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Reference Manual Trademark Information AVC Patent Portfolio LicensePage Confirming the Package Contents Read This First About This Manual IiiOther Information Icon Information and Precautions Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important Pictures Disposing of Data Storage Devices Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Turn off in the event of malfunction Handle the camera strap with careNever place the strap around the neck of an infant or child 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 E74 E75E78 E79 Xvi F15F18 F19 Basic Operations Switching the Information on the Monitor s buttonParts of the Camera Flash raised Parts of the CameraCamera Body Parts of the Camera Bemovie-record button20, E89 Rotary multi selector Controls Used in Shooting Mode Controls Used in Playback Mode Side zoom control Changing the Angle of the Monitor Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Lens CapAttach the strap at two places Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture Shooting Mode Monitor Eye-Fi communication indicator 111, E93104 Number of exposures remaining Playback Mode Full-frame display A1588, E22 E98 Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode Shooting modePlayback mode Basic Operations Using the Rotary Multi Selector When Using Shooting ModeWhen Using Playback Mode When Displaying Menus Playback menu Using Menus the dButtonShooting menu Selecting Menu Items Switching Between TabsWhen the Menu Contains Two or More Pages Switching the Information on Monitor sbutton For ShootingFor Playback Histogram and Framing Grid Displays for Shooting Switching the Monitor Display xbutton Using the ViewfinderDiopter adjustment control Xbutton Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time First Use Only Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot coverInserting the Battery Correctly 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 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Insert the memory cardInserting the Memory Card Correctly Formatting a Memory Card Internal Memory and Memory Cards Approved Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining Battery LevelTurn the Camera On Monitor Display Turn the Camera On Power Saving Function Auto OffTurning the Camera On and Off Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time Press Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k buttonPress Hor Ito choose the date display order Press the kbutton or K Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting Clock BatteryDaylight Saving Time 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 Select a Shooting Mode Features That Are Available in Shooting ModeUSpecial effects mode A55 Shooting mode Frame the picture Frame a PictureReady the camera Using the Zoom Digital ZoomAssign side zoom Digital Zoom and Interpolation When the digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses Focus and ShootShutter Aperture speed value Camera has nine focus areas, and if it does not Focus and Shoot AutofocusSubject Is Too Close to the Camera AF-assist Illuminator Play Back Images Press the cplayback buttonUse the multi selector to view previous or next images Viewing Pictures Changing How Images Are Displayed Playback ZoomThumbnail Playback, Calendar Display Play Back Images Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode Delete Unwanted ImagesPress Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button 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 Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene auto selector default setting aView a Description Help Information of Each Scene Close-up a Changing Scene Mode Settings Characteristics of Each SceneScene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes 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 YMfParty/indoor YMhSunsetPreserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises YMiDusk/dawn Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes YMuFood Use this mode when taking pictures of food Focus area selection, and then adjust each settingHue Self-timer 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 Viewing 3D Photography YMs3D photographyCamera cannot record 3D movies 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 Adjusting the Shutter Speed Adjusting the Aperture ValueL, m Modes Setting the Exposure for Shooting User Setting Mode Programmed auto E10 Shutter-priority auto E10Aperture-priority auto E10 Manual E11 Scene mode Easy panorama or 3D photography Changing j, k, l, m ModesPanorama or 3D photography Standard Auto or Fixed range auto is selected Autofocus mode Focuses even when the shutter-release button is notFocusing Flash exp. comp Default setting is Normal Active D-Lighting User Setting Modes General setupFollowing settings can be stored in M Shooting menu Saving Settings in M Mode Rotate the mode dial to the desired exposure modeUser Setting Modes Resetting for User Settings Available Functions Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorSmile timer a Using the Flash Flash Modes Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorPress the mflash pop-up button to raise the flash 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 Using the Self-timer Mode selected for the self-timer is displayedPress the shutter-release button all the way Set the focus and exposure Smile Timer Shooting Smiling Faces Press J n self-timer on the multi selectorFeatures Finish shooting Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode When the Self-timer Lamp FlashesSee Autofocus A33 for more information Shooting Features Releasing the Shutter Manually Choose a focus mode according to the desired scene Using Focus ModePress I p focus mode on the multi selector Focus Mode Setting Available Focus ModesMacro Close-up Autofocus Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation Value List of the Default SettingsUsing the Histogram Flash mode Self-timer Focus mode Exposure A66 A69 A72 A74 A42A43 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 Metering is reset to Matrix when Active D Exposure bracketing is reset to Off whenWhite balance is fixed at Auto normal 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 Using Face Detection Focusing on SubjectViewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection 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 Start the installer Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD from the CD-ROM driveUsing ViewNX Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software Connecting the USB Cable When using WindowsImport File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK Transferring Images to the Computer Viewing Images Transfer images to the computerTerminate the connection Start ViewNX Playback mode, press the k button to play a movie 7m42s Playing Back Movies Recording Movies Turn on the camera and display the shooting screenPress the bemovie-record button to start movie recording 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 Changing Movie Recording Settings Movie Menu Default setting is dHD 1080pP1920×1080Movie options Speed movies Press the cplayback button to select playback mode Adjusting the volumePlaying Back Movies Press the kbutton to play back a movie Using GPS 101 Default setting is Off Starting GPS Data RecordingSelect On and press the kbutton 102 103 Starting GPS Data Recording GPS Reception Indicator 104Pictures with Recorded Position Information 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 Displayed when the shooting mode is m Reset all111 Eye-Fi upload 112 Reference Section File and Folder Names100 Press the multi selector Ip focus mode Adjust the focusTaking Pictures with Manual Focus EManual Focus Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing back Taking Pictures with Easy PanoramaSelect VEasy panorama and press the k button WNormal Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing back When the guide showing the shooting point reachesExample of moving the camera 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 Press the kbutton when shooting is completed Using Panorama AssistRExposure Lock Indicator Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker Using 3D Photography Frame the subjectPress the shutter-release button to take the first picture Wait for the camera to automatically release the shutter Using 3D Photography Taking 3D Pictures Rotate the mode dial to j, k or l L, m ModesFrame the subject and shoot E10 Manual Mode Rotate the multi selector to set an aperture valueFocus and shoot E11 E12 Playing Images in a Sequence E13Sequence Display Options Sequence display Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence Deleting Images in a SequenceE14 Changing Key Picture in Sequence Editing Features Editing Still ImagesE15 Effect and Painting E16 Editing Still ImagesRestrictions on Image Editing Original Pictures and Edited Copies KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation ID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and ContrastE17 Select a picture A34 Mdbutton A13 MkQuick retouch Setting level, and press the kbutton ESkin Softening Softening Skin TonesPress the multi selector Hor Ito choose Confirm the results E19 Adjust the effect and press the kbuttonPFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an Image Confirm the result and press the kbuttonDesired copy size, and press the kbutton Choose Yes and press the kbutton JBlack Border Adding a Black Border to Pictures E21Select a picture A34 Mdbutton A13 MjBlack border Choose a frame thickness from Thin, Medium or Broad line ACrop Creating a Cropped Copy Use the multi selector to choose Yes, and press KbuttonE22 Image Size When connecting using the included audio/video cable When connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cableTurn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV E23 Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TV When Nothing Appears on the TVUsing the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control E24 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print E25Printing Pictures Take pictures Connecting the Camera to a Printer Turn off the cameraTurn on the printer Camera is automatically turned on Printing Individual Images E27 Printing Multiple Images Choose the desired paper size and press ButtonPrinting starts E28 Choose the desired paper size and press the kbutton E29Print selection Choose the pictures up to a maximum Numeral indicating the number of copies to be E30 Paper SizePrint all images Current print/total number of prints Editing Movies Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the MoviePress Hor Ito choose KChoose end point E31 Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture E32Editing Movies Image size E64 of the original movie Shooting Menu j, k, l or m Mode Image Quality and Image SizePicture Control Coolpix Picture Control Types of Coolpix Picture Control Shooting Menu j, k, l or m Mode E34View Grid of Coolpix Picture Control Press the kbutton to set the value Neutral and 4 for Vivid Types of Quick Adjust and Manual AdjustE35 Options that Can Be Adjusted in Custom 1 and Custom Press Jor Kto adjust the saturationE36 Contrast, Saturation and a Auto Custom Picture Control Coolpix Custom Picture Control Creating Coolpix Custom Picture ControlsE37 Choose the registration destination and press White Balance Adjusting Hue E38 Using Preset Manual BPreset manual, then press the k buttonChoose Measure Press the k button to measure the white balance value Metering Area MeteringE40 Continuous Shooting E41 Intvl timer shooting E42Them in a single picture Specified interval E43 Interval Timer Shooting Use the multi selector to select XIntvl timerShooting for the Continuous setting, 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 E48 Center of the frameTake a picture Center E49 AF areas E50 Using Subject TrackingPress the kbutton to cancel the registration of the subject Autofocus Mode Autofocus Mode for Movie RecordingE51 Choose how the camera focuses E52 Flash Exp. CompNoise Reduction Filter Save User Settings/Reset User Settings Off default Active D-Lighting is not applied SettingActive D-Lighting E53 Zoom Memory Startup Zoom PositionE54 600 mm, 800 mm and 1000 mm E55 Playback MenuAPrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order E56 Playback MenuDeleting All Print Orders Print Date Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A13 MbSlide show BSlide ShowSlide show begins Choose End or Restart E58 Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A13 MdProtectProtect Follow the procedure described below to select images Image Selection ScreenPress Hor Ito select on or OFF or the number of copies Press the kbutton to apply the image selection Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A13 MfRotate image FRotate ImageE60 Rotated Counterclockwise EVoice Memo Recording Voice MemosPlaying Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memos E62 HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory CardSelect a copy option and press the k button CSequence Display Options XChoose Key PictureE63 Message Memory contains no images Movie Menu Movie OptionsNormal Speed Movies E64 Movie Menu HS MoviesE65 Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie Press the bemovie-record button to startRecording Press the bemovie-record button to end recording E67 HS Movie15 s Playback Min Slow motion playback No sound Playback Min Fast motion playback No sound E68 Option Description ASingle AF E69 GPS Setting MenuGPS Settings GPS Setting Menu About two minutes are needed to update the A-GPS fileUpdating the A-GPS File E70 Press the dbutton MzGPS setting tab A13 MCreate log Create Log Record the log of moving informationE71 Log recording starts Select Save log, and press the kbutton E72To Erase Log Data Log data is saved to a memory card View Log Check the movement routeTo Erase Log Data E73 O1920×1080 , I4608×3072 or H3456×3456 Welcome ScreenE74 Time Zone and Date E75Hour minute Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone Choose xTravel destination and press ButtonPress Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone E76 E77 Time Zones Monitor Settings E78 Print Date Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures E79Print Date and Print Order Press the dbutton Mztab A13 MPrint date Camera shake is also compensated when recording movies as Default settingVibration Reduction E80 Motion Detection E81Reduction burst in Close-up,Fireworks show, Easy Panorama in Panorama, Pet portrait Enable or disable the digital zoom AF AssistDigital Zoom E82 Assign Side Zoom Control E83 Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settingsAuto Off Setting Auto Off Format Memory/Format Card LanguageFormatting the Internal Memory Formatting Memory Cards TV Settings Adjust the settings for connecting to a TVE86 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 Eye-Fi Communication Indicator Eye-Fi UploadE93 Supported Eye-Fi Cards E94 Reverse IndicatorsReset All E95 GPS Setting Menu Setup MenuE96 Auto off E84 Min Hdmi E86 Firmware Version E97Others Displays the current camera firmware version File and Folder Names E98 E99 Optional Accessories Damaged when the cover is closedE100 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 Cleaning Cloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleanerCaring for the Camera Storage Troubleshooting Power, Display, Settings IssuesSee Error Messages E101 for more information 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 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 SpecificationsSupported Standards Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Symbols IndexNumerics F19 Digital zoom 31, 109, E82 Diopter adjustment control F20 F21 Lens cap F22 Sscn E98 F23 FX2B0211 Nikon Corporation

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