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Contents

Reference Manual Trademark Information AVC Patent Portfolio LicensePage Confirming the Package Contents Read This First Other Information About This ManualIii Icon Life-Long Learning Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Before Taking Important Pictures Disposing of Data Storage Devices Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Turn off in the event of malfunctionHandle the camera strap with care Keep out of reach of children Observe caution when handling the battery Vii Viii Modifications Interface Cables Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York Following apply only to users in European countries Table of Contents Table of Contents Xii 107 Xiii101 Xiv E78 E74E75 E79 F18 XviF15 F19 Basic Operations Switching the Information on the Monitor s buttonParts of the Camera Flash raised Parts of the CameraCamera Body 20, E89 Parts of the CameraBemovie-record button Rotary multi selector Controls Used in Shooting Mode Controls Used in Playback Mode Side zoom control Changing the Angle of the Monitor Attach the strap at two places Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens CapLens Cap Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture Shooting Mode Monitor 104 Eye-Fi communication indicator111, E93 Number of exposures remaining 88, E22 Playback ModeFull-frame display A15 E98 Playback mode Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback ModeShooting mode Basic Operations When Using Playback Mode Using the Rotary Multi SelectorWhen Using Shooting Mode When Displaying Menus Playback menu Using Menus the dButtonShooting menu Selecting Menu Items Switching Between TabsWhen the Menu Contains Two or More Pages For Playback Switching the Information on Monitor sbuttonFor Shooting Histogram and Framing Grid Displays for Shooting Diopter adjustment control Switching the Monitor Display xbuttonUsing the Viewfinder Xbutton Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time First Use Only Basics of Shooting and Playback Inserting the Battery Correctly Preparation 1 Insert the BatteryClose the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Correctly, the battery latch will Lock the battery in place High Temperature Caution Removing the BatteryPreparation 1 Insert the Battery Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Understanding the Charge Lamp Charging Using Computer or Battery ChargerAC Power Source Inserting the Memory Card Correctly Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardInsert the memory card Formatting a Memory Card Removing Memory Cards Internal Memory and Memory CardsApproved Memory Cards Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Turn the Camera On Check the battery level and number of exposures remainingBattery Level Monitor Display Turn the Camera On Power Saving Function Auto OffTurning the Camera On and Off Press Hor Ito choose the date display order Setting the Display Language, Date, and TimePress Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button Press the kbutton or K Daylight Saving Time Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time SettingClock Battery Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images See The Monitor A8 for more information Select a Shooting ModeRotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode USpecial effects mode A55 Select a Shooting ModeFeatures That Are Available in Shooting Mode Shooting mode Frame the picture Frame a PictureReady the camera Assign side zoom Using the ZoomDigital Zoom Digital Zoom and Interpolation Shutter Aperture speed value When the digital zoom is in effect, the camera focusesFocus and Shoot Camera has nine focus areas, and if it does not Subject Is Too Close to the Camera Focus and ShootAutofocus AF-assist Illuminator Use the multi selector to view previous or next images Play Back ImagesPress the cplayback button Viewing Pictures Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display Changing How Images Are DisplayedPlayback Zoom Play Back Images Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting ModeDelete Unwanted Images Deleting Images in a Sequence To cancel the selection, press Ito remove y Operating the Erase Selected Images ScreenPage Shooting Features Shooting Features Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously AAuto ModeChanging AAuto Mode Settings View a Description Help Information of Each Scene Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesScene auto selector default setting a Close-up a Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Changing Scene Mode SettingsCharacteristics of Each Scene JNight landscape Single shot in Landscape Backlighting Mode for the subject manually Digital zoom is not available Optimal for shooting human subjects YMbPortrait Use this mode for portraits Hand-held Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises YMfParty/indoorYMhSunset YMiDusk/dawn Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Hue Self-timer YMuFood Use this mode when taking pictures of foodFocus area selection, and then adjust each setting Following settings, press the kbutton to temporarily cancel YMpPanorama Use this mode for shooting panorama pictures OFF Press the shutter-release button to release the shutter Viewing Pictures Taken Using Pet DetectionSingle One picture is captured at a time Camera cannot record 3D movies Viewing 3D PhotographyYMs3D photography With your TV or monitor to ensure proper use Skin softening can also be applied to saved images A88 Using Skin SofteningShooting Features It may take more time to save images Characteristics of Each Special Effect Camera focuses at the center area of the frame Special Effects Mode Settings Changing Special Effects Mode SettingsSpecial Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting L, mModes Setting the Exposure for Shooting L, m Modes Setting the Exposure for Shooting Adjusting the Shutter SpeedAdjusting the Aperture Value User Setting Mode Aperture-priority auto E10 Programmed auto E10Shutter-priority auto E10 Manual E11 Panorama or 3D photography Scene mode Easy panorama or 3D photographyChanging j, k, l, m Modes Standard Auto or Fixed range auto is selected Focusing Flash exp. comp Autofocus modeFocuses even when the shutter-release button is not Default setting is Normal Active D-Lighting Following settings can be stored in M User Setting ModesGeneral setup Shooting menu User Setting Modes Saving Settings in M ModeRotate the mode dial to the desired exposure mode Resetting for User Settings Available Functions Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorSmile timer a Press the mflash pop-up button to raise the flash Using the Flash Flash ModesFeatures That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Frame the subject and take a picture Effective Range of the Flash Available Flash ModesLowering the Flash Flash Mode Setting Auto with Red-eye Reduction Press the shutter-release button all the way Using the Self-timerMode selected for the self-timer is displayed Set the focus and exposure Features Smile Timer Shooting Smiling FacesPress J n self-timer on the multi selector Finish shooting See Autofocus A33 for more information Shooting Features Auto Off in Smile Timer ModeWhen the Self-timer Lamp Flashes Releasing the Shutter Manually Choose a focus mode according to the desired scene Using Focus ModePress I p focus mode on the multi selector Macro Close-up Focus Mode SettingAvailable Focus Modes Autofocus Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation Value List of the Default SettingsUsing the Histogram A43 Flash mode Self-timer Focus mode ExposureA66 A69 A72 A74 A42 A44 Available Image Quality Image Quality SettingChanging the Image Quality and Image Size Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Image Size SettingAvailable Image Size Number of Exposures Remaining Printing Images of Size Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously White balance is fixed at Auto normal Metering is reset to Matrix when Active DExposure bracketing is reset to Off when Exposure bracketing cannot be used when With Subject tracking Features That Cannot Be Used SimultaneouslyFps or Continuous H 60 fps is selected for Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously M mode, the ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO Focus area Focusing on SubjectUsing the Target Finding AF Viewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection Using Face DetectionFocusing on Subject Area mode A61 in j, k, l Press the shutter-release button halfway Focus LockPosition the subject at the center of the frame Playback Features Playback Features Features Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu Fisheye, Miniature effect and Painting Pictures taken using Easy panorama or 3D photography Playback Features USB/audio/video output connector Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or PrinterHdmi mini connector Type C Compatible Operating Systems Using ViewNXInstalling ViewNX Using ViewNX Start the installerRemove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD from the CD-ROM drive Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK Connecting the USB CableWhen using Windows Transferring Images to the Computer Terminate the connection Viewing ImagesTransfer images to the computer Start ViewNX Playback mode, press the k button to play a movie 7m42s Playing Back Movies Press the bemovie-record button to start movie recording Recording MoviesTurn on the camera and display the shooting screen Press the bemovie-record button again to end recording Focusing for Movie Recording Recording Movies Recording HS High Speed Movies Maximum Movie LengthFunctions Available in Movie Recording Movie options Changing Movie Recording Settings Movie MenuDefault setting is dHD 1080pP1920×1080 Speed movies Playing Back Movies Press the cplayback button to select playback modeAdjusting the volume Press the kbutton to play back a movie Using GPS 101 Select On and press the kbutton Default setting is OffStarting GPS Data Recording 102 103 Starting GPS Data Recording Pictures with Recorded Position Information GPS Reception Indicator104 GPS reception Log Changing the GPS Settings GPS Options Menu105 106 General Camera Setup 107 Panorama assist, or 3D photography Setup Menu108 109 Setup Menu 110 111 Displayed when the shooting mode is mReset all Eye-Fi upload 112 Reference Section File and Folder Names100 Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Press the multi selector Ip focus modeAdjust the focus EManual Focus Select VEasy panorama and press the k button Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing backTaking Pictures with Easy Panorama WNormal Example of moving the camera Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing backWhen the guide showing the shooting point reaches Iicons showing the panorama direction are displayed Viewing Easy Panorama Scroll Shoot the next picture Using Panorama AssistSelect UPanorama assist and press the k button RExposure Lock Indicator Press the kbutton when shooting is completedUsing Panorama Assist Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker Press the shutter-release button to take the first picture Using 3D PhotographyFrame the subject Wait for the camera to automatically release the shutter Using 3D Photography Taking 3D Pictures Frame the subject and shoot Rotate the mode dial to j, k or lL, m Modes E10 Focus and shoot Manual ModeRotate the multi selector to set an aperture value E11 E12 Sequence Display Options Playing Images in a SequenceE13 Sequence display E14 Playback Menu Options Available When Using SequenceDeleting Images in a Sequence Changing Key Picture in Sequence E15 Editing FeaturesEditing Still Images Effect and Painting Restrictions on Image Editing E16Editing Still Images Original Pictures and Edited Copies E17 KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and SaturationID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Select a picture A34 Mdbutton A13 MkQuick retouch Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose Setting level, and press the kbuttonESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones Confirm the results E19 Adjust the effect and press the kbuttonPFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects Desired copy size, and press the kbutton GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an ImageConfirm the result and press the kbutton Choose Yes and press the kbutton Select a picture A34 Mdbutton A13 MjBlack border JBlack Border Adding a Black Border to PicturesE21 Choose a frame thickness from Thin, Medium or Broad line E22 ACrop Creating a Cropped CopyUse the multi selector to choose Yes, and press Kbutton Image Size Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV When connecting using the included audio/video cableWhen connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable E23 Using the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TVWhen Nothing Appears on the TV E24 Printing Pictures Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintE25 Take pictures Turn on the printer Connecting the Camera to a PrinterTurn off the camera Camera is automatically turned on Printing Individual Images E27 Printing starts Printing Multiple ImagesChoose the desired paper size and press Button E28 Print selection Choose the pictures up to a maximum Choose the desired paper size and press the kbuttonE29 Numeral indicating the number of copies to be Print all images E30Paper Size Current print/total number of prints Press Hor Ito choose KChoose end point Editing MoviesExtracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie E31 Editing Movies Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still PictureE32 Image size E64 of the original movie Picture Control Coolpix Picture Control Shooting Menu j, k, l or m ModeImage Quality and Image Size Types of Coolpix Picture Control View Grid of Coolpix Picture Control Shooting Menu j, k, l or m ModeE34 Press the kbutton to set the value Neutral and 4 for Vivid Types of Quick Adjust and Manual AdjustE35 E36 Options that Can Be Adjusted in Custom 1 and CustomPress Jor Kto adjust the saturation Contrast, Saturation and a Auto E37 Custom Picture Control Coolpix Custom Picture ControlCreating Coolpix Custom Picture Controls Choose the registration destination and press White Balance Adjusting Hue E38 Choose Measure Using Preset ManualBPreset manual, then press the k button Press the k button to measure the white balance value Metering Area MeteringE40 Continuous Shooting E41 Them in a single picture Intvl timer shootingE42 Specified interval E43 Shooting for the Continuous setting, Interval Timer ShootingUse the multi selector to select XIntvl timer Then press the kbutton Camera returns to shooting screen Choose the interval between each shot and press the kbuttonE44 E45 ISO SensitivityTypes of ISO Sensitivity Exposure Bracketing E46 You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus AF Area ModeE47 Take a picture E48Center of the frame Center E49 AF areas E50 Using Subject TrackingPress the kbutton to cancel the registration of the subject E51 Autofocus ModeAutofocus Mode for Movie Recording Choose how the camera focuses E52 Flash Exp. CompNoise Reduction Filter Active D-Lighting Save User Settings/Reset User SettingsOff default Active D-Lighting is not applied Setting E53 E54 Zoom MemoryStartup Zoom Position 600 mm, 800 mm and 1000 mm E55 Playback MenuAPrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order Deleting All Print Orders E56Playback Menu Print Date Slide show begins Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A13 MbSlide showBSlide Show Choose End or Restart E58 Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A13 MdProtectProtect Press Hor Ito select on or OFF or the number of copies Follow the procedure described below to select imagesImage Selection Screen Press the kbutton to apply the image selection E60 Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A13 MfRotate imageFRotate Image Rotated Counterclockwise Playing Voice Memos EVoice MemoRecording Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memos E62 HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory CardSelect a copy option and press the k button E63 CSequence Display OptionsXChoose Key Picture Message Memory contains no images Normal Speed Movies Movie MenuMovie Options E64 Movie Menu HS MoviesE65 Recording Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS MoviePress the bemovie-record button to start Press the bemovie-record button to end recording 15 s Playback Min Slow motion playback No sound E67HS Movie Playback Min Fast motion playback No sound E68 Option Description ASingle AF E69 GPS Setting MenuGPS Settings Updating the A-GPS File GPS Setting MenuAbout two minutes are needed to update the A-GPS file E70 E71 Press the dbutton MzGPS setting tab A13 MCreate logCreate Log Record the log of moving information Log recording starts To Erase Log Data Select Save log, and press the kbuttonE72 Log data is saved to a memory card To Erase Log Data View LogCheck the movement route E73 O1920×1080 , I4608×3072 or H3456×3456 Welcome ScreenE74 Hour minute Time Zone and DateE75 Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone Setting the Travel Destination Time ZoneChoose xTravel destination and press Button E76 E77 Time Zones Monitor Settings E78 Print Date and Print Order Print Date Imprinting Date and Time on PicturesE79 Press the dbutton Mztab A13 MPrint date Vibration Reduction Camera shake is also compensated when recording movies asDefault setting E80 Reduction burst in Close-up,Fireworks show, Easy Motion DetectionE81 Panorama in Panorama, Pet portrait Digital Zoom Enable or disable the digital zoomAF Assist E82 Assign Side Zoom Control E83 Auto Off Setting Sound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings Auto Off Formatting the Internal Memory Format Memory/Format CardLanguage Formatting Memory Cards E86 TV SettingsAdjust the settings for connecting to a TV Hdmi and HDMI-CEC Press the dbutton Mztab A13 MFn button Fn ButtonE87 Charge by Computer E88 E89 Charge Lamp E90 Reset File NumberingToggle Av/Tv Selection E91 Blink WarningDid someone blink? Screen Press the dbutton Mztab A13 MFilmstrip FilmstripE92 E93 Eye-Fi Communication IndicatorEye-Fi Upload Supported Eye-Fi Cards E94 Reverse IndicatorsReset All E95 E96 GPS Setting MenuSetup Menu Auto off E84 Min Hdmi E86 Others Firmware VersionE97 Displays the current camera firmware version File and Folder Names E98 E99 E100 Optional AccessoriesDamaged when the cover is closed Hours E101 Error MessagesDisplay Cause/Solution Error Messages E102 E103 E104 E105 E106 Technical Notes and Index Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Products Camera Battery Caring for the Products Charging AC Adapter Memory Cards Caring for the Camera CleaningCloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner Storage See Error Messages E101 for more information TroubleshootingPower, Display, Settings Issues Problem Cause/Solution Troubleshooting BElectronically Controlled Cameras Shooting Issues F10 F11 F12 Playback Issues F13 F14 Nikon Coolpix P510 Digital Camera SpecificationsF15 Specifications F16 F17 77F Supported Standards Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5Specifications Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Numerics SymbolsIndex F19 Digital zoom 31, 109, E82 Diopter adjustment control F20 F21 Lens cap F22 Sscn E98 F23 FX2B0211 Nikon Corporation