Parts of the Camera, Basic Operations

Parts of the Camera and

Basic Operations

This chapter describes the parts of the camera and also explains the main functions of each part and the basic camera operations.

Parts of the Camera	2
The Camera Body	2
Controls Used in Shooting Mode	4
Controls Used in Playback Mode	5
Changing the Angle of the Monitor	6
Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap	7
The Monitor	8
Basic Operations	11
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode	11
Using the Rotary Multi Selector	12
Using Menus (the dButton)	13
Switching the Information on the Monitor (s button)	15
Switching the Monitor Display (xbutton)	16
Using the Viewfinder	16

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A17).

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Nikon COOLPIXP510BLK manual Parts of the Camera, Basic Operations, Switching the Information on the Monitor s button

Contents

Reference Manual AVC Patent Portfolio License Trademark InformationPage Read This First Confirming the Package Contents Icon About This ManualIii Other Information Before Taking Important Pictures Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Life-Long Learning Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Disposing of Data Storage Devices Keep out of reach of children Turn off in the event of malfunctionHandle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Vii Observe caution when handling the battery Viii Interface Cables Modifications Following apply only to users in European countries Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York Table of Contents Xii Table of Contents 101 Xiii107 Xiv E79 E74E75 E78 F19 XviF15 F18 Parts of the Camera Switching the Information on the Monitor s buttonBasic Operations Camera Body Parts of the CameraFlash raised Rotary multi selector Parts of the CameraBemovie-record button 20, E89 Controls Used in Shooting Mode Side zoom control Controls Used in Playback Mode Changing the Angle of the Monitor Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens CapLens Cap Attach the strap at two places Monitor Shooting Mode Number of exposures remaining Eye-Fi communication indicator111, E93 104 E98 Playback ModeFull-frame display A15 88, E22 Basic Operations Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback ModeShooting mode Playback mode When Displaying Menus Using the Rotary Multi SelectorWhen Using Shooting Mode When Using Playback Mode Shooting menu Using Menus the dButtonPlayback menu When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages Switching Between TabsSelecting Menu Items Histogram and Framing Grid Displays for Shooting Switching the Information on Monitor sbuttonFor Shooting For Playback Xbutton Switching the Monitor Display xbuttonUsing the Viewfinder Diopter adjustment control Basics of Shooting and Playback Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time First Use Only Correctly, the battery latch will Lock the battery in place Preparation 1 Insert the BatteryClose the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Inserting the Battery Correctly Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Removing the BatteryHigh Temperature Caution Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Preparation 2 Charge the Battery AC Power Source Charging Using Computer or Battery ChargerUnderstanding the Charge Lamp Formatting a Memory Card Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardInsert the memory card Inserting the Memory Card Correctly Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Internal Memory and Memory CardsApproved Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Monitor Display Check the battery level and number of exposures remainingBattery Level Turn the Camera On Turning the Camera On and Off Power Saving Function Auto OffTurn the Camera On Press the kbutton or K Setting the Display Language, Date, and TimePress Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button Press Hor Ito choose the date display order Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time SettingClock Battery Daylight Saving Time Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode Select a Shooting ModeSee The Monitor A8 for more information Shooting mode Select a Shooting ModeFeatures That Are Available in Shooting Mode USpecial effects mode A55 Ready the camera Frame a PictureFrame the picture Digital Zoom and Interpolation Using the ZoomDigital Zoom Assign side zoom Camera has nine focus areas, and if it does not When the digital zoom is in effect, the camera focusesFocus and Shoot Shutter Aperture speed value AF-assist Illuminator Focus and ShootAutofocus Subject Is Too Close to the Camera Viewing Pictures Play Back ImagesPress the cplayback button Use the multi selector to view previous or next images Play Back Images Changing How Images Are DisplayedPlayback Zoom Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display Deleting Images in a Sequence Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting ModeDelete Unwanted Images Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen To cancel the selection, press Ito remove yPage Shooting Features Shooting Features Changing AAuto Mode Settings AAuto ModeFeatures That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Close-up a Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesScene auto selector default setting a View a Description Help Information of Each Scene JNight landscape Changing Scene Mode SettingsCharacteristics of Each Scene Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Single shot in Landscape Backlighting Optimal for shooting human subjects Mode for the subject manually Digital zoom is not available YMbPortrait Use this mode for portraits Hand-held YMiDusk/dawn YMfParty/indoorYMhSunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Following settings, press the kbutton to temporarily cancel YMuFood Use this mode when taking pictures of foodFocus area selection, and then adjust each setting Hue Self-timer YMpPanorama Use this mode for shooting panorama pictures Single One picture is captured at a time Viewing Pictures Taken Using Pet DetectionOFF Press the shutter-release button to release the shutter With your TV or monitor to ensure proper use Viewing 3D PhotographyYMs3D photography Camera cannot record 3D movies Shooting Features It may take more time to save images Using Skin SofteningSkin softening can also be applied to saved images A88 Camera focuses at the center area of the frame Characteristics of Each Special Effect Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting Changing Special Effects Mode SettingsSpecial Effects Mode Settings L, mModes Setting the Exposure for Shooting User Setting Mode Adjusting the Shutter SpeedAdjusting the Aperture Value L, m Modes Setting the Exposure for Shooting Manual E11 Programmed auto E10Shutter-priority auto E10 Aperture-priority auto E10 Standard Scene mode Easy panorama or 3D photographyChanging j, k, l, m Modes Panorama or 3D photography Auto or Fixed range auto is selected Default setting is Normal Active D-Lighting Autofocus modeFocuses even when the shutter-release button is not Focusing Flash exp. comp Shooting menu User Setting ModesGeneral setup Following settings can be stored in M Resetting for User Settings Saving Settings in M ModeRotate the mode dial to the desired exposure mode User Setting Modes Smile timer a Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorAvailable Functions Frame the subject and take a picture Using the Flash Flash ModesFeatures That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Press the mflash pop-up button to raise the flash Lowering the Flash Available Flash ModesEffective Range of the Flash Auto with Red-eye Reduction Flash Mode Setting Set the focus and exposure Using the Self-timerMode selected for the self-timer is displayed Press the shutter-release button all the way Finish shooting Smile Timer Shooting Smiling FacesPress J n self-timer on the multi selector Features Releasing the Shutter Manually Auto Off in Smile Timer ModeWhen the Self-timer Lamp Flashes See Autofocus A33 for more information Shooting Features Press I p focus mode on the multi selector Using Focus ModeChoose a focus mode according to the desired scene Autofocus Focus Mode SettingAvailable Focus Modes Macro Close-up Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation Using the Histogram List of the Default SettingsExposure Compensation Value A44 Flash mode Self-timer Focus mode ExposureA66 A69 A72 A74 A42 A43 Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Image Quality SettingAvailable Image Quality Available Image Size Image Size SettingChanging the Image Quality and Image Size Printing Images of Size Number of Exposures Remaining Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Exposure bracketing cannot be used when Metering is reset to Matrix when Active DExposure bracketing is reset to Off when White balance is fixed at Auto normal Fps or Continuous H 60 fps is selected for Features That Cannot Be Used SimultaneouslyWith Subject tracking M mode, the ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Using the Target Finding AF Focusing on SubjectFocus area Area mode A61 in j, k, l Using Face DetectionFocusing on Subject Viewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection Position the subject at the center of the frame Focus LockPress the shutter-release button halfway Playback Features Playback Features Fisheye, Miniature effect and Painting Features Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu Pictures taken using Easy panorama or 3D photography Hdmi mini connector Type C Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or PrinterPlayback Features USB/audio/video output connector Installing ViewNX Using ViewNXCompatible Operating Systems Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software Start the installerRemove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD from the CD-ROM drive Using ViewNX Transferring Images to the Computer Connecting the USB CableWhen using Windows Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK Start ViewNX Viewing ImagesTransfer images to the computer Terminate the connection 7m42s Playing Back Movies Playback mode, press the k button to play a movie Press the bemovie-record button again to end recording Recording MoviesTurn on the camera and display the shooting screen Press the bemovie-record button to start movie recording Recording Movies Focusing for Movie Recording Functions Available in Movie Recording Maximum Movie LengthRecording HS High Speed Movies Speed movies Changing Movie Recording Settings Movie MenuDefault setting is dHD 1080pP1920×1080 Movie options Press the kbutton to play back a movie Press the cplayback button to select playback modeAdjusting the volume Playing Back Movies 101 Using GPS 102 Default setting is OffStarting GPS Data Recording Select On and press the kbutton Starting GPS Data Recording 103 GPS reception GPS Reception Indicator104 Pictures with Recorded Position Information 105 Changing the GPS Settings GPS Options MenuLog 106 107 General Camera Setup 108 Setup MenuPanorama assist, or 3D photography 109 110 Setup Menu Eye-Fi upload Displayed when the shooting mode is mReset all 111 112 100 File and Folder NamesReference Section EManual Focus Press the multi selector Ip focus modeAdjust the focus Taking Pictures with Manual Focus WNormal Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing backTaking Pictures with Easy Panorama Select VEasy panorama and press the k button Iicons showing the panorama direction are displayed Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing backWhen the guide showing the shooting point reaches Example of moving the camera Viewing Easy Panorama Scroll Select UPanorama assist and press the k button Using Panorama AssistShoot the next picture Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker Press the kbutton when shooting is completedUsing Panorama Assist RExposure Lock Indicator Wait for the camera to automatically release the shutter Using 3D PhotographyFrame the subject Press the shutter-release button to take the first picture Taking 3D Pictures Using 3D Photography E10 Rotate the mode dial to j, k or lL, m Modes Frame the subject and shoot E11 Manual ModeRotate the multi selector to set an aperture value Focus and shoot E12 Sequence display Playing Images in a SequenceE13 Sequence Display Options Changing Key Picture in Sequence Playback Menu Options Available When Using SequenceDeleting Images in a Sequence E14 Effect and Painting Editing FeaturesEditing Still Images E15 Original Pictures and Edited Copies E16Editing Still Images Restrictions on Image Editing Select a picture A34 Mdbutton A13 MkQuick retouch KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and SaturationID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast E17 Confirm the results Setting level, and press the kbuttonESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose PFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects Adjust the effect and press the kbuttonE19 Choose Yes and press the kbutton GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an ImageConfirm the result and press the kbutton Desired copy size, and press the kbutton Choose a frame thickness from Thin, Medium or Broad line JBlack Border Adding a Black Border to PicturesE21 Select a picture A34 Mdbutton A13 MjBlack border Image Size ACrop Creating a Cropped CopyUse the multi selector to choose Yes, and press Kbutton E22 E23 When connecting using the included audio/video cableWhen connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV E24 Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TVWhen Nothing Appears on the TV Using the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control Take pictures Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintE25 Printing Pictures Camera is automatically turned on Connecting the Camera to a PrinterTurn off the camera Turn on the printer E27 Printing Individual Images E28 Printing Multiple ImagesChoose the desired paper size and press Button Printing starts Numeral indicating the number of copies to be Choose the desired paper size and press the kbuttonE29 Print selection Choose the pictures up to a maximum Current print/total number of prints E30Paper Size Print all images E31 Editing MoviesExtracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie Press Hor Ito choose KChoose end point Image size E64 of the original movie Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still PictureE32 Editing Movies Types of Coolpix Picture Control Shooting Menu j, k, l or m ModeImage Quality and Image Size Picture Control Coolpix Picture Control Press the kbutton to set the value Shooting Menu j, k, l or m ModeE34 View Grid of Coolpix Picture Control E35 Types of Quick Adjust and Manual AdjustNeutral and 4 for Vivid Contrast, Saturation and a Auto Options that Can Be Adjusted in Custom 1 and CustomPress Jor Kto adjust the saturation E36 Choose the registration destination and press Custom Picture Control Coolpix Custom Picture ControlCreating Coolpix Custom Picture Controls E37 E38 White Balance Adjusting Hue Press the k button to measure the white balance value Using Preset ManualBPreset manual, then press the k button Choose Measure E40 MeteringMetering Area E41 Continuous Shooting Specified interval E43 Intvl timer shootingE42 Them in a single picture Then press the kbutton Interval Timer ShootingUse the multi selector to select XIntvl timer Shooting for the Continuous setting, E44 Choose the interval between each shot and press the kbuttonCamera returns to shooting screen Types of ISO Sensitivity ISO SensitivityE45 E46 Exposure Bracketing E47 AF Area ModeYou can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus Center E48Center of the frame Take a picture AF areas E49 Press the kbutton to cancel the registration of the subject Using Subject TrackingE50 Choose how the camera focuses Autofocus ModeAutofocus Mode for Movie Recording E51 Noise Reduction Filter Flash Exp. CompE52 E53 Save User Settings/Reset User SettingsOff default Active D-Lighting is not applied Setting Active D-Lighting 600 mm, 800 mm and 1000 mm Zoom MemoryStartup Zoom Position E54 APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order Playback MenuE55 Print Date E56Playback Menu Deleting All Print Orders Choose End or Restart Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A13 MbSlide showBSlide Show Slide show begins Protect Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A13 MdProtectE58 Press the kbutton to apply the image selection Follow the procedure described below to select imagesImage Selection Screen Press Hor Ito select on or OFF or the number of copies Rotated Counterclockwise Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A13 MfRotate imageFRotate Image E60 Deleting Voice Memos EVoice MemoRecording Voice Memos Playing Voice Memos Select a copy option and press the k button HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory CardE62 Message Memory contains no images CSequence Display OptionsXChoose Key Picture E63 E64 Movie MenuMovie Options Normal Speed Movies E65 HS MoviesMovie Menu Press the bemovie-record button to end recording Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS MoviePress the bemovie-record button to start Recording Playback Min Fast motion playback No sound E67HS Movie 15 s Playback Min Slow motion playback No sound Option Description ASingle AF E68 GPS Settings GPS Setting MenuE69 E70 GPS Setting MenuAbout two minutes are needed to update the A-GPS file Updating the A-GPS File Log recording starts Press the dbutton MzGPS setting tab A13 MCreate logCreate Log Record the log of moving information E71 Log data is saved to a memory card Select Save log, and press the kbuttonE72 To Erase Log Data E73 View LogCheck the movement route To Erase Log Data E74 Welcome ScreenO1920×1080 , I4608×3072 or H3456×3456 Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year Time Zone and DateE75 Hour minute E76 Setting the Travel Destination Time ZoneChoose xTravel destination and press Button Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone Time Zones E77 E78 Monitor Settings Press the dbutton Mztab A13 MPrint date Print Date Imprinting Date and Time on PicturesE79 Print Date and Print Order E80 Camera shake is also compensated when recording movies asDefault setting Vibration Reduction Panorama in Panorama, Pet portrait Motion DetectionE81 Reduction burst in Close-up,Fireworks show, Easy E82 Enable or disable the digital zoomAF Assist Digital Zoom E83 Assign Side Zoom Control Auto Off Sound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings Auto Off Setting Formatting Memory Cards Format Memory/Format CardLanguage Formatting the Internal Memory Hdmi and HDMI-CEC TV SettingsAdjust the settings for connecting to a TV E86 E87 Fn ButtonPress the dbutton Mztab A13 MFn button E88 Charge by Computer Charge Lamp E89 Toggle Av/Tv Selection Reset File NumberingE90 Did someone blink? Screen Blink WarningE91 E92 FilmstripPress the dbutton Mztab A13 MFilmstrip Supported Eye-Fi Cards Eye-Fi Communication IndicatorEye-Fi Upload E93 Reset All Reverse IndicatorsE94 E95 Auto off E84 Min Hdmi E86 GPS Setting MenuSetup Menu E96 Displays the current camera firmware version Firmware VersionE97 Others E98 File and Folder Names E99 Hours Optional AccessoriesDamaged when the cover is closed E100 Display Cause/Solution Error MessagesE101 E102 Error Messages E103 E104 E105 E106 Technical Notes and Index Technical Notes and Index Camera Caring for the Products Caring for the Products Battery Charging AC Adapter Memory Cards Storage CleaningCloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner Caring for the Camera Problem Cause/Solution TroubleshootingPower, Display, Settings Issues See Error Messages E101 for more information Troubleshooting BElectronically Controlled Cameras F10 Shooting Issues F11 F12 F13 Playback Issues F14 F15 SpecificationsNikon Coolpix P510 Digital Camera F16 Specifications 77F F17 Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5Specifications Supported Standards F19 SymbolsIndex Numerics F20 Digital zoom 31, 109, E82 Diopter adjustment control Lens cap F21 Sscn E98 F22 F23 Nikon Corporation FX2B0211

Nikon COOLPIXP510BLK, COOLPIXP510RED manual Parts of the Camera, Basic Operations

Models: P510 COOLPIXP510RED COOLPIXP510BLK

Parts of the Camera and

Basic Operations

Parts of the Camera

Basic Operations

Switching the Information on the Monitor (s button)

Parts of the Camera and

Basic Operations

Parts of the Camera

Basic Operations

Switching the Information on the Monitor (sbutton)

Switching the Information on the Monitor (s button)