Nikon P510 manual

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i Introduction Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The Basics of Shooting and Playbac k Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies Using GPS Genera l Camera Se tup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index[...]

ii Introduction Introduction Read This F irst Thank you for pur chasing the Nik on COOLPIX P510 dig ital camera. Before using the camera, please read th e i nformation in “F or Y our Safety” ( A vi) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manu al. After reading, please keep this manual ha ndy and refer to it to enhance yo[...]

iii Read This First Introduction About This Manual If you want to star t using the camera righ t aw ay, see “The B asics o f Sho oting and Playbac k” ( A 17). To learn about the parts of the camera and b asic operations, see “Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations” ( A 1). Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to[...]

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 Europ e and Africa: h[...]

v Read This First Introduction Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproducti on Note that simply being in posses sion of material that was digita lly copied or reproduce d 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 pa[...]

vi Introduction For Y ou r S af e 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 ins tructions where all th ose who use the product wi ll read them. WARNINGS Turn off in the event of malfunction Should you notic[...]

vii For Your Safety Introduction Observe caution when handling the battery The batter y may leak , overhe at, 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 For Your Safety Introduction • Do not use with travel converters or adapters de signed to conver t from one voltage to another or with DC- to-AC inverters. F ailure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overhea ting or fire . Use app ropriate ca bles When conn ecting cable s to the input and output jacks, use only the [...]

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 T HESE 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 Notices Introduction Notice for Customers i n the State o f 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-[...]

xi Introduction T able of Co ntents Introduction ......... ............... .............. ............ ............... .............. ............ ............... ......... ... .............. ...... ii Read This First ............................. ................................. ........................................ .......... ................[...]

xii Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Introduction Shooting F eatures ... ............... .............. ............ ............... .............. ............ ............... .......... .. ............ 39 A (Auto ) Mode ........................... ................................. ........................................ ............... .............[...]

xiii T abl e of Contents Introduction Recording and Pla ying Back Movies ............... .............. ............... .............. ............... ............ ..... 95 Recording Movies ............................. ....................................... ................................. .......... ................ 96 Changing Movie Rec ording[...]

xiv Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Introduction Editing Movies.................................... ....................................... ................................. ..... ............. E 31 Extracting Only the Desired P ortions of the Movie .................................. ...................... ...... E 31 Saving a F rame fr om a Movie as [...]

xv T abl e of Contents Introduction The Setup Menu ................................ ................................. ................................. ............... ......... E 74 Wel come Screen ............ ...................... .................. ................... ...................... .................. .. .................... ... E 74 T[...]

xvi Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Introduction T echnical Notes and Index .............. .............. ............... ............ .............. ............... ............ ...... ... F 1 Caring for the Products ............................................. ................................. .......................... ....... .. F 2 The Camera ..[...]

1 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations This chapter describes the parts of the camera and also explains the main functions of ea ch part and the basic came ra operations. Parts of the Camera ....................... ............... ..........2 The Camera Bo dy ....... ................ ............ .......[...]

2 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera The Ca me ra Bo dy 2 1 4 14 15 16 11 10 91 2 78 13 3 5 6 Flash r aised 1 Eyelet f or camera strap ................. ............... 7 2 Pow er s wi t ch / po we r - on l am p .............. 25 3 w (FUNC) button.................... ...............[...]

3 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 3 1 91 1 10 13 12 14 15 2 4 5 8 7 6 16 17 18 19 20 21 1 Side zoom control.............. ...................... . 109 f : Wide ......................... ...................... .... 31 g : T ele............................ ...................... .... 31 2 Speaker ........... .............[...]

4 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Controls Used in Shooting Mode Control Name Main Function A Mode dial Change the shooting mode. 28 Zoom contro l Rotate towar d g ( i ) (telephoto zoom position) to zoom in, and rotate towar d f ( h ) (wide-angle position) to zoom out. 31 Rotary multi selector See “Using the Rotary Mu[...]

5 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Controls Used in Playback Mode x (monitor) button Switch the monitor display. 16 s (display) button Switch the information displayed on the monitor. 15 Side zoom control Use the functio n assigned with Assign side zoom control . 109 Control Name Main Functi on A Playback button • When[...]

6 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Changing the Angle of the Monitor The angle of the monitor can be lowered down to 82° or raised upward to 90°. This is convenient when taking pictures with the camera held at high or low positions. B Notes on Monitor • Do not apply excessive force when ch anging the angle of the mon[...]

7 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to the strap, and then attach the strap to the camera. B Lens Cap • Remove the le ns cap before you s hoot a picture. • At times when you are not shooting pictures such a s when the power is off, or whil e you are carrying [...]

8 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The M oni tor • The information that is displayed on th e monitor during shootin g and playback changes depending on the camera’ s settings and state of use. Press the s (display) button to hide or show the informat ion on the monitor ( A 15). Shooting Mode 1/250 1/250 F5.6 F5.6 F5.[...]

9 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 1 Shooting mode........................... ........... 28, 29 2 Fo cus mode........................ .................. ............73 3 Zoom indicator ......... ...................... ...............31 4 Fo cus indicator ............. ................... ...............32 5 AE/AF-L indi[...]

10 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Playback Mode 1 j is displayed when the shooting mode A , y , j , c , W , u or j is selected. 2 A histogram is a graph showing the distribut ion of tones in the image. The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right. The ve[...]

11 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Basic Operations Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode The camera has two modes of operation: Shooting mode, which is used for taking pictures, and playback mode, which is used for viewing pictures. Press the c (playback) button to switch betw een shooting mode and playback mode. • While usi[...]

12 Basic Operation s Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Using the Rotary Multi Selector Operate by rotating the rotary multi selector, pre ssing up ( H ), down ( I ), left ( J ) or right ( K ) on the rotary multi sele ctor, or pressing the k button. • The “rotary multi selector” is also referred to as the “multi selector” in this ma[...]

13 Basic Operations Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Using Menus (the d Button) When t he d button is pressed while the s hooting screen or playback screen is displayed, the menu for the current mo de i s displayed. Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be change d. 1/125 1/125 1/125 F5.6 F5.6 F5.6 840 840 25m 0s 25m 0s 840 25m 0[...]

14 Basic Operation s Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Switching Between Tabs Selecting Menu Items C Note on the Comman d Dial Operation W hen Menus are D isplayed Rotating the command dial whe n menus are disp laye d allows you to change the setting values of a selected it em. There are s ome setting values that cann ot be changed using the[...]

15 Basic Operations Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations S witching the Information on the Monitor ( s button) To switch th e informat ion displayed on the monitor during shoot ing and playback, press the s (display) button . *S e e A 10 for more infor mation on hi stogram and shooting information. C Histogram and Fram ing Grid Displays for Sho[...]

16 Basic Operation s Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Switching the Monitor Display ( x button) Press the x (monitor) button to switch between the moni tor and viewfinder. Switch to the one that suits the shooting con ditions. Using the Viewfinder Use the viewfinder to frame pictures when bright light makes it difficult to see the display o[...]

17 The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation Preparation 1 Insert the Battery .......... ............... ............... ............. ............... ................ . 18 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery ....... ............... ............... ............. ............... ................ . 20 Preparatio[...]

18 The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 1 Insert the Batt ery 1 Open the batter y-chamber/memor y card slot cover . 2 Inser t the included EN-EL5 battery (rechargeable Li-ion battery). • Use the batter y to push the orange battery latch down in the direction indicated by the arrow ( 1 ), and fully i[...]

19 Preparation 1 Insert the Battery The Basics of Shooting and Playback Removing the Battery Turn the camera off ( A 25) 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[...]

20 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 2 Char ge the Battery 1 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P. If a plug adapter* is inc luded with your camera, at tach the plug adapt er to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is secur ely held in place. O nce the two are connecte d, attempting to[...]

21 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 “Ch arging AC Adapter” ( F[...]

22 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 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 cover . • Be sure to turn of f the camera befor e opening the cover . 2 Inse r t the me mor y ca rd. • Slide the memory card until it clicks into place. B In[...]

23 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 that the power- on lamp and the monitor a re off. Press the memory card in lightly with your fi nger ( 1 ) to partially e ject it, and th en pull it out straight [...]

24 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 1 T urn the Camera On 1 Remove the lens cap and 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, and Time” ( A 26). • The lens extends, and the monitor is turned on. 2 Check the battery level and number o[...]

25 Step 1 Turn the Camera On The Basics of Shooting and Playback Turning the Camera O n and Off • When the ca mera is turned on, the power- on lamp (green) lights and the monitor is turned on (the pow er-on lamp turns off when the monitor is turned on). • To turn off the camera, press the po wer switch. Both the mon itor and t he power-on lamp [...]

26 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[...]

27 Step 1 Turn the Camera On The Basics of Shooting and Playback 6 Press H or I to choose Ye s and press the k button . • After finishing the setting , th e lens extends slightly and the shooting scre en is displayed. Daylight Saving Time If daylight saving time is in effect, press the multi selector H to enable the daylight saving time function [...]

28 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 2 Select 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 “The Monitor” ( A 8) for [...]

29 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode The Basics of Shooting and Playback Available Shooting Modes C Note on the F lash When the fl ash is low ered , the fl ash setting is fixed at off and W i s display ed at the to p of the monit or . In situ ations where a f lash is nee ded, such as in da rk location s or when the subject is ba ckli t, be sure to rais[...]

30 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 3 F rame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. • Keep your fingers, hair , strap a nd other obje cts away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator and microphone. 2 Frame the picture . • Point the camera at the subject. C ISO Sensitivity E (ISO sensitiv ity, A 8) may be displayed on the shooting screen. Wh[...]

31 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). ?[...]

32 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 4 F ocus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway, i.e., press the button slightly until you feel resistance. • When you press the shut ter-release button halfway, the came ra sets the focus and exposure (shutter spe ed and aperture value). Focus and ex posure rema in locked while t he shutt[...]

33 Step 4 Focus and Shoot The Basics of Shooting and Playback B Note on Recording Images and Saving Movies The indicat or showing the number of ex posures 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 ope n the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or [...]

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

35 Step 5 Play Back Images The Basics of Shooting and Playback Changing How Images Are Displa yed When using playback mode, you can change how images are displayed by ro tating the zoo m control tow ard f ( h )/ g ( i ). Playback Zo om • To adjust the zoom ratio, rotate the zoom control toward f ( h )/ g ( i ) or rotate the command dial. The zoom[...]

36 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 6 Delete Unw anted I mages 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 se lected, all[...]

37 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 selection, pre ss I to remove y . • Rotate the zoom contr ol ( A 31) toward g ( i ) to switch back to full-frame playb[...]

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39 Shooting Features Shooting Features This chapter describes each of the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available w hen using shooting mode. By referring to this information, you will lear n how to select different shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to captur[...]

40 Shooting Features Shooting Features A ( Aut o) Mo de 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. • When the camera detects the main subje ct, it focuses on that s ubject (Target finding AF) . • The camera has ni[...]

41 Shooting Features Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to S cenes) 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. C View a Description (Hel p Information) of Each Scene Select the desired scene from the scene menu and rotate the zoom contro[...]

42 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features Changing Scene Mode Settings • “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector“ ( A 65) vary with scene mode. See “List of the Default Set tings” ( A 75) for more information. • Functions that can be set using t he d button: The image qu ality and image size can be set ( A 7[...]

43 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features c Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and citysca pes. Pr ess the d button t o select Noise reduction burst or Single shot in Landscape . • Noise reduction burst : This enables yo u to shoot a sharp landscape with a minimum of noise. - The x icon is displayed on the shooting scr[...]

44 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features o Backlighting Use when light is coming from behind the subjec t, throwing features or details into sh adow. Pr ess the d button to set HDR (high dynami c range) compositing using the HDR setting. • When HDR is set to Off (default setting): The f lash fires to prevent the backlit subject[...]

45 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features C Notes on Selecting a Scene Mode Using Scene Auto Selector and Its Shooting Operation • When the sh ooting mode icon is e or h , the camera performs the optimal operation for shooting a close-up pictur e of one to two persons. Wh en the ic on is b or c , the c amera performs the optimal[...]

46 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features y M b Portrait Use this mode for portraits. • The camera detects and focuses on a face (see “Using Face Detection” ( A 85) for more information). • After the skin soft ening feature makes facial skin to nes softer, t he camera records t he image ( A 54). • If no face s are detect[...]

47 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features y M e Night portrait Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset or at night. Flash is used to illuminate the subject while mainta ining the mood of the background. Select Hand-held or Tripod on the screen that is dis played when e Night port rait scene mode is selected. •H a n d - h e l[...]

48 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features y M f Party/indoor Suitable for taking pictures in pa rties. Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor ba ckground lighting. • The camera focuses at the cent er area of the frame . • When shooting in a dark loca tion, hold the camera st eadily to avoid the ef fects of ca mer[...]

49 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features y M k Close-up Use this mode to pho tograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at close ran ge. Select Noise reduction burst or Single shot on the screen that is displayed when k Close-up scene mode is sele cted. • Noise reduction burst : This setting ena bles you to shoo t a shar[...]

50 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features y M u Food Use this mode when taking pictur es of food. • The focus mode ( A 72) setting is changed to p (macro close-up) and the camera auto matically zo oms to the cl osest position to the subject where the camera can shoot. • You can adjust the hue by pressing t he multi selector H [...]

51 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features B Note on Printing Panorama Pictur es When printing panor ama pictures, a full view may n ot be printed depen ding on the printer se ttings. Additionally, printing may not be available dep ending on the printer. For more in formation, see you r printer’ s manual or contact a digita l pho[...]

52 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features y M O Pet portrait Use this mode for shoot ing pictures of dogs or cats. • Select Single or Continuous on the screen that is displayed when O Pet portrait scene mode is selected. - Single : One picture is captured at a time. - Continuous (default setting): When th e camera focuses on the[...]

53 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features B Note on 3D Photography The camera may be unable to take a second pi ctur e or save pictures taken, depending on a variety of factors, for example, shooting a moving subj ect or a scene with low light or low contrast conditions. B Viewing 3D Photography • 3D pictures can not be played b[...]

54 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features Using Skin Softening In the following shooting modes, the ca mera detects up to three human faces when the shutter is released, and proces ses the image to make facial skin tones softer before saving the image. •S c e n e a u t o s e l e c t o r ( A 45), Portrait ( A 46) or Night portrai[...]

55 Shooting Features Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) The effect can be applied to pictures during shooting. One of the nine special effects is selected to shoot. To select an effect, press the d button to display the special eff ects menu. • The camera focuses at the center area of the frame. Characteristics of Each Special [...]

56 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Shooting Features B Special Effects Mode Settings When Movie options ( A 99) is set to h HS 120 fps (640×480 ) , Soft , Nostalgic sepia or Painting cannot be selected. C More Information See “Note on th e Command Dia l Oper ation When Menus are D isplayed” ( A 14) for more information. C[...]

57 Shooting Features j , k , l , m Modes (Setting the Exposure fo r Shooting) Pictures can be shot with gr eater c ontrol b y settin g the shooting menu ( A 60) items in addition to setting the shutter speed or aperture value manua lly according to shooting conditions and requirements. • The focus area for autofocus differs dep ending on the sett[...]

58 j , k , l , m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Shooting Features Adjusting the Shutter S peed Adjusting the Aperture V alue C Aperture and Zoo m The aperture v alue (f-numbe r) indicates the lens brightnes s. Large apertures (expressed by small fnumbers) let more light into the camera, and sm all apertures (large f-numbers) let less [...]

59 j , k , l , m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Shooting Features j (Programmed auto) ( E 10) Use for automatic cont rol of the exposure by the camera. • Different combinations of shutter speed and aperture value can be selected without changing the exposure by rotating the command dial during shooting (“flexible program”). While f[...]

60 j , k , l , m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Shooting Features Changing j , k , l , m Modes • See “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” ( A 65) for more information on flash mode ( A 66), self-timer ( A 69)/smile timer ( A 70), focus mode ( A 72) and exposu re compe nsation ( A 74). • See “Options Available in [...]

61 j , k , l , m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Shooting Features White balance 1 Adjust colors in the imag e closer to the colors as they appear to the eye. Although Auto (normal) (default setting) can be used under most types of lighting, you can apply the white ba lance setting s uited to the sk y conditions or light sourc e to achiev[...]

62 j , k , l , m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Shooting Features 1 The setting menu can also be disp layed by pressing the w (FUNC) button during shooting. Select the Fn button function in the se tup menu ( A 108 ), and then a ssign a setting menu to be displayed when the w (FUNC) button is pressed. 2 This functi on cannot be set when u[...]

63 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 [...]

64 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 frequen tly used co mbination of shooting set[...]

65 Shooting Features F eatures T hat Can Be Set Using the Multi Selec tor Press the multi selector H ( m ), J ( n ), I ( D ), or K ( o ) while 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 75) for more information [...]

66 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Using the F lash (Flash Modes) Y ou can sho ot pictures with a flash by raisin g the flash. Y ou 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, the flash mode is fixed at W (off). 2[...]

67 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features B Lowering the Flash When not using the flash, gently push to lower the flash until it clicks shut. C Effective Range of the Fla sh The flash has a range of about 0.5 to 8.0 m (1 ft 8 in. to 26 ft) for wide-angle p osition, and about 1.5 to 4.5 m (5 ft to 14 ft) for te lephoto [...]

68 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 65) and “List of the Default Settings” ( A 75) for more information. • This feature may not be used in combin ation with certain features. See “Features T hat Cannot Be Use[...]

69 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Using the Self-timer The self-timer is suitable for taking group pictures and r educing the vibration when the shutter-r elease button is pressed. When using the self-timer, use of a t ripod is recommended. Set Vibr ation reduction in the setup menu ( A 108) to Off when using a[...]

70 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces) When this mode is selected, the camera detects smiling faces and au tomatically releases the shutter even if you don’t press the shutter-re lease button. • This function can be used when the shooting mode is A (auto), j , k , l , m , M , [...]

71 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 “Using Face Detection“ ( A 85) for more infor mation. • The smile timer cannot be used simultane ously with c[...]

72 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Using Focus Mode Choose a focus mode according to the de sired sc ene. 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 Focus Modes” ( A 73) for more informa tion. • If the[...]

73 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Available Focus Modes B Note on Shooting with the Flash When shooting with D (macro close-up) or E (manual focus), the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at dista nces of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.). C Focus Mode Setting • The setting varies with the shooting mo[...]

74 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Adjusting Brightness (E xposure Compen sation) By adjus ting exp osure co mpensa tion 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. •[...]

75 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features C Exposure Compensation Value • The changed exp osure compensati on value applie d in j , k or l mode is saved in the camer a's memory even after the camer a is turned of f. • When the shootin g mode is the Firewor ks show scene mode ( A 50) or m (Manual) ( A 59), the [...]

76 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features The default settings in scene mode are described below. 1 The setting cannot be changed. 2 Flash is fixed at X (fill flash) when HDR is se t to Off , and is fixed at W (off) when HDR is se t to other than Off . 3 U (auto) or W (off) can be selected. When U (auto ) is selected, t[...]

77 Shooting Features Changing the Image Quality and Image Size The image quality (compression ratio) and image size can be selected for recording. Available Image Qu ality Lower compr ession ratios result in higher qu alit y pictures, but also larger file sizes, limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded. C Image Quality Setting • The s[...]

78 Changing t he Image Qualit y and Image Size Shooting Features Available Image Si ze Y ou can set the image size (amount of pixels) f or pictures recorded. The larger the i mage, the larger th e size at whi ch it can be p rinted or disp layed without becoming noticeably “ grainy , ” limiti ng the number of pictures that can be recorded. Conve[...]

79 Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Shooting Features C Number of Exposure s Remaining The followin g table lists the approxima te number of pi ctures that can be stored in the internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card, at each combination of Image size ( A 78) and Image quality ( A 77) settings. Note that the number of exp osures that can[...]

80 Shooting Features F eatures T hat Cannot Be U sed Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used in combination with other functions. Restri cted fun ction Setting Descriptio n Flash mode Focus mode ( A 72) When B (infinity) is selected for s hooting, the flash is not availa ble. Continuous ( A 61) When Continuous H , Continuous L , Pre- s[...]

81 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Shooting Features White balance Picture Contr ol ( A 60) When Monochrome is selected fo r shooting, White balance is fixed at Auto (normal) . Picture Control Active D-Lighting ( A 62) When using Active D-Lighting for shooting, Contrast in manual adjustment cannot be adjusted. Metering Active D -Lightin[...]

82 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultan eously Shooting Features B Notes on Digital Zoom • The digital zoom cannot be us ed with certain s hooting modes. • When the dig ital zoom is in effect, selectab le options for AF area m ode or metering mod e are restricted ( E 82). Print date Continuous ( A 61) When Pre-shooting cache , Continuous H: 12[...]

83 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Shooting Features The Control Range of the Shutter Spee d ( j , k , l , m Modes) The control range of the shutter speed differs depending on the aperture value or the ISO sensitivity setting. Additionally, th e control range changes in the following continuous shooting settings. 1 The ISO sensitivity s[...]

84 Shooting Features F ocusing on Subjec t The focus area or focus range for adju sting focus varies depending on t he shooting mode and focus mode ( A 72). • In j , k , l , m or M mode, an area can be set to adjust focus by selecting AF area mode ( A 61) in the shooting menu. • The camera may be unable to focus on the subjects for which autofo[...]

85 Focusing on Subject Shooting Features Using Face Detection In the following shooting mo des, the camera uses face 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. • When[...]

86 Focusing on Subject Shooting Features Focus Lock Use focus lock to focus on off-center subjec ts when center is selected for AF area mode. To focus on off-center subjects when AF area mode ( A 61) is set to Center in j , k , l , m or M mode, use focus lock as described below. 1 Position the subject at the center of the frame. 2 Press the shutter[...]

87 Playback Features Playback Features This chapter describes the features available when playing back images. 0004.JPG 00 04. JP G 0004.JPG 15:30 15:30 15:30 15/05/2012 15/05/2012 15/05/2012 4/ 132 4/ 132 4/ 132 Playback menu Quick retouch D-Lighting Skin softening Filter eects Print order Slide show Protect[...]

88 Playback Features Playback Features F eatures A vailable in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configu re the following functions by pressing the d button to display the menu, and then selecting the c tab ( A 13). Option Description A k Quick retouch 1, 2, 3 Create re[...]

89 Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) Playback Features 1 This function is used to edit the cu rrently selected imag e and save it as a separate file fro m the original file. Note, howeve r, that the f ollow ing pictures cannot be edited. • Pictures taken using an aspect ratio of 16:9, 3:2, or 1:1 (except when using the black bor[...]

90 Playback Features Connecting the Camera to a T V , Computer , or Printer You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movie s 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 conne[...]

91 Playback Features Using V iewNX 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 ViewNX 2 Installer CD. Installing ViewNX 2 • An Internet connection is required. Compatible Operating Systems Windows • Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/ Enterprise[...]

92 Using View NX 2 Playback Features 2 Select a language in the language select ion dialog to ope n 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 [...]

93 Using ViewNX 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 method s: • Direct USB connection : Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the cam era. Connect the camera to the co mputer using the inclu ded USB Cable UC-E6. The c[...]

94 Using View NX 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 mem ory card will be copied to the com[...]

95 Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b ( D movie-record) button. In playback mode, press the k button to play a movie. 840 84 0 25m 0s 25 m 0 s 840 25m 0s 1/125 1/ 125 1/125 F5.6 F5 .6 F5.6 7m23s 7m23s 7m23s 10m16s 10 m1 6s 10m16s 0004.MOV 0004.MOV 15:30 15:30 15:30 0004[...]

96 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. 1 Turn on the camera and display the shooting screen. • The movie opti ons icon indicate[...]

97 Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies B Notes on Movie Rec ording • When saving a movie onto a memor y card, a memory card with an SD spee d class of Class 6 or higher is re commended ( A 23). If the transfer speed of the card is slow, the movi e recording may end unexpe ctedly. • Using the digital zoom causes image quality to d[...]

98 Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies C Maximum Movie L ength All figur es are a pproxim ate. Th e maximum mo vie length varies with th e make of the memory car d and the bitrate of the recorded movie. 1 The maximum movie leng th for a single movie is 25 seconds. 2 The maximum mo vie length for a single movie is 4 GB or 29 minu tes,[...]

99 Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies Changing Mo vie Recordin g Settings (Movie Menu) The following option settings can be changed. C More Information See “Note on th e Command Dia l Oper ation When Menus are D isplayed” ( A 1 4) for more information. Display the shootin g screen M d button M e tab ( A 13) Option Description A [...]

100 Recording and Playing Back Movies Play ing Back Mov ies 1 Press the c (playback) button to select playback mo de. • Press the mu lti selector t o select a m ovie. • Movies can be recognized by the movie options icon ( A 98). 2 Press the k button to play back a movie. Adjusting the volume Press the zoom control g / f ( A 2) during playback. [...]

101 Using GPS Using GPS The Global Positioning System (G PS) is a satellite-based navigation system using the electro-magnetic waves of a networ k of GPS satellites placed into orbit . This chapter describes how to record the position information on the image using GPS.[...]

102 Using GPS Using GPS Star ting GPS Data Recording The camera’s internal GPS receives signals from th e GPS satellites and calculates its current time and position. Calculation of the position is known as positioning. The position infor mation (latitude and l ong itude) can be recorded on the pictures to be shot. To start recording of the posit[...]

103 Starting GPS Data Recording Using GPS B Notes on GPS • It takes a few minutes to obtain position infor mation when posi ti oning is performe d for the first time or in a situation wher e positioning cannot be pe rformed for a long pe riod of time, or just after the battery is rep laced. • If Record GPS data is set to On while a log is recor[...]

104 Starting GPS Data Recording Using GPS B Note on Pictures with Reco rded Positi on Informatio n An indivi dual may be id entified from still pictur es that have been recorded with location information. Obse rve caution when you tran sfer still pictur es recorded with location information , or GPS log files to a third party or upload them to a ne[...]

105 Using GPS Changing the GPS Settings ( GPS Opti ons Menu) In GPS options menu, the following opti on settings can be changed. C Displaying the Location Informatio n of a Picture Taken during Log Recording You can display the shooting location of an image (latitud e, longitude, and current location of the movement bein g tracked for creating a lo[...]

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107 General Camera Setup General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjust ed in the z setup menu. • See “Using Menus (the d Button)” ( A 13) for more information about using the camera’s menus. • For further details about each setting, refer to “Th e Setup Menu” in the Reference Section ( E 74). Set [...]

108 General Camera Setup General Camera Setup The Se tup M enu 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 13) Option Description A Welcome screen Select the image displ ayed as the welcome screen when the camera is turne d on. Select COOLPI[...]

109 The Setup Menu General Camera Setup Motion dete ction When the camera detects cam era shake o r subject movement at the time of shooting, it automa tically increases ISO sensitivit y and shutter speed to reduce blurring. The default setting is Auto . The r indicator lights in gr een when the camera detects camera shake or subject movement and i[...]

110 The Setup Menu General Camera Setup TV settings Adjust settings for co nnection to television. • When the camera is con nected to a television us ing an audio/video cable but no picture is displayed on the televis ion, set Video mode to NTSC or PAL according to the type of signal co mpatible with the television. • HDMI settings can be set. [...]

111 The Setup Menu General Camera Setup C More Information See “Note on th e Command Dia l Oper ation When Menus are D isplayed” ( A 1 4) for more information. Eye-Fi uplo ad Set whether or not to enable the function for sending images to a computer using a commercially avail able Eye-Fi card. The default setting is Disable . E 93 Reverse indic[...]

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E 1 Reference Section E Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed infor mation and hints for using the camera. Shooting Taking Pictures wi th Manual Focus ........................ ................ ............... .............. E 2 Using Easy Pan orama (Shooting a nd Playing back) .................. ................ .... E 3 Using P[...]

E 2 Reference Section Reference Section T aking Pictures with Manual Focus Available when the shooting mode is j , k , l , m , M , speci al effects mode or the Sports scene mode. 1 Press the multi selector I ( p focus mode). • Use the multi se lector to choo se E (manual focu s) and press the k button. • W is displayed on the top of the monito [...]

E 3 Reference Section Using Easy P anorama (S ho oting 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 orient ation are as follow s. - [...]

E 4 Using Easy Panoram a (Shooting and Playing b ack) Reference Section 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 camer a detects th e panorama directi on, the shoo[...]

E 5 Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back) Reference Section Viewing Easy Panorama (Scroll) Switch to playback mode ( A 34), display the picture recorded with easy panorama 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 automati[...]

E 6 Reference Section Using P anorama A ssist Using a tripod makes the composition easier . When usi ng a tripod to stabilize the camera, set Vibration reduction ( E 80) 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 Section 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 bef ore releasing the shutter for the first picture. The se ttings canno t be changed after shooting the first picture. P[...]

E 8 Reference Section Using 3D Photograph y The camera takes one picture for each ey e to simulate a t hree-dimensional image on a 3D-compatible TV or monitor. 1 Frame the subject. • The focus area that the came ra focuses on can be moved to areas oth er than the center of the fr ame. To move the focus are a, press the k button before taking the [...]

E 9 Using 3D Photography Reference Section B Taking 3D Pictures • Moving subjects are not suited to 3D photog raphy. W e recommend sh ooting still subj ects. • Pictures have a less pronou nced 3D fe el as the dis tance between the camera and background i s increased. • Pic tur es m ay h ave a l ess p ro nou nce d 3D fee l wh en the sub jec t [...]

E 10 Reference Section j , k , l , m Modes j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority auto) or l (Aperture-priority auto) 1 Rotate the mode dial to j , k or l . 2 Rotate the command dial or mult i selector to set the exposure. • In j mode, the flexible program ( A 59) can be set using the command dial. • In k mode, the shutte r speed can be se t [...]

E 11 j , k , l , m Modes Reference Section m (Manual) Mode The user controls both the shutter speed and aperture value . • The shutter speed c an be set in a range fr om a maximum speed of 1/4000 to 8 seconds. 1 Rotate the mode dial to m . 2 Rotate the command dial to set a shutter s peed. • See A 59 for more information on exposure indicato r.[...]

E 12 j , k , l , m Modes Reference Section B Note on Shooting When zooming is performed after t he exposure is set, aperture value may be changed. B Note on ISO Sensitivity When ISO sensitivity ( E 45) is set to Auto (default setting) or Fixe d range auto , ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO 100. C Shutter Speed The control r ange of the shut ter spee[...]

E 13 Reference Section Play ing and Deleting Images Ca ptured Using C ont inuous Shooting Mode (Sequenc e) The i mage s shot i n the f ollow ing co ntin uous shoot ing m ode ar e saved as a g roup (called a “sequence”) each time you shoot. • Conti nuous H , C ontinuous L , Pre-shooting cache , Continuo us H: 120 fps or C ontinuous H: 60 fps i[...]

E 14 Playing and Deleting Images C aptured Using Continuou s Shooting Mode (Sequence) Reference Section C Changing Key Pictu re in Sequence A sequence’s key picture can be changed using Choose key picture ( E 63) in the playbac k menu. C Playback Menu Options Avai lable When Using Sequence When the d button is pressed durin g an image se quence p[...]

E 15 Reference Section Editing Still I mages Editing Features Images can be easily edited w ith this camera using the functions below. Edited images are stored as separate files ( E 98 ). B Notes on Image Editing • The following pictures cannot be edite d. - Pictures taken using an aspect ratio of 16:9, 3: 2, or 1:1 (except when using the black b[...]

E 16 Editing Still Im ages Reference Section C Restrictions on Image Editing The following re strictions apply whe n editing pictu res that were created by edi ting. • Copies created by edit ing cannot be edited again usin g the same editing fun ction. • To use an editing function together with small pict ur e, use the other editing function fi[...]

E 17 Editing Still Images Reference Section 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 retouched copies can be recognize[...]

E 18 Editing Still Im ages Reference Section 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. • Up to 12 fa[...]

E 19 Editing Still Images Reference Section 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 or Painting is selected, proceed to ste p 3. 2 Adjust the effect and press the k button. • Selective color : Pr[...]

E 20 Editing Still Im ages Reference Section 3 Confirm the result and press the k button. • A new, edited copy is created. • To cancel, press J . • Copies created by edit ing with filter effec ts can be recognized by the c icon displayed in playback mode. g Small Picture: Red ucing the Size of an Image 1 Press the multi selector H or I to cho[...]

E 21 Editing Still Images Reference Section j Black Border: Adding a Black Bord er to Pictures 1 Press the multi s elector H or I to choose the desired frame thickness, and press the k button. • Choose a frame thick ness from Thin , Medium or Broad line. 2 Choose Yes and press the k button. • A new copy with a black border is created. • To ca[...]

E 22 Editing Still Im ages Reference Section a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the porti on visible on the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom ( A 35) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separa te files. 1 Enlarge the picture for cropping ( A 35) . 2 Refine copy composition. • Rotate the zoom contr ol towa[...]

E 23 Reference Section Connecting the Camera to a TV ( Vie wing 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 the [...]

E 24 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a T V) Reference Section 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 playback mo de, and the recorded pictures are displayed on t he TV. • While the camera[...]

E 25 Reference Section Connecting the Camer a to a Prin ter (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible ( F 18) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. The steps for printing ar e as follows. B Notes on Power Source • When connecting th e camera to a pr inter, use a fully ch arged bat[...]

E 26 Connect ing the Camer a to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Section Connecting the Camer a to a Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. • Check the printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable. • Be sure that the plug is oriented corre ctly. When disconnecting the cabl e, do not pull th[...]

E 27 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Section Printing Individual Images After connecting the camera to the printer correctly ( E 26), 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 disp[...]

E 28 Connect ing the Camer a to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Section 5 Choose the desired paper size and press the k button. • To specify th e paper si ze using the printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. 6 Choose Start print and press the k button. 7 Printing starts. • The monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 [...]

E 29 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Section 3 Choose the desired paper size and press the k button. • To specify th e paper si ze using the printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. 4 Choose Print selection , Print all images or DPOF printing and press the k butt on. Print selection Choose the pictures [...]

E 30 Connect ing the Camer a to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Section 5 Printing starts. • The monitor display returns to that shown in step 2 when printing is complete. • To cancel before all copies have been printed, press the k button. C Paper Size The camera support s the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the c[...]

E 31 Reference Section Editing M ovies Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie The desired portions of a recorded mo vie can be saved as a separate file. 1 Play back the movie to be edited and pause at the start point of the portion that is to be extracted ( A 100). 2 Use the multi selector J or K to choose I on the playback control, and [...]

E 32 Editing Movies Reference Section B Notes on Editing Movies • Use a fully charged battery to prevent the cam era from turning off during editin g. When the battery level is B , movie editing is not possib le. • Once a movie is created through editin g, it cannot be used again for extracting a mov ie. To extract another range, select and edi[...]

E 33 Reference Section Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Image Quality and Ima ge Size To set the image quali ty and image size, see “Cha nging the Image Quality and Image Size” ( A 77). Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control) Change the settings fo r image recording accor ding to the shooting scene or y our preferences. Shar pness, con tr[...]

E 34 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section Customizing Existing COOLPIX Pict ure Controls: Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust COOLPIX Picture Control can be customized using Q uick adjus t, which allow s for balanced adjustment of sharpness, cont rast, saturation and other image edi ting components, or manu al adjust, which all ows for[...]

E 35 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section Types of Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust Option Description Quick adjust 1 Adjust the sharpness, co ntrast and saturation levels automatical ly. Five leve ls of adjustment are available from -2 to +2 . Choose fr om options betw een -2 and +2 to r educe or emphasize the ef fect of the select[...]

E 36 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section 1 Quick adjust is not available in Neutr al , Monochro me , Custom 1 and Custom 2 . The value s set manuall y are disabled if quick adjust is used after manual setting . 2N o t d i s p l a y e d f o r Monochrome . 3 Only displayed fo r Monochro me . B Note on Image Sharpening The effec ts [...]

E 37 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control) The picture editi ng options created b y customizing COOLPI X Custom Pictur e Controls can be registered up to two options. The registered options ca n be displ ayed as Custom 1 and Custom 2 in COOLPIX Custom Picture Control. Creating[...]

E 38 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section 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, or[...]

E 39 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section Using Preset Manual Use when you want to make pictures taken under unusual lighting conditi ons (e.g., lamps with reddish-light) look as though they were shot in normal light. Use the procedure below t o measure the white balance value under the lighti ng used during shooting. 1 Place a wh[...]

E 40 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section Metering The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as “metering. ” Use this option to choos e how the ca mera meters e xposure. B Notes on Metering • When the dig ital zoom is in effect, Metering is set to Center-wei ghted or Spot . •[...]

E 41 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section Continuous Shooting Change the settings for continuous sh ooting and BSS (Best Shot Selector). Rotate the mode di al to j , k , l or m M d button M j , k , l or m tab ( A 13) M Continuous Option Description U Single (defaul t setting) One pict ure is shot each ti me the shutter-r elease bu[...]

E 42 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section The icon for the current setting other than Single is displayed on the monitor ( A 8). B Notes on Continuous Shooting • Focus, exposure and whit e balance are fixed at th e valu es determined with the first shot in each series. • The frame rate may become slower depen ding on the image[...]

E 43 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section C Pre-shooting Cache When Pre-shoo ting cach e is selected, shooting begins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway for 0.5 seconds or long er, and images captured before t he shutter-rel ease button is pressed all the way are saved along with images captured after the shutter-r[...]

E 44 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section 2 Choose the interval between each shot and press the k button. • The maximum amount of frames that can be take n during interval t imer shooting dif fers according to the selected interval . - 30 s : 600 images - 1 min : 300 images - 5 min : 60 images - 10 min : 30 images 3 Press the d [...]

E 45 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section ISO Sensitivity The higher th e ISO sensitivity, the less light ne eded for tak ing pictures. The higher the ISO sensitivity, 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 cause[...]

E 46 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section 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 8). When O[...]

E 47 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section AF Area Mode You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus. Rotate the mode di al to j , k , l or m M d button M j , k , l or m tab ( A 13) M AF area mode Option Description a Face priority The camera automatic ally detects and focuses on a face (see “Using Face Detection”[...]

E 48 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section x Manual Choose manually the focus position from 99 areas in the screen. This option is suited to situatio ns in which the intended subject is relatively st ill and not posit ioned at the center o f the frame. Rotate th e multi sele ctor or press H , I , J or K to move the focus area to wh[...]

E 49 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section B Notes on AF Area Mode • When the dig ital zoom is in effect, the came ra focuses on th e subject at the center of the frame regardless of the applied AF area mode option. • In some rare ca ses of shooting sub jects for which autof ocus does not perf orm as expected ( A 33), the subje[...]

E 50 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section 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 butt[...]

E 51 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section B Notes on Subject Tracking • The digital zoom is not available. • Set the zoom position, flash mode , focu s mode, or m enu settings be fore register ing a subjec t. If any of these are changed after a subject is registered, the subje ct will be canceled. • During certain conditions[...]

E 52 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section 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 other than 0.0 is displayed on the monitor ( A 8). Noise Reduction Filter Set the strength of the noise reduction fu nctio[...]

E 53 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section 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 shooting scenes with high contrast, such[...]

E 54 Shooting Menu ( j , k , l or m Mode) Reference Section 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. Startup[...]

E 55 Reference Section The Pla yback Menu For more information about image editing functions; ( Quick r etouch , D- Lighting , Skin softening , Filter effects , Small picture and Black border ), see “Editing Still Images” ( E 15). a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) If you choose to use one of the following methods to print pictures tha[...]

E 56 The Playback Menu Reference Section 3 Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and shooting info rmation. • Choose Dat e and press the k button to print the shooting date on all pictures in the print order . • Choose Info and press the k button to pr int shooting informa tion (shutter speed a nd aperture value) on all pictures in [...]

E 57 The Playback Menu Reference Section b Slide Show View pictures stored in the internal memor y or on a memory 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 tim[...]

E 58 The Playback Menu Reference Section d Protect Pr otect selected pictures fr om accidental deletion. In the image selection screen, choose a picture and set or cancel prot ection. See “The Image Selection Screen” ( E 59) for mo re i nfo rm at io n. Note, howeve r , that formatting the camera ’ s internal memor y or the memor y card ( E 85[...]

E 59 The Playback Menu Reference Section The Image Selection Screen 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. Follow the pro cedure describe d below to select images. 1 Rotate the multi selector, or press J or K [...]

E 60 The Playback Menu Reference Section f Rotate Image Change the orientation of pictures play ed back i n the cam era ’ s monitor afte r shooting. Still pictures can be rotat e d 90° clock wise or counterclockwise. Pictures that wer e recorded in the “tall” orientation can be rotated up t o 180° in either direction. Sele ct a p ictu re in[...]

E 61 The Playback Menu Reference Section E Voice Memo Use the camera ’ s microphone to recor d voice memos f or pictures. • The recording scr een is displayed for a pictur e without voice memo, while the v oice memo playback screen is displayed for a pictur e with voice memo (a picture marked with p in full-frame playback mode). Recording Voice[...]

E 62 The Playback Menu Reference Section h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memor y and Memory Card) Copy pictures between the int ernal memor y and a memory card. 1 Use the multi selector to s elect an option from the copy screen, and press the k button. • Camera to card : Copy pictures fro m the internal memory to the memo ry card. • Card to came [...]

E 63 The Playback Menu Reference Section C Message: “Memory contains n o images.” If there ar e no pictures stored on th e memory card when play back mode is select ed, the message, the Memor y contains no images. , is display ed. P ress th e d button and select Co py from the playback menu to copy the pi ctures stored in th e camera's int[...]

E 64 Reference Section The Movie Menu Movie Options You can choose the type of movie to shoot. The camera can record normal speed movies and HS (high speed) movie s ( E 66), which can be played back in slow mo tion or fast motion. The larger the image size and bit rate, the hi gher the image quality; however, the file size also becomes larger. Norm[...]

E 65 The Movie Menu Reference Section HS Movies See “Rec ording Movies i n Slow Moti on and Fast Motion (HS Movie)” ( E 66) for more information. * The maximum movie length for a single movie is 30 seconds when it is saved in the internal memory. • The movie bitrate is the vol ume of movie data recorded per se cond. As a variable bitrate (VBR[...]

E 66 The Movie Menu Reference Section Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie) HS (high speed) movies can be recorded. Movies record ed using HS movie can be played back in slow motion at 1/4 or 1/2 of norma l playback speed, or played back in fast motion at a speed two ti mes faster than normal speed. 1 Use the multi selector to [...]

E 67 The Movie Menu Reference Section B Notes on HS Movie • The sound is n ot recorded. • Zoom position, focus, exposure and white balanc e are locked when the b ( e movie-record) button is pressed to start recording. C HS Movie Recorded movies are played bac k at about 30 frames per second. When Movie options ( E 64) in the movie menu is set t[...]

E 68 The Movie Menu Reference Section Autofocus Mode Choose ho w the cam era focuse s when recording normal speed movies ( E 64). Display the shootin g screen M d button M e (Movie) tab ( A 13) M Autofocus mode Option Description A Single AF (default setting) Lock on the focus when the b ( e movie-record) bu tton is pres sed to start rec ording. Se[...]

E 69 Reference Section GPS Setting Menu GPS Settings B Notes on Synchronize • Date/time adjustment by Synchr onize is set according to the time zone set in Time zone and date ( A 26, E 75) of the setup menu. Check the time zone before setting Synchronize . • The date/time set using Synchron ize is not as accurate as radio clocks. Use Time zone [...]

E 70 GPS Setting Menu Reference Section 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 COOLPIX P510 is only available from the web site above. • To update the A-GPS file, set Record GPS data to Off . When On is selected, t[...]

E 71 GPS Setting Menu Reference Section Create Log (Record the l og of moving information) When log recording starts, the measur ed tracking 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 in[...]

E 72 GPS Setting Menu Reference Section 4 Select Save log , and press the k button. • The log data is saved to a mem ory card. B Notes on Log Recording • If the date and ti me are not set, the log cannot be recorded. • Use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during log recording. When the battery power becomes exhau[...]

E 73 GPS Setting Menu Reference Section View Log Check or erase the log data stored in th e memory card using Create log ( E 71). 1 Use the multi selector to select the log d ata to be displayed, and press the k butt on. 2 Check the movement route. • To erase the displayed log data, press the l button. To Erase Log Data Press the l button in step[...]

E 74 Reference Section The Se tup M enu Welcome Screen Choose whether or not to display the welcome screen on the monitor when the camera is turned on. Press the d button M z tab ( A 13) M Welc ome screen Option Description None (default setting) Display the shooting or playback screen without displaying the welcome screen. COOLPIX Display the welc[...]

E 75 The Setup Menu Reference Section Time Zone and Date Press the d button M z tab ( A 13) M Time zo ne and date Option Description Date and time Set the camera clock to the cu rrent 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 76 The Setup Menu Reference Section 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 Pres[...]

E 77 The Setup Menu Reference Section C Time Zones The camera suppor ts the ti me zones listed below. For time differ ences not listed below, set the camera clock using Time zone and date . UTC +/- Loc ati on UTC +/- Locati on -11 Midway , Sa moa +1 Madrid , P aris , Berlin -10 Hawaii, T a hiti +2 Athens, Helsinki, Ank ara -9 Alaska, An chorage +3 [...]

E 78 The Setup Menu Reference Section Monitor Settings B Notes on View/hide Fram ing Grid Framing grid is not displayed in the followin g situations. • When trackin g a subject (aft er a subject is registered) • When recording a movie • When the enlar ged center of the picture is displayed in E (manual focus) B Notes on View/hide Histograms H[...]

E 79 The Setup Menu Reference Section 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 and time ( E 56 ). The icon for t he current setting other than Of f is displayed on th[...]

E 80 The Setup Menu Reference Section Vibration Reduction • When using a tripod to stabilize the camera, set vibrati on reduction to Off . When On is selected, an icon for this setting is dis played on the monitor ( A 8). B Notes on Vibration Reduction • After the power is turned on or the camera ente rs shooting mode from pl ayback mode, wait [...]

E 81 The Setup Menu Reference Section Motion Detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of camera shake and subject movement when shooting still pictures. When Auto is selected, an icon for this setting is di splayed on the monitor ( A 8). The motion det ection icon lights in green when the camera det ects any vibration and increases t[...]

E 82 The Setup Menu Reference Section 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 dig ital zoom is in effect, the came ra focuses at the center of the frame. • The digital zoom cannot be used when S[...]

E 83 The Setup Menu Reference Section 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 13) M Assign side zoom con trol Option Description Zoom (defa ult setting ) When shooting, use the side zoom control ( A 31) to adjust the zoom. Manual focus When the [...]

E 84 The Setup Menu Reference Section Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings. B Notes on Sound Settings • In Pet portrait scene mode, even when On is set, the button soun d and shutter sound are disabled. • Even when On is set, the sh utter sound is disabled during movie recording. • This feature m ay not be used i n combination w[...]

E 85 The Setup Menu Reference Section Format Memory/F ormat Card F ormat the internal memor y or a memor y 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 86 The Setup Menu Reference Section TV Settings Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV. C HDMI and HDMI-CEC “HDMI” is an abbreviat ion of High-Def inition Multimed ia Interface, which is one type of multimed ia interfac e. “HDMI-CEC” is an abbreviation of HDMI-Consumer Electronics Contro l, which enables operations to be linked betwee[...]

E 87 The Setup Menu Reference Section Fn Button Assign the frequently used shooti ng menu to the w (FUNC) button ( A 2). • This can be used when j , k , l , m or M is chosen for shooting mode. Press the d button M z tab ( A 13) M Fn butt on Option Description Image size ( A 78) Display the setting for ima ge size. Picture Control ( E 33) Display [...]

E 88 The Setup Menu Reference Section 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 90). B Notes on Connecting the Camera to a Printer • The battery cannot be charged with connection to a printer, even if the printer complies with the Pic[...]

E 89 The Setup Menu Reference Section C The Charge Lamp The following chart explains char ge lamp status when the camera is connec ted 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 powe r-on lamp is lit, charging is complet[...]

E 90 The Setup Menu Reference Section Toggle Av/Tv Selection Switch the method for setting the flexible program, shutter speed or aperture value. • This feature can be used when shooting mod e is set to j , k , l , m or M . Reset File Numbering When Yes is selected, the sequent ial numbering of file numbers is reset ( E 98). After resetting, a ne[...]

E 91 The Setup Menu Reference Section Blink Warning Choose whether or not blinking eyes ar e detected when using face detection ( A 85) in the following shooting modes. • In the following scene modes: Scene au to selector ( A 45), Portrait ( A 46) or Night portrait (when Tripod is selected) ( A 47) • Shooting modes j , k , l , m , M ( when Face[...]

E 92 The Setup Menu Reference Section Filmstrip Allows you to select whether or not filmstrips are displayed when you rotate the multi selector quick ly in full-frame playback mode ( A 34). B Note on Filmstrip Display In order to display the filmstrip, at least ten imag es must be saved in the camera ’s internal memory or on the memory card. Pres[...]

E 93 The Setup Menu Reference Section Eye-Fi Upload B Notes on Eye-Fi Cards • Note that images will not be uploaded if si gnal strength is insuffici ent even if Ena ble is selected. • Select Disable where wireles s devices are prohibit ed. • Refer to the inst ruction manual of your Eye -Fi card for more infor mation. In the event of malfuncti[...]

E 94 The Setup Menu Reference Section Reverse Indi cators Change the +/– display direction of the exposure indicator displayed when shooting mode is m . The + side of the indicators is set to the left and – side is set to the right in the default setting. Reset All When Reset is selected, the camera set tings are restored to the default values.[...]

E 95 The Setup Menu Reference Section Landscape Menu Backlighting Menu Special Effects M enu Shooting Menu Movie Menu Option Default value Landscape ( A 43) Single shot Option Default value HDR ( A 44) Off Option Default value Special effects ( A 55) Soft Option Default value Image quality ( A 77) Normal Image size ( A 78) i 4608×3456 Picture Cont[...]

E 96 The Setup Menu Reference Section GPS Setting Menu Setup Menu Option Default value Record GPS dat a ( E 69) Off Log interval ( E 71) 15 s Log recording duration ( E 71) Log data for next 6 hours Option Default value Welcome screen ( E 74) None Image review ( E 78) On Brightness ( E 78) 3 View/hide framing grid ( E 78) Off View/hide histograms ([...]

E 97 The Setup Menu Reference Section Others • Choosing Reset all also clears the curr ent file number ( E 98) in the memory. After resetting, numbering continues from t he lowest number available in the internal memory or the memory card. If Reset all is performed after all pictures are deleted from the i nternal memory or memory card ( A 36), t[...]

E 98 Reference Section File and F older Names Pictures, movies and voice memos ar e assigne d file names as follows. • A folder for storing files is automatica lly created u sing the following naming convention: “Folder number + NIKON” (e.g ., “100NIKON”). If there are 200 files in a folder, a new folder is created. (For example, the fold[...]

E 99 File and Folder N ames Reference Section • When image files or voice files ar e copied to or from the internal memory or memory card ( E 62), the file naming conventions are as follow s: - Selected images: F iles copied using selected images ar e copied to the current f older (or to the folder used f or subsequent pictures), where they ar e [...]

E 100 Reference Section Optional A cc essories 1 Included with the camera at the time of purchase. (See “ Confirming the Pac kage Contents “ ( A ii) fo r m ore in for ma ti on .) 2 When using in other countries, use a commercially available plug adapter as necessar y . For more inf ormation about plug adapters, consult your travel agency. See o[...]

E 101 Reference Section 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 75 Battery exhausted. Battery exhausted. Charge or re place the battery. 18, 20 Battery temperatu[...]

E 102 Error Messages Reference Section Card is not formatted. For m a t c ar d ? Ye s No Me m or y c ard h as n ot be e n fo r ma t te d fo r us e i n th is ca m er a. All data stored on the memor y card is dele ted when formatted. If there is any data on the card that you want to keep, select No , and backup the data to a computer before f ormatti[...]

E 103 Error Messages Reference Section Fa i l e d t o s a ve 3 D image F ailed t o save the 3D pi ctures. • T ry shooting again. • Delete unnecessar y pic tures. • In some shooting conditions, such as when the subjec t moves or the subject is dar k or low in contrast, the second shot may not be tak en or the 3D p icture may not be saved. E 8 [...]

E 104 Error Messages Reference Section The fla sh is lo wered. The flash is not rai sed during the scen e auto selector . Press the m (flash pop-up) button t o raise the flash. The camera can still shoot normally with th e flash lowered if you do not wish to use it. 45, 66 Len s er ro r Lens e rror occurred . Turn the camera off and then on again. [...]

E 105 Error Messages Reference Section * Se e the instruction manual provided with your prin ter for further guid ance and information. Pri nt er er ro r : c h ec k paper Specified size of paper is not loaded. Load the specif ied size of paper, select Resume and press the k button to resume printin g.* – Pri nt er er ro r : p a pe r jam Paper has[...]

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

F 2 Technical Notes and Index Technical Notes and Index Caring for 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 A viii) thoroughly befor e using the products. B Keep Dry The [...]

F 3 Caring for the Products Technical Notes and Index B Notes on the Monitor • Monitors and electronic viewfi nders are constructed with extremely hig h precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, wi th no more th an 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are a l wa y s li t ( w hi t e , 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 23). • 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[...]

Technical Notes and Index F 6 Caring for the C amera 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 w ith naphth a or camph or moth balls, or in a[...]

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 101) for more information. Power,[...]

F 8 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index Monitor or viewfind er is blank . • Camera is off. • Battery is exhausted . • Standby mode for saving power: Press the power switch, shu tter- relea se bu tton , c button or b ( e movie-record) button, or rotate the mode dial. • Monitor and viewfi nder cannot be used simultaneously. Press the x [...]

F 9 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index b Electronically Contr olled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual ch aracters may a ppear on the mon itor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the ca mera off, remove and replace the battery, then turn the camera o[...]

F 10 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index Shooting Issues Prob l em Cause/Solution A Cannot set to shooting mode. Disconnect the HDM I cable or USB cable. 90, 93, E 23, E 26 No picture can be taken. • When camera is in playback mode, press the c button, shu tter- relea se bu tton or b ( e mo vie - reco rd) b utto n. • When menus are dis pl[...]

F 11 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index Flas h do es not fire. • Flash is set to W (off ). • A shooting mode where flash cannot f ire is selecte d. • Another function that is set now is restricting the flash. 67 75 80 The digital zoom is not availa ble. •O f f is selecte d for Digital zoom in the setup menu. • When Sc ene auto sele[...]

F 12 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index Pictures ar e too dark (underexposed). • Flash is set to W (off ). • Flas h win dow is b loc ked. • Subject is beyond f lash range . • Adjust exposure compensation . • Raise the ISO se nsitivity. • Subject is backlit. R aise the flash, and set the scene mode W (Backligh ting) with HDR to Of[...]

F 13 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index Playback Issues Prob l em Cause/Solution A Fil e c a n n ot b e played back. • Fil e was overwritten or rena med by co mputer or a nother make or model of camera. • Fi le cannot be played back du ring inter val timer s hooting. • Movies recorded with came ras other than COOLPIX P5 10 cannot be pl[...]

F 14 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index GPS Pic tu re s to b e printed are not displayed. • Memor y card contains no pictures. Replace memory card. • Remove memor y card to print pictures from internal memor y . • Pictures taken by 3D photography cannot be printed. 22 23 E 8 Cannot select paper size with camera. Paper size canno t be s[...]

F 15 Technical Notes and Index Specifications Nik on COOLPIX P510 Digital Camera Type Compac t digital camera Effective pixels 16.1 million Image sensor 1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx . 16.79 million total pixels Lens 42× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens Focal length 4.3-180mm (angle of view equi valent to that of 24-1000 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) f/-nu[...]

F 16 Specifications Technical Notes and Index Image size (pixels) ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) • ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Hi 1 (equivalent to 6400) • Auto (auto gain from ISO 100 to 1600) • Fixed range auto (ISO 100 to 400, 100 to 800) • Hi 2 (equivalent to 12800) ( Hi gh ISO monochrome in special effect s mode) [...]

F 17 Specifications Technical Notes and Index • Unless otherwise stated, all fi gures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 operated at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). 1 Based on Camera and Imaging Products Associ ation (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batter ies. Measured at 23 (±2)°[...]

F 18 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 product and its specific ations are subje ct to change without notice. Supported Standards •D C F : D e si g n Ru l e f[...]

F 19 Technical Notes and Index Index Symbols R E7, E8 l Aperture-prio rity auto mode 57, E10 k Apply selection button 5, 12 A Auto mode 28 o Backligh ting 44 l Delete button 4, 6, 36, E6 1 s (display) button 5, 6, 15 o Exposure compensation 12, 74 m Flash mode 66 m Flash pop-u p button 66 p Focus mode 72 w FUNC button 4, E87 c Landscap e 43 m Manua[...]

F 20 Index Technical Notes and Index Close-up k 49 Command dial 4, 5 Computer 90 Continuous 61, E41 Contrast E35 COOLPIX Custom Picture Control 60, E37 COOLPIX Picture Control 60, E33 Create log 105, E71 Crop E22, E31 Custom Picture Control 60, E37 D Date and time 26, E75 Daylight saving time 27 Delete 36, E61 Digital zoo m 31, 109, E82 Diopter ad [...]

Index F 21 Technical Notes and Index Lens cap 7 Li-ion re chargeable battery 18, E100 Lithium-ion type battery 20, E100 M Macro close-up 73 Manual focus 73, E2 Manual mode 57, E11 Memory capacity 24 Memory card 22, 23 Memory card slot 22 Metering 61, E40 Microphone 96, E61 Minimum shutter speed 61, E45 Mode dial 11, 28 Monitor 6, 8, 10, F6 Monitor [...]

F 22 Index Technical Notes and Index Shooting 28 Shooting menu 60 Shutter sound 109, E84 Shutter speed 57 Shutter-priority au to mode 57, E10 Shutter-rel ease button 4, 6, 32 Single 61, E41 Single AF E51, E68 Skin softening 54, 88, E1 8 Slide show 88, E57 Slow sync 67 Small picture 88, E20 Smile timer 70 Snow z 48 Sound settings 109, E84 Special ef[...]

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