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Nikon COOLPIXP510BLK, COOLPIXP510RED manual

Models: P510 COOLPIXP510RED COOLPIXP510BLK

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Introduction

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

Shooting Features

Playback Features

Recording and Playing Back Movies

Using GPS

General Camera Setup

Reference Section

Technical Notes and Index

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Nikon COOLPIXP510BLK, COOLPIXP510RED manual

Contents

Reference Manual AVC Patent Portfolio License Trademark InformationPage Read This First Confirming the Package ContentsIcon About This ManualIii Other InformationBefore Taking Important Pictures Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Life-Long LearningItems prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Disposing of Data Storage DevicesKeep 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 childVii Observe caution when handling the batteryViii Interface Cables ModificationsFollowing apply only to users in European countries Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New YorkTable of Contents Xii Table of ContentsXiii 101107 Xiv E79 E74E75 E78F19 XviF15 F18Switching the Information on the Monitor s button Parts of the CameraBasic Operations Parts of the Camera Camera BodyFlash raised Rotary multi selector Parts of the CameraBemovie-record button 20, E89Controls Used in Shooting Mode Side zoom control Controls Used in Playback ModeChanging 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 placesMonitor Shooting ModeNumber of exposures remaining Eye-Fi communication indicator111, E93 104E98 Playback ModeFull-frame display A15 88, E22Basic Operations Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback ModeShooting mode Playback modeWhen Displaying Menus Using the Rotary Multi SelectorWhen Using Shooting Mode When Using Playback ModeUsing Menus the dButton Shooting menuPlayback menu Switching Between Tabs When the Menu Contains Two or More PagesSelecting Menu Items Histogram and Framing Grid Displays for Shooting Switching the Information on Monitor sbuttonFor Shooting For PlaybackXbutton Switching the Monitor Display xbuttonUsing the Viewfinder Diopter adjustment controlBasics of Shooting and Playback Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time First Use OnlyCorrectly, the battery latch will Lock the battery in place Preparation 1 Insert the BatteryClose the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Inserting the Battery CorrectlyRemoving the Battery Preparation 1 Insert the BatteryHigh Temperature Caution Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Preparation 2 Charge the BatteryCharging Using Computer or Battery Charger AC Power SourceUnderstanding the Charge Lamp Formatting a Memory Card Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardInsert the memory card Inserting the Memory Card CorrectlyPreparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Internal Memory and Memory CardsApproved Memory Cards Removing Memory CardsMonitor Display Check the battery level and number of exposures remainingBattery Level Turn the Camera OnPower Saving Function Auto Off Turning the Camera On and 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 orderImprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time SettingClock Battery Daylight Saving TimeSelect a Shooting Mode Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting modeSee The Monitor A8 for more information Shooting mode Select a Shooting ModeFeatures That Are Available in Shooting Mode USpecial effects mode A55Frame a Picture Ready the cameraFrame the picture Digital Zoom and Interpolation Using the ZoomDigital Zoom Assign side zoomCamera has nine focus areas, and if it does not When the digital zoom is in effect, the camera focusesFocus and Shoot Shutter Aperture speed valueAF-assist Illuminator Focus and ShootAutofocus Subject Is Too Close to the CameraViewing Pictures Play Back ImagesPress the cplayback button Use the multi selector to view previous or next imagesPlay Back Images Changing How Images Are DisplayedPlayback Zoom Thumbnail Playback, Calendar DisplayDeleting Images in a Sequence Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting ModeDelete Unwanted Images Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k buttonOperating the Erase Selected Images Screen To cancel the selection, press Ito remove yPage Shooting Features Shooting FeaturesAAuto Mode Changing AAuto Mode SettingsFeatures 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 SceneJNight landscape Changing Scene Mode SettingsCharacteristics of Each Scene Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesSingle shot in Landscape Backlighting Optimal for shooting human subjects Mode for the subject manually Digital zoom is not availableYMbPortrait Use this mode for portraits Hand-held YMiDusk/dawn YMfParty/indoorYMhSunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrisesScene 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-timerYMpPanorama Use this mode for shooting panorama pictures Viewing Pictures Taken Using Pet Detection Single One picture is captured at a timeOFF 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 moviesUsing Skin Softening Shooting Features It may take more time to save imagesSkin softening can also be applied to saved images A88 Camera focuses at the center area of the frame Characteristics of Each Special EffectChanging Special Effects Mode Settings Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When ShootingSpecial 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 ShootingManual E11 Programmed auto E10Shutter-priority auto E10 Aperture-priority auto E10Standard Scene mode Easy panorama or 3D photographyChanging j, k, l, m Modes Panorama or 3D photographyAuto 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. compShooting menu User Setting ModesGeneral setup Following settings can be stored in MResetting for User Settings Saving Settings in M ModeRotate the mode dial to the desired exposure mode User Setting ModesFeatures That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Smile timer aAvailable 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 flashAvailable Flash Modes Lowering the FlashEffective Range of the Flash Auto with Red-eye Reduction Flash Mode SettingSet the focus and exposure Using the Self-timerMode selected for the self-timer is displayed Press the shutter-release button all the wayFinish shooting Smile Timer Shooting Smiling FacesPress J n self-timer on the multi selector FeaturesReleasing the Shutter Manually Auto Off in Smile Timer ModeWhen the Self-timer Lamp Flashes See Autofocus A33 for more information Shooting FeaturesUsing Focus Mode Press I p focus mode on the multi selectorChoose a focus mode according to the desired scene Autofocus Focus Mode SettingAvailable Focus Modes Macro Close-upAdjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation List of the Default Settings Using the HistogramExposure Compensation Value A44 Flash mode Self-timer Focus mode ExposureA66 A69 A72 A74 A42 A43Image Quality Setting Changing the Image Quality and Image SizeAvailable Image Quality Image Size Setting Available Image SizeChanging the Image Quality and Image Size Printing Images of Size Number of Exposures RemainingFeatures 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 normalFeatures That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Fps or Continuous H 60 fps is selected forWith Subject tracking M mode, the ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO Features That Cannot Be Used SimultaneouslyFocusing on Subject Using the Target Finding AFFocus area Area mode A61 in j, k, l Using Face DetectionFocusing on Subject Viewing Pictures Taken Using Face DetectionFocus Lock Position the subject at the center of the framePress the shutter-release button halfway Playback Features Playback FeaturesFisheye, Miniature effect and Painting Features Available in Playback Mode Playback MenuPictures taken using Easy panorama or 3D photography Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Hdmi mini connector Type CPlayback Features USB/audio/video output connector Using ViewNX Installing 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 ViewNXTransferring Images to the Computer Connecting the USB CableWhen using Windows Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OKStart ViewNX Viewing ImagesTransfer images to the computer Terminate the connection7m42s Playing Back Movies Playback mode, press the k button to play a moviePress 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 recordingRecording Movies Focusing for Movie RecordingMaximum Movie Length Functions Available in Movie RecordingRecording HS High Speed Movies Speed movies Changing Movie Recording Settings Movie MenuDefault setting is dHD 1080pP1920×1080 Movie optionsPress the kbutton to play back a movie Press the cplayback button to select playback modeAdjusting the volume Playing Back Movies101 Using GPS102 Default setting is OffStarting GPS Data Recording Select On and press the kbuttonStarting GPS Data Recording 103GPS reception GPS Reception Indicator104 Pictures with Recorded Position InformationChanging the GPS Settings GPS Options Menu 105Log 106 107 General Camera SetupSetup Menu 108Panorama assist, or 3D photography 109 110 Setup MenuEye-Fi upload Displayed when the shooting mode is mReset all 111112 File and Folder Names 100Reference Section EManual Focus Press the multi selector Ip focus modeAdjust the focus Taking Pictures with Manual FocusWNormal Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing backTaking Pictures with Easy Panorama Select VEasy panorama and press the k buttonIicons showing the panorama direction are displayed Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing backWhen the guide showing the shooting point reaches Example of moving the cameraViewing Easy Panorama Scroll Using Panorama Assist Select UPanorama assist and press the k buttonShoot the next picture Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker Press the kbutton when shooting is completedUsing Panorama Assist RExposure Lock IndicatorWait for the camera to automatically release the shutter Using 3D PhotographyFrame the subject Press the shutter-release button to take the first pictureTaking 3D Pictures Using 3D PhotographyE10 Rotate the mode dial to j, k or lL, m Modes Frame the subject and shootE11 Manual ModeRotate the multi selector to set an aperture value Focus and shootE12 Sequence display Playing Images in a SequenceE13 Sequence Display OptionsChanging Key Picture in Sequence Playback Menu Options Available When Using SequenceDeleting Images in a Sequence E14Effect and Painting Editing FeaturesEditing Still Images E15Original Pictures and Edited Copies E16Editing Still Images Restrictions on Image EditingSelect a picture A34 Mdbutton A13 MkQuick retouch KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and SaturationID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast E17Confirm the results Setting level, and press the kbuttonESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones Press the multi selector Hor Ito chooseAdjust the effect and press the kbutton PFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter EffectsE19 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 kbuttonChoose a frame thickness from Thin, Medium or Broad line JBlack Border Adding a Black Border to PicturesE21 Select a picture A34 Mdbutton A13 MjBlack borderImage Size ACrop Creating a Cropped CopyUse the multi selector to choose Yes, and press Kbutton E22E23 When connecting using the included audio/video cableWhen connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TVE24 Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TVWhen Nothing Appears on the TV Using the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device ControlTake pictures Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintE25 Printing PicturesCamera is automatically turned on Connecting the Camera to a PrinterTurn off the camera Turn on the printerE27 Printing Individual ImagesE28 Printing Multiple ImagesChoose the desired paper size and press Button Printing startsNumeral indicating the number of copies to be Choose the desired paper size and press the kbuttonE29 Print selection Choose the pictures up to a maximumCurrent print/total number of prints E30Paper Size Print all imagesE31 Editing MoviesExtracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie Press Hor Ito choose KChoose end pointImage size E64 of the original movie Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still PictureE32 Editing MoviesTypes of Coolpix Picture Control Shooting Menu j, k, l or m ModeImage Quality and Image Size Picture Control Coolpix Picture ControlPress the kbutton to set the value Shooting Menu j, k, l or m ModeE34 View Grid of Coolpix Picture ControlTypes of Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust E35Neutral and 4 for Vivid Contrast, Saturation and a Auto Options that Can Be Adjusted in Custom 1 and CustomPress Jor Kto adjust the saturation E36Choose the registration destination and press Custom Picture Control Coolpix Custom Picture ControlCreating Coolpix Custom Picture Controls E37E38 White Balance Adjusting HuePress the k button to measure the white balance value Using Preset ManualBPreset manual, then press the k button Choose MeasureMetering E40Metering Area E41 Continuous ShootingSpecified interval E43 Intvl timer shootingE42 Them in a single pictureThen press the kbutton Interval Timer ShootingUse the multi selector to select XIntvl timer Shooting for the Continuous setting,Choose the interval between each shot and press the kbutton E44Camera returns to shooting screen ISO Sensitivity Types of ISO SensitivityE45 E46 Exposure BracketingAF Area Mode E47You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus Center E48Center of the frame Take a pictureAF areas E49Using Subject Tracking Press the kbutton to cancel the registration of the subjectE50 Choose how the camera focuses Autofocus ModeAutofocus Mode for Movie Recording E51Flash Exp. Comp Noise Reduction FilterE52 E53 Save User Settings/Reset User SettingsOff default Active D-Lighting is not applied Setting Active D-Lighting600 mm, 800 mm and 1000 mm Zoom MemoryStartup Zoom Position E54Playback Menu APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print OrderE55 Print Date E56Playback Menu Deleting All Print OrdersChoose End or Restart Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A13 MbSlide showBSlide Show Slide show beginsPress the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A13 MdProtect ProtectE58 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 copiesRotated Counterclockwise Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A13 MfRotate imageFRotate Image E60Deleting Voice Memos EVoice MemoRecording Voice Memos Playing Voice MemosHCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card Select a copy option and press the k buttonE62 Message Memory contains no images CSequence Display OptionsXChoose Key Picture E63E64 Movie MenuMovie Options Normal Speed MoviesHS Movies E65Movie 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 RecordingPlayback Min Fast motion playback No sound E67HS Movie 15 s Playback Min Slow motion playback No soundOption Description ASingle AF E68GPS Setting Menu GPS SettingsE69 E70 GPS Setting MenuAbout two minutes are needed to update the A-GPS file Updating the A-GPS FileLog recording starts Press the dbutton MzGPS setting tab A13 MCreate logCreate Log Record the log of moving information E71Log data is saved to a memory card Select Save log, and press the kbuttonE72 To Erase Log DataE73 View LogCheck the movement route To Erase Log DataWelcome Screen E74O1920×1080 , I4608×3072 or H3456×3456 Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year Time Zone and DateE75 Hour minuteE76 Setting the Travel Destination Time ZoneChoose xTravel destination and press Button Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zoneTime Zones E77E78 Monitor SettingsPress the dbutton Mztab A13 MPrint date Print Date Imprinting Date and Time on PicturesE79 Print Date and Print OrderE80 Camera shake is also compensated when recording movies asDefault setting Vibration ReductionPanorama in Panorama, Pet portrait Motion DetectionE81 Reduction burst in Close-up,Fireworks show, EasyE82 Enable or disable the digital zoomAF Assist Digital ZoomE83 Assign Side Zoom ControlAuto Off Sound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings Auto Off SettingFormatting Memory Cards Format Memory/Format CardLanguage Formatting the Internal MemoryHdmi and HDMI-CEC TV SettingsAdjust the settings for connecting to a TV E86Fn Button E87Press the dbutton Mztab A13 MFn button E88 Charge by ComputerCharge Lamp E89Reset File Numbering Toggle Av/Tv SelectionE90 Blink Warning Did someone blink? ScreenE91 Filmstrip E92Press the dbutton Mztab A13 MFilmstrip Supported Eye-Fi Cards Eye-Fi Communication IndicatorEye-Fi Upload E93Reverse Indicators Reset AllE94 E95 Auto off E84 Min Hdmi E86 GPS Setting MenuSetup Menu E96Displays the current camera firmware version Firmware VersionE97 OthersE98 File and Folder NamesE99 Hours Optional AccessoriesDamaged when the cover is closed E100Error Messages Display Cause/SolutionE101 E102 Error MessagesE103 E104 E105 E106 Technical Notes and Index Technical Notes and IndexCamera Caring for the ProductsCaring for the Products BatteryCharging AC Adapter Memory Cards Storage CleaningCloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner Caring for the CameraProblem Cause/Solution TroubleshootingPower, Display, Settings Issues See Error Messages E101 for more informationTroubleshooting BElectronically Controlled Cameras F10 Shooting IssuesF11 F12 F13 Playback IssuesF14 Specifications F15Nikon Coolpix P510 Digital Camera F16 Specifications77F F17Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5Specifications Supported StandardsF19 SymbolsIndex NumericsF20 Digital zoom 31, 109, E82 Diopter adjustment controlLens cap F21Sscn E98 F22F23 Nikon Corporation FX2B0211