz or better • Movies

104QAMotion SnapshotsViewNX 2 is required to view Motion Snapshots saved using the Fileformat > NMS files option in the shooting menu (0 99).ASuppo

105QTransferring Pictures1Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer.Choose one of the following methods:• Direct USB connection: Turn the cam

106Q2Start the Nikon Transfer 2 component of ViewNX 2.If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a pro-gram, select Nikon Transfer 2.3Click Sta

107QViewing PicturesPictures are displayed inViewNX 2 when transfer is com-plete.❚❚ Retouching PhotographsTo crop pictures and performsuch tasks as ad

9AObserve proper precautions when handlingbatteries. Batteries may leak orexplode if improperly handled.Observe the following precautionswhen handlin

n108nTechnical NotesRead this chapter for information on compatible accessories,cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error mes-sage i

109nWireless mobile adaptersWireless Mobile Adapter WU-1b: Supports two-way communica-tion between the camera and smart devices running theWireless Mo

110nNon-Waterproof 1 NIKKOR LensesThe supplied O-ring protector must be attached to the cameralens mount before the camera can be used with non-waterp

111nIf the lens supports vibration reduction(VR), vibration reduction can be con-trolled from the camera (0 99). Note thatlenses with retractable lens

112nADetaching Non-Waterproof LensesBefore removing or exchanging lenses, turnthe camera off. To remove the lens, press andhold the lens release butto

113nApproved Memory CardsThe following cards have been tested and approved for use inthe camera. Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are recom-m

114nUnderwater UseFor information on cleaning the camera after use under water oron the seashore, see page 71.StorageIf the camera will not be used fo

115nBefore using the camera, read the warnings on pages 7–14. Read pages61–76 before using the camera under water.Do not drop: The product may mal-fun

116nStorage: To prevent mold or mildew,store the camera in a cool, dry,well-ventilated area. If you areusing an AC adapter, unplug theadapter to prev

117nBatteries: Batteries may leak orexplode if improperly handled.Observe the following precautionswhen handling batteries:• Use only batteries approv

10The product conforms to the following standards:Shock-ProofingThe camera, with the special-purpose waterproof lens attached, has passeddrop tests co

118n• Do not use the battery at ambienttemperatures below 0°C (32°F) orabove 40°C (104°F); failure toobserve this precaution coulddamage the battery o

119nIf the camera fails to function as expected, check this list of com-mon problems before consulting your retailer or Nikon repre-sentative.Battery/

120nMoviesPlaybackMiscellaneousFlicker or banding appears in movies or in the display: Choose a Flicker reduc-tion setting that matches the local AC p

121nThis section lists the error messages that appear in the display.Error MessagesMessage Solution(Shutter-speed or aperture display flashes)If the s

122nThis memory card cannot be used. Card may be damaged; insert a different card.• Use an approved card.• Format the card. If the problem persists,

123nNikon 1 AW1 Digital CameraSpecificationsTypeType Digital camera with support for interchangeablelensesLens mount Nikon waterproof 1 mountEffective

124nFile format • NEF (RAW): 12-bit, compressed• JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx.1:4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 1

125nExposureMetering TTL metering using image sensorMetering method • Matrix• Center-weighted: Meters 4.5 mm circle in center offrame• Spot: Meters 2

126nFlashBuilt-in flash Manual pop-upGuide Number (GN) Approx. 5/16 (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F; at ISO160, Guide Number is approx. 6.3/20.7)Control i

127nMonitor7.5 cm (3-in.), approx. 921k-dot, TFT LCD withbrightness adjustmentPlaybackFull-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images orcalendar) playbac

11The product is not guaranteed shock-, water-, ordust-proof if the special-purpose waterproof lensis not attached. Before using this product, be sure

128n1 Does not apply when built-in flash is raised.2 With special-purpose waterproof lens attached.3 Using a test method derived from MIL-STD-810F Met

129n* When attached to waterproof cameras.EN-EL20 rechargeable Li-ion batteryType Rechargeable lithium-ion batteryRated capacity 7.2 V, 1020 mAhOperat

130n* When attached to waterproof cameras.Specifications subject to change without notice. Nikon will not be held liablefor damages that may result fr

131n❚❚ Waterproof 1 NIKKOR Lenses1 NIKKOR AW 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.61 NIKKOR AW 10mm f/2.8Zoom ringLens mounting markCPU contactsFocal length markFocal le

132nWaterproof 1 NIKKOR lenses are exclusively for Nikon 1 AW1interchangeable lens format digital cameras. The angle of viewis equivalent to a 35 mm f

133nDUsing the Lens Under or Next to Water• Never remove the lens under water.• When attaching and removing the lens, carefully inspect the cameraO-ri

134nATrademark InformationMac OS and OS X are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the UnitedStates and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and

135nBattery LifeThe number of shots or movie footage that can be recorded withfully-charged batteries varies with the condition of the battery,tempera

136nSymbolsC (Auto mode) ...28, 40w (Creative mode) ...28, 49u (Best moment capture mode) 28v (Advanced movie

137nFFace priority ...46Fill flash ...92Flash ...

12• Internal parts will be damaged by water and dust. To prevent water entry, donot remove the lens, open the connector or battery-chamber/memory card

138nShutter-release button ...42Silicon grease ...35, 75, 108Size ... 12

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Printed in SingaporeSB3I01(11)6MVA6011-01No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical artic

13• The product is not guaranteed waterproof if struck, dropped, or otherwisesubjected to strong pressure or violent physical shocks or vibration. If

14Observe the following precautions when using the location data and tracklog features:• Track logs: While Ye s is selected for Location data > Re

15• No part of the manuals includedwith this product may be repro-duced, transmitted, transcribed,stored in a retrieval system, or trans-lated into an

16Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested andfo

17Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or ReproductionNote that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally cop-ied or reproduc

Getting the Most from Your Camera ...3Product Documentation ...

18Disposing of Data Storage DevicesPlease note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other datastorage devices does not completely erase

19DUse Only Nikon Brand AccessoriesOnly Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for usewith your Nikon digital camera are engineered a

s20sIntroductionConfirm that the package contains the following items:Memory cards are sold separately.Package ContentsBF-N2000 body capPA-N1000 O-rin

21sTake a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controlsand displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this sectionand refer to it as you

22sThe Camera Body (Continued)* Camera does not support TA-N100 tripod mounting spacer.31319 181514452110 9 811126161721 222071 Flash pop-up button...

23sAThe Multi SelectorTo navigate the menus, press the multi selector up, down, left, or right(1,3, 4, or 2) as shown below.Move cursor upSelect highl

24sThe Monitor421 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11313130302929282817121314181516193233342127 222325 2426 20NO ICONBattery fully charged or partially discharged.H Low

25s1 Shown in detailed display.2 Shown in altimeter, depth gauge, heading, and virtual horizon display.The $ (Display) Button35 36 37 3842433940414135

26sThe G ButtonThe shooting mode and most shooting,playback, and setup options can beaccessed from the camera menus. Pressthe G button to display the

27s❚❚ Choosing a Shooting ModeOptions for each mode can be displayedby highlighting the mode and pressing2. Press 4 to return to the shootingmode menu

1Taking Photos in P, S, A, and M Modes... 52Backlighting...

28su Best moment capture mode: Select Slow view to choose the tim-ing for a shot as the scene plays back in slow motion, or chooseSmart Photo Selector

29sv Advanced movie mode: Choose between HD (0 77) and slow-motion movies (0 83).• Programmed auto (P) • Manual (M)• Shutter-priority auto (S) • Slow

30s❚❚ Using the Menus1Select an item.2Select an option.Use the multi selector to navigate theplayback, shooting, movie, image pro-cessing, and setup m

31s1Attach the strap.The AN-N1000 strap supplied with the camera is exclusively foruse on land. Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets.Re

32s3Insert the battery and a memory card.Undo the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover securitylock (q) and unlatch (w) and slowly open the cover (e

33s4Attach the special-purpose waterproof lens.The camera is used with special-purpose waterproof lensesthat attach as shown below (for information on

34sWhen placing the lens over the O-ring, be careful not to dam-age the camera or lens; do not use excessive force.Mounting mark (camera)Mounting mark

35sADetaching the Waterproof LensesBe sure the camera is off when removingor exchanging lenses. To remove the lens,press and hold the lens release but

36s5Turn the camera on.6Choose a language.Press the power switch to turn thecamera on. The power lamp willbriefly light green and the monitor willtur

37s7Set the clock.Use the multi selector and J button(0 22) to set the time and date. Notethat the camera uses a 24-hour clock.Press 4 or 2 to highlig

2Menu Options 98Playback Menu Options ... 98Shooting Menu Options...

38s8Read the instructions on keeping your camera watertight.Once the clock is set, the camera willdisplay a series of messages on main-taining a water

39s9Check the battery level and memory card capacity.Check the battery level and numberof exposures remaining in the moni-tor (0 24).Battery levelExpo

z40zTaking and Viewing PhotographsThe camera gives you a choice of auto mode for “point-and-shoot” photography that leaves the camera in charge of cho

41z3Ready the camera.4Frame the photograph.Hold the camera securely with bothhands, being careful not to obstructthe lens, AF-assist illuminator, ormi

42z5Focus.Press the shutter-releasebutton halfway to focus. Ifthe subject is poorly lit, theAF-assist illuminator (0 21)may light to assist the focus

43z6Shoot.Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest ofthe way down to releasethe shutter and record thephotograph. The memorycard access lamp

44zViewing PhotographsTo end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.Press K to display your most recent pho-to

45zDeleting PicturesTo delete the current picture, press O. Note that once deleted, pic-tures can not be recovered.1Display the photograph.Display the

46zAFace PriorityThe camera detects and focuses on portraitsubjects (face priority). A double yellow bor-der will be displayed if a portrait subject i

47zLive Image ControlLive image controls let you adjust set-tings without leaving the shooting dis-play, allowing you to preview how thechanges will a

3Getting the Most from Your CameraTake photos with the shutter-release button.Photos can be taken in anymode by pressing the shutter-release button. S

48zMotion control: Suggest motion by blurringmoving objects, or “freeze” motion tocapture moving objects clearly.Freeze motionBlur motionFreeze motion

49zChoose creative mode to match settings to the subject or situa-tion, take photos using special effects, or control shutter speedand aperture.1Selec

50zChoosing a Mode That Matches the Subject or SituationChoose a creative mode according to the subject or situation:Option DescriptionProgrammed auto

51zNight portrait (o)Capture background lighting in portraits taken atnight or under low light. Each time the shutter-release button is fully pressed,

52zTaking Photos in P, S, A, and M ModesP, S, A, and M modes offer varying degrees of control over shutterspeed and aperture. Choose a mode and adjust

53z❚❚ S Shutter-Priority AutoIn shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while thecamera automatically selects the aperture that will produ

54z❚❚ A Aperture-Priority AutoIn aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while thecamera automatically selects the shutter speed that will pro

55z❚❚ MManualIn manual mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture.Choosing Shutter Speed and ApertureAdjust shutter speed and aperture withrefe

56zAThe Exposure IndicatorWhen shutter speeds other than “Bulb” areselected, the exposure indicator showswhether the photograph would be under-or over

57zBacklightingThe method used to capture details in shaded areas of back-litsubjects depends on the option selected for HDR in the shoot-ing menu (0

4Shoot underwater.Attach a special-purpose waterproof lens to take pictures atdepths of up to 15 m (49 ft) for as long as 60 minutes at a time.See pag

58zEasy PanoramaFollow the steps below to shoot panoramas. During shooting,the camera focuses using auto-area AF; face detection is notavailable. Expo

59zAn example of how to pan the camera is shown below. With-out changing your position, pan the camera in a steady curveeither horizontally or vertica

60z❚❚ Viewing PanoramasPanoramas can be viewed by pressing J when a panorama isdisplayed full frame (0 44). The start of the panorama will bedisplaye

61PPUnderwater PhotographyWith a special-purpose waterproof lens attached, the cameracan be used at depths of up to 15 m (49 ft) for as long as60 minu

62P•Do not expose the camera to water colder than 0 °C (32 °F) orwarmer than 40 °C (104 °F). Do not take into hot springs or baths.•Do not dive into t

63PHave you inserted the battery and memory card (0 32)?To prevent water entry and other damage, remove any sand, dust, hair, and foreign objects from

64PThe Final CheckAfter going through the pre-shootingchecklist on page 62 and confirming thatthe special-purpose waterproof lens isattached and the c

65PFollow steps below to take pictures in “Underwater” mode.1Turn the camera on.2Select w mode.3Select Underwater.Taking Pictures UnderwaterPress the

66P4Choose an option.5Take pictures.Highlight one of the following optionsand press J to select the highlightedoption and return to the shooting dis-p

67PThe following features may come in handy when you are takingpictures underwater.Auto Distortion ControlThe Built-in FlashTo raise the flash for use

5Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon digital camera. For acomplete guide to using your digital camera, see the ReferenceManual (0 6). To get the mo

68PThe Depth Gauge❚❚ Viewing Depth1Select Record location data.2Select Ye s .3Select Altimeter/depth gauge.Using the depth gauge, you can viewyour dep

69P4Select Depth gauge.5Exit the menus.6Display the depth gauge.Highlight Depth gauge and press J.Press the shutter-release button half-way to exit th

70P❚❚ Setting the Depth Gauge to ZeroFollow the steps below to set the depth gauge to zero.1Select Alt./depth correction.2Select Correct manually.3Set

71PThe camera and lens should be cleaned within 60 minutes ofunderwater use. Leaving the lens attached, immerse the camerain fresh water to remove sal

72P3Clean the zoom ring and camera controls.Being careful not to touch the lensrelease button or the latches or securitylocks on the connector and bat

73PTo prevent water falling into the camera when the covers areopened, hold the camera so that the covers open down-wards.7Remove the lens.The O-RingT

74P2Wash the O-ring.Wash the O-ring thoroughly in fresh water and dry thor-oughly. Do not use benzene, thinner, alcohol, soap, neutraldetergents, or o

75P6Re-insert the O-ring.After making sure that O-ring andguide are free of foreign objects, placethe O-ring so that it runs evenly at thesame level a

76PDMaintenanceObserve the following precautions when cleaning the camera and lensafter underwater use.• Never remove the lens or open the connector o

77yyRecording and Viewing MoviesThe camera can record high-definition (HD) movies with anaspect ratio of 16 : 9 and slow-motion movies with an aspectr

6The following documentation is supplied with the camera.The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader orAdobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, av

78yRecord movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 : 9.1Turn the camera on.2Frame the opening shot.Recording HD MoviesPress the power switch to turn

79y3Start recording.4End recording.Press the movie-record button tobegin recording. A recording indica-tor, the time elapsed, and the timeavailable a

80yTaking Photographs During HD Movie RecordingPress the shutter-release button all theway down to take a photograph withoutinterrupting HD movie reco

81yViewing MoviesMovies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 44).Press J to start playback.The following operations can be performed:1

82yDeleting MoviesTo delete the current movie, press O. Aconfirmation dialog will be displayed;press O again to delete the movie andreturn to playback

83ySilent slow-motion movies with an aspect ratio of 8 : 3 can berecorded by pressing 1 (&) in advanced movie mode andselecting y Slow motion. Slo

84y4Focus.5Start recording.Press the movie-record button tobegin recording. A recording indica-tor, the time elapsed, and the timeavailable are displ

85y6End recording.Press the movie-record button againto end recording. Recording will endautomatically when the maximumlength is reached, the memory

86yDRecording MoviesFlicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the display and in thefinal movie under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium la

87ttMore on PhotographyThis section describes other features you can use when takingpictures.In continuous (burst) mode, the camera takes pictures whi

7To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this

88tDContinuous ModeThe maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single burst var-ies with the release mode. At frame rates of 30 and 60 fps, the

89tThe self-timer is used to delay shutter release until 10, 5, or 2 sec-onds after the shutter-release button is pressed all the waydown.1Display rel

90tNote that the timer may not start or a photograph may not betaken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations inwhich the shutter can n

91tUse the built-in flash for additional lighting when the subject ispoorly lit or to “fill-in” (illuminate) back-lit subjects.1Raise the flash.2Choos

92t❚❚ Flash ModesThe options available vary with the shooting mode.• N (fill flash): The flash fires with every shot.• NY (red-eye reduction): Use fo

93tDRaising the FlashWhen using the flash, be sure it is fully raisedas shown at right. Do not touch the flash dur-ing shooting.ALowering the Built-in

94tAUsing the Built-in FlashThe built-in flash can not be used with live image control (0 47) andwill not fire during continuous shooting at frame adv

95tSome operations can be performed by keeping the C buttonpressed and tilting the camera left or right.Shooting: Choosing a Shooting ModeWhile the vi

96tPlayback: Scrolling Through PicturesDuring playback, you can choose the picture displayed by press-ing the C button, tilting the camera left or rig

97tMenus: Outdoor DisplayWhen menus are displayed, you can toggle the outdoor displayon or off by pressing the C button, tilting the camera left orrig