DIGITAL CAMERA
User's Manual
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Product Documentation
The following documentation is supplied with the camera.
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First Steps
Nikon
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V1 Digital Camera with Support for
Attach the camera strap.
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Interchangeable Lenses
Attach the strap securely to the camera eyelets.
Quick Start Guide
This guide provides first-time users with information on setting
up the Nikon
using the supplied software. For information on taking and
viewing photographs, see the User’s Manual. For complete
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V1, taking photographs, and installing and
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guide to using your digital camera, see the Reference Manual
(on reference manual CD). Additional information on using the
supplied software can be found using online help.
Quick Start Guide—Describes how to set
Digitutor
Insert the battery and memory card.
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“Digitutor”, series of “watch-and-learn”manuals in
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Check to be sure the battery and card are in the correct orientat
movie form, is available from the following website:
Printed in China
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The orange
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battery latch
locks the
battery in
up your camera.
place when the
battery is fully
inserted.
Before You Begin
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Unpack the camera.
Confirm that the package contains the following items:
BS-N1000 multi
accessory port cover
Taking Photographs
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BF-N1000 body cap
Nikon 1 V1 digital camera
DIGITAL CAMERA
User's Manual
User’s Manual (this manual)—Describes how
to take and view pictures.
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Reference Manual (on CD)—A complete
guide to using your digital camera,
included as a pdf file on the supplied Ref-
erence Manual CD-ROM.
The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader or
Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, available for free download
from the Adobe website.
1 Start the computer and insert the reference manual CD.
2 Double-click the CD (Nikon 1 V1) icon in Computer or My
Computer (Windows) or on the desktop (Mac OS).
3 Double-click the INDEX.pdf icon to display a language selec-
tion screen and click a language to display the Reference Man-
ual.
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Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following
symbols and conventions are used:
This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before
use to prevent damage to the camera.
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This icon marks notes; information that should be read before
using the camera.
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The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a
1 NIKKOR VR 10–30 mm f/3.5–5.6.
Digitutor
“Digitutor”, a series of “watch and learn” manuals in movie form, is
available from the following website:
Life-Long Learning
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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:
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. For contact
information, visit http://imaging.nikon.com/
A For Your Safety
Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety
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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. To prevent possible injury, read all warn-
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❚❚WARNINGS
ings before using this Nikon product.
Keep 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.
Do 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.
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Do 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 technician. 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.
Do not look at the sun through the view-
finder. Viewing the sun or other
strong light source through the view-
finder could cause permanent visual
impairment.
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Using the viewfinder diopter control:
When operating the viewfinder
diopter control with your eye to the
viewfinder, care should be taken not
to put your finger in your eye acci-
dentally.
Keep out of reach of children. Failure to
observe this precaution could result
in injury. In addition, note that small
parts constitute a chocking hazard.
Should a child swallow any part of
this equipment, consult a physician
immediately.
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Turn 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.
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Do not place the strap around the neck of
an infant or child. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in stran-
gulation.
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Do not remain in contact with the camera
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.
• 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 batter y when no charge
remains.
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Do not aim the flash at the operator of a
motor vehicle. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in accidents.
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Observe caution when using a flash. Using
a flash close to the subject’s eyes
could cause temporary visual impair-
ment. Particular care should be
observed when photographing
infants, when the flash should be no
less than one meter (39 in.) from the
subject.
• When the battery is not in use,
attach the terminal cover and store
in a cool, dry place.
• 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.
Avoid contact with liquid crystal. Should
the displays break, care should be
taken to avoid injury due to broken
glass and to prevent the liquid crystal
from the displays touching the skin or
entering the eyes or mouth.
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Observe proper precautions when handling
ba tteries. Batteries may leak or
explode if improperly handled.
Observe the following precautions
when handling batteries for use in
this product:
• Use only batteries approved for use
in this equipment.
• Do not short or disassemble the
battery.
• Be sure the product is off before
replacing the battery. If you are
using an AC adapter, be sure it is
unplugged.
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Observe proper precautions when handling
the charger:
• Keep dry. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in 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.
Use 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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CD-ROMs: CD-ROMs containing soft-
ware or manuals 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.
• Do not handle the power cable or
go near the charger during thunder-
storms. Failure to observe this pre-
caution could result in electric
shock.
• Do not damage, modify, or forcibly
tug or bend the power cable. Do not
place it under heavy objects or
expose it to heat or flame. Should
the insulation be damaged and the
wires become exposed, take the
power cable to a Nikon-authorized
service representative for inspec-
tion. Failure to observe this precau-
tion could result in fire or electric
shock.
• Do not handle the plug or charger
with wet hands. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in elec-
tric 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.
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Notices
• No part of the manuals included • Nikon will not be held liable for any
with this product may be repro- damages resulting from the use of
duced, transmitted, transcribed, this product.
stored in a retrieval system, or trans- • While every effort has been made to
lated into any language in any form, ensure that the information in these
by any means, without Nikon’s prior manuals is accurate and complete,
written permission.
we would appreciate it were you to
• Nikon reserves the right to change bring any errors or omissions to the
the specifications of the hardware attention of the Nikon representa-
and software described in these tive in your area (address provided
manuals at any time and without separately).
prior notice.
Notice for Customers in Canada
CAUTION
ATTENTION
This Class B digital apparatus com- Cet appareil numérique de la classe B
plies with Canadian ICES-003.
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Notice for Customers in Europe
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
This symbol indicates that
this product is to be col-
lected separately.
This symbol on the battery
indicates that the battery is
to be collected separately.
The following apply only to
users in European coun-
tries:
The following apply only to
users in European countries:
• All batteries, whether marked with
• This product is designated for sepa- this symbol or not, are designated
rate collection at an appropriate col- for separate collection at an appro-
lection point. Do not dispose of as priate collection point. Do not dis-
household waste.
pose of as household waste.
• For more information, contact the • For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
charge of waste management.
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Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.
Power Cable
At voltages over AC 125 V (U.S.A. only): The power cable must be rated for the volt-
age in use, be at least AWG no. 18 gauge, and have SVG insulation or better
with a NEMA 6P-15 plug rated for AC 250 V 15 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
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user be notified
equipment generates, uses, and can
that any changes or modifications
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
made to this device that are not
not installed and used in accordance
expressly approved by Nikon Corpo-
with the instructions, may cause
ration may void the user’s authority to
harmful interference to radio commu-
operate the equipment.
nications. However, there is no guar-
Interface Cables
antee that interference will not occur
Use the interface cables sold or pro-
in a particular installation. If this
vided by Nikon for your equipment.
equipment does cause harmful inter-
Using other interface cables may
ference to radio or television recep-
exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of
the FCC rules.
tion, 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.
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.
• 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 experi-
enced radio/television technician
for help.
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 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 • Cautions on certain copies and reproduc-
or reproduced
tions
Do not copy or reproduce paper The government has issued cautions
money, coins, securities, govern- on copies or reproductions of securities
ment bonds, or local government issued by private companies (shares,
bonds, even if such copies or repro- bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), com-
ductions are stamped “Sample.”
muter 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 repro-
duce passports issued by the govern-
ment, licenses issued by public
agencies and private groups, ID cards,
and tickets, such as passes and meal
coupons.
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.
• 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.
The copying or reproduction of
stamps issued by the government
and of certified documents stipu-
lated by law is prohibited.
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 empty sky). Care should be taken to avoid
injury when physically destroying data storage devices.
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AVC Patent Portfolio License
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL
AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (I) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH
THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (II) DECODE AVC 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 AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS
GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE
Temperature Warnings
The camera may become warm to the touch 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 automatically to minimize damage to its
internal circuits. Wait for the camera to cool before resuming use.
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 charg-
ers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash 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 holographic seal shown at right could interfere with
normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, ignit-
ing, rupturing, or leaking.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local autho-
rized Nikon dealer.
Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories
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Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use
with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate
within its operational and safety requirements. THE USE OF NON-NIKON
ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WAR-
RANTY.
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Introduction
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Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon digital camera that sup-
ports interchangeable lenses. For a complete guide to using
your digital camera, see the Reference Manual (on CD). To get the
most from your camera, please be sure to read both the Quick
Start Guide and User’s Manual thoroughly and keep them where
they will be read by all who use the product.
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Camera Settings
The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.
Servicing the Camera and Accessories
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The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon
recommends that the camera be inspected 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 particu-
larly recommended if the camera is used professionally. Any accesso-
ries regularly used with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash
units, should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced.
Before Taking Important Pictures
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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.
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Parts of the Camera
Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls
and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section
and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual.
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The Camera Body
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1 Mounting mark
11 Eyelet for camera strap
2 AF-assist illuminator
12 Connector cover
Red-eye reduction lamp 14 Lens mount
external microphone........................ 45
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19 HDMI mini-pin connector
10 Focal plane mark (E)
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The Camera Body (Continued)
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Press the multi selector up,
down, left, or right (1,3, 4, or
2), or rotate it as shown at
right.
J button
1 Eye sensor............................................... 7 9 O (delete) button............ 15, 20, 28, 33
2 Electronic viewfinder........................... 7 10 Infrared receiver (rear)................ 35, 59
5 W (playback zoom/
for optional power connector
12 Battery-chamber/
thumbnail) control............................14
6 Mode dial
memory card slot cover latch
13 Battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover
A (AE-L/AF-L)
E (exposure compensation)
% (focus mode)
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The Monitor
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2 Exposure mode ...................................40 20 Focus area.............................................10
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3 Flexible program indicator
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Electronic (Hi) ....................................13 23 Time elapsed................................. 23, 26
5 Active D-Lighting .............................41 25 ISO sensitivity indicator.....................41
Auto ISO sensitivity indicator
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for over 1,000 exposures)
Number of shots remaining
before memory buffer fills
White balance recording indicator
Card warning indicator
Frame rate
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12 AF-area mode ....................................41 28 Time available............................... 23, 26
13 Flash compensation...........................41 29 ISO sensitivity ......................................41
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17 Sound settings ..................................42 33 Metering ...............................................41
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18 GPS connection indicator
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Turning the Camera On
Press the power switch to turn the cam-
era on. The power lamp will briefly light
green and the monitor will turn on.
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Turning the Camera Off
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To turn the camera off, press the power switch
again. The monitor will turn off.
• Check the battery level and number of
exposures remaining in the monitor.
Battery level Exposures
remaining
❚❚ Battery Level
Display
Description
Battery fully charged or partially discharged; level
Low battery. Ready fully-charged battery or
prepare to charge battery.
NO ICON
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Cannot take pictures.
Insert fully-charged
battery.
Battery exhausted; shutter-release disabled. Insert
charged battery.
❚❚ Number of Exposures Remaining
The monitor shows the number of pictures that can be stored on
the memory card at current settings.
Formatting Memory Cards
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If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or if
the card has been formatted in another device, select Format memory
card in the setup menu and follow the on-screen instructions to format
contain. Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to
keep to a computer before proceeding.
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The Electronic Viewfinder
Use the viewfinder when bright ambient
lighting conditions make it difficult to see
the display in the monitor. The view-
finder display turns on when you put
your eye to the viewfinder and is identical
turns off automatically. Note that the
monitor may turn off and the viewfinder
turn on if you place your finger or other
objects near the eye sensor; avoid cover-
ing the sensor when using the monitor.
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Eye sensor
To focus the display, use the diopter
adjustment control. When operating the
control with your eye to the viewfinder,
be careful not to put your finger or finger-
nails in your eye.
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