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Nikon COOLPIXSP500BLK, COOLPIXP500BK user manual

Models: COOLPIXP500BK COOLPIXSP500BLK

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Introduction

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback: A(Auto) Mode

More on Playback

Editing Pictures

Movie Recording and Playback

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Basic Camera Setup

Caring for the Camera

Technical Notes and Index

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Nikon COOLPIXSP500BLK, COOLPIXP500BK user manual

Contents

User’s Manual AVC Patent Portfolio License Trademark InformationPage For Your Safety For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the batteryIii 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 reproducedParts of the Camera Camera BodyFlash raised Bottom of camera Parts of the CameraChanging the Angle of the Monitor Raising and Lowering the Flash Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens CapLens 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 SourceStandby Mode Auto Off Turning On and Off the CameraMessage 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 CardWrite Protect Switch Formatting a Memory CardMemory Cards 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 AutofocusViewing Pictures Playback Mode Viewing and Deleting PicturesPress the cPlayback button Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting ModeDeleting Unnecessary Images ButtonUsing the Flash Flash Mode SettingAuto Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim 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 valueSelecting Scenes for Shooting Mode Dial FSmart portrait mode A65More on Shooting 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 pictureFocusing in Scene Auto Selector FlashFunctions Available in Scene Auto Selector Off Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures FeaturesMode dial can be used to select scenes when shooting A44 Night landscapeOff2 Night portraitOff2 YMbPortrait Use this mode for portraits Other settings can be selected More on ShootingN Off* p a o YMdSports Mf Party/indoorV1 n Off2 p a o 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 BlinksSmile timer Smart Portrait MenuImage size Displaying the Smart Portrait Menu Blink proofMessage on the right will be displayed for a Setting the Exposure for Shooting j, k, l, mModes L, mModesFunctions Available in j, k, land 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 Continuous Shooting j, k, l, mMode Continuous LPre-shooting cache Setting the Continuous Menu Press the Ccontinuous shooting mode ButtonContinuous Shooting j, k, l, m Mode 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 menuImage Quality Setting Image QualitySet to j, k, l or mMdShooting menu MImage quality Image Size Setting Image SizeE3264×2448 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 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 AF Area Mode Set to j, k, l or mMdShooting menu MAF area modeFocus area 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 buttonPress the shutter-release button to take the picture 100Applied Simultaneously A104 for more information 101 Autofocus ModeAutofocus Mode for Movie Recording Flash Exp. CompLong Exposure NR 102Set to j, k, l or mMdShooting menu MLong exposure NR 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 OptionsPlayback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence Deleting Images in a Sequence114 115 Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback116 Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail PlaybackIcons on the Thumbnails Select date List by Date ModeCalendar Display 117118 Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomPictures Taken Using the Face Priority or Pet Detection 119Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom 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 hFavoriteWhich the images will be added and press the kbutton 123See Removing Images From an Album A125 for more information 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 hRemoveUsing Favorite Pictures Mode Playback Menu Options Available in Favorite Pictures Mode126 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 kbuttonChoose the pictures up to a maximum Number of copies up to nine per picture136 Print date More Information Auto sort mode137 Deleting All Print OrdersChoose End or Restart Slide ShowUse the multi selector to choose Start Slide show beginsPress the cbutton Playback mode MdPlayback menu MdProtect Protect139 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 EditingEditing Pictures Quick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation148 Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast 149Editing Pictures 150 Skin Softening Making Skin Appear Smoother151 Confirm the resultsPFilter Effects Digital Filter Choose the filter effect type and press the k button152 Adjust the effect Check the effect, choose Save and press the kbutton153 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 soundCapturing Still Pictures While Recording Movies 162File Names of Saved Still Pictures 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 pixelsHS Movie Options Open with HS Footage165 Autofocus Mode during Movie Shooting 166Maximum Movie Length 167 Off Wind noise is not reduced Default settingElectronic VR Wind Noise ReductionPausing Return to full-frame playback modeMovie Playback Movie Playback Editing MoviesPress Hor Ito choose KChoose end PointSaving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture Deleting Unnecessary Movies170 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 SoftwareConnecting to a Computer Connecting the USB CableTransferring Images from a Camera to a Computer 175 WindowsSource device Start Transfer button Disconnecting the Camera Charging the Battery176 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 DetectionAF Assist Red-eye Reduction196 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 CameraBattery 210Caring for the Camera Cleaning 211Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Storage Optional Accessories Damaged when the cover is closed213 Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards Optional AccessoriesApproved Memory Cards 214215 File and Folder Names216 Error Messages Display Description Solution217 1920×1080 or H 2992×2992 Error Messages218 3984×2656, u3968×2232219 HDR in o 220221 Troubleshooting Display, Settings and Power Supply222 Print date not Reset file223 Time zone and date has not been setElectronically Controlled Cameras TroubleshootingSelector or Close-up scene mode 224225 Pet portraitImage size not Easy panorama in Panorama 226Check the Sequence display options setting 227U3968×2232, O1920×1080 or H 2992×2992 228 Specifications 229Nikon Coolpix P500 Digital Camera 230 Specifications231 Fireworks show scene mode77 F Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5Specifications Charging AC Adapter EH-69P233 Supported StandardsSymbols Index234 235 236 IndexNight landscape j 48 Night portrait e 49 Nikon Transfer 2 237 FX1B0311