User’s Manual

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User’s Manual AVC Patent Portfolio License Trademark InformationPage For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the battery For Your SafetyIii Use appropriate cables Observe caution when using the flashHandle moving parts with care CD-ROMs Interface Cables Modifications Following apply only to users in European countries Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York Table of Contents Viii Table of Contents 102 101103 104 148 146149 150 209 185 Xii About This Manual Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Information and PrecautionsLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important Pictures Disposing of Data Storage Devices Information and PrecautionsItems prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Comply with copyright notices Camera Body Parts of the CameraFlash raised Bottom of camera Parts of the Camera Changing the Angle of the Monitor Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Raising and Lowering the FlashLens Cap Shooting Monitor Icons vary with the shooting mode Introduction Shooting mode 139 Playback124 Category icon in auto sort mode1 Basic Operations Command DialFor Shooting For Playback For the Menu Screen Multi SelectorBasic Operations Menu Displayed when there are following menu options Switching Between Tabs in the Menu ScreenDMenu Button Press the multi selector J Press the multi selector H When setting is finished, press the dbutton Using Camera MenusPress the multi selector Hor Press Hor Ito choose an item and press Press the rest of the way down to shoot Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way Diopter adjustment control Diopter Adjustment of ViewfinderXMonitor Button Viewfinder Display information SDisplay ButtonInformation hidden Display photo information Insert the battery Inserting the BatteryOpen the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Inserting the Battery Correctly Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery Insert the battery into the camera A18 Charging the BatteryPrepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Do not turn the camera on Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an Electrical outlet Charging the Battery Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger AC Power Source Turning On and Off the Camera Standby Mode Auto OffMessage Press the power switch to turn on the camera Setting the Display Language, Date and TimePress Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button To choose the desired language and press the kbutton Press Hor Ito choose the date display order Setting the Display Language, Date and TimePress the kbutton or K Imprinting the Date and Changing the Date and Time Inserting the Memory Card Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot coverRemoving the Memory Card Chamber/memory card slot cover Formatting a Memory Card Write Protect SwitchMemory Cards Rotate the mode dial To a Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto ModeCheck the battery level and number of exposures remaining Battery Level Turn the Camera On and Select a Auto Mode Indicators Displayed in AAuto ModeFunctions Available in AAuto Mode Vibration Reduction Frame a Picture Using the ViewfinderReady the camera Frame a picture Control partially adjusts the zoom slowly Using the ZoomDigital Zoom Rotate the zoom control to activate the optical zoom Playback a Auto Mode When the Subject Is Close to the CameraFocus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway During Recording Focus and ShootAutofocus Focus Lock Viewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures Playback ModePress the cPlayback button Deleting Unnecessary Images Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting ModeButton Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button Flash Mode Setting Using the FlashAuto Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim Press mflash mode on the multi selector Setting the Flash ModeUsing the Flash Press the mflash pop-up button Red-eye Reduction Flash Indicator Press nself-timer on the multi selector Taking Pictures with the Self-TimerSelection will be canceled Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway Focus Modes Available in Each Shooting Mode Using Focus ModeChoose a focus mode according to the desired scene Focus Mode Setting Press pfocus mode on the multi Selector Setting the Focus ModeUsing Focus Mode Macro Close-up Adjust the focus Using Manual FocusPress the kbutton EManual Focus Press oexposure compensation on the multi selector Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationPress the kbutton to set the compensation value Press the shutter-release button to take a picture FSmart portrait mode A65 Selecting Scenes for Shooting Mode DialMore on Shooting Image Quality and Image Size Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene ModeJNight landscape A48 eNight portrait A49 R Backlighting A50 Dusk/dawn A54 Auto mode general shooting Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene ModeFrame the subject and take the picture Auto selector with the multi selector and press the kbutton Flash Focusing in Scene Auto SelectorFunctions Available in Scene Auto Selector Mode dial can be used to select scenes when shooting A44 Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures FeaturesNight landscape Off Off2 Night portrait Off2 Other settings can be selected More on Shooting YMbPortrait Use this mode for portraitsN Off* p a o Mf Party/indoor YMdSportsV1 n Off2 p a o YMh Sunset To record Off2 YMu Food Use this mode when taking pictures of food YMm Fireworks show Off1 See Taking Pictures with Panorama Assist A63 F5.6 1342 Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama Example of moving the camera Frame Exposure compensation a 43 can be adjustedIicon showing the current panorama direction is Displayed Guide Viewing Pictures Recorded with Easy Panorama Pictures can also be scrolled by rotating the command dialFollowing operations can be performed with the playback Controls at the top of the monitor while playback is paused Choose UPanorama assist Taking Pictures with Panorama AssistIicon is displayed to show Direction in which pictures are joined Rexposure lock Indicator Press the kbutton when shooting is completedShoot the next picture Panorama Creation Frame the picture Rotate the mode dial to FSmart portraitShutter is automatically released Finish shooting Auto Power Off When Using Smile Timer Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces Smart Portrait ModeWhen the Self-timer Lamp Blinks Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode Smart Portrait Menu Smile timerImage size Blink proof Displaying the Smart Portrait MenuMessage on the right will be displayed for a L, mModes Setting the Exposure for Shooting j, k, l, mModesFunctions Available in j, k, land mModes Shutter Speed Setting the Exposure for Shooting j, k, l, m ModesAperture Value Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Rotate the mode dial to j JProgrammed Auto ModeFrame the subject and shoot Flexible Program Rotate the mode dial to k Shutter-Priority Auto ModeRotate the command dial to choose a shutter speed value Focus and shoot Rotate the mode dial to l Aperture-Priority Auto ModeAperture and Zoom 7 to 8 telephoto position Rotate the mode dial to m MManual ModeRotate the command dial to choose Shutter speed value 2Underexposed Rotate the command dial to choose an aperture value Continuous L Continuous Shooting j, k, l, mModePre-shooting cache Press the Ccontinuous shooting mode Button Setting the Continuous MenuContinuous Shooting j, k, l, m Mode Images Captured in Continuous Pre-shooting Cache Interval Timer ShootingPress down halfway Images saved by Pressing halfway 30 s 600 images Min 300 images Min 60 images Min 30 images Choose the interval between each shot Press the kbutton Shooting Options Shooting Menu j, k, l, mModes Shooting Options Shooting Menu j, k, l, m Modes Displaying the Shooting MenuPress the dbutton to display the shooting menu Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously Image Quality Image Quality SettingSet to j, k, l or mMdShooting menu MImage quality Image Size Image Size SettingE3264×2448 or D2592×1944 Number of Exposures Remaining Shooting Options Shooting Menu j, k, l, m Modes Set to j, k, l or mMdShooting menu MOptimize image Optimize Image Custom in Optimize Image W + Color Black-and-White in Optimize Image Set to j, k, l or mMdShooting menu MWhite balance White Balance Choose Measure Preset ManualPress the kbutton to measure the white balance value Lens extends to the zoom position for measurement Minimum shutter speed ISO Sensitivity Metering Area MeteringSet to j, k, l or mMdShooting menu MMetering Spot AF area Exposure Bracketing Set to j, k, l or mMdShooting menu MAF area mode AF Area ModeFocus area Shooting Options Shooting Menu j, k, l, m Modes Shooting with Face Priority When Face priority is selected for AF area mode A95L , m, Mmodes Face priority Press the shutter-release button all the way to shoot Select a subject Choose sSubject tracking and press the k button 100 Press the shutter-release button to take the pictureApplied Simultaneously A104 for more information Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording Autofocus ModeFlash Exp. Comp 101 102 Long Exposure NRSet to j, k, l or mMdShooting menu MLong exposure NR 103 Active D-LightingActive D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting Set to j, k, l or mMdShooting menu MActive D-Lighting 104 Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously 105 Digital zoom Focus mode Setting Description Print date ContinuousA76 Blink warning Continuous ISO 400 1500 to 2 s j, k mode 1500 to 4 s l, m mode 1500 to 2 s j, k mode Auto 1500 to 8 s l, m mode ISO 160107 ISO 160-4002in Fixed range Basic Settings Using MUser Setting ModeShooting Menu 108 Shooting in MUser Setting Mode Save the Settings in MRotate the mode dial to the desired exposure mode Change to a frequently used setting Press the dbutton Resetting for M Resetting Saved SettingsChoose Yes and press the kbutton 110 Operations in Full-Frame Playback Enter playback mode and play back the pictures that111 Shooting mode, press the cplayback button to Operations in Full-Frame Playback 112 113 Continuous in the Sports A52 or Pet portrait A59 scene modeSequence Display Options Changing Key Picture in Sequence Deleting Images in a Sequence Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence114 115 Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback 116Icons on the Thumbnails Calendar Display List by Date Mode117 Select date 118 Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom 119 Pictures Taken Using the Face Priority or Pet DetectionTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Playing Back Images by Category Press the dbutton in playback Mode120 Following playback modes can be selected Camera enters the selected playback mode Use the multi selector to choose a playback mode121 Playing Back Images by Category Adding Images to an Album Sorting Favorite Images Favorite Pictures ModeUse the multi selector to choose hFavorite Pictures and press the kbutton 123 Which the images will be added and press the kbuttonSee Removing Images From an Album A125 for more information Viewing Images in an Album Sorting Favorite Images Favorite Pictures ModeUse the multi selector to choose an album 124 Select the album from which Removing Images From an AlbumUse the multi selector to choose hRemove From favorites and press the kbutton Playback Menu Options Available in Favorite Pictures Mode Using Favorite Pictures Mode126 Changing the Album Icons Default setting for the icon is the number icon blackPress Jor Kto choose an icon color Press H, I, Jor Kto choose an icon and press the kbutton Viewing Images in Albums Adding Images to Albums128 Adding/Playing Favorite Pictures Viewing Images in Auto Sort Mode Finding Images in Auto Sort ModeUse the multi selector to choose a desired category 129 Finding Images in Auto Sort Mode Auto Sort Mode Categories130 Portrait* A51, Party/indoor A52 Playback Menu Options Available in Auto Sort Mode Operations in Auto Sort ModeFrame playback 111 Mode Frame playback mode 131 Viewing Images by Date List by Date Viewing Images in List by Date ModeUse the multi selector to choose a date 132 Playback Menu Options Available in List by Date Mode Operations in List by Date Mode133 Viewing Images by Date List by Date 134 Playback Options Playback MenuFollowing options are available in playback menu Quick retouch A148 Use the multi selector to choose Select Displaying the Playback MenuImages and press the kbutton 135 Number of copies up to nine per picture Choose the pictures up to a maximum136 137 Auto sort modeDeleting All Print Orders Print date More Information Use the multi selector to choose Start Slide ShowSlide show begins Choose End or Restart Protect Press the cbutton Playback mode MdPlayback menu MdProtect139 Press the multi selector Jor Kto choose Selecting PicturesDesired picture Press the kbutton to apply the picture selection Hide Image Rotate Image141 Rotating Images in a Sequence Recording Voice Memos EVoice MemoPress and hold the kbutton to record a voice memo During recording, oand pblink on the monitor Press the kbutton to play the voice memo Playing Voice MemosDeleting Voice Memos 143 Use the multi selector to choose a destination HCopy Copying Between Internal Memory and Memory CardOption to which pictures are copied and press the kbutton Select a copy option and press the kbutton CChoose Key Picture CSequence Display Options145 Message Memory contains no images 146 Picture Editing FunctionsAre Soft, Selective color, Cross screen, Fisheye Miniature effect Picture Editing Functions 147Restrictions on Picture Editing Original Pictures and Edited Copies Quick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Editing Pictures148 149 Lighting Enhancing Brightness and ContrastEditing Pictures 150 Skin Softening Making Skin Appear Smoother 151 Confirm the results Choose the filter effect type and press the k button PFilter Effects Digital Filter152 Check the effect, choose Save and press the kbutton Adjust the effect153 Pictures Small Picture Decreasing Image Size 155 Black Border Adding a Black Border to Pictures Refine copy composition Crop Creating a Cropped CopyUse the multi selector to choose Yes and press Kbutton Image Size 157 Recording Movies Recording Movies 158 Functions Available in Movie Recording 159 Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie Turn on the camera and rotate the movie mode switch to HS160 HS movie options HS Movie 16110 s Playback 80 s Slow motion playback No sound Min 162 Capturing Still Pictures While Recording MoviesFile Names of Saved Still Pictures Displaying the Movie Menu Using the Movie Menu163 Options below can be set in the movie menu HD 1080pP1920×1080 Movie OptionsImage size 1920 × 1080 pixels Movie bitrate 14 Mbps Open with HS Footage HS Movie Options165 166 Autofocus Mode during Movie ShootingMaximum Movie Length Electronic VR Off Wind noise is not reduced Default settingWind Noise Reduction 167 Return to full-frame playback mode PausingMovie Playback Press Hor Ito choose KChoose end Editing MoviesPoint Movie Playback Deleting Unnecessary Movies Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture170 When connecting using the supplied audio/video cable Connecting to a TVWhen connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV Using the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control When Nothing Appears on the TVTune the television to the video channel Hold down the cbutton to turn on the camera Before Connecting the Camera Connecting to a ComputerInstall the Software Compatible Operating Systems Connecting the USB Cable Connecting to a ComputerTransferring Images from a Camera to a Computer Windows 175Source device Start Transfer button Charging the Battery Disconnecting the Camera176 177 Power-on Lamp Charging While Connecting to a Computer178 Stops slow-blinking orange and starts lighting green 179 Connecting to a PrinterPrinting Pictures Take pictures Turn off the camera Turn on the printer Connecting the Camera and PrinterCamera is automatically turned on 180 Printing Pictures One at a Time Connecting to181 Televisions, Computers and Printers Choose the desired paper size and press the kbutton Printing Multiple PicturesPrinting starts 182 Print selection Choose the pictures up to a maximum of 99 183 Paper Size 184Print all images Monitor display returns to that shown in step Setup menu contains the following options Setup MenuBasic Camera Setup 185 Press the dbutton to display the menu screen Displaying the Setup MenuPress Jon the multi selector Press Hor Ito select the ztab None default setting Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MWelcome screenWelcome Screen Press Kor the kbutton Time Zone and Date Setting the Travel Destination Time ZoneChoose x Travel destination and press the kbutton 188 Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone Clock Battery189 WHome time zone Time Zones 190 Change the settings for the options below Monitor SettingsPress the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MMonitor settings 191 When Exposure bracketing A94 is used Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MPrint datePrint Date Print date and Print order 193 Vibration ReductionOff Compensating Movies with Electronic VR 194 Pictures taken may become grainy Basic Camera Setup Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MMotion detectionMotion Detection 195 Red-eye Reduction AF Assist196 Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MDigital zoom Enable or disable the digital zoomDigital Zoom 197 198 Assign Side Zoom Control Auto Off Setting Sound SettingsAuto Off 199 Formatting Internal Memory Format Memory/Format CardFormatting Memory Card 200 Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV TV SettingsLanguage 201 Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MCharge by computer Reset File NumberingPress the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MReset file numbering Charge by Computer Off default setting Blink warning does not take effect Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MBlink warningBlink Warning 203 204 Operating the Did someone blink? ScreenSubjects with closed eyes, press H, I, Jor K During playback zoom to display other faces 205 Reset All Smart Portrait Menu 206Shooting Menu Continuous Shooting Menu 207 Setup MenuMovie Menu View/hide histograms A191 Off Vibration reduction A193 Firmware Version Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MFirmware version208 Others 209 Caring for the Camera 210 BatteryCaring for the Camera 211 CleaningDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Storage Damaged when the cover is closed Optional Accessories213 Approved Memory Cards Optional Accessories214 Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards 215 File and Folder Names 216 Display Description Solution Error Messages217 218 Error Messages3984×2656, u3968×2232 1920×1080 or H 2992×2992 219 HDR in o 220 221 Display, Settings and Power Supply Troubleshooting222 223 Reset fileTime zone and date has not been set Print date not Selector or Close-up scene mode Troubleshooting224 Electronically Controlled Cameras Pet portrait 225Image size not Easy panorama in Panorama 226 227 Check the Sequence display options settingU3968×2232, O1920×1080 or H 2992×2992 228 229 SpecificationsNikon Coolpix P500 Digital Camera 230 Specifications 231 Fireworks show scene mode Specifications Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5Charging AC Adapter EH-69P 77 F 233 Supported Standards Index Symbols234 235 Index 236Night landscape j 48 Night portrait e 49 Nikon Transfer 2 237 FX1B0311

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