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Technical Notes and Index	213
Optional Accessories	213
Approved Memory Cards	214
File and Folder Names	215
Error Messages	217
Troubleshooting	222
Specifications	229
Supported Standards	233
Index	234

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Nikon COOLPIXP500BK, COOLPIXSP500BLK user manual Xii

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User’s Manual Trademark Information AVC Patent Portfolio LicensePage For Your Safety Iii For Your SafetyObserve caution when handling the battery Handle moving parts with care Observe caution when using the flashUse appropriate cables CD-ROMs Modifications Interface Cables Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York Following apply only to users in European countries Table of Contents Table of Contents Viii 103 101102 104 149 146148 150 185 209 Xii About This Manual Life-Long Learning Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Before Taking Important Pictures Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Information and PrecautionsDisposing of Data Storage Devices Comply with copyright notices Flash raised Parts of the CameraCamera Body Parts of the Camera Bottom of camera Changing the Angle of the Monitor Lens Cap Raising and Lowering the FlashAttaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Monitor Shooting Shooting mode Icons vary with the shooting mode Introduction 124 Playback139 Category icon in auto sort mode1 For Shooting Command DialBasic Operations For Playback Basic Operations Multi SelectorFor the Menu Screen Menu DMenu Button Switching Between Tabs in the Menu ScreenDisplayed when there are following menu options Press the multi selector J Press the multi selector H Press the multi selector Hor Using Camera MenusWhen setting is finished, press the dbutton Press Hor Ito choose an item and press Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way Press the rest of the way down to shoot XMonitor Button Diopter Adjustment of ViewfinderDiopter adjustment control Viewfinder Information hidden SDisplay ButtonDisplay information Display photo information Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Inserting the BatteryInsert the battery Inserting the Battery Correctly Removing the Battery Inserting the Battery Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Charging the BatteryInsert the battery into the camera A18 Do not turn the camera on Charging the Battery Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an Electrical outlet AC Power Source Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger Message Standby Mode Auto OffTurning On and Off the Camera Press Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button Setting the Display Language, Date and TimePress the power switch to turn on the camera To choose the desired language and press the kbutton Press the kbutton or K Setting the Display Language, Date and TimePress Hor Ito choose the date display order Imprinting the Date and Changing the Date and Time Removing the Memory Card Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot coverInserting the Memory Card Chamber/memory card slot cover Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchFormatting a Memory Card Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto ModeRotate the mode dial To a Battery Level Functions Available in AAuto Mode Indicators Displayed in AAuto ModeTurn the Camera On and Select a Auto Mode Vibration Reduction Ready the camera Using the ViewfinderFrame a Picture Frame a picture Digital Zoom Using the ZoomControl partially adjusts the zoom slowly Rotate the zoom control to activate the optical zoom Focus and Shoot When the Subject Is Close to the CameraPlayback a Auto Mode Press the shutter-release button halfway Autofocus Focus and ShootDuring Recording Focus Lock Press the cPlayback button Viewing Pictures Playback ModeViewing and Deleting Pictures Button Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting ModeDeleting Unnecessary Images Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim Using the FlashFlash Mode Setting Using the Flash Setting the Flash ModePress mflash mode on the multi selector Press the mflash pop-up button Flash Indicator Red-eye Reduction Selection will be canceled Taking Pictures with the Self-TimerPress nself-timer on the multi selector Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway Choose a focus mode according to the desired scene Using Focus ModeFocus Modes Available in Each Shooting Mode Focus Mode Setting Using Focus Mode Setting the Focus ModePress pfocus mode on the multi Selector Macro Close-up Press the kbutton Using Manual FocusAdjust the focus EManual Focus Press the kbutton to set the compensation value Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationPress oexposure compensation on the multi selector Press the shutter-release button to take a picture More on Shooting Selecting Scenes for Shooting Mode DialFSmart portrait mode A65 JNight landscape A48 eNight portrait A49 R Backlighting A50 Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene ModeImage Quality and Image Size Dusk/dawn A54 Frame the subject and take the picture Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene ModeAuto mode general shooting Auto selector with the multi selector and press the kbutton Functions Available in Scene Auto Selector Focusing in Scene Auto SelectorFlash Night landscape Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures FeaturesMode dial can be used to select scenes when shooting A44 Off Night portrait Off2 Off2 N Off* p a o YMbPortrait Use this mode for portraitsOther settings can be selected More on Shooting V1 n Off2 p a o YMdSportsMf Party/indoor YMh Sunset To record Off2 Use this mode when taking pictures of food YMu Food Off1 YMm Fireworks show See Taking Pictures with Panorama Assist A63 F5.6 1342 Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama Iicon showing the current panorama direction is Displayed Frame Exposure compensation a 43 can be adjustedExample of moving the camera Guide Following operations can be performed with the playback Pictures can also be scrolled by rotating the command dialViewing Pictures Recorded with Easy Panorama Controls at the top of the monitor while playback is paused Iicon is displayed to show Taking Pictures with Panorama AssistChoose UPanorama assist Direction in which pictures are joined Shoot the next picture Press the kbutton when shooting is completedRexposure lock Indicator Panorama Creation Shutter is automatically released Rotate the mode dial to FSmart portraitFrame the picture Finish shooting When the Self-timer Lamp Blinks Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces Smart Portrait ModeAuto Power Off When Using Smile Timer Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode Image size Smile timerSmart Portrait Menu Message on the right will be displayed for a Displaying the Smart Portrait MenuBlink proof Functions Available in j, k, land mModes Setting the Exposure for Shooting j, k, l, mModesL, mModes Aperture Value Setting the Exposure for Shooting j, k, l, m ModesShutter Speed Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Frame the subject and shoot JProgrammed Auto ModeRotate the mode dial to j Flexible Program Rotate the command dial to choose a shutter speed value Shutter-Priority Auto ModeRotate the mode dial to k Focus and shoot Aperture and Zoom Aperture-Priority Auto ModeRotate the mode dial to l 7 to 8 telephoto position Rotate the command dial to choose Shutter speed value MManual ModeRotate the mode dial to m 2Underexposed Rotate the command dial to choose an aperture value Pre-shooting cache Continuous Shooting j, k, l, mModeContinuous L Continuous Shooting j, k, l, m Mode Setting the Continuous MenuPress the Ccontinuous shooting mode Button Images Captured in Continuous Press down halfway Interval Timer ShootingPre-shooting Cache Images saved by Pressing halfway Choose the interval between each shot Press the kbutton 30 s 600 images Min 300 images Min 60 images Min 30 images Shooting Options Shooting Menu j, k, l, mModes Press the dbutton to display the shooting menu Displaying the Shooting MenuShooting Options Shooting Menu j, k, l, m Modes Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously Set to j, k, l or mMdShooting menu MImage quality Image Quality SettingImage Quality E3264×2448 or D2592×1944 Image Size SettingImage Size Number of Exposures Remaining Shooting Options Shooting Menu j, k, l, m Modes Optimize Image Set to j, k, l or mMdShooting menu MOptimize image Custom in Optimize Image Black-and-White in Optimize Image W + Color White Balance Set to j, k, l or mMdShooting menu MWhite balance Press the kbutton to measure the white balance value Preset ManualChoose Measure Lens extends to the zoom position for measurement ISO Sensitivity Minimum shutter speed Set to j, k, l or mMdShooting menu MMetering MeteringMetering Area Spot AF area Exposure Bracketing Focus area AF Area ModeSet to j, k, l or mMdShooting menu MAF area mode Shooting Options Shooting Menu j, k, l, m Modes L , m, Mmodes When Face priority is selected for AF area mode A95Shooting with Face Priority Face priority Press the shutter-release button all the way to shoot Choose sSubject tracking and press the k button Select a subject Applied Simultaneously A104 for more information Press the shutter-release button to take the picture100 Flash Exp. Comp Autofocus ModeAutofocus Mode for Movie Recording 101 Set to j, k, l or mMdShooting menu MLong exposure NR Long Exposure NR102 Active D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting Active D-Lighting103 Set to j, k, l or mMdShooting menu MActive D-Lighting Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously 104 105 A76 Setting Description Print date ContinuousDigital zoom Focus mode Blink warning Continuous 107 1500 to 2 s j, k mode Auto 1500 to 8 s l, m mode ISO 160ISO 400 1500 to 2 s j, k mode 1500 to 4 s l, m mode ISO 160-4002in Fixed range Shooting Menu Using MUser Setting ModeBasic Settings 108 Rotate the mode dial to the desired exposure mode Save the Settings in MShooting in MUser Setting Mode Change to a frequently used setting Press the dbutton Choose Yes and press the kbutton Resetting Saved SettingsResetting for M 110 111 Enter playback mode and play back the pictures thatOperations in Full-Frame Playback Shooting mode, press the cplayback button to 112 Operations in Full-Frame Playback Sequence Display Options Continuous in the Sports A52 or Pet portrait A59 scene mode113 Changing Key Picture in Sequence 114 Playback Menu Options Available When Using SequenceDeleting Images in a Sequence Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback 115 Icons on the Thumbnails 116Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback 117 List by Date ModeCalendar Display Select date Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom 118 Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Pictures Taken Using the Face Priority or Pet Detection119 120 Press the dbutton in playback ModePlaying Back Images by Category Following playback modes can be selected 121 Use the multi selector to choose a playback modeCamera enters the selected playback mode Playing Back Images by Category Use the multi selector to choose hFavorite Sorting Favorite Images Favorite Pictures ModeAdding Images to an Album Pictures and press the kbutton See Removing Images From an Album A125 for more information Which the images will be added and press the kbutton123 Use the multi selector to choose an album Sorting Favorite Images Favorite Pictures ModeViewing Images in an Album 124 Use the multi selector to choose hRemove Removing Images From an AlbumSelect the album from which From favorites and press the kbutton 126 Using Favorite Pictures ModePlayback Menu Options Available in Favorite Pictures Mode Press Jor Kto choose an icon color Default setting for the icon is the number icon blackChanging the Album Icons Press H, I, Jor Kto choose an icon and press the kbutton 128 Adding Images to AlbumsViewing Images in Albums Adding/Playing Favorite Pictures Use the multi selector to choose a desired category Finding Images in Auto Sort ModeViewing Images in Auto Sort Mode 129 130 Auto Sort Mode CategoriesFinding Images in Auto Sort Mode Portrait* A51, Party/indoor A52 Frame playback 111 Mode Frame playback mode Operations in Auto Sort ModePlayback Menu Options Available in Auto Sort Mode 131 Use the multi selector to choose a date Viewing Images in List by Date ModeViewing Images by Date List by Date 132 133 Operations in List by Date ModePlayback Menu Options Available in List by Date Mode Viewing Images by Date List by Date Following options are available in playback menu Playback Options Playback Menu134 Quick retouch A148 Images and press the kbutton Displaying the Playback MenuUse the multi selector to choose Select 135 136 Choose the pictures up to a maximumNumber of copies up to nine per picture Deleting All Print Orders Auto sort mode137 Print date More Information Slide show begins Slide ShowUse the multi selector to choose Start Choose End or Restart 139 Press the cbutton Playback mode MdPlayback menu MdProtectProtect Desired picture Selecting PicturesPress the multi selector Jor Kto choose Press the kbutton to apply the picture selection 141 Rotate ImageHide Image Rotating Images in a Sequence Press and hold the kbutton to record a voice memo EVoice MemoRecording Voice Memos During recording, oand pblink on the monitor Deleting Voice Memos Playing Voice MemosPress the kbutton to play the voice memo 143 Option to which pictures are copied and press the kbutton HCopy Copying Between Internal Memory and Memory CardUse the multi selector to choose a destination Select a copy option and press the kbutton 145 CSequence Display OptionsCChoose Key Picture Message Memory contains no images Are Soft, Selective color, Cross screen, Fisheye Picture Editing Functions146 Miniature effect Restrictions on Picture Editing 147Picture Editing Functions Original Pictures and Edited Copies 148 Editing PicturesQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Editing Pictures Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast149 Skin Softening Making Skin Appear Smoother 150 Confirm the results 151 152 PFilter Effects Digital FilterChoose the filter effect type and press the k button 153 Adjust the effectCheck the effect, choose Save and press the kbutton Small Picture Decreasing Image Size Pictures Black Border Adding a Black Border to Pictures 155 Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press Kbutton Crop Creating a Cropped CopyRefine copy composition Image Size Recording Movies 157 158 Recording Movies 159 Functions Available in Movie Recording 160 Turn on the camera and rotate the movie mode switch to HSRecording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie HS movie options 10 s Playback 80 s Slow motion playback No sound 161HS Movie Min File Names of Saved Still Pictures Capturing Still Pictures While Recording Movies162 163 Using the Movie MenuDisplaying the Movie Menu Options below can be set in the movie menu Image size 1920 × 1080 pixels Movie OptionsHD 1080pP1920×1080 Movie bitrate 14 Mbps 165 HS Movie OptionsOpen with HS Footage Maximum Movie Length Autofocus Mode during Movie Shooting166 Wind Noise Reduction Off Wind noise is not reduced Default settingElectronic VR 167 Movie Playback PausingReturn to full-frame playback mode Point Editing MoviesPress Hor Ito choose KChoose end Movie Playback 170 Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still PictureDeleting Unnecessary Movies When connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable Connecting to a TVWhen connecting using the supplied audio/video cable Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV Tune the television to the video channel When Nothing Appears on the TVUsing the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control Hold down the cbutton to turn on the camera Install the Software Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Compatible Operating Systems Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer Connecting to a ComputerConnecting the USB Cable Source device Start Transfer button 175Windows 176 Disconnecting the CameraCharging the Battery 177 178 Charging While Connecting to a ComputerPower-on Lamp Stops slow-blinking orange and starts lighting green Printing Pictures Connecting to a Printer179 Take pictures Camera is automatically turned on Connecting the Camera and PrinterTurn off the camera Turn on the printer 180 181 Connecting toPrinting Pictures One at a Time Televisions, Computers and Printers Printing starts Printing Multiple PicturesChoose the desired paper size and press the kbutton 182 183 Print selection Choose the pictures up to a maximum of 99 Print all images 184Paper Size Monitor display returns to that shown in step Basic Camera Setup Setup MenuSetup menu contains the following options 185 Press Jon the multi selector Displaying the Setup MenuPress the dbutton to display the menu screen Press Hor Ito select the ztab Welcome Screen Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MWelcome screenNone default setting Press Kor the kbutton Choose x Travel destination and press the kbutton Setting the Travel Destination Time ZoneTime Zone and Date 188 189 Clock BatteryPress Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone WHome time zone 190 Time Zones Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MMonitor settings Monitor SettingsChange the settings for the options below 191 Print Date Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MPrint dateWhen Exposure bracketing A94 is used Print date and Print order Off Vibration Reduction193 Compensating Movies with Electronic VR 194 Motion Detection Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MMotion detectionPictures taken may become grainy Basic Camera Setup 195 196 AF AssistRed-eye Reduction Digital Zoom Enable or disable the digital zoomPress the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MDigital zoom 197 Assign Side Zoom Control 198 Auto Off Sound SettingsAuto Off Setting 199 Formatting Memory Card Format Memory/Format CardFormatting Internal Memory 200 Language TV SettingsAdjust the settings for connecting to a TV 201 Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MReset file numbering Reset File NumberingPress the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MCharge by computer Charge by Computer Blink Warning Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MBlink warningOff default setting Blink warning does not take effect 203 Subjects with closed eyes, press H, I, Jor K Operating the Did someone blink? Screen204 During playback zoom to display other faces Reset All 205 Shooting Menu 206Smart Portrait Menu Continuous Shooting Menu Movie Menu Setup Menu207 View/hide histograms A191 Off Vibration reduction A193 208 Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MFirmware versionFirmware Version Others Caring for the Camera 209 Caring for the Camera Battery210 Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Cleaning211 Storage 213 Optional AccessoriesDamaged when the cover is closed 214 Optional AccessoriesApproved Memory Cards Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards File and Folder Names 215 216 217 Error MessagesDisplay Description Solution 3984×2656, u3968×2232 Error Messages218 1920×1080 or H 2992×2992 219 220 HDR in o 221 222 TroubleshootingDisplay, Settings and Power Supply Time zone and date has not been set Reset file223 Print date not 224 TroubleshootingSelector or Close-up scene mode Electronically Controlled Cameras Image size not 225Pet portrait 226 Easy panorama in Panorama U3968×2232, O1920×1080 or H 2992×2992 Check the Sequence display options setting227 228 Nikon Coolpix P500 Digital Camera Specifications229 Specifications 230 Fireworks show scene mode 231 Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5Specifications 77 F Supported Standards 233 234 SymbolsIndex 235 Night landscape j 48 Night portrait e 49 Nikon Transfer 2 236Index 237 FX1B0311