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Nikon COOLPIXSP500BLK Language, TV Settings, 201, Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV

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Setup Menu

Language

Press the dbutton Mz(Setup menu) (A186) MLanguage

Choose one of 26 languages for displaying the camera menus and messages.

		Czech						Hungarian			Turkish
		Danish						Dutch			Ukrainian
		German						Norwegian			Arabic
		(default						Polish			Simplified
		setting)									Chinese
		Spanish						Portuguese			Traditional
		Spanish						Portuguese			Chinese
											Chinese
		Greek						Russian			Japanese
		French						Romanian			Korean
		Indonesian						Finnish			Thai
		Italian						Swedish

TV Settings

Press the dbutton Mz(Setup menu) (A186) MTV settings

Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV.

Video mode

Choose from NTSC and PAL.

HDMI

Choose a picture resolution for HDMI output from Auto (default setting), 480p, 720p, or 1080i. When Auto is set, the output resolution that is best suited to the connected high-definition TV is selected automatically from 480p, 720p or 1080i.

HDMI device control

Choose whether or not the camera receives signals from a TV when a TV that conforms to the HDMI-CEC standard is connected with an HDMI cable. When set to On (default setting), the television remote control can be used to operate the camera during playback.

See “Using the TV’s Remote Control (HDMI Device Control)” (A172) for more information.

DHDMI and HDMI-CEC

Basic Camera Setup

“HDMI” is an abbreviation of High-Definition Multimedia Interface, which is one type of multimedia interface. “HDMI-CEC” is an abbreviation of HDMI-Consumer Electronics Control, which enables operations to be linked between compatible devices.

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Nikon COOLPIXSP500BLK user manual Language, TV Settings, 201, Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV, Hdmi and HDMI-CEC

Contents

User’s Manual AVC Patent Portfolio License Trademark InformationPage For Your Safety Iii For Your SafetyObserve caution when handling the battery CD-ROMs Observe caution when using the flashUse appropriate cables Handle moving parts with careInterface Cables ModificationsFollowing apply only to users in European countries Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New YorkTable of Contents Viii Table of Contents104 101102 103150 146148 149209 185Xii About This Manual Before Taking Important Pictures Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Life-Long LearningComply with copyright notices Information and PrecautionsDisposing of Data Storage Devices Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproducedFlash 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 modeCategory icon in auto sort mode1 Playback139 124For Playback Command DialBasic Operations For ShootingMenu Multi SelectorFor the Menu Screen Basic OperationsPress the multi selector J Press the multi selector H Switching Between Tabs in the Menu ScreenDisplayed when there are following menu options DMenu ButtonPress Hor Ito choose an item and press Using Camera MenusWhen setting is finished, press the dbutton Press the multi selector HorPress the rest of the way down to shoot Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the WayViewfinder Diopter Adjustment of ViewfinderDiopter adjustment control XMonitor ButtonDisplay photo information SDisplay ButtonDisplay information Information hiddenInserting the Battery Correctly Inserting the BatteryInsert the battery Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot coverInserting the Battery Removing the BatteryDo not turn the camera on Charging the BatteryInsert the battery into the camera A18 Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-69PPlug 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 To choose the desired language and press the kbutton Setting the Display Language, Date and TimePress the power switch to turn on the camera Press Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k buttonImprinting the Date and Changing the Date and Time Setting the Display Language, Date and TimePress Hor Ito choose the date display order Press the kbutton or KChamber/memory card slot cover Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot coverInserting the Memory Card Removing the Memory CardMemory Cards Write Protect SwitchFormatting a Memory Card Battery Level Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto ModeRotate the mode dial To a Check the battery level and number of exposures remainingVibration Reduction Indicators Displayed in AAuto ModeTurn the Camera On and Select a Auto Mode Functions Available in AAuto ModeFrame a picture Using the ViewfinderFrame a Picture Ready the cameraRotate the zoom control to activate the optical zoom Using the ZoomControl partially adjusts the zoom slowly Digital ZoomPress the shutter-release button halfway When the Subject Is Close to the CameraPlayback a Auto Mode Focus and ShootFocus Lock Focus and ShootDuring Recording AutofocusPress the cPlayback button Viewing Pictures Playback ModeViewing and Deleting Pictures Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting ModeDeleting Unnecessary Images ButtonAuto Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim Using the FlashFlash Mode Setting Press the mflash pop-up button Setting the Flash ModePress mflash mode on the multi selector Using the FlashRed-eye Reduction Flash IndicatorFrame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway Taking Pictures with the Self-TimerPress nself-timer on the multi selector Selection will be canceledFocus Mode Setting Using Focus ModeFocus Modes Available in Each Shooting Mode Choose a focus mode according to the desired sceneMacro Close-up Setting the Focus ModePress pfocus mode on the multi Selector Using Focus ModeEManual Focus Using Manual FocusAdjust the focus Press the kbuttonPress the shutter-release button to take a picture Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationPress oexposure compensation on the multi selector Press the kbutton to set the compensation valueMore on Shooting Selecting Scenes for Shooting Mode DialFSmart portrait mode A65 Dusk/dawn A54 Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene ModeImage Quality and Image Size JNight landscape A48 eNight portrait A49 R Backlighting A50Auto selector with the multi selector and press the kbutton Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene ModeAuto mode general shooting Frame the subject and take the pictureFunctions Available in Scene Auto Selector Focusing in Scene Auto SelectorFlash Off Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures FeaturesMode dial can be used to select scenes when shooting A44 Night landscapeOff2 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 Guide Frame Exposure compensation a 43 can be adjustedExample of moving the camera Iicon showing the current panorama direction is DisplayedControls at the top of the monitor while playback is paused Pictures can also be scrolled by rotating the command dialViewing Pictures Recorded with Easy Panorama Following operations can be performed with the playbackDirection in which pictures are joined Taking Pictures with Panorama AssistChoose UPanorama assist Iicon is displayed to showPanorama Creation Press the kbutton when shooting is completedRexposure lock Indicator Shoot the next pictureFinish shooting Rotate the mode dial to FSmart portraitFrame the picture Shutter is automatically releasedFunctions Available in Smart Portrait Mode Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces Smart Portrait ModeAuto Power Off When Using Smile Timer When the Self-timer Lamp BlinksImage 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 and Aperture Value Setting the Exposure for Shooting j, k, l, m ModesShutter Speed Aperture ValueFlexible Program JProgrammed Auto ModeRotate the mode dial to j Frame the subject and shootFocus and shoot Shutter-Priority Auto ModeRotate the mode dial to k Rotate the command dial to choose a shutter speed value7 to 8 telephoto position Aperture-Priority Auto ModeRotate the mode dial to l Aperture and Zoom2Underexposed MManual ModeRotate the mode dial to m Rotate the command dial to choose Shutter speed valueRotate 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 Images saved by Pressing halfway Interval Timer ShootingPre-shooting Cache Press down 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 Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously Displaying the Shooting MenuShooting Options Shooting Menu j, k, l, m Modes Press the dbutton to display the shooting menuSet 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 BalanceLens extends to the zoom position for measurement Preset ManualChoose Measure Press the kbutton to measure the white balance valueMinimum shutter speed ISO SensitivitySpot AF area MeteringMetering Area Set to j, k, l or mMdShooting menu MMeteringExposure 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 Face priority When Face priority is selected for AF area mode A95Shooting with Face Priority L , m, MmodesPress 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 101 Autofocus ModeAutofocus Mode for Movie Recording Flash Exp. CompSet to j, k, l or mMdShooting menu MLong exposure NR Long Exposure NR102 Set to j, k, l or mMdShooting menu MActive D-Lighting Active D-Lighting103 Active D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting104 Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously105 Blink warning Continuous Setting Description Print date ContinuousDigital zoom Focus mode A76ISO 160-4002in Fixed range 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 107108 Using MUser Setting ModeBasic Settings Shooting MenuChange to a frequently used setting Press the dbutton Save the Settings in MShooting in MUser Setting Mode Rotate the mode dial to the desired exposure mode110 Resetting Saved SettingsResetting for M Choose Yes and press the kbuttonShooting mode, press the cplayback button to Enter playback mode and play back the pictures thatOperations in Full-Frame Playback 111Operations in Full-Frame Playback 112Changing Key Picture in Sequence Continuous in the Sports A52 or Pet portrait A59 scene mode113 Sequence Display Options114 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 Select date List by Date ModeCalendar Display 117118 Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Pictures Taken Using the Face Priority or Pet Detection119 Following playback modes can be selected Press the dbutton in playback ModePlaying Back Images by Category 120Playing Back Images by Category Use the multi selector to choose a playback modeCamera enters the selected playback mode 121Pictures and press the kbutton Sorting Favorite Images Favorite Pictures ModeAdding Images to an Album Use the multi selector to choose hFavoriteSee Removing Images From an Album A125 for more information Which the images will be added and press the kbutton123 124 Sorting Favorite Images Favorite Pictures ModeViewing Images in an Album Use the multi selector to choose an albumFrom favorites and press the kbutton Removing Images From an AlbumSelect the album from which Use the multi selector to choose hRemove126 Using Favorite Pictures ModePlayback Menu Options Available in Favorite Pictures Mode Press H, I, Jor Kto choose an icon and press the kbutton Default setting for the icon is the number icon blackChanging the Album Icons Press Jor Kto choose an icon colorAdding/Playing Favorite Pictures Adding Images to AlbumsViewing Images in Albums 128129 Finding Images in Auto Sort ModeViewing Images in Auto Sort Mode Use the multi selector to choose a desired categoryPortrait* A51, Party/indoor A52 Auto Sort Mode CategoriesFinding Images in Auto Sort Mode 130131 Operations in Auto Sort ModePlayback Menu Options Available in Auto Sort Mode Frame playback 111 Mode Frame playback mode132 Viewing Images in List by Date ModeViewing Images by Date List by Date Use the multi selector to choose a dateViewing Images by Date List by Date Operations in List by Date ModePlayback Menu Options Available in List by Date Mode 133Quick retouch A148 Playback Options Playback Menu134 Following options are available in playback menu135 Displaying the Playback MenuUse the multi selector to choose Select Images and press the kbutton136 Choose the pictures up to a maximumNumber of copies up to nine per picture Print date More Information Auto sort mode137 Deleting All Print OrdersChoose End or Restart Slide ShowUse the multi selector to choose Start Slide show begins139 Press the cbutton Playback mode MdPlayback menu MdProtectProtect Press the kbutton to apply the picture selection Selecting PicturesPress the multi selector Jor Kto choose Desired pictureRotating Images in a Sequence Rotate ImageHide Image 141During recording, oand pblink on the monitor EVoice MemoRecording Voice Memos Press and hold the kbutton to record a voice memo143 Playing Voice MemosPress the kbutton to play the voice memo Deleting Voice MemosSelect a copy option and press the kbutton HCopy Copying Between Internal Memory and Memory CardUse the multi selector to choose a destination Option to which pictures are copied and press the kbuttonMessage Memory contains no images CSequence Display OptionsCChoose Key Picture 145Miniature effect Picture Editing Functions146 Are Soft, Selective color, Cross screen, FisheyeOriginal Pictures and Edited Copies 147Picture Editing Functions Restrictions on Picture Editing148 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 PicturesImage Size Crop Creating a Cropped CopyRefine copy composition Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press Kbutton157 Recording MoviesRecording Movies 158Functions Available in Movie Recording 159HS movie options Turn on the camera and rotate the movie mode switch to HSRecording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie 160Min 161HS Movie 10 s Playback 80 s Slow motion playback No soundFile Names of Saved Still Pictures Capturing Still Pictures While Recording Movies162 Options below can be set in the movie menu Using the Movie MenuDisplaying the Movie Menu 163Movie bitrate 14 Mbps Movie OptionsHD 1080pP1920×1080 Image size 1920 × 1080 pixels165 HS Movie OptionsOpen with HS Footage Maximum Movie Length Autofocus Mode during Movie Shooting166 167 Off Wind noise is not reduced Default settingElectronic VR Wind Noise ReductionMovie Playback PausingReturn to full-frame playback mode Movie Playback Editing MoviesPress Hor Ito choose KChoose end Point170 Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still PictureDeleting Unnecessary Movies Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV Connecting to a TVWhen connecting using the supplied audio/video cable When connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cableHold down the cbutton to turn on the camera When Nothing Appears on the TVUsing the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control Tune the television to the video channelCompatible Operating Systems Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Install the SoftwareTransferring 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 Stops slow-blinking orange and starts lighting green Charging While Connecting to a ComputerPower-on Lamp 178Take pictures Connecting to a Printer179 Printing Pictures180 Connecting the Camera and PrinterTurn off the camera Turn on the printer Camera is automatically turned onTelevisions, Computers and Printers Connecting toPrinting Pictures One at a Time 181182 Printing Multiple PicturesChoose the desired paper size and press the kbutton Printing startsPrint selection Choose the pictures up to a maximum of 99 183Monitor display returns to that shown in step 184Paper Size Print all images185 Setup MenuSetup menu contains the following options Basic Camera SetupPress Hor Ito select the ztab Displaying the Setup MenuPress the dbutton to display the menu screen Press Jon the multi selectorPress Kor the kbutton Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MWelcome screenNone default setting Welcome Screen188 Setting the Travel Destination Time ZoneTime Zone and Date Choose x Travel destination and press the kbuttonWHome time zone Clock BatteryPress Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone 189Time Zones 190191 Monitor SettingsChange the settings for the options below Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MMonitor settingsPrint date and Print order Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MPrint dateWhen Exposure bracketing A94 is used Print DateCompensating Movies with Electronic VR Vibration Reduction193 Off194 195 Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MMotion detectionPictures taken may become grainy Basic Camera Setup Motion Detection196 AF AssistRed-eye Reduction 197 Enable or disable the digital zoomPress the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MDigital zoom Digital Zoom198 Assign Side Zoom Control199 Sound SettingsAuto Off Setting Auto Off200 Format Memory/Format CardFormatting Internal Memory Formatting Memory Card201 TV SettingsAdjust the settings for connecting to a TV LanguageCharge by Computer Reset File NumberingPress the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MCharge by computer Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MReset file numbering203 Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MBlink warningOff default setting Blink warning does not take effect Blink WarningDuring playback zoom to display other faces Operating the Did someone blink? Screen204 Subjects with closed eyes, press H, I, Jor K205 Reset AllContinuous Shooting Menu 206Smart Portrait Menu Shooting MenuView/hide histograms A191 Off Vibration reduction A193 Setup Menu207 Movie MenuOthers Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MFirmware versionFirmware Version 208209 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 Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards Optional AccessoriesApproved Memory Cards 214215 File and Folder Names216 217 Error MessagesDisplay Description Solution 1920×1080 or H 2992×2992 Error Messages218 3984×2656, u3968×2232219 HDR in o 220221 222 TroubleshootingDisplay, Settings and Power Supply Print date not Reset file223 Time zone and date has not been setElectronically Controlled Cameras TroubleshootingSelector or Close-up scene mode 224Image 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 mode77 F Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5Specifications Charging AC Adapter EH-69P233 Supported Standards234 SymbolsIndex 235 Night landscape j 48 Night portrait e 49 Nikon Transfer 2 236Index 237 FX1B0311