Nikon COOLPIXP520BLK manual

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COOLPIX P520 Recommended Features Vibra tion Reduction .............................. .............................. ................... A 104 Y ou can set the vibrat ion reduction effect to either Normal or Acti ve . When you select Act ive , a comp aratively large camera shake is compensated for when shooting from a car or under poor foothold con[...]

i Introduction Parts of the Camera and Main Functions The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Mo vies Using GPS General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index[...]

ii Introduction Introduction Read This F irst Thank you for pur chasing the Nikon COOLPIX P520 digital camera. Before using the camera, please re ad the information in “For Y our Safety” ( A vi to viii) and familiarize yourself with the i nformation pro vided in this manual. Aft er reading , please keep this manual handy and refer t o it to enh[...]

iii Read This First Introduction About This Manual If you want to star t using the camera righ t aw ay , see “Th e Basic s of Sho oting and Playbac k” ( A 16). See “Parts of the Camera and Main Functions ” ( A 1) for more information on the names and principle functions of the camera parts. Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To m[...]

iv Read This First Introduction Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learni ng” commit ment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is avai lable online at the followi ng sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Af rica: h[...]

v Read This First Introduction Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in posses sion of material that was digita lly copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or othe r device may be pu nishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce pape[...]

vi Introduction Fo r Y o u r S a fe t y To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety befor e usin g this equipment. Keep thes e safety instru ctions where all those who us e the product will r ead them. WARNINGS Turn off in the event of malfunction Should you not[...]

vii Introduction For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the battery The batter y may leak, over heat, or explode if improperly handled . Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product: • Befor e replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the Charging AC Adapte r/AC adapter , be sure i[...]

viii Introduction For Your Safety Use app ropriate cab les When connec ting cables to th e input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to mai ntain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other mov[...]

ix Introduction Notices Notice s for Customers in the U.S.A. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHO CK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW TH ESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration fo r the power outlet if needed. T[...]

x Introduction Notices Notice for Customers in the State of Califo rnia WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause bir th defects or other repr oductive harm. W ash hands after handling . Nik on Inc ., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New Y ork 11747-3064 USA T el: 631-54[...]

xi Introduction <Important> Notes on GPS b Location name da ta of this camer a Before using the GPS function, make sure to read “USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LO C A T I O N NA M E D A TA” ( F 15) and agree to the terms. • The location name information (P oint of Interest: POI) stands as of April 2012. The location name information will no[...]

xii Introduction T able of Contents Introduction ......... ............... .............. ............... .............. ............... .............. ............... .... ... .............. ...... ii Read This First.......... ........................................ ................................. ............................. ........... .....[...]

xiii Table of Contents Introduction Shooting Features .................... ............ ............... .............. ............... .............. ............... ..... .. ............ 35 A (Auto ) Mode .............. ....................................... .................................. ............................ ................. 35 Scen[...]

xiv Table of Contents Introduction Recording and Playing Bac k Movies...................... ............... .............. ............... ............ ............ 92 Recording Movies ...................... ................................. ........................................ ................ ................ 92 Features That Can Be Set Usin [...]

xv Table of Contents Introduction Shooting Me nu ( j , k , l or m Mode) ....................... ....................................... .................. E 26 Image Quality and Image Size ......... ...................... .................. ...................... ................... ......... ........ E 26 Picture Control (C OOLPIX Picture Control)[...]

xvi Table of Contents Introduction Sound Settings ..... .................. ...................... ................... .................. ...................... ......... ................. .......... E 73 Auto Off ............. ...................... .................. ...................... .................. ...................... .... ...........[...]

1 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Parts of the Camera and Main Functions The Came ra Bo dy 1 4 13 14 15 10 9 81 1 6 7 12 3 5 2 Flas h rais ed 1 Eyelet for camera str ap ............................ .... 6 2 Power switch/power-on lamp .............. 23 3 w (function) button .................... ............... 4 4 Mode dial........... .......[...]

2 The Came ra Body Parts of the Camera and Main Functions * The rotary multi selector is some times re ferred to as “multi selector” in this manual. 1 3 91 1 10 14 15 12 13 2 4 5 8 7 6 16 17 1 Side zoom control................. .................... 104 f : Wide .............. .................. ................... 29 g : T ele..................[...]

3 The Camera Body Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Principle Functions of the Controls For Shooting Control Main Functi on A Mode dial Change the shooting mode. 26 Zoom control Rotate tow ard g ( i ) (telephoto zoom po sition) to zoom in, and rota te toward f ( h ) (wide- angle position) to zoom out. 29 Rotary multi selecto r • While the s [...]

4 The Came ra Body Parts of the Camera and Main Functions For Playback b ( e movie-record) button Start and stop movie recording. 92 w (function) button When the shooting mode is j , k , l , m or M : Display or clo se the setting m enus such as Continuo us or Vibration reduction . 71 Side zoom control Use the functio n assigned with Assign sid e zo[...]

5 The Camera Body Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Rotary multi selecto r • While the playback screen is displayed: Change the displayed image by pressing up ( H ), left ( J ), down ( I ), right ( K ), or by rotating the rotary multi se lector. • While the setting scree n is displayed: Select an item by pressing H , I , J or K , or by rot[...]

6 The Came ra Body Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens C ap Attach the Lens Cap LC-CP24 to the strap, and then attach the strap to the camera. B Lens Cap • Remove the le ns cap before you shoot a picture. • At times when you are not shooting pi ctures such as when the power is off, or wh ile you are carryi[...]

7 The Camera Body Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Opening and Adjusting th e Angle of the Monitor The orientation and tilt of the monitor on the camera can be changed. This is useful when shooting with the camer a in a high or a low positio n, or when taking self-portraits. For normal shooting, fold the monitor screen against the camer a fac[...]

8 The Came ra Body Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Using the Viewfinder Use the viewfinder to frame pictures when bright light makes it difficult to see the display on the monitor. When the monitor is stored i n the camera by facing inward, a picture that was displayed on the monitor is displayed on the viewfinder. • You cannot turn on bot[...]

9 The Camera Body Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Switching the Monitor Screen ( s Button) To switch t he information displayed on the monitor screen during shooting and playbac k, press th e s (display) button. *S e e A 15 for more i nform atio n on to ne le vel info rma tion . C Histogram and Fram ing Grid Displays for Shooting The display[...]

10 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Basic Menu Opera tions Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be changed. 1 Press the d button. • The menu that ma tches the status o f the camera, such as shooting or playba ck mode, is displayed. 2 Use the multi selec tor to select a menu item. • H or I : Select an item above or belo w. An i[...]

11 Basic Menu Operations Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Switching Among Menu Tabs To display a different menu, such as the setup menu ( A 103), use the multi selector to switch to another tab. Tab Types For Shooting For Playback j tab: Displays the settings available f or the current shooting mode ( A 27). Depending on the current shooting [...]

12 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Monitor Screen The information that is displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s se ttings and state of use. Press the s (display) button to hide or show the information on the monitor ( A 9). Fo r Shooting 1/250 1/250 F5.6 F5.6 F5.6 1/250 25m 0s 25m 0s 11 25m[...]

13 Monitor Screen Parts of the Camera and Main Functions 1 Shooting mode........................... ........... 26, 27 2 Fo cus mode........................ .................. ............63 3 Zoom indicator .................... ..................29, 63 4 Fo cus indicator ............................ .................. .31 5 AE/AF-L indicator .....[...]

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15 Monitor Screen Parts of the Camera and Main Functions 1 You can ch eck for loss of cont rast detai l in highlights and shadows fr om the histogram t hat is displayed, or the flashing display for each tone level. These provide guideli nes when adjusting the picture bright ness with functions such as expos ure compensation. 2 j is displayed when t[...]

16 The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Basics of Shooting and Playback Pr eparation 1 Insert the Battery 1 Open the batter y-chamber/memor y card slot cover . 2 Inser t the included battery (Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5). • Use the batter y to push the orange battery latch down in the direction indicated by the arrow ( 1 ), and fully in[...]

17 Preparation 1 Insert the Battery The Basics of Shooting and Playback Removing the Battery Turn the camera off ( A 23) and be sure that t he power- on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. To eject the battery, open the bat tery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and push the orange battery l[...]

18 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 2 Charge the Ba tter y 1 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P. If a plug adapter* is inc luded with your camera, attach the plug adapt er to the plug o n the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is secur ely held in place. O nce the two are co nnected, attem pting [...]

19 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery The Basics of Shooting and Playback Understanding the Charge Lamp B Notes on Charging AC Adapter • Be sure to read and follow the warni ngs of “For Your Safety” ( A vi) thoroughly before using the Charging AC Ad apter. • Be sure to read thoroughly and follow the warnings for “Chargi ng AC Adapter” ( F[...]

20 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Pr eparation 3 Insert a Memor y Card 1 Confirm that the pow er-on lamp and the monitor are turned off and open the battery- chamber/memor y card slot cov er . • Be sure t o turn off the c amera bef ore openin g the cover . 2 Inse rt t he memo ry c ard. • Slide the memor y card until it clicks into place. B[...]

21 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory C ard The Basics of Shooting and Playback Removing Memory Cards Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off and confirm t hat the power-on lamp and the monitor are o ff. Press the memory card in lightly with your finger ( 1 ) to partially eject it, and then pull it out straight ( 2[...]

22 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 1 T urn the Camer a On 1 Open the monitor and remove the lens cap. • See “Opening and Adjusting th e Angle of the Monitor“ ( A 7) for more information. 2 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • If you are turning the camera on for the first time , see “Setting the Display Language, Date,[...]

23 Step 1 Turn the Camera On The Basics of Shooting and Playback Turning the Camera On and Off • When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) li ghts and the monitor is turned on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor is turned on). • If the power switch is pressed while the monitor is closed with t he screen facing inward, th[...]

24 Step 1 Turn the Camera On The Basics of Shooting and Playback Setting the Display Language, Date , and T ime Dialogs for language selection and camera clock setting are displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the desired language and press the k button. 2 Press H or I to choose Ye s and press[...]

25 Step 1 Turn the Camera On The Basics of Shooting and Playback 5 Press H , I , J or K to set date and time, and press the k button. • Choose an ite m: Pres s K or J (selec ted in the following order: D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ hour ➝ minute ). • Set the content s: Pres s H or I . Date and time can al so be set by rotating the mu[...]

26 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 2 Selec t a Shooting Mode Rotate the mode dial to select the shoot ing mode. • The following describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode as an example. Rotate the mode dial to A . • The camera switches to A (auto) mode and the shoo ting mode icon changes to A . • See “Monitor Screen” ( A 12)[...]

27 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode The Basics of Shooting and Playback Available Shooting Modes C Changing the Settings When Shooting • Features That C an Be Set Using th e Multi Selector ➝ A 55 • Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button - Shooting menu ➝ A 67, A 96 - Se tup menu ➝ A 103 • Functions That Can Be Set Us ing the Fn[...]

28 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 3 F rame a P icture 1 Ready the camera. • Keep your fingers, hair, stra p and other o bjects away fro m the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator and microphone. 2 Frame the picture. • Point the cam era at the subject. C Viewfinder Use the viewfind er to frame pictures ( A 8) when bright light makes it d[...]

29 Step 3 Frame a Picture The Basics of Shooting and Playback Using the Z oom Rotate the zoom control to activate the optical zoom. • To zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame, rotate toward g (telephoto zoom position). • To zoom out so that the area visible increases in the frame, rotate toward f (wide-angle position). ?[...]

30 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 4 F ocus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway to adjust the focus. • “Pressing halfway“ is the action of pressing the shutter-rel ease button slightly until you feel resistance and then holding in that position. • When the subje ct is in focus, the fo cus area or focus i ndicator ([...]

31 Step 4 Focus and Shoot The Basics of Shooting and Playback Focus and Exposure When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera sets the focus and exposure (combination of shutter speed and aperture value). The focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-releas e button is pressed halfway. • When the digital zoom is in effe[...]

32 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 5 Play Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button. • When you switch to playback mode, the last image saved will be di splayed in full-frame playback mode. 2 Use the multi selector to view previous or next images. • To view previous images: H or J • To view next images: I or K • Images can also b[...]

33 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 6 Delete Un wan ted Images 1 Press the l button to delete the image currently display ed on the monitor. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired deletion method and press the k button. • Current image : Only the current image is deleted. If the key picture of a sequence is sele cted, all[...]

34 Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images The Basics of Shooting and Playback Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Press the multi selector J or K to select an image to be deleted, and then press H to display y . • To cancel the selectio n, press I to remove y . • Rotate the zoom co ntrol ( A 29) toward g ( i ) to switch back to full-frame playb[...]

35 Shooting Features Shooting Features A (A uto) M ode Shoot easily with basic camera operations without going into detailed settings. The camera selects the focus area for autofocu s in accordance with the composition or subject. • The camera automatically selects the areas containing the subject closest to the camera out of 9 focus areas. When [...]

36 Shooting Features Scene Mode (Shooting Suit ed to Scenes) When one of the following scenes is selected using the mode dial or the s cene menu, images are captured using settings that are optimized for the selected scene. Viewing a Description (Help In formation) of Each Scene Select the desired scene from the scene me nu and rotate the zoom cont[...]

37 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features Changing Scene Mode Settings • Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector ➝ A 55 • Features T hat Can Be Set U sing the d (Menu) Button - Changing the Image Quality and Ima ge Size ➝ A 72 - Setup menu ➝ A 103 Characteristics of Each Scene • Use of a tripod is recommended[...]

38 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features B Notes on HDR • Use of a tripod is recommend ed. Set Vibration reduction in the setup menu ( A 103) to Off when using a tripod to stabil ize the camera. • The angle of view (i.e., the area visi ble in the frame) seen in the saved i mage is narrowe r than that seen on the monitor at th[...]

39 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features C Note on Selecting a Scene Mode Using Scene Auto Selector Depending up on shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Shoul d this occur, switch to A (au to) mod e ( A 26) or select the optim um scene mode for the subject manuall y. y M x Scene auto selecto r Wh[...]

40 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features y M d Sports • The camera fo cuses at th e center area of the frame . • While you continue to hold the shut ter-release button all the way, up to 7 pictures are shot at a rate of about 7 frames per se cond (fps) (when image quality is set to Normal and image size is se t to r 4896×367[...]

41 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features y M h Sunset • When the shutter-re lease button is pressed ha lfway, the camera adjusts the focus to infinity. The focus area or focus indicato r ( A 12) always lights in green. y M i Dusk/dawn • When the shutter-re lease button is pressed ha lfway, the camera adjusts the focus to infi[...]

42 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features y M u Food • The focus mode ( A 62) setting is changed to p (macro close-up) and th e zoom is automatic ally set at a po sition where the camer a can shoot from the cl osest possible range . • You can adjust the hue by rotating the command dial. The hue adjustment se tting is saved in [...]

43 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features B Note on Printing Panorama Pictur es When printing panor ama pictures, a full view may not be printed depending on the pri nter settings. Additionally, printing may not be available depend ing on the printer. For more in formation, see your pr inter’ s manual or contact a digital photo [...]

44 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features B Pet Portrait Auto Release • To change Pet portrait auto release settings, press the mult i selector J ( n ). - Y : When the camera detects a pet’ s face , it focuses and then releases the shutter automatically. - OFF : The camera does not release th e shutter automatically, even if a[...]

45 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features B Notes on 3D Photography • Moving subjects are not suited to 3D photography. • Pictures have a less pronounc ed 3D feel as th e distance between the camera and subject is increased. • Pic ture s may hav e a le ss pr ono unce d 3D f eel w hen the s ubj ect i s dar k or w hen t he se [...]

46 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features C Viewing 3D Photography • 3D images can not be played b ack in 3D on the camera monitor s creen. Only the left eye image is displayed during playback. • To view 3D images in 3D, a 3D-compatible TV or monitor is required. 3D images can be played back in 3D by conn ecting the camera to [...]

47 Shooting Features Special Effects Mode ( Applying E ffects When Shoot ing) The effect can be applied to pictur es during shooting. One of the special effects is selected to shoot. To select an effect, press the d button to display the special effects menu. • The camera focuses at the center area of the frame. Option Description Soft (default s[...]

48 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Shooting Features B Special Effects Mode Settings When Movie options ( A 96) is set to h / u HS 480/4× , Soft or Nostalgic se pia cannot be selected. C More Information See “Basic Menu Operatio ns“ ( A 10) for more information. Changing Special Effects Mode Settings • Features That Can[...]

49 Shooting Features j , k , l , m Modes (Setting the Exposur e for Sh ooting) Pictures can be shot with greater control by setting the shooting menu ( A 67) items in addition to setting the shutter speed or aperture value manually a ccording to shooting conditions and requirements. • The focus area for autofocus differs depending on the setting [...]

50 j , k , l , m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Shooting Features Adjusting the Shutter S peed In k or m mode, the range is from a maximum of 1/4000 to 8 seconds. See “The Control Range of the Shutte r Speed ( j , k , l , m Modes)“ ( A 78) for more information. Adjusting the Aperture Value In l and m modes, the range is from f/3 to 8[...]

51 j , k , l , m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Shooting Features j (Programmed auto) Use for automatic cont rol of the exposure by the cam era. • Different combinations of shutter speed and apertu re value can be selected w ithout changing the exposure by rotating the command dial (“flexible program”). While fle xible progra m is [...]

52 j , k , l , m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Shooting Features B Notes on Shooting • When zooming i s performed after th e exposure is set, exposure combinations or aperture value may be changed. • When the subje ct is too dark or too bright, i t may not be possible to obtain the appropriate exposure. In su ch cases, the shutter s[...]

53 Shooting Features M (User Setting Modes) Setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting (User settings) can be saved in M . Shooting is possible in j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority auto), l (Apert ure-priority auto) or m (Manual). Rotate the mode dial to M to retrieve the sett ings saved in Save user settings . See “Saving [...]

54 M (User Setting Modes) Shooting Features Saving Settings in M Mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to the desired expo sure mode. • Rotate to j , k , l or m . • Settings can be saved even if rotated to M (the default settings of shooting mode j are sav ed when the camera is first purchased). 2 Change to a frequentl y used co mbination of shooting set[...]

55 Shooting Features F eatures Tha t Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Press the multi selector H ( m ), J ( n ), I ( D ) or K ( o ) whi le shooting to operate the following functions. Available Functions Available functions differ according to the shooting mode as follows. • See “List of the Default Settings” ( A 65) for more information o[...]

56 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Using the F lash (Flash Modes) You can shoot pictures with a flash by raising the flash. You can set a flash mode that suits the shooting conditions. 1 Press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash. • When the flash is lowered, flash operation is disabled and S is displ[...]

57 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Available Flash Modes C Lowering the Flash When not using the flash, gently push to lower the flash until it clicks shut. C Effective Range of the Flash The flash has a range of about 0.5 to 8.0 m (1 f t 8 in . to 26 ft) for wide-angle position, and about 1.5 to 4.5 m (5 ft to [...]

58 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features C Flash Mode Setting • The setting varies with shootin g mode. See “Available Functions” ( A 55) an d “List of the Default Settings” ( A 65) for more information. • Some features cannot be used in combinatio n with other menu settings. See “Features Not Available i[...]

59 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Using the Self-timer The self-timer is suitable f or taking grou p shots including yourself and reducing the vibration when the shutter-release butt on is pressed. When using the self-timer, use of a t ripod is recommended . Set Vibr ation reduction in the setup menu ( A 103) t[...]

60 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Shooting Smiling Faces Auto matically (Smile Timer) When this mode is selected, the camera detects smiling faces and au tomatically releases the shutter even if you do not press the shutter-release button. • This function can be used when the shooting mode is A (auto), j , k ,[...]

61 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features B Notes on Smile Timer • The digital zoom is not available. • Under some shooting condi tions, faces an d sm iling faces may not be detected properly. • See “Viewing Pi ctures Take n Using Face Detection” ( A 80) for m ore information. • The smile timer cannot be us[...]

62 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Using Focus Mode Choose a focus mode accor ding to the desire d scene. 1 Press I ( p focus mode) on the multi selector . 2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired focus mode and press the k button. • See “ Available F ocus Modes” ( A 63) for more inf ormation . • If[...]

63 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Available Focus Modes B Note on Shooting with the Flash The flash may be unable to light the entire subjec t at distances of l ess than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.). C Focus Mode Setting • The setting varies with the shooting mode. Se e “Available Functions” ( A 55) and “ List of[...]

64 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Adjusting Brightness (E xposure Compensation ) By adjus ting exposu re compe nsation when taking pictures, you can adjust overall image brightness. 1 Press K ( o exposure compensation) on the multi selector. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select a compensatio n value. 3 Pr[...]

65 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features C Using the Histogram A histogram is a graph sh owing the di stribution of tones in th e image. Use as a guide when using exposure compen sation and shooting without the flash. • The horizontal axis corresponds t o pixel brightne ss, with dark tones to the left and brigh t to[...]

66 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features The default settings in scene mode are described below. 1 When the flash is lowered , you cannot set a flash mode. 2 The setting cannot be changed. 3 Flash is f ixed at X (fill flash) when HDR is set to Off , and does not fir e when HDR is set to other than Off . 4 The setting c[...]

67 Shooting Features F eatures That C an Be Se t Us ing the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode) The shooting menu can be set by pressing the d button i n shooting mode. Available functions differ according to t he shooting mode. 1 When the m ode dial is set to y , the type of scene can be selecte d. Other settings can be selected in some sce ne modes. [...]

68 Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode) Shooting Features Options Available in the Shooting Menu Option Description A Image quality 1 Set the image quality to be recorded (compression ratio) ( A 72). The default setting of image quality is Normal . 72 Image size 1 Set the image size to be rec orded ( A 73). The default[...]

69 Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode) Shooting Features ISO sensitivity 1 Higher ISO sensitivity allows you to take pictures o f darker subjects. Additionall y, even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be ta ken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by cam era shake and subje ct movement can be [...]

70 Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode) Shooting Features 1 If this function is a ssigned to th e w (function) button using Fn button , its setting menu can be also displayed on the screen by pressing the w (function) button during shooting. See A 71 for more information on us ing the Fn (function) button. 2 This funct[...]

71 Shooting Features F unctions That Can Be Set Using the F n (F unction) Button The following functions can be also set by pressing the w (function) button instead of displaying the corresponding menu by pressing the d bu tton. • This featur e can be used when the shooting mode is j , k , l , m or M . 1 Press the w (function) button when the sho[...]

72 Shooting Features Changing the Image Q uality and Image Size The image quality (compression ratio) and image size can be selected for recording. Image Quality With a higher image quality setting, a hi gher detail of image expression is retained, but the number of images that can be saved ( A 74) is reduced because the file size also becomes larg[...]

73 Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Shooting Features Image Size You can set the image size (amount of pixels) for pictures recorded. The larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without becoming noticeably “grainy,” limiti ng the number of pictures that can be recorded ( A 74). 1 The total num ber [...]

74 Changing t he Image Qualit y and Image Size Shooting Features Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate nu mber of images that can be saved on a 4 GB memory card. Note that due to JPEG compression, there is a significant difference i n the number of ima ges that can be actu ally saved depending on th e composit ion [...]

75 Shooting Features F eatures Not A vailable in C ombination Some features cannot be used in co mbination with other menu settings . Restric ted function Setting Descriptio n Flash mode Focus mode ( A 62) When B (infinity) is select ed, the flash is not available . Continuous ( A 68) When Continuous H , Continuous L , Pre- shooting cache , Continu[...]

76 Features Not Available in Com bination Shooting Features Metering Active D -Lighting ( A 69) Metering is reset to Matrix when Act ive D- Lighting is set to any mode other than Off . Continuous / Exposure bracketing Continuous ( A 68)/Exposure bracketing ( A 69) Continuous and Exposure bracketing are not available simulta neously. Exposure bra ck[...]

77 Features Not Availabl e in Combination Shooting Features B Notes on Digital Zoom • The digital zoom cannot be us ed with certain shootin g modes. • When the dig ital zoom is in ef fect, selectable options for AF area mode or metering mode are restricted ( E 71). Autofo cus m ode Smile timer ( A 60) Autofocus mode option cannot be changed whe[...]

78 Features Not Available in Com bination Shooting Features The Control Range of the Shutter Spee d ( j , k , l , m Modes) The control range of the shutter speed di ff ers depending on the zoom p osition, aperture value or the ISO s ensitivity setting. Additionally, t he control range changes in the following continuous shooting settings. 1 The ISO[...]

79 Shooting Features F ocusing on Subject The focus area or focus range for adju sting focus varies depending on t he shooting mode and focus mode ( A 62). • In j , k , l , m , M or special effects mode, focus area can be set by sele cting AF area mode ( A 69) in the shooting menu. Using the Target Finding AF When AF area mode in j , k , l , m or[...]

80 Focusing on Subject Shooting Features Using Face Detection In the following settings, the camera uses fa ce detection to automatically focus on human faces. If the camera detects more than on e face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera will focus on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces. *I f Pet portr[...]

81 Focusing on Subject Shooting Features Focus Lock Use focus lock to focus on off-center subj ec ts when center is selected for AF area mode. • Be sure that th e distance between the camera an d the subject does not change. • When the shutter-release button is pre ssed halfway, the ex posure is locked. Autofocus Autofocus may not perform as ex[...]

82 Playback Features Playback Features Playback Zoom Se l e ct a n i ma ge t o b e en l ar g ed i n p la y ba c k m od e an d ro t at e the zoom c ontrol towa rd g ( i ). Operatio ns During P layback Zoom C Enlarging Images Recorded with Face Detection or Pet Detection Pictures taken usin g face detection ( A 80) or pet detection ( A 44) are enlarg[...]

83 Playback Features V iewing Sever al Images ( Thumbnail Pla yback and Calendar Displa y) Rotate the zoom control toward f ( h ) in playback mode. This function will display seve ral images at the same t ime, making it easy to find the desired image. Operatio ns During Thu mbnail Pl ayback and Calendar Display B Note on Calendar Display Pictures t[...]

84 Playback Features F eatures That C an Be Se t Us ing the d (Menu) Button (Playback Mode) When viewing images in full-frame playba ck mode or thumbnail playback mode, press the d button to set the playback menu ( A 10). Available Playback Menus Option Description A k Quick retouch 1, 2, 3 Create retouc hed copies in which contrast and saturation [...]

85 Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Playback Mode) Playback Features 1 This function is used to edit the cu rrently selected image and save it as a separa te file from the original file. Note, howeve r, that the fo llow ing pictures cannot be edited. • Pictures with 16:9, 3:2 or 1:1 aspect ratio • Pictures taken using Easy pa[...]

86 Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Playback Mode) Playback Features Using the Screen for Selecting Images The image selection screen is displa yed in the followi ng menus. Only one image can be selected for some menu items, while f or other menu items, multiple images can be selected. F ollow the procedur e described below to se[...]

87 Playback Features C onnecting the Came ra to a TV , Comput er , or Prin ter You can enhance your enjoyment of image s and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connecting the camera to an exte rnal device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off. For information about the co[...]

88 Playback Features Using V ie wNX 2 ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software pack age which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images. Install ViewNX 2 using the included ViewNX 2 CD-ROM. Installing ViewNX 2 • An Internet connection is required. Compatible Operating Systems Windows Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Macintosh [...]

89 Using ViewNX 2 Playback Features 2 Select a language in the language select ion dialog to op en the installatio n window. • If the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the desired language (the Region Se lectio n button is not available in the European release). • Click Next t[...]

90 Using View NX 2 Playback Features Transferring Images to the Computer 1 Choose how ima ges will be copied to t he computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB connectio n : Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera . Connect the camera to the computer using the inc luded USB cable. The camera [...]

91 Using ViewNX 2 Playback Features 2 Transfer images to the computer. • Confirm that the name of the connected came ra or removable disk is displayed as the “Source” on the “Options” title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 ( 1 ). • Click Start Transfer ( 2 ). • At default settings, al l the images on the memor y card will be copied to the comp[...]

92 Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies Recor ding Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b ( e movie-record) button. Color tones, white balance, and other settings are the same as they are when taking still images. • Only a short movie can be recorded in th e internal mem ory. To re cord a movie , use [...]

93 Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies Focus and Exposure During Movie Recording • The focus can be adjusted during movi e recording in the following manner in accordance with the Autofocus mode ( A 96) setting of the movie menu. - A Single AF (default setting): The focus is locked when the b ( e movie- record) button is pressed to[...]

94 Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies B Note on Recording Images and Saving Movies The indicat or showing the number of exposures remain ing or the in dicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved . Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the[...]

95 Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies C Recording HS (High Speed ) Movies When Movie options ( A 96) of the movie menu is set to h / u HS 480/4× , i / w HS 720/2× or j / x HS 1080/ 0.5× , movies that can be played ba ck in slow motion or fast motion can be recorded. C More Information • See “Maximum Mov ie Length” ( E 50) f[...]

96 Recording and Playing Back Movies F eatur es Tha t Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Movie Menu) Press the d button on the shooting screen to display the menu screen and select the D tab to change the following settings on the movie menu. A vailable Mo vie Menus C More Information See “Basic Menu Operatio ns“ ( A 10) for more information[...]

97 Recording and Playing Back Movies Playing Back Movies 1 Press the c (playback) button to select playback mode. • Use the multi selector to select a movie. • Movies can be recog nized by the movie options icon ( E 50). 2 Press the k button to play back a movie. Operations Available During Movie Playback Rotate the multi selector to fast forwa[...]

98 Using GP S Using GPS Starting GPS Data Recording The camera’s internal GPS receives signals fr om the GPS satellites and identifie s its current time and position. The position infor mation (latitude and l ong itude) can be recorded on the pictures to be shot. Turn the GPS Functions On Set Time zone and date ( A 103) correctly before using the[...]

99 Starting GPS Data Recording Using GP S B Notes on GPS • Before using the GPS fun ctions, re ad “<Important> Notes on GPS” ( A xi). • It takes a few minutes to obtain positi on information whe n positi oning is performe d for the first time or in a situation wher e positioning cannot be performe d for a long period of time, or just [...]

100 Starting GPS Data Recording Using GP S C GPS Reception Indicator and Point of Interest (POI) Information • GPS rece ption can be c hecke d on the shoot ing screen. - n : Signals are b eing received from f our or more satellites and positionin g is being perform ed. Position infor mation is recorded on th e image. - o : Signals are being re ce[...]

101 Using GP S F eatures That C an Be Se t Us ing the d (Menu) Button ( GPS Options Menu) When t he z tab is selected on the menu screen , the following option settings can be changed i n the GPS options menu. Options Available in the GPS O ptions Menu Press the d button M z (GPS opti ons) tab ( A 11) Option Description A GPS option s Record GPS da[...]

102 Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (GPS Options Menu) Using GP S Create log The measured po sition information is recorded at th e interval set for Log interval until a preset time set using Start log is reached (only when Record GPS data in GPS options of the GPS options menu is se t to On ). • Select End log and save the rec[...]

103 General Camera Setu p General Camera Setup The Setup Menu From the menu screen, select the z tab to display the setup menu, and then you can change the following settings. Press the d button M z (setup) tab ( A 11) Option Description A Welcome screen Set whether or not the wel come screen is displayed when power is turned on. The welc ome scree[...]

104 The Setup Menu General Camera Setu p Vibration reduction Reduce blurring caused by camera shake when shooting. The defaul t setting is Normal . • If a comparatively large camera shake is likely to occur when shooti ng from a car or unde r poor foo thold condition s, set Vibration reduction to Active . • When using a tripod to stabiliz e the[...]

105 The Setup Menu General Camera Setu p Format memory/ Format card Format the internal memory (only when a me mory card is not inserted) or the me mory card (when a memory card is inserted). • All data stored in the intern al memory or on the memory card is deleted d uring formatting and cannot be restored. Be sure to transfer importan t images [...]

106 The Setup Menu General Camera Setu p Blink warning When the camera de tects that a hu man subject may have closed the eyes immediate ly after taking a picture using face de tect ion while shooting with modes other than the smile timer ( A 80), the Did someone blink? screen is displayed on the mo nitor to check the picture taken. The defaul t se[...]

E 1 Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints for using the camera. Shooting Taking Pictures W ith Manual Focus ............... ................... .................. ................. E 2 Using Easy Pan orama (Shooting and P laying back) ........................... ........... E 3 Using Panorama Assist .......[...]

E 2 Reference Sectio n Shooting T aking Pic tures W ith Manual F o cus Available when the shooting mode is j , k , l , m , M , speci al effects mode or Sports scene mode. 1 Press the multi selector I ( p focus mode). • Use the multi selector to choose E (manual focus) and press the k button. • W is displayed on t he top of the monitor, and the [...]

E 3 Reference Sectio n Using Easy P anora ma (Shooting and Playing back) Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama 1 Select V Easy panorama and press the k button. 2 Select the shooting range from W Normal (180°) or X Wide (360°) , and press the k button. • The image sizes (W × H) when the camera is held in landscap e orientat ion are as follows. - W[...]

E 4 Using Easy Pan orama (Shooting and Playing bac k) Reference Sectio n 4 Press the shutter-release button all the way, and releas e it. • The I icons showing the panorama direction are displayed. 5 Move the camera straight and slowly in one of the four directions to st art shooting. • When the camera detects th e panorama direction, the shoot[...]

E 5 Using Easy Panoram a (Shooting and Playing back ) Reference Sectio n Viewing Easy Panorama (Scroll) Switch to playback mode ( A 32), display the picture recorded with Easy panora ma in full-frame playback mode and press the k button. The camera displays the short side of the picture filling the e ntire screen and scrolls the displayed area auto[...]

E 6 Reference Sectio n Using P anorama Assist Using a tripod makes the composition easier . When usi ng a tripod to stabilize the camera, set Vibration reduction ( E 69) to Of f in the setup menu. 1 Select U Panorama assist and press the k button. • The I icon is displayed to show the direction in which pictures are joined. 2 Use the multi select[...]

E 7 Using Panoram a Assist Reference Sectio n 5 Press the k button when shooting is completed. • The camera returns to step 2. B Notes on Panorama Assist • Set the flash mode, self -timer, focus mode and exp osure compensation befor e releasing the shutter for the first picture. The setting s canno t be change d after shooting the first picture[...]

E 8 Reference Sectio n Playbac k Playing Images in a Sequenc e The i mages sh ot in t he follo wing co ntinuo us sho oting m ode are s aved a s a grou p (called a “sequence”) each time you shoot. • Conti nuous H , C ontinuous L , Pre-shooting cache , Co ntinuous H: 120 fps or C ontinuous H: 60 fps in C ontinuous ( E 34) in the shooting menu ?[...]

E 9 Playing Images in a Sequence Reference Sectio n Deleting Images in a Sequence When Sequence display options ( E 58) is set to Key picture only in the playbac k menu, if the l button is pressed and the deletion method is sele cted, the following images are deleted. • When a sequence is displayed by its key picture only: - Current image : When [...]

E 10 Reference Sectio n Editing Still Images Editing Features Images can be easily edited with this camera using the functions below. Edited images are stored as separate files ( E 90 ). C Original Pictur es and Edited Copies • Copies created with ed iting functions are not dele ted if the original pictures are deleted . The original pictures are[...]

E 11 Editing Still Im ages Reference Sectio n B Notes on Image Editing • The following pictures cannot be edite d. - Pictures with 16:9, 3:2 or 1:1 aspect ratio - P ictures taken using Easy panor ama or 3D photography - P ictures taken with cameras other than the COOLPIX P520 • When no fa ces are detected in th e picture, skin sof tening cannot[...]

E 12 Editing Still Imag es Reference Sectio n k Quick Retouch: Enhancing C ontrast and Saturation Press the multi selector H or I to choose the setting level, and press the k button. • The original version is disp layed on the left and the edited version is displayed on the right. • To cancel, press J . • Quick retou ched copies are stor ed a[...]

E 13 Editing Still Im ages Reference Sectio n e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones 1 Press the multi s elector H or I to choose the setting level, and press the k button. • A confirmation screen is displayed, and the image is displayed zoomed in on the face edited by skin softening. • To cancel, press J . 2 Confirm the results and press the k[...]

E 14 Editing Still Imag es Reference Sectio n p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects 1 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the filter effect type and press the k button. • When Cross screen , Fisheye , Miniature effect , Painting or Vignette is selected, proceed to step 3. 2 Adjust the effect and press the k button. •S o f t : [...]

E 15 Editing Still Im ages Reference Sectio n g Small Picture: Redu cing the Size of an Imag e 1 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the desired copy size and press the k button. • The available sizes are 640×480 , 320×2 40 and 160×120 . 2 Choose Yes and press the k button. • The created copies are stor ed as separate files (compressi [...]

E 16 Editing Still Imag es Reference Sectio n a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the port ion visible on the monitor screen when u is displayed with playback zoom ( A 82) enab led. 1 Enlarge the picture for cropping ( A 82) . 2 Refine copy composition. • Rotate the zoom contr ol toward g ( i ) or f ( h ) to adjust the z[...]

E 17 Reference Sectio n C onnec ting the Camer a to a T V ( V iewing Images on a T V ) Connect the camera to a television to play back pictur es on the television. If your television is equi pped with an HDMI connector, you can connect it to the camera with a commercially available HDMI cab le to play back pictures. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect[...]

E 18 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) Reference Sectio n 3 Tune the television to the video channel. • See the instruction manual provid ed with your TV for details . 4 Hold down the c butt on to turn on the camera. • The camera enters playba ck mode, and the recorded pictures are displayed on the TV . • While the camera[...]

E 19 Reference Sectio n Co nnect ing the Camer a to a Print er (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible ( F 22) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a comput er. Connecting the Camer a to a Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. • Check the printer settings. 3 Connect the cam[...]

E 20 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Sectio n Printing Individual Images After connecting the camera to the printer correctly ( E 19), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 Use the multi selector to choose the picture to be printed, an d press the k butt on. • Rotate the zoom contr ol toward f ( h ) to dis[...]

E 21 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Prin t) Reference Sectio n Printing Multiple Images After connecting the camera to the printer correctly ( E 19), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the d button. • To exit the print menu, press the d button. 2 Choose Print selectio[...]

E 22 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Sectio n 3 Printing starts. • The monitor display returns to that shown in step 2 when printing is complete. Print all images All pictures stored in the inte rnal memory or on the memory card are printed one per each. • When the menu shown on the right is displayed, choose Start p[...]

E 23 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Prin t) Reference Sectio n C More Information See “Prin ting Images of Size 1 :1” ( A 74) for more infor mation. C Paper Size The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default pape r size for the current printer) , 3.5×5 i n. , 5×7 i n. , 100×150 mm , 4×6 in. , 8×10 in. , Le[...]

E 24 Reference Sectio n Movies Editing Movies Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie Only the desired portions of a recorde d movie can be saved as a separate file (except for movies recorded with n 1080 /60i , q 1080/50i , p iFr ame 540/30p or iFra me 540/25p ). 1 Play back the movie to be edited and pause at the start point of the port[...]

E 25 Editing Movies Reference Sectio n B Notes on Editing Movies • Use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turni ng off during editing. When the battery level is B , movie editing is not possib le. • Once a movie is created through editing, it cann ot be used again for extracti ng a movie. To extract another range, select and edi[...]

E 26 Reference Sectio n Menu Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Image Quality and Ima ge Size To set the image quali ty and image size, see “Changing the Image Quality and Image Size” ( A 72). Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control) Change the settings fo r image recording accor ding to the shooting scene or y our preferences. Shar pness, c[...]

E 27 Shoot ing Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n Customizing Existing COOLPIX Pict ure Controls: Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust COOLPIX Picture Control can be customized using Q uick adjust, wh ich allows for balanced adjustment of sharpness, cont rast, saturation and other image edi ting components, or manu al adjust, which al lows fo[...]

E 28 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n Types of Quick Adjust and Manua l Adjust Option Description Quick adjust 1 Adjust the sharpness, co ntrast and saturation level s automatically. Five levels of adjustment are available from -2 to +2 . Choose fr om options be tween -2 and +2 to r educe or emphasize the ef fect of the selec[...]

E 29 Shoot ing Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n 1 Quick adjust is not available in Neutra l , Monochro me , Custom 1 and Custom 2 . The values se t manually are di sabled if quick adjust is use d after manual setting. 2N o t d i s p l a y e d f o r Monochrome . 3 Only displayed fo r Monoch rome . B Note on Image Sharpening The effec t[...]

E 30 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control) The picture editi ng options created b y customizing COOL PIX Custom Pict ure Controls can be registered up to 2 options. The registered options can be displ ayed as Custom 1 and Custom 2 in COOLPIX Custom Picture Control. Creating C[...]

E 31 Shoot ing Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n White Balance (Adjusting Hue) The color of light reflected fr om an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, [...]

E 32 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n Using Preset Manual Use when you want to make pictures ta ken under unusual lighting conditions (e.g., lamps with reddish-light) look as though they were shot in normal light. Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting. 1 Place a whi[...]

E 33 Shoot ing Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n Metering The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as “metering. ” Use this op tion to choose how the camera mete rs exposure. B Notes on Metering • When the dig ital zoom is in effe ct, Metering is set to Center-weighted or Spot depe[...]

E 34 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n Continuous Shooting Change the settings for continuous sh ooting and BSS (Best Shot Selector). Rotate th e mode dial to j , k , l , m or M M d button M j , k , l , m or M tab ( A 10) M Continuous Option Description U Single (defaul t setting) One picture is shot each time the shutter-rel [...]

E 35 Shoot ing Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n The icon for the current setting other than Single is displayed on the m onitor ( A 12). B Notes on Continuous Shooting • Focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at th e values determined with the first shot in each series. • The frame rate may become slower depen ding on the ima[...]

E 36 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n C Pre-shooting Cache If Pre-shooting cache is se lected, shooting begins when the shutter-release button is presse d halfway for 0.5 seconds or long er, and images captured before t he shutter-rel ease button is pressed all the way are save d along with images captured after the shutter-r[...]

E 37 Shoot ing Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n 2 Choose the interval between each shot and press the k button. 3 Press the d button. • The camera returns to the shooting screen. 4 Press the shutter-release button all the way to shoot the first picture and sta rt interval timer shooting. • The monitor is turned off and the power-o[...]

E 38 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n ISO Sensitivity The higher th e ISO sensitivity, th e less light needed fo r taking pictures. The higher the ISO se nsitivity, the darker the subject that can be shot. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caus[...]

E 39 Shoot ing Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n Exposure Bracketing The exposure (brightness) can be chan ged automatically during continuous shooting. This is effective for shooting when it is difficult to adjust the picture brightness. When exposure bracketing is enabled, the current setting is displayed during shooting ( A 12). Whe[...]

E 40 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n AF Area Mode You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus. Rotate th e mode dial to j , k , l , m or M M d button M j , k , l , m or M tab ( A 10) M AF area mode Option Description a Face priority The camera detects and fo cuses on a face (see “Using Face Detectio n” ( A[...]

E 41 Shoot ing Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n x Manual Choose manually the focus position from 99 areas in the screen. This option is suited to situ ations in which the intended subject is relatively st ill and not posit ioned at the center o f the frame. Rotate the multi selecto r or press H , I , J or K to move the focus area to w[...]

E 42 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n B Notes on AF Area Mode • When the dig ital zoom is in effe ct, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame regardless of the applied AF ar ea mode option. • In some rar e cases of shooting subjects for which autofocus does not pe rform as expected ( A 81), the subjec[...]

E 43 Shoot ing Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n Using Subject Tracking Choose this mode to shoot moving subjects. Subject tracking begins once you select a subject to be focused on, and the focus area will move and follow the subject. 1 Rotate the multi selector to select s Subject tracking , and press the k button. • Press the d bu[...]

E 44 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n B Notes on Subject Tracking • The digital zoom is not available. • Set the zoom position, flash mode , focus mo de, or menu settin gs before register ing a subject. If any of these are changed after a subject is registered, the subje ct will be canceled. • During certain conditions,[...]

E 45 Shoot ing Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n Flash Exp. Comp. Flash exp. comp. option is used to adjust the flash output. Use this option when the flash is too bright or too dark. The icon for the current setting ot her than 0.0 is displayed on the monitor ( A 12). Noise Reduction Filter Set the strength of the noise reduction fu n[...]

E 46 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n Active D-Lighting “Active D-Lighting” preserves details in highlight s and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. The image taken reproduces the cont rast effect that is seen with the naked eye. Th is is particularly e ffective for sho oting scenes with high contrast, su[...]

E 47 Shoot ing Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Sectio n Zoom Memory B Notes on Zoom Operation • The changed focal length is the closest to that be fore the operation. To ch ange the zoom position to the next focal length level, release the zoom control and then operate it again. • Set Zoom memory to Of f when using the digital zoom. Start[...]

E 48 Reference Sectio n Movie Menu Movie Options You can select the type of movie to rec ord. The camera can record normal speed movies and HS (high speed) movie s ( E 49), which can be played back in slow mo tion or fast motion. The larger the image size and bitrate, the hi gher the image quality; however, the file size also becomes larger. Normal[...]

E 49 Movie Menu Reference Sectio n C Notes on Frame rate and Bitrate • The frame rate values indicate the number of fr ames per second. With a higher fram e rate, the movies becom e more seamless but the file size also becomes larger. • The movie bitrate is the vol ume of movie data recorded per second. As a variable bitrate (VBR) system has be[...]

E 50 Movie Menu Reference Sectio n Maximum Movie Length The following table lists the approximat e maximum movie length t hat can be saved on a 4 GB memory card. Note that the maximum movie length and fi le size that can be actually saved can be different depending on the image composition and subject motion even when the memory cards have the same[...]

E 51 Movie Menu Reference Sectio n Recording Movies in Slow Moti on and Fast Motion (HS Movie) When Movie options in the movie menu is set to HS movi e ( E 49), HS (high speed) movies can be recorded. Movies re corded using HS movie can be played back in slow motion at 1/4 or 1/2 of normal playback speed, or played back in fast motion at a speed tw[...]

E 52 Reference Sectio n The Pla yback Menu For more information about image editing functions; ( Quick r etouch , D-Lighting , Skin softening , Filter effects and Small picture ), s ee “Editing Still Images“ ( E 10). a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) If you choose to use one of the following methods to print pictures that are stored o[...]

E 53 The Playback Menu Reference Sectio n 3 Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and shooting inf ormation. • Choose Date and press the k button to print the shooting date o n all pictures in the print o rder. • Choose Info and press the k button to print shooting information (s hutter speed a nd aperture value) on all pictures in [...]

E 54 The Playback Me nu Reference Sectio n b Slide Show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memor y card in an automatic slide show . 1 Use the multi selector to choose Star t , and press the k button. • T o cha nge the interval between pictur es, choose Frame intvl , and pr ess the k button, and then select the desired interval t[...]

E 55 The Playback Menu Reference Sectio n d Protect Protect select ed pictures from accidental deletion. In the image selection screen, choose a picture and set or cancel protection. See “Using the Screen for Selecting Images” ( A 86) for more information. Note, howeve r, that formatt ing the camera ’s i nternal memory or the memory card ( E [...]

E 56 The Playback Me nu Reference Sectio n E Voice Memo Use the camera ’ s microphone to recor d voice memos f or pictures. • The recordin g screen is displayed for a pictur e without voice memo, whil e the voice memo playback screen is displayed for a pictur e with voice memo (a picture marked with p in full-frame playback mode). Recording Voi[...]

E 57 The Playback Menu Reference Sectio n h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memor y and Memory Card) Copy pictures or movies between the int ernal memor y and a memory card. 1 Use the multi se lector to select an option from the copy screen, and press the k button. • Camera to card : Copy pict ures from the in ternal memory to the mem ory card. • C[...]

E 58 The Playback Me nu Reference Sectio n C Message: “Memory contains no ima ges.” If there are no pictures stored on the mem ory card when playb ack mode is selec ted, the message, Memor y contains no i mages. , is displa yed. P ress the d button and select Co py from the playback menu to copy the pi ctures stored in th e camera's intern[...]

E 59 Reference Sectio n GPS Options Menu GPS Options Updating the A-GPS File Download the latest A-GPS file from the website below, and use it to update the file. http://nikonimglib.com/agps2/index.html • The A-GPS file for the COOLPIX P520 is only available from the website above. • To update the A-GPS file, set Record GPS data to Off . When O[...]

E 60 GPS Options Menu Reference Sectio n B Notes on Updating A-GPS File • The A-GPS f ile is disabled wh en a position is d e termined for the fir st time after the camera is purchased. The A-GPS file becom es active from the second operation for determining a location. • The validity period of th e A-GPS file can be checke d on the update scr [...]

E 61 GPS Options Menu Reference Sectio n Create Log (Record the L og of Moving Information) When log recording starts, the measured moving information is recorded until a preset time has elapsed at the interval set for Log interval . • It is not possible to us e the log data by simply recording it. To use the data, select End log and save it to a[...]

E 62 GPS Options Menu Reference Sectio n B Notes on Log Recording • If the date and ti me are not set, the log cann ot be recorded. • Use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during log recording. When the battery power becomes exhausted, log recording ends. • Log recording en ds due to the operation s below even whe[...]

E 63 GPS Options Menu Reference Sectio n View Log Check or erase the log data stored on the memory car d using Create log ( E 61). • See “GPS Log Data Saved on Memory Cards” ( E 91) for more information. To Erase Log Data Press the l button to select either functi on. •S e l e c t e d l o g : The selected log data is erased. • All logs : [...]

E 64 Reference Sectio n The Setup Menu Welcome Screen Select whether or not to display the welcome screen on th e monitor when the camera is turned on. Press the d button M z tab ( A 10) M Welcome screen Option Description None (default setting) Display the shooting or playback screen without displaying the welcome screen. COOLPIX Display the welco[...]

E 65 The Setup Menu Reference Sectio n Time Zone and Date Press the d button M z tab ( A 10) M Time zone a nd date Option Description Date and time Set the camera clock to the current date and time. Use the multi select or to set the date and time. • Choose an item: Press K or J (selected in the following order: D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year)[...]

E 66 The Setup M enu Reference Sectio n Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector to choose Time zone , and press the k button. • The Time z one screen is displayed. 2 Choose x Travel destination and press the k button. • The date and time displaye d on the monitor change according to the region currently selec ted. 3 Pr[...]

E 67 The Setup Menu Reference Sectio n Monitor Settings B Note on View/Hide Framing Gri d Framing grid is not displayed in the followin g situation. • When the enlar ged center of the picture is disp layed in E (manual focus) B Notes on View/Hide Histograms Histograms are not displayed in the following situations. • When recording a movie • W[...]

E 68 The Setup M enu Reference Sectio n Print Date (Imprinting Date and Tim e on Pictures) The shooting date and time can be imprinted on pictures at the time of shooting. This informati on can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of the date ( E 53). The icon for the current setting other t han Off i s displayed on the monit [...]

E 69 The Setup Menu Reference Sectio n Vibration Reduction Compensate camera shake. Camera shak e is also compensated when recording movies as well as when shooting still imag es. • When using a tripod to stabilize the camera, set vibrati on reduction to Off . The icon for the current setting other than Of f is displayed on the monit or ( A 12). [...]

E 70 The Setup M enu Reference Sectio n Motion Detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of camera shake and subject movement when shooting still pictures. When Auto is sel ected, an icon f or this setting is displ ayed o n the mon itor ( A 12). The motion det ection icon lights in green when the camera det ects any vibration and incr[...]

E 71 The Setup Menu Reference Sectio n AF Assist Enable or disable the AF-assist illumina tor that assists the autofocus when the lighting is dim. Digital Zoom Enable or disable the digital zoom. B Notes on Digital Zoom • When the digital zoom is used, the focus will be at the center of the frame. • The digital zoom cannot be used when R (Backl[...]

E 72 The Setup M enu Reference Sectio n Assign Side Zoom Control Choose the function to be performed during shooting when the side zoom control is us ed. Press the d button M z tab ( A 10) M Assign side zoom control Option Description Zoom (defa ult setting ) When shooting, use the side zoom control ( A 29) to adjust the zoom. Manual focus When the[...]

E 73 The Setup Menu Reference Sectio n Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings. B Notes on Sound Settings • In Pet port rait scene mode, even when On is set, the button s ound an d shutter sound are disabled. • Even when On is set, the sh utter sound is disabled during movie recording. • Some features cannot be used in combinatio n[...]

E 74 The Setup M enu Reference Sectio n Format Memory/F ormat Card F ormat the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting permanently deletes all data in the internal memory or memory card. The deleted data cannot be recovered. Be sure to transfer important pictures to a computer before formatting. Formatting the Internal Memory T o format the in[...]

E 75 The Setup Menu Reference Sectio n TV Settings Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV. Press the d button M z tab ( A 10) M TV settings Option Description Video mode Select the analog video output system from NTSC or PAL in accordance with your TV. • The avail able frame rate s in Movie options ( E 48) change depending on the setting of t[...]

E 76 The Setup M enu Reference Sectio n Charge by Computer Select whether or not the battery inserted i nto the camera is charged when the camera is connected to a compu ter via the USB cable ( A 87). B Notes on Connecting the Camera to a Printer • The battery cannot be charged with connection to a printer, even if the prin ter complies with the [...]

E 77 The Setup Menu Reference Sectio n C The Charge Lamp The following chart explains char ge lamp status when the camera is conne cted to a computer. Option Description Flashes slowl y (green) Battery charging. Off Battery not charging. If the charge lamp changes from slow flashing (green) to off while the power-on la mp is lit, charging is comple[...]

E 78 The Setup M enu Reference Sectio n Toggle Av/Tv Selection Switch the method for setting the flexible program, shutter speed or aperture value. • This feature can be used when shooting mode is set to j , k , l , m or M . Reset File Numbering When Ye s is selected, the sequential numbering of file numbers is rese t ( E 90). After resetti ng, a[...]

E 79 The Setup Menu Reference Sectio n Blink Warning Choose whether or not blinking eyes ar e detected when using face detection ( A 80) in the following shooting modes. • In the following scene modes: Scene au to selector ( A 39), Portrait ( A 39) or Night portrait (when Tripod is selected) ( A 40) • Shooting modes j , k , l , m , M ( when Fac[...]

E 80 The Setup M enu Reference Sectio n Eye-Fi Upload B Notes on Eye-Fi Cards • Note that images will not be uploaded if signal stre ngth is insufficient eve n if Enable is selected . • Remove the Eye-Fi car d from the camera in a place where the use of radio waves is prohibi ted. Signals may be transmitted even if Disable is selected. • Refe[...]

E 81 The Setup Menu Reference Sectio n Reset All When Reset is selected, the camera set tings are restor ed to the default values. Pop-up Menu Shooting in the Scene Mode Night Landscape Menu Landscape Menu Backlighting Menu Special Effects M enu Press the d button M z tab ( A 10) M Reset all Option Default value Flash mode ( A 56) Auto Self-timer ([...]

E 82 The Setup M enu Reference Sectio n Shooting Menu Movie Menu GPS Options Menu Option Default value Image quality ( A 72) Normal Image size ( A 73) r 4896×3672 Picture Control ( E 26) Standard White balance ( E 31) Auto (normal) Fine adjust ment in white ba lance ( E 31) 0 Metering ( E 33) Matrix Continuous ( E 34) Single Intvl timer shooting ([...]

E 83 The Setup Menu Reference Sectio n Setup Menu Function Menu Others Option Default value Welcome screen ( E 64) None Image review ( E 67) On Brightness ( E 67) 3 View/hide framing grid ( E 67) Off View/hide histograms ( E 67) Off Print date ( E 68) Off Vibration reduction ( E 69) Normal Motion dete ction ( E 70) Off AF assist ( E 71) Auto Digita[...]

E 84 The Setup M enu Reference Sectio n • Choosing Reset all also clears the curr ent file number ( E 90) in the memory. After resetting , numbering continues from the lowest numbe r available in the internal memory or the memor y card. If Reset all is performed after all pictures are deleted fr om the internal memory or memor y card ( A 33), the[...]

E 85 Reference Sectio n Additional Information Error Messages The following table lists the error messag es and other war nings displayed on the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display Cause /Solution A O (flashes) Clock not set. Set date and time. E 65 Battery exhausted. Batter y exhausted . Charge or re place the battery.[...]

E 86 Error Messages Reference Sectio n Out of me mory. Memory card is full. • Choose lower image quality or smaller image size. • Delete pictures and movies. • Replace me mory card. • Remove memory card an d use int ernal memory . 72, 73 33, 97 20 21 Image cannot be saved. Er ror occ urred whil e reco rding pict ure. Format the internal mem[...]

E 87 Error Messages Reference Sectio n Image cannot be modified. Cannot edit s elected pic ture. • Confirm the conditions that are required for editing. • These options cannot be used with movies. E 11 – Cannot record movie. Ti me ou t erro r whi le reco rding movi e. Choose a memor y card with a faster write speed. 21 Cannot reset file numbe[...]

E 88 Error Messages Reference Sectio n No A-GPS file found on card An A-GPS file that can be updated is not found on the memory card. Check the following items. • Whether the memo ry card is inserted • Whether th e A-GPS file is stored on t he memory card • Whether the A-G PS file saved on the memory card is more recent than the A -GPS file s[...]

E 89 Error Messages Reference Sectio n * See the instruction manual provided with your printer for furthe r guidance and information. Pri nte r e rro r : ch ec k printer status. Pri nt er e rr or. Chec k printe r . Afte r solvin g the p roblem, selec t Resume and press the k button to r esume printing.* – Pri nte r e rro r : ch ec k paper Specifi[...]

E 90 Reference Sectio n F ile and Fo lder Names Pictures, movies and voice memos ar e assigne d file names as follows. (1) Identifier Not displayed on camera monitor. DSCN Original still pictures, movies, still pictur es extracted from movies SSCN Small copies RSCN Cropped copies FSCN Pictures created with picture editing other than crop and small [...]

E 91 File and Folder Names Reference Sectio n B Notes • When image fil es or voice files are copied to or from the internal memo ry or memory card ( E 57), the file namin g conventions are as follows: - Selected images: Files copied us ing selected i mages are copied t o the current folder (or to t he folder used for subsequent pict ures), where [...]

E 92 Reference Sectio n Optional A cces sories See our websites or product catalo gs for up-to-date information on accessories for the COOLPIX P520. Battery charger Battery Charger MH-61 (Charging time when the battery is complete ly used up: Approx. 2 hours) AC adapter AC Adapter EH-62A (connect as shown) Before closing the battery-chamber/me mory[...]

F 1 Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Products ................. ............... ............... ... F 2 The Camera ......... .................. ................ .................. ................... .................. ................... F 2 The Battery ...................... .................. ................... ................... .....[...]

F 2 Technical Notes and Index Caring f or the Pr oducts The Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. Be sure to read and follow the warnings of “For Your Safety” ( A vi to viii) thoroughly befor e using the products. B Keep Dry The device will be damaged if i[...]

F 3 Caring for the Products Technical Notes and Index B Notes on the Monitor • Monitors and electronic viewfi nders are constructed with extremely high precision ; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0. 01% being miss ing or defective. H ence while these displays may contain pixels that are al w ay s li t ( w hi te , re d ,[...]

F 4 Caring for the Products Technical Notes and Index • If the battery will not be used for some time, insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it for storage. The batter y should be stored in a cool location with an ambient temperature of 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). Do not store the battery in hot or extremely cold locations.[...]

F 5 Caring for the Products Technical Notes and Index The Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memor y cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” ( A 21). • Be sure to observe the precautions in the memory card documentation when you use the memory card. • Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. • Do not format the memory card usi[...]

F 6 Technical Notes and Index Caring fo r the Camer a Cleaning Do not use volatile organic so lvents su ch as alcohol or thinner, chemical detergents, anticor rosive agents, or anti-fogging agents. Storage Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period. Do not store the c amera with naphtha or cam phor moth balls, or in an[...]

F 7 Technical Notes and Index T roubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expe cted, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Refer to the page numbers in the righ t-most column for more information. • See “Error Message s” ( E 85) for more information. Power, [...]

F 8 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index Monitor or viewfind er is blank. • Camera is off. • Battery is exhauste d. • Standby mode for saving power: Press the power switch, shu tter-rel ease button , c button or b ( e movie-record) button, or rotate the mode dial. • Monitor and viewfi nder cannot be used simultaneously. It may take som[...]

F 9 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index Shooting Issues Monitor is tu rned off, and the power- on lamp flashes quickly. Battery temperature is high . T urn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before resuming use. Af ter the lamp flashes for 3 minutes, the camera turns off automatically , but you can also press the power switch to turn [...]

F 10 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index Bright specks appear in pictures shot using flas h. Flash is reflecting off par ticles in air . Lower the flash. 56 Flas h doe s no t fire. • A shooting mode where flash cannot fire i s selected. • Another function that is set now is restricting the flash. 65 75 The digital zoom is not availa ble. [...]

F 11 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index Pictures ar e too bright (overexp osed). Adjust exposure compensation. 64 Areas not affected by red-eye are also corrected. When V (auto with r ed-eye reduct ion) or “fill f lash with red -eye redu ctio n” of the Nigh t portrait scene mode is app lied during shooting, In-Camera Red-Eye F ix may , i[...]

F 12 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index Playback Issues Prob le m Cause/Solutio n A Fil e ca n no t be played back. • Fil e was overwritten or rena med by co mputer or an other make or model of camera. • Fi le cannot be played back du ring inter val ti mer shooti ng. • Movies recorded with cameras other than the COOLPIX P520 cannot be [...]

F 13 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index Pic tu res to b e printed are not displayed. • Memor y card contains no pictures. Replace memory card. • Remove memor y card to print pic tures from internal memor y. • Pictures taken by 3D photography cannot be printed. 20 21 45 Cannot select paper size with camera. Paper size canno t be selec t[...]

F 14 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index GPS Problem Cause/Solut ion A Unable to identify the location or it takes time to identify the locati on. • The camera may not be able to identify the location in some shooting environments. T o use the GPS feature, use the camera as much as poss ible in an open-air area. • When positioning for the[...]

F 15 Technical Notes and Index USER LICENSE A GREEMENT FOR L OCA TION NAME DA T A The location name data th at are stored in this digital camera (" Data") is provided f or your personal, internal use only and not for resale. It is protected by copy right, and is subject to the following terms and conditions which are agreed to by you, on [...]

F 16 USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA Technical Notes and Index Export Control. You agree not to export from anywhere any part of the Data or any direct product thereof except in compliance with, and with all licens es and approvals required under, applicable export laws , rules and regulations, including but not limited to the laws, r[...]

F 17 USER LICENSE AGREEM ENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA Technical Notes and Index Notices related to licensed software copyright holders. • Location na me data for Japa n © 2012 ZENRIN CO., LTD. All rights reserved. This service uses POI data of ZENRIN CO., LTD. “ZENRIN” is a registered tr ademark of ZENRIN CO., LTD. • Location na me data exce[...]

F 18 USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA Technical Notes and Index Switzerland Topografische Grundlage: © Bu ndesamt für Landestopographie Canada This data includes info rmation taken with perm ission from Canadian authorities, including © Her Majesty, © Que en’s Printer for Ontario, © Canada Post, GeoBase ® , © Depart ment of Na[...]

F 19 Technical Notes and Index Specifications Nik on COOLPIX P520 Dig ital Camera Type Compac t digital camera Number of ef fective pixels 18.1 million Image sensor 1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx . 18.91 million total pixels Lens NIKKOR lens with 42× optical zoom Focal length 4.3-180 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 24-1000 mm lens in 35mm [13[...]

F 20 Specifications Technical Notes and Index Image size (p ixels) ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) • ISO 80 - 1600 • ISO 3200, Hi 1 (equivalent to IS O 6400) (available when using j , k , l or m mode) • ISO Hi 2 (equivalent to ISO 12 800) (available when using High ISO monochrome in special effects mode) Exposure Metering mo de [...]

F 21 Specifications Technical Notes and Index • Unless otherwise stated, all fi gures assume a fully-charged battery and an ambient temperature of 23 ±3°C (73.4 ±5 .4°F) as specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). * Figures based on the Camera and Imaging Pr oducts Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the enduran[...]

F 22 Specifications Technical Notes and Index Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN -EL5 Charging AC Adapter EH-69P B Specifications • Nikon will not be held liable for an y errors this manual may contain. • The app earance of this prod uct and it s specific ations are subject to change without notice. Supported Standards •D C F : D es ig n Ru le fo[...]

F 23 Specifications Technical Notes and Index AVC Patent Portfolio License This product is licensed under the A VC P a tent P ortfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) en code video in compliance with the A VC standard (“ A VC video ”) and/or (ii) de code A VC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a[...]

F 24 Technical Notes and Index Index Symbols R 45 , E7 l Aperture-prio rity auto mode 49 , 51 k Apply selection button 5 A Auto mode 26 , 35 W Backli ghting mo de 38 l Delete button 33 , E9 , E56 s Display button 9 o Exposure compensation 55 , 64 m Flash mode 55 , 56 m (flash pop- up) button 56 p Focus mode 55 , 62 w Function button 4 , 71 c Landsc[...]

Index F 25 Technical Notes and Index COOLPIX Picture Control E68 , E26 Create log 102 , E61 Crop E16 , E24 Custom Picture Control 68 , E30 D Date and time 24 , E65 Daylight saving time 24 , E6 6 Delete 33 , 97 , E9 , E56 Digital zo om 29 , 104 , E71 Diopter ad justment c ontrol 8 Direct P rint 87 , E19 D-Lighti ng 84 , E12 DPOF pri nting E2 2 DSCN [...]

F 26 Index Technical Notes and Index Manual focus 63 , E2 Manual mode 49 , 51 Memory capacity 22 Memory card 20 , 21 Memory card slot 20 Metering 68 , E33 Microphone 92 , E56 Minimum shutter speed E38 Mode dial 26 Monitor 7 , 9 , 12 , F6 Monitor brightne ss 103 , E67 Monitor settings 103 , E67 Motion detection 104 , E70 Movie length 92 , E50 Movie [...]

Index F 27 Technical Notes and Index Shooting menu 67 , E26 Shooting mode 27 Shutter sound 104 , E73 Shutter speed 49 , 78 Shutter-priority auto mode 49 , 51 Shutter-rel ease button 3 , 5 , 30 Single 68 , E34 Single AF 69 , 96 , E44 , E51 Skin softening 46 , 84 , E13 Slide show 84 , E54 Slow sync 57 Small picture 84 , E15 Smile timer 55 , 60 Snow z[...]

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