Getting to Know the D1
Parts of the D1
Focus mode
selector dial (pg. 33)
Lens release
button (pg. 6) 
DC in, video out
connector cover (pg. 102)
10-pin remote
terminal (pg. 116)
Sync terminal for
external flash (pg. 95)
Self-timer
lamp (pg. 63)
Mode dial lock
release (pg. 26)
Eyelet for
camera strap
Auto bracketing
button (pg. 53–55)
Flash sync
mode button (pg. 96)
Mode dial (pg. 26)
AF area mode
button (pg. 34–35)
Accessory shoe (pg. 95)
Depth-of-field preview
button (pg. 64)
Sub-command
dial
Power switch
(pg. 4)
Shutter-release
button (pg. 20–21)
Eyelet for
camera strap
Exposure
compensation
button (pg. 51–52)
Exposure mode button
(pg. 43–48)/ Format
button (pg. 13)
Top control
panel (pg. v)
Focal plane
indicator (pg. 64)
Metering selector
lock button (pg. 41–42)
Metering selector
(pg. 41–42)
Diopter adjustment
knob (pg. 63)
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Viewfinder eyepiece
AE/AF lock button (pg. 37, 41)
AF start (pg. 33)/
Cancel button (pg. 78)
Main command dial
Focus area selector
(pg. 36; playback pg. 79)
Focus area
selector lock
(pg. 36)
IEEE 1394
connector cover
(pg. 103)
Rear control panel (pg. v)
Eyepiece shutter lever (pg. 62)
Delete button (pg. 81)/
Format button (pg. 13)
Monitor button (pg. 59)
LCD monitor (pg. vii)
Battery pack latch (pg. 4)
Command lock/
Menu button (pg. 43, 46)
Custom setting button (pg. 66)/
Execute button (pg. 78)
Image quality button (pg. 29)/
Select all button (pg. 78)
Sensitivity button (pg. 30)/
Multiple select button (pg. 78)
White balance button (pg. 31)/
Thumbnail button (pg. 78)
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Shutter-release button
(vertical shooting)
(pg. 4)
Shutter-release button
lock (vertical shooting)
(pg. 4)
Main command dial
(vertical shooting)
AF start (AF ON) button
(vertical shooting)
(pg. 33)
Tripod socket
Cover for CompactFlash
card slot (pg. 12)
Memory card
access lamp (pg. 12)
Card slot cover
release button
(under cover) (pg. 12)
Accessories
Body cap
BF-1A
Cover for
LCD monitor
Video cable
EG-D1
Camera strap
AN-D1
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Top Control Panel
Shutter-speed lock (pg. 44)
Year/month indicator (pg. 8–9)
Clock battery indicator (pg. 8–9)
Exposure
compensation 
indicator  (pg. 51)
Bracketing
indicator (pg. 53)
Exposure
mode (pg. 43–47)
Flexible program
indicator (pg. 18)
Flash sync mode (pg. 96)
Electronic analog exposure display(pg. 48)/
Exposure compensation (pg. 54–55)
Rear Control Panel
Custom settings indicator (pg. 65)
Black-and-white mode (pg. 28–29)
Day indicator (pg. 8–9)
Shutter speed (pg. 43–44)/Exposure
compensation (pg. 51)/Date and time (pg. 8)
Aperture display (pg. 45)/Playback
(pg. 78–80)/PC mode indicator (pg. 104)
Aperture lock
(pg. 46)
Number of
exposures
remaining
(pg. 22)
Current frame
number (pg. 22)
Battery indicator (pg. 5)
CompactFlash memory
card indicator (pg. 22)
Focus area display (pg. 36)
Sensitivity indicator (pg. 30)
Monitor indicator
Image quality display (pg. 28–29)
Sensitivity/Number of exposures remaining/
File type/Custom settings number
White-balance
mode (pg. 31–32)
CompactFlash card
status display
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Viewfinder Display
12mm (0.47˝) reference circle for center-weighted metering (pg. 41)
Focus brackets
(focus area)
(pg. 36)
Spot-metering targets
(pg. 42)
Aperture lock (pg. 45)
Shutter-speed lock (pg. 44)
Exposure mode (pg. 43–48)
Exposure compensation
indicator (pg. 18)
Focus indicator (pg. 20)
Flash-ready light (pg. 95)
Metering
system (pg. 41)
Auto-exposure
lock (pg. 49)
Shutter speed (pg. 44)
Aperture (pg. 45)
Frame counter (pg.22)/
Exposures remaining
in buffer (pg. 22)/
Exposure compensation
value (pg. 51)
Electronic analog
exposure display (pg. 48)/
Exposure compensation (pg. 54–55)
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LCD Monitor
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1 Frame number
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2
3
1 0 0 N C _ D 1 / DS C _ 0 0 0 6 . J P G             6 / 1 8
2 0 0 0 / 0 1 / 2 6     0 1 : 1 1 : 2 0             N O R M A L
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5
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1 Folder name
2 Filename
3 Frame number
4 Date of recording
5 Time of recording
6 Protected file
7 Image quality
Note
The LCD monitor and control panels may darken or turn black at high temperatures.  The
displays will return to normal when the temperature drops.  At low temperatures, the
response time of the LCD control panels may drop, but response time will return to normal
when the temperature rises.
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Caring for the Camera and Battery
Do not drop
The  camera  and  lens  may  malfunction  if
subjected to strong shocks or vibration.
Keep dry
This  product  is  not  waterproof,  and  may
malfunction if immersed in water or exposed
to  high  levels  of  humidity.    Rusting  of  the
internal  mechanism  can  cause  irreparable
damage.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature
Sudden  changes  in  temperature,  such  as
occur  when  entering  or  leaving  a  heated
building  on  a  cold  day,  can  cause
condensation inside the device.  To prevent
condensation, place the device in its carrying
case or a plastic bag before exposing it to
sudden changes in temperature.
Keep away from strong magnetic fields
Do not use or store this device in the vicinity
of  equipment 
that  produces  strong
electromagnetic  radiation  or  magnetic
fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic
fields produced by equipment such as radio
transmitters  could  interfere  with  the  color
LCD  monitor,  damage  data  stored  on  the
flash  memory  card,  or  affect  the  product’s
internal circuitry.
Do not touch shutter curtain
The shutter curtain is made of extremely thin
material and is easily damaged.  Under no
circumstances should you exert pressure on
the  curtain,  poke  it  with  cleaning  tools  or
other implements, or subject it to strong air
currents from a blower.  Any of these actions
could scratch, deform, or tear the curtain.
Cleaning
• When  cleaning  the  camera  body,  use  a
blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe
gently with a soft, dry cloth.  After using
your camera at the beach or seaside, wipe
off  any  sand  or  salt  using  a  cloth  lightly
dampened with pure water and then dry
your camera thoroughly.  In rare instances,
static  electricity  produced  by  a  brush  or
cloth may cause the LCD displays to light
up  or  darken.    This  does  not  indicate  a
malfunction,  and  the  display  will  shortly
return to normal.
• When  cleaning  the  lens  and  mirror,
remember that these elements are easily
damaged.  Dust and lint should be gently
removed with a blower.  When using an
aerosol blower, keep the can vertical (tilting
the can could result in liquid being sprayed
on the mirror).  If you do get a fingerprint or
other  stain  on  the  lens,  apply  a  small
amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and
wipe the lens carefully.
• See “Technical Notes: Cleaning the CCD”
for information on cleaning the CCD.
Storage
• To  prevent  mold  or  mildew,  store  the
equipment in a dry, well-ventilated area.
Do  not  store  it  with  naptha  or  camphor
moth  balls,  close  to  equipment  that
produces strong magnetic fields, or in areas
subject to high temperatures, for example
near a kerosene heater or in a car on a hot
day.
• When leaving the product unattended for a
long period of time, remove the battery to
prevent leakage and store the camera in a
plastic bag containing desiccant.  Do not
however store the camera case in a plastic
bag,  as  this  may  cause  the  material  to
deteriorate.  Note also that desiccant loses
its ability to absorb moisture after a period
of time, and should be replaced at regular
intervals.
• To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera
out at least once a month to turn it on and
release the shutter a few times.
• Store the battery in a cool, dry place.
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Color LCD monitor
• The monitor may contain a few pixels that
are always lit or that do not light.  This is a
characteristic  common  to  all  TFT  LCD
monitors  and  does  not  indicate  a
malfunction.    Images  recorded  with  the
camera will not be affected.
Images in the monitor may be difficult to
see in a bright light.
•
• The monitor is lit by a fluorescent backlight.
Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker,
contact your Nikon service representative.
• Do not apply pressure to the LCD monitor,
as this could cause damage or malfunction.
Dust or lint adhering to the monitor can be
removed with a blower brush.  Stains can
be removed by rubbing the surface lightly
with a soft cloth or chamois leather.
• Should the monitor break, care should be
taken to avoid injury due to broken glass
and to prevent the liquid crystal from the
monitor touching the skin or entering the
eyes or mouth.
• Replace  the  monitor  cover  when
transporting  the  camera  or  leaving  it
unattended.
Turn camera off before removing
battery or unplugging AC adapter
Do  not  unplug  the  product  or  remove  the
battery  while  the  camera  is  on,  or  while
images are being recorded or deleted from
memory.  Forcibly cutting power to the product
in these circumstances could result in loss of
data  or  in  damage  to  internal  circuitry  or
memory. To  prevent  an  accidental
interruption  of  power,  avoid  carrying  the
product  with  you  while  the  AC  adapter  is
connected.
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 prod-
uct:
• Be sure the product is off before inserting
or removing the battery.  If you are using
the AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
• Foreign matter on the battery terminals—
for example, sweat or oil—may prevent a
contact  from  being  formed.    Before
installing the battery, clean it thoroughly
with a soft, dry cloth.
• When the product is used continuously on
battery power for an extended period, the
battery  may  become  hot.    Due  caution
should  be  observed  when  removing  the
battery.
• Use only batteries approved for use in this
equipment.
• Do not expose the battery to flame or to
excessive heat or moisture.  Do not short-
circuit or disassemble the battery.
Spare batteries
• Keep a spare battery fully charged when
taking  photographs  on 
important
occasions.  Depending on your location,
you  may  find  it  difficult  to  purchase
replacement batteries on short notice.
• On cold days, the capacity of the battery
tends to decrease.  Be sure the battery is
fully  charged  before  taking  photographs
outside  in  cold  weather.    Keep  a  spare
battery in  a warm place and exchange the
two as necessary.  Once warmed, a cold
battery may recover some of its charge.
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