Nikon ZFC Digital Camera User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

User's Manual

• Read this document thoroughly before using the camera.

•

To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For

your safety” (page 11).

• After reading this document, keep it readily accessible for

future reference.

Scan for detailed operating instructions.

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2 The Z fc User’s Manual and Reference Guide

The Z fc

User’s Manual

and

Reference

Guide

In addition to this

User’s Manual

, a

Reference Guide

is available for your

camera.

The

User’s Manual

(this document)

The

User’s Manual

describes basic camera operations.

The

Reference Guide

Camera features and operations are detailed in a

Reference Guide

, a

supplement to the

User’s Manual

. The

Reference Guide

can be viewed

on computers, smartphones, and tablets.

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Z fc Model Name: N2016

The Z fc User’s Manual and Reference Guide 3

D Lens kit lenses

For information on lenses supplied as part of a lens kit, see the lens

documen

tation available for download from the Nikon Download Center.

D The Nikon Download Center

Visit the Nikon download center to download r

mware updates, NX Studio

and other Nikon software, and documentation for Nikon products including

cameras, NIKKOR lenses, and ash units.

https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/

D Genuine Nikon software

Nikon computer software such as NX Studio is available from the Nikon

ownload Center. For more information, see the “

Reference Guide

”.

4 When your rst photo can’t wait

When your rst phot

o can’t wait

Getting ready

❚❚

nsert the battery and memory card (024).

For information on charging the battery, see “Charging the battery”

(023).

Attach a lens (027).

･ A

lign the indicator on the camera body with the indicator on the

lens (

) and rotate the lens in the direction shown (

･ A strap can be attached to the camera. For more information, see

“Attaching the strap” (022).

3 T

urn the camera on and then choose a language and set the

clock (030).

When your rst photo can’t wait 5

Take (033) and vie

w (041) pictures

❚❚

1 Rotat

e the mode selector to AUTO (

2 T

o focus, press the shutter-release button halfway (i.e, lightly

press the shutter-release button, stopping when it is pressed

halfway).

3 W

ithout lifting your nger from the shutter-release button,

press the button the rest of the way down to take the picture.

4 V

iew the picture.

6 Package contents

Package contents

Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera.

❏

amera

❏

BF-N1 body cap

❏

-32 rubber eyecup (comes

attached to camera)

❏

EN-EL25 r

echargeable Li-ion

battery

❏

MH-32 battery charger (plug

adapter supplied in countries or

regions where required; shape

depends on country of sale)

❏

Strap (022)

❏

Warranty (printed on the back

cover of this document)

❏

User’s Manual

･ Memory cards are sold separately.

･ Purchasers of the lens kit option should conrm that the package

also includes a lens.

About this document 7

About this document

Symbols

❚❚

This document employs the following symbols and conventions. Use

them t

o help locate the information you need.

This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using

this pr

oduct.

This icon marks tips, additional information you may nd helpful

when using this product.

This icon marks references to other sections in this document.

Conventions

❚❚

･ T

his camera uses SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards, referred to

throughout this document as “memory cards”. SD, SDHC, and SDXC

may also on occasion be referred to as “SD memory cards”.

･ Throughout this document, battery chargers are referred to as

“battery chargers” or “chargers”.

･ Throughout this document, the display in camera monitor and

viewnder during shooting is referred to as the “shooting display”; in

most cases, the illustrations show the monitor.

･ Throughout this document, smartphones and tablets are referred to

as “smart devices”.

･ Throughout this document, the term “default settings” is used to

refer to the settings in eect at shipment. The explanations in this

document assume that default settings are used.

8 About this document

Nikon user support

❚❚

Should you need technical support, we oer a number of options

･ For users in the U.S.A.: https://www.nikonusa.com/

･ F

or users in Canada: https://www.nikon.ca/

･ F

or users in Mexico: https://www.nikon.com.mx/

･ F

or users in Latin America:

https://www.nikonamericalatina.com/

･ F

or users in Europe: https://www.europe-nikon.com/support

･ F

or users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa:

https://www.nikon-asia.com/

Table of contents 9

Table of contents

he Z fc

User’s Manual

and

Reference Guide

...................................................2

When your rst photo can’t wait .......................................................................... 4

Package contents ....................................................................................................... 6

About this document ............................................................................................... 7

For your safety .......................................................................................................... 11

Notices .........................................................................................................................16

Parts of the camera 19

Camera body ............................................................................................................. 19

irst steps 22

Attaching the strap................................................................................................. 22

Charging the battery ..............................................................................................23

Inserting the battery and a memory card .......................................................24

Attaching a lens ........................................................................................................27

Opening the monitor ............................................................................................. 29

Turning on the camera .......................................................................................... 30

Basic photography and playback 33

Taking photographs (

auto) ............................................................................. 33

ecording videos (

auto) ...................................................................................38

Viewing photos.........................................................................................................41

Troubleshooting 42

Before contacting customer support ............................................................... 42

echnical notes 43

Caring for the camera.............................................................................................43

Caring for the camera and battery: Cautions ................................................ 44

Trademarks and licenses....................................................................................... 51

Notices .........................................................................................................................53

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (wireless LAN)...................................................................56

10 Table of contents

Warranty terms 62

Warranty terms - Nikon Europe service warranty ........................................ 62

For your safety 11

For your safety

To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read

“F

or your safety” in its entirety before using this product.

After reading these safety instructions, keep them readily accessible for

future reference.

ANGER: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon

carries a high risk of death or severe injury.

ARNING: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon

could result in death or severe injury.

AUTION: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon

could result in injury or property damage.

WARNING

Do not use while walking or operating a vehicle.

ailure to observe this precaution could result in accidents or other injury.

Do not disassemble or modify this product. Do not touch internal

par

ts that become exposed as the result of a fall or other accident.

Failure to observe these precautions could result in electric shock or other

injury.

Should you notice any abnormalities such as the product producing

smok

e, heat, or unusual odors, immediately disconnect the battery or

power source.

Continued operation could result in re, burns or other injury.

Keep dry. Do not handle with wet hands. Do not handle the plug with

et hands.

Failure to observe these precautions could result in re or electric shock.

Do not let your skin remain in prolonged contact with this product

while it is on or plugged in.

ailure to observe this precaution could result in low-temperature burns.

12 For your safety

Do not use this product in the presence of ammable dust or gas such

as pr

opane, gasoline or aerosols.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or re.

Do not directly view the sun or other bright light source through the

lens

Failure to observe this precaution could result in visual impairment.

Do not aim the ash or AF-assist illuminat

or at the operator of a

motor vehicle.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.

Keep this product out of reach of children.

ailure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product

malfunction. In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard.

Should a child swallow any part of this product, seek immediate medical

attention.

Do not entangle, wrap or twist the straps around your neck.

ailure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.

Do not use batteries, chargers, AC adapters, or USB cables not

ecically designated for use with this product. When using

batteries, chargers, AC adapters, and USB cables designated for use

with this product, do not:

･ Damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the cords or cables, place

them under heavy objects, or expose them to heat or ame.

･ Use travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one

voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters.

Failure to observe these precautions could result in re or electric shock.

Do not handle the plug when charging the product or using the AC

adapt

er during thunderstorms.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

For your safety 13

Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely high

or lo

w temperatures.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns, or frostbite.

CAUTION

Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources.

Ligh

t focused by the lens could cause re or damage to product’s internal

parts. When shooting backlit subjects, keep the sun well out of the frame.

Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is close to the frame could

cause re.

Turn this product o when its use is pr

ohibited. Disable wireless

features when the use of wireless equipment is prohibited.

The radio-frequency emissions produced by this product could interfere

with equipment onboard aircraft or in hospitals or other medical facilities.

Remove the battery and disconnect the AC adapter if this product will

not b

e used for an extended period.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in re or product

malfunction.

Do not r

e the ash in contact with or in close proximity to the skin or

objects.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or re.

Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high

emperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed

automobile or in direct sunlight.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in re or product

malfunction.

Do not look directly at the AF-assist illuminator.

ailure to observe this precaution could have adverse eects on vision.

14 For your safety

Do not transport cameras or lenses with tripods or similar accessories

attached

Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product

malfunction.

DANGER (Batteries)

Do not mishandle batteries.

ailure to observe the following precautions could result in the batteries

leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching re:

･ Use only rechargeable batteries approved for use in this product.

･ Do not expose batteries to ame or excessive heat.

･ Do not disassemble.

･ Do not short-circuit the terminals by touching them to necklaces,

hairpins, or other metal objects.

･ Do not expose batteries or the products in which they are inserted

to powerful physical shocks.

･ Do not step on batteries, pierce them with nails, or strike them with

hammers.

Charge only as indicated.

ailure to observe this precaution could result in the batteries leaking,

overheating, rupturing, or catching re.

If battery liquid comes into contact with the eyes, rinse with plenty of

clean w

ater and seek immediate medical attention.

Delaying action could result in eye injuries.

Follow the instructions of airline personnel.

Batt

eries left unattended at high altitudes in an unpressurized

environment may leak, overheat, rupture, or catch re.

For your safety 15

WARNING (Batteries)

Keep batteries out of reach of children.

Should a child sw

allow a battery, seek immediate medical attention.

Keep batteries out of reach of household pets and other animals.

he batteries could leak, overheat, rupture, or catch re if bitten, chewed,

or otherwise damaged by animals.

Do not immerse batteries in water or expose to rain.

ailure to observe this precaution could result in re or product

malfunction. Immediately dry the product with a towel or similar object

should it become wet.

Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the

batt

eries, such as discoloration or deformation. Cease charging EN-

EL25 rechargeable batteries if they do not charge in the specied

period of time.

Failure to observe these precautions could result in the batteries leaking,

overheating, rupturing, or catching re.

When batteries are no longer needed, insulate the terminals with

tap

Overheating, rupture, or re may result should metal objects come into

contact with the terminals.

If battery liquid comes into contact with a person’s skin or clothing,

immediat

ely rinse the aected area with plenty of clean water.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in skin irritation.

16 Notices

Notices

･ No par

t of the documentation included with this product may be

reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or

translated into any language in any form, by any means, without

Nikon’s prior written permission.

･ Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specications

of the hardware and software described in this documentation 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 eort has been made to ensure that the information in

this documentation 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 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

certied documents stipulated by law is prohibited.

･ Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of

securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certicates,

Notices 17

etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of

nec

essary 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

Under copyright law, photographs or recordings of copyrighted works

made with the camera cannot be used without the permission of the

personal use may be restricted in the case of photographs or recordings of

exhibits or live performances.

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 lenses,

chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and ash accessories) certied by Nikon

specically 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 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 below could

interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries

overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.

For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local

author

ized Nikon dealer.

Memory cards●

･ Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when

removing memory cards from the camera.

･ Do not perform the following operations during formatting or while

data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer or other

18 Notices

device. Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of

data or in damage t

o the camera or card.

- Do not remove or insert memory cards

- Do not turn the camera o

- Do not remove the battery

･ Do not touch the card terminals with your ngers or metal objects.

･ Do not use excessive force when handling memory cards. Failure to

observe this precaution could damage the card.

･ Do not bend or drop memory cards or subject them to strong

physical shocks.

･ Do not expose memory cards to water, heat, or direct sunlight.

･ Do not format memory cards in a computer.

D Before taking important pictures

Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before

tak

ing the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is

functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost prots

that may result from product malfunction.

D Life-long learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-long learning” commitment to ongoing product

suppor

t and education, continually-updated information is available on-line

at the following sites:

･ For users in the U.S.A.: https://www.nikonusa.com/

･ F

or users in Europe and Africa: https://www.europe-nikon.com/

support/

･ F

or 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,

answ

ers 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. See the following URL for contact

information: https://imaging.nikon.com/

Camera body 19

Parts of the camera

Camera body

Eyelet for camera strap

ISO sensitivity dial

ISO sensitivity dial lock release

Stereo microphone

Shutter-speed dial

Shutter-speed dial lock release

Power switch

Shutter-release button

Video-record button

(focal plane mark)

Exposure compensation dial

Control panel

Photo/video selector

Accessory shoe (for optional

ash unit)

Mode selector

Speaker

20 Camera body

Sub-command dial

Image sensor

CPU contacts

Lens mounting mark

AF-assist illuminator

ed-eye reduction lamp

Self-timer lamp

Cover for HDMI, USB, and

microphone connectors

HDMI connector

Charge lamp

USB connector

Connector for external

micr

ophone

Lens release button

Lens mount

Fn button

Body cap

Camera body 21

Diopter adjustment control

(

) button

Main command dial

button

Multi selector

DISP butt

button

(

) button

Memory card access lamp

button

Battery-chamber/memory card

slot c

over

Battery-chamber/memory card

slot cover latch

Battery latch

Memory card slot

Tripod socket

Monitor

button

Eye sensor

Viewnder

Rubber eyecup

22 Attaching the strap

First steps

Attaching the strap

To attach a strap (whether the supplied strap or one that has been

pur

chased separately):

Charging the battery 23

Charging the battery

Charge the supplied EN-EL25 battery in the supplied MH-32 battery

char

ger before use.

D The battery and charger

Read and follow the warnings and cautions in “For your safety” (011) and

“

Caring for the camera and battery: Cautions” (044).

･ P

lug the charger into a household outlet to charge it. In some

countries or regions, the charger may be supplied with the adapter

connected. The charger lamp ashes while charging, and lights up

when charging is complete.

･ An exhausted battery will fully charge in about 2 hours and 30

minutes.

D If the CHARGE lamp ashes r

apidly

If the CHARGE lamp ashes rapidly (8 times a second):

･ A battery charging error has occurred: Unplug the charger and remove

and reinsert the battery.

･ The ambient 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.

24 Inserting the battery and a memory card

Inserting the battery and a memory

ard

･ Turn the camera o before inserting or removing the battery and

memory card.

･ Using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one

side, slide the battery into the battery chamber until the latch locks it

in place.

･ Holding the memory card in the orientation shown, slide it straight

into the slot until it clicks into place.

Inserting the battery and a memory card 25

D Removing the battery

To remove the battery, turn the camera o and open the batt

ery-chamber/

memory card slot cover. Press the battery latch in the direction shown by the

arrow to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand.

D Removing the memory card

After c

onrming that the memory card access lamp is o, turn the camera o

and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Press the memory

card in to eject it (

), and pull it out to remove it (

Battery level

･ T

he battery level is shown in the shooting display while the camera is

on.

Monitor Viewnder

26 Inserting the battery and a memory card

･ T

he battery level display changes as the battery level diminishes,

from

through

, and

. When the battery level falls to

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.

D The standby timer

The camera uses a standby timer to help reduce the drain on the battery. If

no oper

ations are performed for about 30 seconds, the standby timer will

expire and the monitor, viewnder, and control panel will turn o. A few

seconds prior to turning o, the displays will dim. They can be reactivated by

pressing the shutter-release button halfway. The length of time before the

standby timer expires automatically can be selected using Custom Setting c3

[Power o delay] > [Standby timer].

Attaching a lens 27

Attaching a lens

･ T

he camera can be used with Z mount lenses. The lens generally used

in this document for illustrative purposes is a NIKKOR Z DX 16–50mm

f/3.5–6.3 VR.

･ Be careful to prevent dust entering the camera.

･ Conrm that the camera is o before attaching the lens.

- Remove the camera body cap (

) and rear lens cap (

- Align the mounting marks on the camera (

) and lens (

). Do not

touch the image sensor or lens contacts.

28 Attaching a lens

- Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place (

･ R

emove the front lens cap before taking pictures.

D F mount lenses

･ B

e sure to attach the FTZ mount adapter (available separately) before

using F mount lenses.

･ Attempting to attach F mount lenses directly to the camera could damage

the lens or image sensor.

Detaching lenses

･ A

fter turning the camera o, press and hold the lens release button

(

) while turning the lens in the direction shown (

･ A

fter removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap.

Opening the monitor 29

Opening the monitor

Slowly rotate the monitor without using excessive force.

30 Turning on the camera

Turning on the camera

When the camera is turned on for the rst time

, the language selection

screen is displayed. Choose a language and then set the camera clock

(no other operations can be performed until the clock is set).

1 Turn the camera on.

･ T

he [Language] selection screen will be displayed.

2 S

elect a language.

･ Press

to highlight the desired language and press

(the

languages available vary with the country or region in which the

camera was originally purchased).

･ The [Time zone] screen will be displayed.

Turning on the camera 31

3 C

hoose a time zone.

･ Press

to choose a time zone and press

･ The display shows the selected cities in the chosen zone and the

dierence between the time in the chosen zone and UTC.

･ The [Date format] screen will be displayed.

4 C

hoose a date format.

･ H

ighlight the desired date (year, month, and day) display order

and press

･ The [Daylight saving time] screen will be displayed.

32 Turning on the camera

5 T

urn daylight saving time on or o.

･ Highlight [On] (daylight saving time on) or [O] (daylight saving

time o) and press

･ Selecting [On] advances the clock one hour; to undo the eect,

select [O].

･ The [Date and time] screen will be displayed.

6 S

et the clock.

･ P

ress

to highlight date and time items and press

change them.

･ Press

to conrm the date and time setting.

･ The message [Done.] will be displayed and the camera switches to

shooting mode.

Taking photographs (

auto) 33

Basic photography and

playback

Taking photographs (

auto)

Select

(auto) mode for simple “point-and-shoot” photography.

D Lenses with retractable barrels

Lenses with retractable barrels must be extended before use. Rotate the

zoom ring as shown until the lens clicks into the extended position.

1 S

elect photo mode by rotating the photo/video selector to

2 Rotat

e the mode selector to AUTO (

34 Taking photographs (

auto)

3 Ready the c

amera.

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.

Landscape (wide)

ientation

Portrait (tall) orientation

4 F

rame the photograph.

Position the main subject in the AF-area brackets (

･ T

he AF-area brackets will disappear and a yellow border indicating

the focus point appears around the faces of human subjects

detected by the camera. If the camera detects the subject’s eyes,

the yellow focus point will instead appear over one or the other of

their eyes.

Taking photographs (

auto) 35

5 P

ress the shutter-release button halfway to focus.

･ T

he focus point will be displayed in green when the camera

focuses. If the camera is unable to focus, the AF-area brackets will

ash.

･ T

he AF-assist illuminator may light to assist the focus operation if

the subject is poorly lit.

･ If the camera detects human faces or eyes, the focus point will

light green when the subject is in focus. The focus point will ash

in red when the camera does not focus.

36 Taking photographs (

auto)

D The AF-assist illuminator

Do not obstruct the AF-assist illuminator while it is lit.

6 Smo

othly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way

down to take the photograph.

D The memory card access lamp

The memory card access lamp will light while the photograph is being

ecorded. Do not remove the memory card or battery.

Taking photographs (

auto) 37

A The touch shutter

You can also take a photograph by touching the monitor. Touch your subject

o focus and lift your nger to release the shutter.

38 Recording videos (

auto)

Recording videos (

auto)

(auto) mode can also be used for simple, “point-and-shoot” video

ecording.

1 Select video mode by rotating the photo/video selector to

Note that optional ash units cannot be used when the camer

a is in

video mode.

2 Rotat

e the mode selector to AUTO (

Recording videos (

auto) 39

3 P

ress the video-record button to start recording.

･ A r

ecording 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.

Recording indicator

Time remaining

･ S

ound is recorded via the built-in microphone. Do not cover the

microphone during recording.

･ If you tap your subject in the monitor during recording, the focus

point will track the subject as it moves through the frame.

4 P

ress the video-record button again to end recording.

40 Recording videos (

auto)

D The memory card access lamp

The memory card access lamp will light while the video is being recorded. Do

not r

emove the memory card or battery.

D The

icon

icon indicates that videos cannot be recorded.

D Recording videos

･ V

ideo recording will end automatically if:

- The maximum length is reached

- Another mode is selected

- The photo/video selector is rotated to

- 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

Viewing photos 41

Viewing photos

Press the

button to view photos and videos recorded with the

camer

a in the monitor or viewnder.

･ P

ress

, or ick left or right on the monitor to view other

images.

･ V

ideos are indicated by a

icon at the upper left of the monitor.

Press the

button, or tap the

icon in the monitor to play back

videos.

･ T

o end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-

release button halfway.

42 Before contacting customer support

Troubleshooting

Before contacting customer support

You may be able to resolve any issues with the camera by following the

eps below. Check this list before consulting your retailer or Nikon-

authorized service representative.

STEP 1

Check the list of common problems.

ommon problems and solutions are listed in the

troubleshooting section of the

Reference Guide

STEP 2

Turn the camera o and r

emove the battery, then wait about

a minute, re-insert the battery and turn the camera on.

The camera may continue to write data to the memory card

ter shooting. Wait at least a minute before removing the

battery.

STEP 3

Search Nikon websites.

･ F

or support information and answers to frequently asked

questions, visit the website for your country or region (018).

･ To download the latest rmware for your camera, visit:

https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/

STEP 4

Consult a Nikon-authorized service representative.

Caring for the camera 43

Technical notes

Caring for the camera

Storage

When the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the

batt

ery. Before removing the battery, conrm that the camera is o. Do

not store the camera in locations that:

･ are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60%

･ are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic elds,

such as televisions or radios

･ are exposed to temperatures above 50 °C (122 °F) or below −10 °C (14

°F)

44 Caring for the camera and battery: Cautions

Caring for the camera and battery:

autions

Camera care

Do not drop●

Do not drop the camera or lens or subject them to blows. The product may

malfunc

tion if subjected to strong shocks or vibration.

Keep dry●

Keep the camera dry. Rusting of the internal mechanism caused by water

inside the camera can not only be expensive to repair but can in fact cause

irreparable damage.

Avoid sudden changes in temperature●

If you bring the camera from a cold place to a warm place, or from a warm

place to a cold place, water droplets may form inside and outside the camera

and cause damage. When you bring the camera to a place with a

temperature dierence, place the camera in a carrying case or plastic bag

and seal it beforehand. When the camera has adapted to the ambient

temperature, take it out from the bag and use it.

Keep away from strong magnetic elds●

Static charges or the magnetic elds produced by equipment such as radio

transmitters could interfere with the monitor, corrupt data stored on the

memory card, or aect the product’s internal circuitry.

Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun●

Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light source for

extended periods. Intense light may damage the image sensor or cause

fading or “burn in”. Photographs taken with the camera may exhibit a white

blur eect.

Caring for the camera and battery: Cautions 45

Lasers and other bright light sources●

Do not direct lasers or other extremely bright light sources toward the lens,

as this c

ould 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 using the camera at the beach or

seaside, wipe o any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in fresh

water and then dry the camera thoroughly.

Cleaning the lens and viewnder●

These glass elements are easily damaged: remove dust and lint with a blower.

If using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to prevent the discharge of

liquid that could damage glass elements. To remove ngerprints and other

stains from the lens, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and

wipe the lens carefully.

Do not touch the image sensor●

Under no circumstances should you exert pressure on the image sensor, poke

it with cleaning tools, or subject it to powerful air currents from a blower.

These actions could scratch or otherwise damage the sensor.

The lens contacts●

Keep the lens contacts clean. Avoid touching them with your ngers

Store in a well-ventilated area●

To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. Do

not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, next to

equipment that produces strong electromagnetic, or where it will be

exposed to extremely high temperatures, for example near a heater or in an

46 Caring for the camera and battery: Cautions

enclosed vehicle on a hot day. Failure to observe these precautions could

esult in product malfunction.

Long-term storage●

To prevent damage caused by, for example, leaking battery uid, remove the

battery if the product will not be used for an extended period. Store the

camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant. Do not, however, store the

leather camera case in a plastic bag, as this may cause the material to

deteriorate. Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Note that desiccant

gradually loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should 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 o before removing the battery.●

Removing the battery while the camera is on could damage the product.

Particular care should be taken not to remove or disconnect the power

source while images are being recorded or deleted.

Monitor/viewnder●

･ The monitors (including viewnder) are constructed with extremely high

precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are eective, 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 always o (black), this is not

a malfunction. Images recorded with the device are unaected. Your

understanding is requested.

･ Images in the monitor may be dicult to see in a bright light.

･ Do not apply pressure to the monitor. The monitor could malfunction or

suer damage. Dust or lint on the monitor can be removed with a blower.

Stains can be removed by wiping the monitor lightly with a soft cloth or

chamois leather. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid

injury from broken glass. Be careful that liquid crystal from the monitor

does not touch the skin or enter the eyes or mouth.

･ Should you experience any of the following symptoms while framing shots

in the viewnder, discontinue use until your condition improves:

- nausea, eye pain, eye fatigue,

Caring for the camera and battery: Cautions 47

- dizziness, headache, stiness in y

our neck or shoulders,

- queasiness or loss of hand-eye coordination, or

- motion sickness.

･ The display may rapidly icker on and o during burst photography.

Watching the ickering display could cause you to feel unwell. Discontinue

use until your condition improves.

Bright lights and back-lit subjects●

Noise in the form of lines may in rare cases appear in pictures that include

bright lights or back-lit subjects.

D Disposing of data storage devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data

orage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted

les can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using

commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of

personal 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 rell it with images containing no private

information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Care should be taken to

avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices. Before

discarding the camera or transferring ownership to another person, you

should also use the [Reset all settings] item in the camera setup menu to

delete network settings and other personal information.

Battery care

Precautions for use●

･ I

f improperly handled, batteries may rupture or leak, causing the product to

corrode. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries:

- Turn the product o before replacing the battery.

- Batteries may be hot after extended use.

- Keep the battery terminals clean.

48 Caring for the camera and battery: Cautions

- Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment.

Do not short or disassemble batteries or expose them to ame or

excessive heat.

- When the battery is not inserted in the camera or charger, keep it in a

plastic bag or other non-conductive container so that the terminals are

insulated.

･ If the battery is hot, for example immediately after use, wait for it to cool

before charging. Attempting to charge the battery while its internal

temperature is elevated will impair battery performance, and the battery

may not charge or charge only partially.

･ If the battery will not be used for some time, insert it in the camera and run

it at before removing it from the camera for storage. The battery should

be stored in a cool, dry location with an ambient temperature of 15 °C to 25

°C (59 °F to 77 °F). Avoid hot or extremely cold locations.

･ Batteries should be charged within six months of use. During long periods

of disuse, charge the battery and use the camera to run it at once every six

months before returning it to a cool location for storage.

･ Remove the battery from the camera or charger when not in use. The

camera and charger draw minute amounts of charge even when o and

could draw the battery down to the point that it will no longer function.

･ 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

temperature is below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 60 °C (140 °F).

･ Capacity may be reduced and charging times increase at battery

temperatures from 0 °C (32 °F) to 15 °C (59 °F) and from 45 °C (113 °F) to 60

°C (140 °F).

･ Batteries in general exhibit a drop in charging capacity at low ambient

temperatures.

･ Batteries in general exhibit a drop in available capacity at low ambient

temperatures. The change in capacity with temperature is reected in the

camera battery-level display. As a result, the battery display may show a

Caring for the camera and battery: Cautions 49

drop in capacity as the temperature drops, even if the battery is fully

char

ged.

･ Batteries may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing

batteries from the camera.

Charge batteries before use●

Charge the battery before use. The supplied battery is not fully charged at

shipment.

Ready spare batteries●

Before taking photographs, ready a spare battery and keep it fully charged.

Depending on your location, it may be dicult to purchase replacement

batteries on short notice.

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.

Battery level●

･ Turning the camera on or o repeatedly when the battery is fully

discharged will shorten battery life. Batteries that have been fully

discharged must be charged before use.

･ A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge when

used at room temperature indicates that it requires replacement. Purchase

a new rechargeable battery.

Do not attempt to charge fully-charged batteries●

Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair battery

performance.

Recycling used batteries●

Recycle rechargeable batteries in accord with local regulations, being sure to

rst insulate the terminals with tape.

50 Caring for the camera and battery: Cautions

Using the charger

･ D

o not move the charger or touch the battery during charging; failure to

observe this precaution could in very rare instances result in the charger

showing that charging is complete when the battery is only partially

charged. Remove and reinsert the battery to begin charging again.

･ Do not short the charger terminals. Failure to observe this precaution could

result in overheating and damage to the charger.

･ Unplug the charger when it is not in use.

･ Use the MH-32 Battery Charger with compatible batteries only.

･ Do not use chargers with damage that leaves the interior exposed or that

produce unusual sounds when used.

･ The symbols on this product represent the following:

AC,

DC,

Class II equipment (the construction of the product

is double-insulated)

Using the charging AC adapter

･ D

o not move the camera or touch the battery during charging. Failure to

observe this precaution could in very rare instances result in the camera

showing that charging is complete when the battery is only partially

charged. Disconnect and reconnect the adapter to begin charging again.

･ Do not short the adapter terminals. Failure to observe this precaution could

result in overheating and damage to the charger.

･ Unplug the adapter when it is not in use.

･ Do not use adapters with damage that leaves the interior exposed or that

produce unusual sounds when used.

･ The symbols on this product represent the following:

AC,

DC,

Class II equipment (the construction of the product

is double-insulated)

Trademarks and licenses 51

Trademarks and licenses

･ T

he SD, SDHC, and SDXC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.

･ Windows is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

･ Apple

, App Store

, the Apple logos, iPhone

, iPad

, Mac, and macOS

are trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the U.S. and/or other

countries.

･ Android, Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of

Google LLC. The Android robot is reproduced or modied from work

created and shared by Google and used according to terms

described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License.

･ IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc., in

the United States and/or other countries and is used under license.

･ HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Denition Multimedia Interface are

trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

･ T

he Bluetooth

word mark and logo are registered trademarks owned

by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Nikon is under

license.

･ Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of

the Wi-Fi Alliance.

･ All other trade names mentioned in this document 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 accessory has been

designed to connect specically to the Apple products identied in

the badge, and has been certied by the developer to meet Apple

performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of

this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Please note that the use of this accessory with an Apple product may

aect wireless performance.

52 Trademarks and licenses

･ T

he software for this product includes open-source software

copyrighted by third parties. The terms of the licenses for this open-

source software may be found in the

Reference Guide

https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/

Notices 53

Notices

Notices for customers in the U.S.A.●

The battery charger

IMPORT

ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug

adapter of the proper conguration for the power outlet if needed. This

power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or oor mount

position.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency

nterference Statement

Z fc

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for

a Class B dig

ital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. 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. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment o 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.

54 Notices

･ C

onnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that

to which the receiver is connected.

･ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for

help.

CAUTIONS

Modications

The FCC requires the user to be notied that any changes or

modications 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

Notice for customers in Canada●

CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B

Notices for customers in Europe●

CAUTION: RISK OF EXPL

OSION 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

ollected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

Notices 55

･ T

his product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate

collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

･ Separate collection and recycling helps conserve natural resources

and prevent negative consequences for human health and the

environment that might result from incorrect disposal.

･ For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in

charge of waste management.

This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected

separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

･ A

ll batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated

for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not

dispose of as household waste.

･ For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in

charge of waste management.

56 Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (wireless LAN)

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (wireless LAN)

This product is controlled by the United States Export Administration

egulations (EAR). The permission of the United States government is

not required for export to countries other than the following, which as

of this writing are subject to embargo or special controls: Cuba, Iran,

North Korea, Sudan, 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 the 2.4 GHz band.

Notice for customers in the U.S.A. and Canada●

This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules and Innovation, Science

and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC WARNING

The FCC requires the user to be notied that any changes or

modications made to this device that are not expressly approved by

Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the

equipment.

Compliance with FCC requirement 15.407(c)

Data transmission is always initiated by software, which is the passed

down through the MAC, through the digital and analog baseband, and

nally to the RF chip. Several special packets are initiated by the MAC.

These are the only ways the digital baseband portion will turn on the RF

transmitter, which it then turns o at the end of the packet. Therefore,

the transmitter will be on only while one of the aforementioned packets

is being transmitted. In other words, this device automatically

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) 57

discontinue transmission in case of either absence of information to

ansmit or operational failure.

Frequency Tolerance: ±20 ppm

There are models that support only 2.4GHz or models that support

2.4GHz / 5GHz. The Guam sales model is only compatible with 2.4GHz.

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement

Note: 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 protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. 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. If

this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o 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 dierent from that

to which the receiver is connected.

･ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Co-location

This transmitter must not 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.: 631-547-4200

FCC/ISED RF Exposure Statement

The available scientic evidence does not show that any health

problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is

58 Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (wireless LAN)

no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely

saf

e. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency

energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high

levels of RF can produce health eects (by heating tissue), exposure of

low-level RF that does not produce heating eects causes no known

adverse health eects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not

found any biological eects. Some studies have suggested that some

biological eects might occur, but such ndings have not been

conrmed by additional research. This product has been tested and

found to comply with FCC/ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF)

Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the ISED radio frequency (RF)

Exposure rules. Please refer to the SAR test report that was uploaded to

FCC website.

Compliance with RSS-247 Issue 2 §6.4