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Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Connecting to a TV

Connect the camera to a television to play back pictures on the television.

If your television is equipped with an HDMI connector, you can connect it to the camera with a commercially available HDMI cable to enjoy recorded movies in the high-definition quality.

1 Turn off the camera.

2Connect the camera to the TV.

When connecting using the supplied audio/video cable

•Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the red and white plugs to the audio-in jacks.

Yellow White Red

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

When connecting using a commercially available HDMI cable

•Connect the plug to the HDMI jack on the TV.

To the HDMI jack

HDMI mini

connector (Type C)

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Contents

User’s Manual AVC Patent Portfolio License Trademark InformationPage For Your Safety Iii For Your SafetyObserve caution when handling the battery Use appropriate cables Observe caution when using the flashHandle moving parts with care CD-ROMsInterface Cables ModificationsFollowing apply only to users in European countries Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New YorkTable of Contents Viii Table of Contents102 101103 104148 146149 150209 185Xii About This Manual Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Information and PrecautionsLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important PicturesDisposing of Data Storage Devices Information and PrecautionsItems prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Comply with copyright noticesFlash raised Parts of the CameraCamera Body Bottom of camera Parts of the CameraChanging the Angle of the Monitor Lens Cap Raising and Lowering the FlashAttaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Shooting MonitorIcons vary with the shooting mode Introduction Shooting mode139 Playback124 Category icon in auto sort mode1Basic Operations Command DialFor Shooting For PlaybackFor the Menu Screen Multi SelectorBasic Operations MenuDisplayed when there are following menu options Switching Between Tabs in the Menu ScreenDMenu Button Press the multi selector J Press the multi selector HWhen setting is finished, press the dbutton Using Camera MenusPress the multi selector Hor Press Hor Ito choose an item and pressPress the rest of the way down to shoot Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the WayDiopter adjustment control Diopter Adjustment of ViewfinderXMonitor Button ViewfinderDisplay information SDisplay ButtonInformation hidden Display photo informationInsert the battery Inserting the BatteryOpen the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Inserting the Battery CorrectlyInserting the Battery Removing the BatteryInsert the battery into the camera A18 Charging the BatteryPrepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Do not turn the camera onPlug the Charging AC Adapter into an Electrical outlet Charging the BatteryCharging Using Computer or Battery Charger AC Power SourceMessage Standby Mode Auto OffTurning On and Off the Camera 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 kbuttonPress 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 TimeInserting the Memory Card Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot coverRemoving the Memory Card Chamber/memory card slot coverMemory Cards Write Protect SwitchFormatting a Memory Card Rotate the mode dial To a Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto ModeCheck the battery level and number of exposures remaining Battery LevelTurn the Camera On and Select a Auto Mode Indicators Displayed in AAuto ModeFunctions Available in AAuto Mode Vibration ReductionFrame a Picture Using the ViewfinderReady the camera Frame a pictureControl partially adjusts the zoom slowly Using the ZoomDigital Zoom Rotate the zoom control to activate the optical zoomPlayback a Auto Mode When the Subject Is Close to the CameraFocus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfwayDuring Recording Focus and ShootAutofocus Focus LockPress the cPlayback button Viewing Pictures Playback ModeViewing and Deleting Pictures Deleting Unnecessary Images Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting ModeButton Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k buttonAuto Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim Using the FlashFlash Mode Setting Press mflash mode on the multi selector Setting the Flash ModeUsing the Flash Press the mflash pop-up buttonRed-eye Reduction Flash IndicatorPress nself-timer on the multi selector Taking Pictures with the Self-TimerSelection will be canceled Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfwayFocus Modes Available in Each Shooting Mode Using Focus ModeChoose a focus mode according to the desired scene Focus Mode SettingPress pfocus mode on the multi Selector Setting the Focus ModeUsing Focus Mode Macro Close-upAdjust the focus Using Manual FocusPress the kbutton EManual FocusPress 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 pictureMore on Shooting Selecting Scenes for Shooting Mode DialFSmart portrait mode A65 Image Quality and Image Size Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene ModeJNight landscape A48 eNight portrait A49 R Backlighting A50 Dusk/dawn A54Auto mode general shooting Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene ModeFrame the subject and take the picture Auto selector with the multi selector and press the kbuttonFunctions Available in Scene Auto Selector Focusing in Scene Auto SelectorFlash Mode dial can be used to select scenes when shooting A44 Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures FeaturesNight landscape OffOff2 Night portraitOff2 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 YMu Food Use this mode when taking pictures of foodYMm Fireworks show Off1See 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 GuideViewing 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 pausedChoose UPanorama assist Taking Pictures with Panorama AssistIicon is displayed to show Direction in which pictures are joinedRexposure lock Indicator Press the kbutton when shooting is completedShoot the next picture Panorama CreationFrame the picture Rotate the mode dial to FSmart portraitShutter is automatically released Finish shootingAuto Power Off When Using Smile Timer Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces Smart Portrait ModeWhen the Self-timer Lamp Blinks Functions Available in Smart Portrait ModeImage 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 Shutter Speed Setting the Exposure for Shooting j, k, l, m ModesAperture Value Shutter Speed and Aperture ValueRotate the mode dial to j JProgrammed Auto ModeFrame the subject and shoot Flexible ProgramRotate the mode dial to k Shutter-Priority Auto ModeRotate the command dial to choose a shutter speed value Focus and shootRotate the mode dial to l Aperture-Priority Auto ModeAperture and Zoom 7 to 8 telephoto positionRotate the mode dial to m MManual ModeRotate the command dial to choose Shutter speed value 2UnderexposedRotate 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 Pre-shooting Cache Interval Timer ShootingPress down halfway Images saved by Pressing halfway30 s 600 images Min 300 images Min 60 images Min 30 images Choose the interval between each shot Press the kbuttonShooting 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 SimultaneouslySet 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 Set to j, k, l or mMdShooting menu MOptimize image Optimize ImageCustom in Optimize Image W + Color Black-and-White in Optimize ImageSet to j, k, l or mMdShooting menu MWhite balance White BalanceChoose Measure Preset ManualPress the kbutton to measure the white balance value Lens extends to the zoom position for measurementMinimum shutter speed ISO SensitivityMetering Area MeteringSet to j, k, l or mMdShooting menu MMetering Spot AF areaExposure 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 Shooting with Face Priority When Face priority is selected for AF area mode A95L , m, Mmodes Face priorityPress the shutter-release button all the way to shoot Select a subject Choose sSubject tracking and press the k buttonApplied Simultaneously A104 for more information Press the shutter-release button to take the picture100 Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording Autofocus ModeFlash Exp. Comp 101Set to j, k, l or mMdShooting menu MLong exposure NR Long Exposure NR102 103 Active D-LightingActive D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting Set to j, k, l or mMdShooting menu MActive D-Lighting104 Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously105 Digital zoom Focus mode Setting Description Print date ContinuousA76 Blink warning ContinuousISO 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 rangeBasic Settings Using MUser Setting ModeShooting Menu 108Shooting 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 dbuttonResetting for M Resetting Saved SettingsChoose Yes and press the kbutton 110Operations in Full-Frame Playback Enter playback mode and play back the pictures that111 Shooting mode, press the cplayback button toOperations in Full-Frame Playback 112113 Continuous in the Sports A52 or Pet portrait A59 scene modeSequence Display Options Changing Key Picture in Sequence114 Playback Menu Options Available When Using SequenceDeleting Images in a Sequence 115 Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail PlaybackIcons on the Thumbnails 116Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Calendar Display List by Date Mode117 Select date118 Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Pictures Taken Using the Face Priority or Pet Detection119 Playing Back Images by Category Press the dbutton in playback Mode120 Following playback modes can be selectedCamera enters the selected playback mode Use the multi selector to choose a playback mode121 Playing Back Images by CategoryAdding Images to an Album Sorting Favorite Images Favorite Pictures ModeUse the multi selector to choose hFavorite Pictures and press the kbuttonSee Removing Images From an Album A125 for more information Which the images will be added and press the kbutton123 Viewing Images in an Album Sorting Favorite Images Favorite Pictures ModeUse the multi selector to choose an album 124Select the album from which Removing Images From an AlbumUse the multi selector to choose hRemove From favorites and press the kbutton126 Using Favorite Pictures ModePlayback Menu Options Available in Favorite Pictures Mode 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 kbuttonViewing Images in Albums Adding Images to Albums128 Adding/Playing Favorite PicturesViewing Images in Auto Sort Mode Finding Images in Auto Sort ModeUse the multi selector to choose a desired category 129Finding Images in Auto Sort Mode Auto Sort Mode Categories130 Portrait* A51, Party/indoor A52Playback Menu Options Available in Auto Sort Mode Operations in Auto Sort ModeFrame playback 111 Mode Frame playback mode 131Viewing Images by Date List by Date Viewing Images in List by Date ModeUse the multi selector to choose a date 132Playback Menu Options Available in List by Date Mode Operations in List by Date Mode133 Viewing Images by Date List by Date134 Playback Options Playback MenuFollowing options are available in playback menu Quick retouch A148Use the multi selector to choose Select Displaying the Playback MenuImages and press the kbutton 135136 Choose the pictures up to a maximumNumber of copies up to nine per picture 137 Auto sort modeDeleting All Print Orders Print date More InformationUse the multi selector to choose Start Slide ShowSlide show begins Choose End or Restart139 Press the cbutton Playback mode MdPlayback menu MdProtectProtect Press the multi selector Jor Kto choose Selecting PicturesDesired picture Press the kbutton to apply the picture selectionHide Image Rotate Image141 Rotating Images in a SequenceRecording Voice Memos EVoice MemoPress and hold the kbutton to record a voice memo During recording, oand pblink on the monitorPress the kbutton to play the voice memo Playing Voice MemosDeleting Voice Memos 143Use 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 kbuttonCChoose Key Picture CSequence Display Options145 Message Memory contains no images146 Picture Editing FunctionsAre Soft, Selective color, Cross screen, Fisheye Miniature effectPicture Editing Functions 147Restrictions on Picture Editing Original Pictures and Edited Copies148 Editing PicturesQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Editing Pictures Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast149 150 Skin Softening Making Skin Appear Smoother151 Confirm the results152 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 Pictures Small Picture Decreasing Image Size155 Black Border Adding a Black Border to PicturesRefine copy composition Crop Creating a Cropped CopyUse the multi selector to choose Yes and press Kbutton Image Size157 Recording MoviesRecording Movies 158Functions Available in Movie Recording 159Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie Turn on the camera and rotate the movie mode switch to HS160 HS movie optionsHS Movie 16110 s Playback 80 s Slow motion playback No sound MinFile Names of Saved Still Pictures Capturing Still Pictures While Recording Movies162 Displaying the Movie Menu Using the Movie Menu163 Options below can be set in the movie menuHD 1080pP1920×1080 Movie OptionsImage size 1920 × 1080 pixels Movie bitrate 14 Mbps165 HS Movie OptionsOpen with HS Footage Maximum Movie Length Autofocus Mode during Movie Shooting166 Electronic VR Off Wind noise is not reduced Default settingWind Noise Reduction 167Movie Playback PausingReturn to full-frame playback mode Press Hor Ito choose KChoose end Editing MoviesPoint Movie Playback170 Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still PictureDeleting Unnecessary Movies 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 TVUsing 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 cameraBefore Connecting the Camera Connecting to a ComputerInstall the Software Compatible Operating SystemsTransferring 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 Power-on Lamp Charging While Connecting to a Computer178 Stops slow-blinking orange and starts lighting green179 Connecting to a PrinterPrinting Pictures Take picturesTurn off the camera Turn on the printer Connecting the Camera and PrinterCamera is automatically turned on 180Printing Pictures One at a Time Connecting to181 Televisions, Computers and PrintersChoose the desired paper size and press the kbutton Printing Multiple PicturesPrinting starts 182Print selection Choose the pictures up to a maximum of 99 183Paper Size 184Print all images Monitor display returns to that shown in stepSetup menu contains the following options Setup MenuBasic Camera Setup 185Press the dbutton to display the menu screen Displaying the Setup MenuPress Jon the multi selector Press Hor Ito select the ztabNone default setting Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MWelcome screenWelcome Screen Press Kor the kbuttonTime Zone and Date Setting the Travel Destination Time ZoneChoose x Travel destination and press the kbutton 188Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone Clock Battery189 WHome time zoneTime Zones 190Change the settings for the options below Monitor SettingsPress the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MMonitor settings 191When Exposure bracketing A94 is used Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MPrint datePrint Date Print date and Print order193 Vibration ReductionOff Compensating Movies with Electronic VR194 Pictures taken may become grainy Basic Camera Setup Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MMotion detectionMotion Detection 195196 AF AssistRed-eye Reduction Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MDigital zoom Enable or disable the digital zoomDigital Zoom 197198 Assign Side Zoom ControlAuto Off Setting Sound SettingsAuto Off 199Formatting Internal Memory Format Memory/Format CardFormatting Memory Card 200Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV TV SettingsLanguage 201Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MCharge by computer Reset File NumberingPress the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MReset file numbering Charge by ComputerOff default setting Blink warning does not take effect Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MBlink warningBlink Warning 203204 Operating the Did someone blink? ScreenSubjects with closed eyes, press H, I, Jor K During playback zoom to display other faces205 Reset AllSmart Portrait Menu 206Shooting Menu Continuous Shooting Menu207 Setup MenuMovie Menu View/hide histograms A191 Off Vibration reduction A193Firmware Version Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MFirmware version208 Others209 Caring for the CameraCaring for the Camera Battery210 Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Cleaning211 Storage 213 Optional AccessoriesDamaged when the cover is closed Approved Memory Cards Optional Accessories214 Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards215 File and Folder Names216 217 Error MessagesDisplay Description Solution 218 Error Messages3984×2656, u3968×2232 1920×1080 or H 2992×2992219 HDR in o 220221 222 TroubleshootingDisplay, Settings and Power Supply 223 Reset fileTime zone and date has not been set Print date notSelector or Close-up scene mode Troubleshooting224 Electronically Controlled CamerasImage size not 225Pet portrait Easy panorama in Panorama 226U3968×2232, O1920×1080 or H 2992×2992 Check the Sequence display options setting227 228 Nikon Coolpix P500 Digital Camera Specifications229 230 Specifications231 Fireworks show scene modeSpecifications Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5Charging AC Adapter EH-69P 77 F233 Supported Standards234 SymbolsIndex 235 Night landscape j 48 Night portrait e 49 Nikon Transfer 2 236Index 237 FX1B0311