Nikon Z 6II Users Manual

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  • Nikon Z 6II | Users Manual - Page 1
    First Steps Basic Photography and Playback Troubleshooting Technical Notes 1 18 30 31 En • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read "For Your Safety" (page x). • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place
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    attached to the camera. For more information, see "Attaching the Strap" (01). 4 Turn the camera on and then choose a language and set the clock (014). Z 6II Model Name: N1929 ii When Your First Photo Can't Wait
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    (028) Pictures 1 Rotate the mode dial to b. 2 To focus, press the shutter- release button halfway (i.e, lightly press the shutterrelease button, stopping when it is pressed halfway). 3 Without lifting your finger from the shutter-release button, press the button the rest of the way down to take the
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    of sale) ❏ HDMI/USB cable clip ❏ AN-DC19 strap ❏ DK-29 rubber eyecup (comes attached to camera) ❏ Warranty (printed on the back cover of this manual) ❏ User's Manual ❏ UC-E24 USB cable ❏ BS-1 accessory shoe cover • Memory cards are sold separately. iv Package Contents
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    kit, see the lens manuals available for download from the Nikon Download Center. D The Nikon Download Center A pdf version of this manual is available from the Nikon Download Center, together with an English-language reference manual with detailed operating instructions, which can be viewed online
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    Conventions • This camera uses CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards. Memory cards of all types are referred to throughout this manual as "memory cards". Where it is necessary to distinguish between the different types, the terms "CFexpress memory card", "XQD memory card", and "SD
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    Safety "For Your Safety" contains important safety instructions. Be sure to read them before using the camera. For more information, see "For Your Safety" (0x). ❚❚ Nikon User Support Visit the site below to register your camera and keep up-to-date with the latest product information. You will find
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    Table of Contents When Your First Photo Can't Wait ii Package Contents iv About This Manual vi For Your Safety x Notices...xv First Steps 1 Attaching the Strap 1 Charging the Battery 2 The Battery Charger 2 Charging AC Adapters 4 Inserting the Battery 7 Removing the
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    Movies (b Mode 24 Playback 28 Viewing Photos 28 Viewing Movies 29 Troubleshooting 30 Before Contacting Customer Support 30 Technical Notes 31 Caring for the Camera 31 Storage 31 Caring and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN 52 Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty 59 Table of Contents ix
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    damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read "For Your Safety" in its entirety before using this product. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them. A DANGER: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon carries a high risk of
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    Do not let your skin remain in prolonged contact with this product while it is on or plugged in. Failure to observe this precaution could result in low-temperature burns. Do not use this product in the presence of flammable dust or gas such as propane, gasoline or aerosols. Failure to observe this
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    Do not handle the plug when charging the product or using the AC adapter during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely high or low temperatures. Failure to observe this precaution could result
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    Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction. Do not look directly at the AF-assist illuminator. Failure
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    eyes, rinse with plenty of clean water and seek immediate medical attention. Delaying action could result in eye injuries. Follow the instructions of airline personnel. Batteries left unattended at high altitudes in an unpressurized environment may leak, overheat, rupture, or catch fire. A WARNING
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    reserves the right to change the appearance and 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
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    brand electronic accessories (including lenses, chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry. The use
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    https://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: https://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: https://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs
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    xviii Notices
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    First Steps Attaching the Strap To attach a strap (whether the supplied strap or one that has been purchased separately): Attaching the Strap 1
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    Charging the Battery Charge the supplied EN-EL15c battery before use. D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions in "For Your Safety" (0x) and "Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions" (032). The Battery Charger Depending on the country or region, the charger comes with
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    temperature is too hot or too cold: Use the battery charger at temperatures within the designated temperature range (0- 40 °C/+32-104 °F). If the problem persists, unplug the charger and end charging. Bring the battery and charger to a Nikon-authorized service representative. Charging the Battery 3
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    Charging AC Adapters When a battery is inserted in the camera, the optional EH-7P charging AC adapter can be used to charge the battery or power the camera. • EN-EL15a or EN-EL15 batteries cannot be charged using a charging AC adapter. Use an MH-25a battery charger instead. • If [Enable] is selected
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    2 After confirming that the camera is off, connect the charging AC adapter (q) and plug the adapter in. Keep the plug straight during insertion and removal. Charging • The battery charges while the camera is off. • The camera charge lamp (w) lights amber while charging is in progress. The lamp turns
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    3 Unplug the charging AC adapter when charging is complete or when it is no longer needed to power the camera. D The Charging AC Adapter If the battery cannot be charged using the charging AC adapter, for example because the battery is not compatible or the temperature of the camera is elevated, the
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    remove the battery, turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. Press the battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand. Inserting the Battery 7
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    level diminishes, from L through K, J, I, and H. When the battery level falls to H, suspend shooting and charge the battery or ready a spare battery. • If the message [Shutter release disabled. Recharge battery.] is displayed, charge or exchange the battery. 8 Inserting the Battery
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    128GB Inserting Memory Cards The camera is equipped with two memory card slots: a slot that takes one CFexpress or XQD memory card (q) and another that takes one SD memory card (w), for a total of two cards, one of each type. • Turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. •
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    16GB Removing Memory Cards After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off, turn the camera off, open the memory card slot cover, and press the card in to eject it (q). The card can then be removed by hand (w). D Memory Cards • Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when
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    the data it contains. • A "---" indicator and a [Card] warning appear in the shooting display when a write-protected card is inserted. • If you attempt to release the shutter while a write-protected card is inserted, a warning will be displayed and no picture will be recorded. Unlock the memory card
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    Attaching a Lens • The camera can be used with Z mount lenses. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S. • Be careful to prevent dust entering the camera. • Confirm that the camera is off before attaching the lens. -
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    lenses directly to the camera could damage the lens or image sensor. Detaching Lenses • After turning the camera off, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens in the direction shown (w). • After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. Attaching a Lens
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    Choose a Language and Set the Clock The language option in the setup menu is automatically highlighted the first time menus are displayed. Choose a language and set the camera clock. 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Highlight [Language] in the setup menu and press 2. The [Language] item is automatically
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    vary with the country or region in which the camera was originally purchased). 4 Highlight [Time zone and date] and press 2. 5 Choose a time zone. • Select [Time zone] in the [Time zone and date] display. • Highlight a time zone in the [Time zone] display and press J. • The display shows a time zone
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    ] advances the clock one hour; to undo the effect, select [Off]. 7 Set the clock. • Select [Date and time] in the [Time zone and date] display. • Press J after using the multi selector to set the clock to the date and time in the selected time zone (note that the camera uses a 24-hour clock
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    Lightly press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to shooting mode. D The t Icon A flashing t icon in the shooting display indicates that the camera clock has been reset. The date and time recorded with new photographs will not be correct; use the [Time zone and date] > [Date and time] option
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    Basic Photography and Playback Taking Photographs (b Mode) Select b (auto) mode for simple "point-and-shoot" photography. D Lenses with Retractable Barrels Lenses with retractable barrels must be extended before use. Rotate the lens zoom ring as shown until the lens clicks into the extended position
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    2 Select photo mode by rotating the photo/ movie selector to C. 3 Pressing the mode dial lock release on top of the camera, rotate the mode dial to b. Taking Photographs (b Mode) 19
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    4 Ready the camera. Holding the handgrip in your right hand and cradling the camera body or lens with your left, bring your elbows in against the sides of your chest. • Framing photos in the viewfinder: Landscape (wide) orientation Portrait (tall) orientation • Framing photos in the monitor:
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    5 Frame the photograph. Position the main subject in the AFarea brackets. • If the camera detects a human face, the AF-area brackets will be replaced by a yellow border around the subject's face indicating the focus point. If eyes are detected, the yellow focus point will instead appear over one or
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    6 Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. • The focus point will be displayed in green when the camera focuses. If the camera is unable to focus, the AF-
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    way down to take the photograph. • You can also take a photograph by touching the monitor. Touch your subject to focus and lift your finger to release the shutter. D The Memory Card Access Lamp The memory card access lamp will light while the photograph is being recorded. Do not remove the memory
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    the photo/ movie selector to 1. Note that optional flash units cannot be used when the camera is in movie mode. 3 Pressing the mode dial lock release on top of the camera, rotate the mode dial to b. 24 Shooting Movies (b Mode)
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    4 Press the movie-record button to start recording. • A recording indicator will be displayed in the monitor. The monitor also shows the time remaining, or in other words the approximate amount of new footage that can be recorded to the memory card. 1 1 Recording indicator 2 2 Time remaining •
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    5 Press the movie-record button again to end recording. D The Memory Card Access Lamp The memory card access lamp will light while the movie is being recorded. Do not remove the memory card or battery. D The 0 Icon A 0 icon indicates that movies cannot be recorded. 26 Shooting Movies (b Mode)
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    The photo/movie selector is rotated to C - The lens is removed • Sounds made by the camera may be audible in footage recorded: - During autofocus - During vibration reduction - When power aperture is used D Memory Card High-Temperature Warning During movie recording, memory cards may become hot and
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    , you can view other pictures by flicking a finger left or right over the display. • To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. 28 Playback
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    press the J button to start playback (a progress bar shows your approximate position in the movie). 1 2 4 3 1 1 icon 2 Length 3 a icon 4 Current position/total length 5 Progress bar 6 Volume 7 Guide 5 67 Playback 29
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    Troubleshooting Before Contacting Customer Support You may be able to resolve any issues with the camera by following the steps below. Check this list before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Turn the camera off and remove the battery, then wait about a minute,
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    Technical Notes Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery. Before removing the battery, confirm that the camera is off. Do not store the camera in locations that: • are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60% • are next
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    Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Camera Care ˔ Do Not Drop Do not drop the camera or lens or subject them to blows. The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. ˔ Keep Dry Keep the camera dry. Rusting of the internal mechanism caused by water inside the camera
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    ˔ Lasers and Other Bright Light Sources Do not direct lasers or other extremely bright light sources toward the lens, as this could damage the camera's image sensor. ˔ Cleaning When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After
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    be replaced at regular intervals. To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month, insert the battery, and release the shutter a few times. ˔ Turn the Product Off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power Source Removing or disconnecting the power source while the
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    ˔ Monitor/Viewfinder • The monitors (including viewfinder) are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or
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    D 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 commercially available software, potentially
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    Battery Care ˔ Precautions for Use • If improperly handled, batteries may rupture or leak, causing the product to corrode. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries: - Turn the product off before replacing the battery. - Batteries may be hot after extended use. - Keep the battery
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    • Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F). Failure to observe this precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance. Charge the battery indoors at ambient temperatures of 5 °C-35 °C (41 °F-95 °F). The battery will not charge if its
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    ˔ Have Fully-Charged Spare Batteries Ready on Cold Days Partially-charged batteries may not function on cold days. In cold weather, charge one battery before use and keep another in a warm place, ready to be exchanged as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge. ˔
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    that leaves the interior exposed or that produce unusual sounds when used. • The symbols on this product represent the following: m AC, p DC, q Class II equipment (the construction of the product is double-insulated) Using the Charging AC Adapter • Do not move the camera or touch the battery during
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    Trademarks and Licenses • CFexpress is a trademark of the CompactFlash Association in the United States and other countries. • NVM Express is a trademark of NVM Express Inc. in the United States and other countries. • XQD is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • The SD, SDHC, and SDXC logos are
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    Wi-Fi logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an
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    Software are furnished to do so, provided that either (i) this copyright and permission notice appear with all copies of the Data Files or Software, or (ii) this copyright and permission notice appear in associated Documentation. Trademarks and Licenses 43
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    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 NONCOMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO
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    D BSD License (NVM Express Driver) The license for the open-source software included in the camera's NVM Express driver is as follows: ComponentName.c Copyright (c) 2013, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. This program and the accompanying materials are licensed and made available under the
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    NvmExpressBlockIo.c Copyright (c) 2013 - 2018, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. This program and the accompanying materials are licensed and made available under the terms and conditions of the BSD License which accompanies this distribution. The full text of the license may be found at http
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    NvmExpressDxe.inf Copyright (c) 2013 - 2018, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. This program and the accompanying materials are licensed and made available under the terms and conditions of the BSD License which accompanies this distribution. The full text of the license may be found at http://
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    NvmExpressHci.h (C) Copyright 2016 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP Copyright (c) 2013 - 2015, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. This program and the accompanying materials are licensed and made available under the terms and conditions of the BSD License which accompanies this
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    . 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
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    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 ˔ Power Cable At voltages over AC 125 V (U.S.A. only): The power cable
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    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 electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries
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    , and Syria (list subject to change). The use of wireless devices may be prohibited in some countries or regions. Contact a Nikon-authorized service representative before using the wireless features of this product outside the country of purchase. The Bluetooth transmitter in this device operates in
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    and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there 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.:
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    FCC/ISED RF Exposure Statement The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless
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    Corporation declares that the radio equipment type Z 6II is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full texts of the EU declarations of conformity are available at the following internet addresses: https://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_N1929.pdf Wi-Fi • Operating frequency: - 2412-2462
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    ˔ Notice for Customers in Singapore Trade Name: Model: Z 6II This device complies with radio-frequency regulations. The content of certification labels not affixed to the device is given below. Complies with IMDA Standards DA103423 ˔
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    A Certificates Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) 57
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    58
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    .com/support In order to avoid any unnecessary inconvenience, we advise you to read the user manuals carefully before contacting the dealer or our authorized service network. Your Nikon equipment is guaranteed against any manufacturing defects for one full year from the date of original purchase
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    as described in user manuals, without the prior written consent of Nikon. • transport costs and its normal purpose or according to the user instructions on the proper use and maintenance, and to adjustments which have been conducted by unauthorized service organizations or persons. • defects in
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    under applicable national laws in force, nor the consumer's right against the dealer arising from their sales/ purchase contract. Notice: An overview of all authorized Nikon Service Stations can be found online by following this Link (URL = https://www.europe
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    No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. 6MOA6711-01
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First Steps
1
Basic Photography and Playback
18
Troubleshooting
30
Technical Notes
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Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera.
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To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read
“For Your Safety” (page x).
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After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible
place for future reference.
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