Product Documentation
The documentation for this product includes the manuals listed below. Please
be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from your camera.
Quick-Start Guide
The Quick-Start Guide takes you through the process of unpacking and set-
ting up your Nikon digital camera, taking your first photographs, and trans-
ferring them to your computer.
Guide to Digital Photography
The Guide to Digital Photography (this manual) provides complete operat-
ing instructions for your camera.
Nikon View 4 Reference Manual
The Nikon View 4 Reference Manual can be found in electronic format on
the reference CD provided with your camera. For information on viewing
the Reference Manual, see “Connections” in this manual.
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For Your Safety
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:
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before
using your Nikon product to prevent possible injury.
WARNINGS
Do not look at the sun through the
viewfinder
Viewing the sun or other strong light
source through the viewfinder could
cause permanent visual impairment.
Turn off immediately in the event
of malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an un-
usual smell coming from the equip-
ment or from the AC adapter (avail-
able separately), unplug the AC
adapter and remove the battery im-
mediately, taking care to avoid burns.
Continued operation could result in
injury. After removing the battery,
take the equipment to a Nikon-autho-
rized service center for inspection.
Do not use in the presence of flam-
mable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in
the presence of flammable gas, as this
could result in explosion or fire.
Do not place strap around neck
Placing the camera strap around your
neck could result in strangulation.
Special care should be taken to avoid
placing the strap around the neck of
an infant or child.
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Do not disassemble
Touching the product’s internal parts
could result in injury. In the event of
a malfunction, the product should be
repaired only by a qualified technician.
Should the product break open as the
result of a fall or other accident, re-
move the battery and/or AC adapter
and then take the product to a Nikon-
authorized service center for inspec-
tion.
Observe proper precautions when
handling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if im-
properly handled. Observe the follow-
ing precautions when handling batter-
ies for use in this product:
• Be sure the product is off before re-
placing the battery. If you are using an
AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
• Use only a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1
lithium-ion battery (supplied) or a six-
volt 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery
(available separately).
• When inserting the battery, do not at-
tempt to insert it upside down or
backwards.
• Do not short or disassemble the bat-
tery.
• Do not expose the battery to flame or
to excessive heat.
ter.
• Do not transport or store 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
place.
• Do not immerse in or expose to wa-
• Immediately after use, or when the
product is used on battery power for
an extended period, the battery may
become hot. Before removing the
battery, turn the camera off and allow
the battery to cool.
• When used with a 2CR5 (DL245)
lithium battery, the camera grip may
become noticeably warm, but this
does not indicate a malfunction.
• Discontinue use immediately should
you notice any changes in the battery,
such as discoloration or deformation.
Use appropriate cables
When connecting cables to the input
and output jacks, use only the cables
provided or sold by Nikon for the pur-
pose, to maintain compliance with
product regulations.
Keep out of reach of children
Particular care should be taken to pre-
vent infants from putting the battery
or other small parts into their mouths.
Removing memory cards
Memory cards may become hot dur-
ing use. Observe due caution when
removing memory cards from the
camera.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs on which the software
and manuals are distributed should
not be played back on audio CD
equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an
audio CD player could cause hearing
loss or damage the equipment.
Observe caution when operating
the flash
Using the flash close to your subject’s
eyes could cause temporary visual im-
pairment. Particular care should be
observed if photographing infants,
when the flash should be no less than
one meter (39˝) from the subject.
When using the viewfinder
When operating the diopter adjust-
ment control with your eye to the
viewfinder, care should be taken not
to put your finger in your eye acciden-
tally.
Avoid contact with liquid crystal
Should the monitor break, care should
be taken to avoid injury due to broken
glass and to prevent liquid crystal from
the monitor touching the skin or en-
tering the eyes or mouth.
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Caring for the Camera and Battery
Keep dry
This product is not waterproof, and may
malfunction if immersed in water or ex-
posed to high levels of humidity. Rusting
of the internal mechanism can cause irrepa-
rable damage.
Keep free of salt, sand, and dust
After using your camera at the beach or
seaside, wipe off any sand or salt with a
lightly dampened cloth and then dry your
camera thoroughly.
Do not touch the lens with your fingers
The proper procedure for cleaning the lens
is described in “Technical Notes: Caring for
Your Camera.”
Handle the lens and all moving parts
with care
Do not apply force to the lens, to the moni-
tor, or to the battery, card, or connector
covers. These parts are especially suscep-
tible to damage.
Turn the product off before removing
the battery or unplugging the AC
adapter
Do not unplug the product or remove the
battery while the product is on, or while im-
ages are being recorded or deleted. Forc-
ibly cutting power to the product in these
circumstances could result in loss of data or
in damage to product memory or internal
circuitry. To prevent an accidental interrup-
tion of power, avoid carrying the product
from one location to another while the AC
adapter is connected.
Do not drop
The product may malfunction if subjected
to strong shocks or vibration.
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Keep away from strong magnetic fields
Do not use or store this device in the vicin-
ity of equipment that generates strong
electromagnetic radiation or magnetic
fields. Strong static charges or the mag-
netic fields produced by equipment such as
radio transmitters could interfere with the
monitor, damage data stored on the
memory card, or affect the product’s inter-
nal circuitry.
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 conden-
sation inside the device. To prevent con-
densation, place the device in a carrying
case or a plastic bag before exposing it to
sudden changes in temperature.
Notes on the 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 mal-
function. Images recorded with the prod-
uct will not be affected.
• Images in the monitor may be difficult to
see in a bright light.
• The monitor is lit by a fluorescent back-
light. Should the monitor begin to dim
or flicker, contact your Nikon service rep-
resentative.
• Do not apply pressure to the 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.
Batteries
• When you turn the device on, check the
battery-level displayed in the control
panel to determine whether the battery
needs to be replaced. The battery needs
to be replaced when the battery-level in-
dicator is flashing.
• Ready a spare battery and keep it fully
charged when taking photographs on im-
portant occasions. Depending on your lo-
cation, you may find it difficult to pur-
chase replacement batteries on short
notice.
• On cold days, the capacity of batteries
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.
• Should the battery terminals become
dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth
before use.
Memory cards
• Turn the power off before inserting or re-
moving memory cards. Inserting or re-
moving cards with the power on could
render them unusable.
• Insert memory cards
as shown in the illus-
tration at right. In-
serting cards upside
down or backwards
could damage the
camera or the card.
Storage
• To prevent mold or mildew, store the
camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If
you will not be using the product for long
periods, remove the battery to prevent
leakage and store the camera in a plastic
bag containing a desiccant. Do not, how-
ever, store the camera case in a plastic
bag, as this may cause the material to de-
teriorate. Note that desiccant gradually
loses its capacity to absorb moisture and
should be replaced at regular intervals.
• Do not store the camera with naphtha or
camphor moth balls, close to equipment
that produces strong magnetic fields, or
in areas subject to extremes of tempera-
ture, for example near a space heater or
in a closed vehicle on a hot day.
• To prevent mold or mildew, take the cam-
era out of storage at least once a month.
Turn the camera on and release the shut-
ter a few times before putting the cam-
era away again.
• Store the battery in a cool, dry place.
A note on electronically-controlled
cameras
In extremely rare instances, unusual char-
acters may appear in the control panel and
the camera may stop functioning. In most
cases, this phenomenon is caused by a
strong external static charge. Turn the cam-
era off, disconnect the optional AC adapter
or MB-E5000 battery pack (if using), re-
move and replace the battery, and turn the
camera on again.
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Notices
• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, trans-
mitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any lan-
guage 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 representative in your
area (address provided separately).
Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interfer-
ence Causing Equipment Regulations.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règle-
ment sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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Notice for customers in the U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interfer-
ence 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 in-
stalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter-
ference 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/television technician for help.
CAUTIONS
Modifications
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.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using
other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York
11747-3064, U.S.A.
Tel.: 631-547-4200
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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.
• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
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 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, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs
is prohibited except when it is done for personal use at home or for similar
restricted and non-commercial use.
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