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Nikon 1 AW1 Quick Start Manual

Nikon 1 AW1 Quick Start Manual

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FEBRUARY 14, 2020
INTERMEDIATE
Caring for your Nikon 1 AW1
Waterproof Camera

Before Use

Before using the Nikon 1 AW1 waterproof camera under water, it is important that
you attach a 1 NIKKOR waterproof lens onto the camera. [At the time of writing this
article, there are two waterproof 1 NIKKOR lenses, a 10mm and an 11.5-27.5mm
lens.]
If you've been using the AW1 with a non-waterproof lens, or if you had the body
cap on the camera, you'll just need to inspect the O-ring before attaching the
waterproof lens. Make sure there is no dirt or foreign matter on the O-ring; check
that it is correctly positioned and it is not nicked or cracked. Also check the O-ring
seal area of the lens to make sure there is no dust, dirt or foreign matter adhered to
it. If so, clean it off.
Aligning the mounting mark on the body with the lens, carefully place the lens over
the O-ring and press it into position, and then rotate the lens until it stops.
For use underwater, it is recommended that you remove the camera strap that
came with the AW1 and instead use a third-party floating strap. Make sure that the
battery is fully charged and inserted into the camera, and that a blank media card
has also been placed in the card slot. Be careful as you're closing the battery
chamber door and the media card slot door to make sure that no foreign matter is
adhering to the watertight channels. Clean any dirt with a blower or cotton swab.
Make sure the latches and security locks are fully closed.

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Summary of Contents for Nikon 1 AW1

  • Page 1: Before Use

    Waterproof Camera Before Use Before using the Nikon 1 AW1 waterproof camera under water, it is important that you attach a 1 NIKKOR waterproof lens onto the camera. [At the time of writing this article, there are two waterproof 1 NIKKOR lenses, a 10mm and an 11.5-27.5mm lens.]...

  • Page 2: After Use

    Before using the waterproof Nikon 1 AW1 and its attached waterproof lens, do a quick waterproof integrity test by placing the camera in a basin of water and looking for any escaping air bubbles. After the camera is removed from the water, dry it off and check for leaks.
  • Page 3 After rinsing the Nikon 1 AW1 camera, pat it dry and then let it fully air dry in a cool, shady spot. Wipe the camera dry. Using a soft, dry cloth, dry the camera and lens barrel.
  • Page 4 Carefully open the connector and battery compartment/media card slot door and use a soft cloth to fully dry any water that may have made its way inside. After confirming that no more water remains on the exterior of the Nikon 1 AW1 and its attached waterproof lens, slowly open the connector and battery chamber/media card slot covers and remove any water, sand or other foreign matter using a soft, dry cloth.
  • Page 5 There may still be water between the camera and lens, so keep the camera flat and remove the lens slowly and carefully. After you carefully detach the waterproof lens from the Nikon 1 AW1, use a soft cloth to fully dry the rear of the lens where it attaches to the camera.

  • Page 6: Maintenance

    Maintenance Proper care and maintenance of the Nikon 1 AW1’s O-ring is important to keep the waterproof integrity of the camera and attached waterproof 1 NIKKOR lens. Carefully remove the O-ring to check it for wear or nicks. You can use either your fingers or an optional O-ring remover.
  • Page 7 Check the integrity of the O-ring, looking for nicks or other signs of wear. The O-ring is what keeps the waterproof integrity of the camera, so it is important that it is cared for correctly. Check the O-ring for nicks or cracks, and thoroughly wash it in fresh water, drying it thoroughly.
  • Page 8 To grease the O-ring, use the silicon grease that came with the Nikon 1 AW1 or with the optional WP-G1000 silicon grease. Place a bead of the silicon grease in a plastic bag and use your fingers to spread the grease around inside the bag.
  • Page 9 O-ring on the camera with the supplied O-ring protector. When you are using the Nikon 1 AW1 with a waterproof lens, place the O-ring protector on the body cap that came with the camera for safe keeping. This way, you always know where it is when you need it.
  • Page 10 Because the O-ring ensures the waterproof integrity of the Nikon 1 AW1 and its waterproof lens, it is important to protect the O-ring when you are not using the camera with a waterproof lens. Place the O-ring protector over the O-ring before attaching a non-waterproof 1 NIKKOR lens on the camera.
  • Page 11 1. Use a high capacity memory card and fully charged battery to get the most use out of your Nikon 1 AW1 camera underwater. It is no fun to begin seeing great subjects to photograph and finding the battery is dead or the card full.