237

Switching between tabs 13

Tele 31

Television 171

Thumbnail playback 115

Time difference 190

Time zone 190

Time zone and date 24, 188

TV settings 201

USB cable 174, 180, 213 USB/audio/video output connector 171, 174, 180

User setting mode 108

Vibration reduction 193

Video output 201

View/hide framing grid 191

View/hide histograms 17, 191

Viewfinder 16, 30, 211

ViewNX 2 173, 177

Voice memo 142

Volume 168

Welcome screen 187

White balance 90

Wide 31

Wind noise reduction 167

Zoom 31

Zoom control 31

Index

Technical Notes and Index

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Image 251

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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 CD-ROMs Observe caution when using the flashUse appropriate cables Handle moving parts with care 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 104 101102 103 150 146148 149 209 185 Xii About This Manual Before Taking Important Pictures Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Life-Long Learning Comply with copyright notices Information and PrecautionsDisposing of Data Storage Devices Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Flash raised Parts of the CameraCamera Body Bottom of camera Parts of the Camera Changing the Angle of the Monitor Lens Cap Raising and Lowering the FlashAttaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Shooting Monitor Icons vary with the shooting mode Introduction Shooting mode Category icon in auto sort mode1 Playback139 124 For Playback Command DialBasic Operations For Shooting Menu Multi SelectorFor the Menu Screen Basic Operations Press the multi selector J Press the multi selector H Switching Between Tabs in the Menu ScreenDisplayed when there are following menu options DMenu Button Press Hor Ito choose an item and press Using Camera MenusWhen setting is finished, press the dbutton Press the multi selector Hor Press the rest of the way down to shoot Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment of ViewfinderDiopter adjustment control XMonitor Button Display photo information SDisplay ButtonDisplay information Information hidden Inserting the Battery Correctly Inserting the BatteryInsert the battery Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery Do not turn the camera on Charging the BatteryInsert the battery into the camera A18 Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an Electrical outlet Charging the Battery Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger AC Power Source Message 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 button Imprinting 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 K Chamber/memory card slot cover Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot coverInserting the Memory Card Removing the Memory Card Memory 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 remaining Vibration Reduction Indicators Displayed in AAuto ModeTurn the Camera On and Select a Auto Mode Functions Available in AAuto Mode Frame a picture Using the ViewfinderFrame a Picture Ready the camera Rotate the zoom control to activate the optical zoom Using the ZoomControl partially adjusts the zoom slowly Digital Zoom Press the shutter-release button halfway When the Subject Is Close to the CameraPlayback a Auto Mode Focus and Shoot Focus Lock Focus and ShootDuring Recording Autofocus Press 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 Button Auto 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 Flash Red-eye Reduction Flash Indicator Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway Taking Pictures with the Self-TimerPress nself-timer on the multi selector Selection will be canceled Focus Mode Setting Using Focus ModeFocus Modes Available in Each Shooting Mode Choose a focus mode according to the desired scene Macro Close-up Setting the Focus ModePress pfocus mode on the multi Selector Using Focus Mode EManual Focus Using Manual FocusAdjust the focus Press the kbutton Press 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 value More 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 A50 Auto selector with the multi selector and press the kbutton Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene ModeAuto mode general shooting Frame the subject and take the picture Functions 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 landscape Off2 Night portrait 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 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 Guide Frame Exposure compensation a 43 can be adjustedExample of moving the camera Iicon showing the current panorama direction is Displayed Controls 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 playback Direction in which pictures are joined Taking Pictures with Panorama AssistChoose UPanorama assist Iicon is displayed to show Panorama Creation Press the kbutton when shooting is completedRexposure lock Indicator Shoot the next picture Finish shooting Rotate the mode dial to FSmart portraitFrame the picture Shutter is automatically released Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces Smart Portrait ModeAuto Power Off When Using Smile Timer When the Self-timer Lamp Blinks 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 Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Setting the Exposure for Shooting j, k, l, m ModesShutter Speed Aperture Value Flexible Program JProgrammed Auto ModeRotate the mode dial to j Frame the subject and shoot Focus and shoot Shutter-Priority Auto ModeRotate the mode dial to k Rotate the command dial to choose a shutter speed value 7 to 8 telephoto position Aperture-Priority Auto ModeRotate the mode dial to l Aperture and Zoom 2Underexposed MManual ModeRotate the mode dial to m Rotate the command dial to choose Shutter speed value 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 Images saved by Pressing halfway Interval Timer ShootingPre-shooting Cache Press down 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 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 menu 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 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 Lens extends to the zoom position for measurement Preset ManualChoose Measure Press the kbutton to measure the white balance value Minimum shutter speed ISO Sensitivity Spot AF area MeteringMetering Area Set to j, k, l or mMdShooting menu MMetering 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 Face priority When Face priority is selected for AF area mode A95Shooting with Face Priority L , m, Mmodes Press the shutter-release button all the way to shoot Select a subject Choose sSubject tracking and press the k button Applied Simultaneously A104 for more information Press the shutter-release button to take the picture100 101 Autofocus ModeAutofocus Mode for Movie Recording Flash Exp. Comp Set 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-Lighting 104 Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously 105 Blink warning Continuous Setting Description Print date ContinuousDigital zoom Focus mode A76 ISO 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 107 108 Using MUser Setting ModeBasic Settings Shooting Menu Change 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 mode 110 Resetting Saved SettingsResetting for M Choose Yes and press the kbutton Shooting mode, press the cplayback button to Enter playback mode and play back the pictures thatOperations in Full-Frame Playback 111 Operations in Full-Frame Playback 112 Changing Key Picture in Sequence Continuous in the Sports A52 or Pet portrait A59 scene mode113 Sequence Display Options 114 Playback Menu Options Available When Using SequenceDeleting Images in a Sequence 115 Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Icons on the Thumbnails 116Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Select date List by Date ModeCalendar Display 117 118 Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Taking 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 120 Playing Back Images by Category Use the multi selector to choose a playback modeCamera enters the selected playback mode 121 Pictures and press the kbutton Sorting Favorite Images Favorite Pictures ModeAdding Images to an Album Use the multi selector to choose hFavorite See 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 album From favorites and press the kbutton Removing Images From an AlbumSelect the album from which Use the multi selector to choose hRemove 126 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 color Adding/Playing Favorite Pictures Adding Images to AlbumsViewing Images in Albums 128 129 Finding Images in Auto Sort ModeViewing Images in Auto Sort Mode Use the multi selector to choose a desired category Portrait* A51, Party/indoor A52 Auto Sort Mode CategoriesFinding Images in Auto Sort Mode 130 131 Operations in Auto Sort ModePlayback Menu Options Available in Auto Sort Mode Frame playback 111 Mode Frame playback mode 132 Viewing Images in List by Date ModeViewing Images by Date List by Date Use the multi selector to choose a date Viewing Images by Date List by Date Operations in List by Date ModePlayback Menu Options Available in List by Date Mode 133 Quick retouch A148 Playback Options Playback Menu134 Following options are available in playback menu 135 Displaying the Playback MenuUse the multi selector to choose Select Images and press the kbutton 136 Choose the pictures up to a maximumNumber of copies up to nine per picture Print date More Information Auto sort mode137 Deleting All Print Orders Choose End or Restart Slide ShowUse the multi selector to choose Start Slide show begins 139 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 picture Rotating Images in a Sequence Rotate ImageHide Image 141 During recording, oand pblink on the monitor EVoice MemoRecording Voice Memos Press and hold the kbutton to record a voice memo 143 Playing Voice MemosPress the kbutton to play the voice memo Deleting Voice Memos Select 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 kbutton Message Memory contains no images CSequence Display OptionsCChoose Key Picture 145 Miniature effect Picture Editing Functions146 Are Soft, Selective color, Cross screen, Fisheye Original Pictures and Edited Copies 147Picture Editing Functions Restrictions on Picture Editing 148 Editing PicturesQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Editing Pictures Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast149 150 Skin Softening Making Skin Appear Smoother 151 Confirm the results 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 Pictures Small Picture Decreasing Image Size 155 Black Border Adding a Black Border to Pictures Image Size Crop Creating a Cropped CopyRefine copy composition Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press Kbutton 157 Recording Movies Recording Movies 158 Functions Available in Movie Recording 159 HS movie options Turn on the camera and rotate the movie mode switch to HSRecording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie 160 Min 161HS Movie 10 s Playback 80 s Slow motion playback No sound File 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 163 Movie bitrate 14 Mbps Movie OptionsHD 1080pP1920×1080 Image size 1920 × 1080 pixels 165 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 Reduction Movie Playback PausingReturn to full-frame playback mode Movie Playback Editing MoviesPress Hor Ito choose KChoose end Point 170 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 cable Hold 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 channel Compatible Operating Systems Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Install the Software 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 Stops slow-blinking orange and starts lighting green Charging While Connecting to a ComputerPower-on Lamp 178 Take pictures Connecting to a Printer179 Printing Pictures 180 Connecting the Camera and PrinterTurn off the camera Turn on the printer Camera is automatically turned on Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting toPrinting Pictures One at a Time 181 182 Printing Multiple PicturesChoose the desired paper size and press the kbutton Printing starts Print selection Choose the pictures up to a maximum of 99 183 Monitor display returns to that shown in step 184Paper Size Print all images 185 Setup MenuSetup menu contains the following options Basic Camera Setup Press Hor Ito select the ztab Displaying the Setup MenuPress the dbutton to display the menu screen Press Jon the multi selector Press Kor the kbutton Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MWelcome screenNone default setting Welcome Screen 188 Setting the Travel Destination Time ZoneTime Zone and Date Choose x Travel destination and press the kbutton WHome time zone Clock BatteryPress Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone 189 Time Zones 190 191 Monitor SettingsChange the settings for the options below Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MMonitor settings Print date and Print order Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MPrint dateWhen Exposure bracketing A94 is used Print Date Compensating Movies with Electronic VR Vibration Reduction193 Off 194 195 Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MMotion detectionPictures taken may become grainy Basic Camera Setup Motion Detection 196 AF AssistRed-eye Reduction 197 Enable or disable the digital zoomPress the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MDigital zoom Digital Zoom 198 Assign Side Zoom Control 199 Sound SettingsAuto Off Setting Auto Off 200 Format Memory/Format CardFormatting Internal Memory Formatting Memory Card 201 TV SettingsAdjust the settings for connecting to a TV Language Charge by Computer Reset File NumberingPress the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MCharge by computer Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MReset file numbering 203 Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MBlink warningOff default setting Blink warning does not take effect Blink Warning During playback zoom to display other faces Operating the Did someone blink? Screen204 Subjects with closed eyes, press H, I, Jor K 205 Reset All Continuous Shooting Menu 206Smart Portrait Menu Shooting Menu View/hide histograms A191 Off Vibration reduction A193 Setup Menu207 Movie Menu Others Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A186 MFirmware versionFirmware Version 208 209 Caring for the Camera Caring 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 214 215 File and Folder Names 216 217 Error MessagesDisplay Description Solution 1920×1080 or H 2992×2992 Error Messages218 3984×2656, u3968×2232 219 HDR in o 220 221 222 TroubleshootingDisplay, Settings and Power Supply Print date not Reset file223 Time zone and date has not been set Electronically Controlled Cameras TroubleshootingSelector or Close-up scene mode 224 Image size not 225Pet portrait Easy panorama in Panorama 226 U3968×2232, O1920×1080 or H 2992×2992 Check the Sequence display options setting227 228 Nikon Coolpix P500 Digital Camera Specifications229 230 Specifications 231 Fireworks show scene mode 77 F Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5Specifications Charging AC Adapter EH-69P 233 Supported Standards 234 SymbolsIndex 235 Night landscape j 48 Night portrait e 49 Nikon Transfer 2 236Index 237 FX1B0311