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Nikon COOLPIXP510BLK manual Switching the Monitor Display xbutton, Using the Viewfinder, Xbutton

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Parts of the

Basic Operations

Switching the Monitor Display (xbutton)

Press the x(monitor) button to switch between the monitor and viewfinder. Switch to the one that suits the shooting conditions.

Monitor

Viewfinder

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Camera and Basic Operations

Using the Viewfinder

Use the viewfinder to frame pictures when bright light makes it difficult to see the display on the monitor. Press the xbutton to switch to the viewfinder.

When the image in the viewfinder is difficult to see, adjust by rotating the diopter adjustment control while looking through the viewfinder.

•Take care not to scratch your eye with your fingertips or nails.

Diopter adjustment control

xbutton

Viewfinder

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Nikon COOLPIXP510BLK Switching the Monitor Display xbutton, Using the Viewfinder, Diopter adjustment control, Xbutton

Contents

Reference Manual Trademark Information AVC Patent Portfolio LicensePage Confirming the Package Contents Read This FirstOther Information About This ManualIii IconLife-Long Learning Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Before Taking Important PicturesDisposing of Data Storage Devices Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproducedNever 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 childrenObserve caution when handling the battery ViiViii Modifications Interface CablesNikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York Following apply only to users in European countriesTable of Contents Table of Contents Xii101 Xiii107 Xiv E78 E74E75 E79F18 XviF15 F19Parts of the Camera Switching the Information on the Monitor s buttonBasic Operations Camera Body Parts of the CameraFlash raised 20, E89 Parts of the CameraBemovie-record button Rotary multi selectorControls Used in Shooting Mode Controls Used in Playback Mode Side zoom controlChanging 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 pictureShooting Mode Monitor104 Eye-Fi communication indicator111, E93 Number of exposures remaining88, E22 Playback ModeFull-frame display A15 E98Playback mode Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback ModeShooting mode Basic OperationsWhen Using Playback Mode Using the Rotary Multi SelectorWhen Using Shooting Mode When Displaying MenusShooting menu Using Menus the dButtonPlayback menu When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages Switching Between TabsSelecting Menu Items For Playback Switching the Information on Monitor sbuttonFor Shooting Histogram and Framing Grid Displays for ShootingDiopter adjustment control Switching the Monitor Display xbuttonUsing the Viewfinder XbuttonSetting the Display Language, Date, and Time First Use Only Basics of Shooting and PlaybackInserting the Battery Correctly Preparation 1 Insert the BatteryClose the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Correctly, the battery latch will Lock the battery in placePreparation 1 Insert the Battery Removing the BatteryHigh Temperature Caution Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69PAC Power Source Charging Using Computer or Battery ChargerUnderstanding the Charge Lamp Inserting the Memory Card Correctly Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardInsert the memory card Formatting a Memory CardRemoving Memory Cards Internal Memory and Memory CardsApproved Memory Cards Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardTurn the Camera On Check the battery level and number of exposures remainingBattery Level Monitor DisplayTurning the Camera On and Off Power Saving Function Auto OffTurn the Camera On 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 KDaylight Saving Time Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time SettingClock Battery Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed ImagesRotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode Select a Shooting ModeSee The Monitor A8 for more information USpecial effects mode A55 Select a Shooting ModeFeatures That Are Available in Shooting Mode Shooting modeReady the camera Frame a PictureFrame the picture Assign side zoom Using the ZoomDigital Zoom Digital Zoom and InterpolationShutter Aperture speed value When the digital zoom is in effect, the camera focusesFocus and Shoot Camera has nine focus areas, and if it does notSubject Is Too Close to the Camera Focus and ShootAutofocus AF-assist IlluminatorUse the multi selector to view previous or next images Play Back ImagesPress the cplayback button Viewing PicturesThumbnail Playback, Calendar Display Changing How Images Are DisplayedPlayback Zoom Play Back ImagesPress Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting ModeDelete Unwanted Images Deleting Images in a SequenceTo cancel the selection, press Ito remove y Operating the Erase Selected Images ScreenPage Shooting Features Shooting FeaturesChanging AAuto Mode Settings AAuto ModeFeatures That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously View a Description Help Information of Each Scene Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesScene auto selector default setting a Close-up aScene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Changing Scene Mode SettingsCharacteristics of Each Scene JNight landscapeSingle shot in Landscape Backlighting Mode for the subject manually Digital zoom is not available Optimal for shooting human subjectsYMbPortrait Use this mode for portraits Hand-held Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises YMfParty/indoorYMhSunset YMiDusk/dawnScene 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 cancelYMpPanorama 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 Camera cannot record 3D movies Viewing 3D PhotographyYMs3D photography With your TV or monitor to ensure proper useShooting Features It may take more time to save images Using Skin SofteningSkin softening can also be applied to saved images A88 Characteristics of Each Special Effect Camera focuses at the center area of the frameSpecial Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting Changing Special Effects Mode SettingsSpecial Effects Mode Settings L, mModes Setting the Exposure for Shooting L, m Modes Setting the Exposure for Shooting Adjusting the Shutter SpeedAdjusting the Aperture Value User Setting ModeAperture-priority auto E10 Programmed auto E10Shutter-priority auto E10 Manual E11Panorama or 3D photography Scene mode Easy panorama or 3D photographyChanging j, k, l, m Modes StandardAuto 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-LightingFollowing settings can be stored in M User Setting ModesGeneral setup Shooting menuUser Setting Modes Saving Settings in M ModeRotate the mode dial to the desired exposure mode Resetting for User SettingsSmile timer a Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorAvailable Functions 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 pictureLowering the Flash Available Flash ModesEffective Range of the Flash Flash Mode Setting Auto with Red-eye ReductionPress the shutter-release button all the way Using the Self-timerMode selected for the self-timer is displayed Set the focus and exposureFeatures Smile Timer Shooting Smiling FacesPress J n self-timer on the multi selector Finish shootingSee Autofocus A33 for more information Shooting Features Auto Off in Smile Timer ModeWhen the Self-timer Lamp Flashes Releasing the Shutter ManuallyPress I p focus mode on the multi selector Using Focus ModeChoose a focus mode according to the desired scene Macro Close-up Focus Mode SettingAvailable Focus Modes AutofocusAdjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation Using the Histogram List of the Default SettingsExposure Compensation Value A43 Flash mode Self-timer Focus mode ExposureA66 A69 A72 A74 A42 A44Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Image Quality SettingAvailable Image Quality Available Image Size Image Size SettingChanging the Image Quality and Image Size Number of Exposures Remaining Printing Images of SizeFeatures 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 whenFps or Continuous H 60 fps is selected for Features That Cannot Be Used SimultaneouslyWith Subject tracking Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously M mode, the ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISOUsing the Target Finding AF Focusing on SubjectFocus area Viewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection Using Face DetectionFocusing on Subject Area mode A61 in j, k, lPosition the subject at the center of the frame Focus LockPress the shutter-release button halfway Playback Features Playback FeaturesFeatures Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu Fisheye, Miniature effect and PaintingPictures 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 Using ViewNX Start the installerRemove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD from the CD-ROM drive Follow the on-screen instructions to install the softwareImport File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK Connecting the USB CableWhen using Windows Transferring Images to the ComputerTerminate the connection Viewing ImagesTransfer images to the computer Start ViewNXPlayback mode, press the k button to play a movie 7m42s Playing Back MoviesPress 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 recordingFocusing for Movie Recording Recording MoviesFunctions Available in Movie Recording Maximum Movie LengthRecording HS High Speed Movies Movie options Changing Movie Recording Settings Movie MenuDefault setting is dHD 1080pP1920×1080 Speed moviesPlaying Back Movies Press the cplayback button to select playback modeAdjusting the volume Press the kbutton to play back a movieUsing GPS 101Select On and press the kbutton Default setting is OffStarting GPS Data Recording 102103 Starting GPS Data RecordingPictures with Recorded Position Information GPS Reception Indicator104 GPS reception105 Changing the GPS Settings GPS Options MenuLog 106 General Camera Setup 107108 Setup MenuPanorama assist, or 3D photography 109 Setup Menu 110111 Displayed when the shooting mode is mReset all Eye-Fi upload112 100 File and Folder NamesReference Section Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Press the multi selector Ip focus modeAdjust the focus EManual FocusSelect VEasy panorama and press the k button Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing backTaking Pictures with Easy Panorama WNormalExample of moving the camera Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing backWhen the guide showing the shooting point reaches Iicons showing the panorama direction are displayedViewing Easy Panorama Scroll Select UPanorama assist and press the k button Using Panorama AssistShoot the next picture RExposure Lock Indicator Press the kbutton when shooting is completedUsing Panorama Assist Panorama Creation with Panorama MakerPress the shutter-release button to take the first picture Using 3D PhotographyFrame the subject Wait for the camera to automatically release the shutterUsing 3D Photography Taking 3D PicturesFrame the subject and shoot Rotate the mode dial to j, k or lL, m Modes E10Focus and shoot Manual ModeRotate the multi selector to set an aperture value E11E12 Sequence Display Options Playing Images in a SequenceE13 Sequence displayE14 Playback Menu Options Available When Using SequenceDeleting Images in a Sequence Changing Key Picture in SequenceE15 Editing FeaturesEditing Still Images Effect and PaintingRestrictions on Image Editing E16Editing Still Images Original Pictures and Edited CopiesE17 KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and SaturationID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Select a picture A34 Mdbutton A13 MkQuick retouchPress the multi selector Hor Ito choose Setting level, and press the kbuttonESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones Confirm the resultsPFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects Adjust the effect and press the kbuttonE19 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 kbuttonSelect a picture A34 Mdbutton A13 MjBlack border JBlack Border Adding a Black Border to PicturesE21 Choose a frame thickness from Thin, Medium or Broad lineE22 ACrop Creating a Cropped CopyUse the multi selector to choose Yes, and press Kbutton Image SizeTurn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV When connecting using the included audio/video cableWhen connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable E23Using the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TVWhen Nothing Appears on the TV E24Printing Pictures Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintE25 Take picturesTurn on the printer Connecting the Camera to a PrinterTurn off the camera Camera is automatically turned onPrinting Individual Images E27Printing starts Printing Multiple ImagesChoose the desired paper size and press Button E28Print selection Choose the pictures up to a maximum Choose the desired paper size and press the kbuttonE29 Numeral indicating the number of copies to bePrint all images E30Paper Size Current print/total number of printsPress Hor Ito choose KChoose end point Editing MoviesExtracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie E31Editing Movies Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still PictureE32 Image size E64 of the original moviePicture Control Coolpix Picture Control Shooting Menu j, k, l or m ModeImage Quality and Image Size Types of Coolpix Picture ControlView Grid of Coolpix Picture Control Shooting Menu j, k, l or m ModeE34 Press the kbutton to set the valueE35 Types of Quick Adjust and Manual AdjustNeutral and 4 for Vivid E36 Options that Can Be Adjusted in Custom 1 and CustomPress Jor Kto adjust the saturation Contrast, Saturation and a AutoE37 Custom Picture Control Coolpix Custom Picture ControlCreating Coolpix Custom Picture Controls Choose the registration destination and pressWhite Balance Adjusting Hue E38Choose Measure Using Preset ManualBPreset manual, then press the k button Press the k button to measure the white balance valueE40 MeteringMetering Area Continuous Shooting E41Them in a single picture Intvl timer shootingE42 Specified interval E43Shooting for the Continuous setting, Interval Timer ShootingUse the multi selector to select XIntvl timer Then press the kbuttonE44 Choose the interval between each shot and press the kbuttonCamera returns to shooting screen Types of ISO Sensitivity ISO SensitivityE45 Exposure Bracketing E46E47 AF Area ModeYou can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus Take a picture E48Center of the frame CenterE49 AF areasPress the kbutton to cancel the registration of the subject Using Subject TrackingE50 E51 Autofocus ModeAutofocus Mode for Movie Recording Choose how the camera focusesNoise Reduction Filter Flash Exp. CompE52 Active D-Lighting Save User Settings/Reset User SettingsOff default Active D-Lighting is not applied Setting E53E54 Zoom MemoryStartup Zoom Position 600 mm, 800 mm and 1000 mmAPrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order Playback MenuE55 Deleting All Print Orders E56Playback Menu Print DateSlide show begins Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A13 MbSlide showBSlide Show Choose End or RestartProtect Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A13 MdProtectE58 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 selectionE60 Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A13 MfRotate imageFRotate Image Rotated CounterclockwisePlaying Voice Memos EVoice MemoRecording Voice Memos Deleting Voice MemosSelect a copy option and press the k button HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory CardE62 E63 CSequence Display OptionsXChoose Key Picture Message Memory contains no imagesNormal Speed Movies Movie MenuMovie Options E64E65 HS MoviesMovie Menu Recording Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS MoviePress the bemovie-record button to start Press the bemovie-record button to end recording15 s Playback Min Slow motion playback No sound E67HS Movie Playback Min Fast motion playback No soundE68 Option Description ASingle AFGPS Settings GPS Setting MenuE69 Updating the A-GPS File GPS Setting MenuAbout two minutes are needed to update the A-GPS file E70E71 Press the dbutton MzGPS setting tab A13 MCreate logCreate Log Record the log of moving information Log recording startsTo Erase Log Data Select Save log, and press the kbuttonE72 Log data is saved to a memory cardTo Erase Log Data View LogCheck the movement route E73E74 Welcome ScreenO1920×1080 , I4608×3072 or H3456×3456 Hour minute Time Zone and DateE75 Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/YearPress Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone Setting the Travel Destination Time ZoneChoose xTravel destination and press Button E76E77 Time ZonesMonitor Settings E78Print Date and Print Order Print Date Imprinting Date and Time on PicturesE79 Press the dbutton Mztab A13 MPrint dateVibration Reduction Camera shake is also compensated when recording movies asDefault setting E80Reduction burst in Close-up,Fireworks show, Easy Motion DetectionE81 Panorama in Panorama, Pet portraitDigital Zoom Enable or disable the digital zoomAF Assist E82Assign Side Zoom Control E83Auto Off Setting Sound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings Auto OffFormatting the Internal Memory Format Memory/Format CardLanguage Formatting Memory CardsE86 TV SettingsAdjust the settings for connecting to a TV Hdmi and HDMI-CECE87 Fn ButtonPress the dbutton Mztab A13 MFn button Charge by Computer E88E89 Charge LampToggle Av/Tv Selection Reset File NumberingE90 Did someone blink? Screen Blink WarningE91 E92 FilmstripPress the dbutton Mztab A13 MFilmstrip E93 Eye-Fi Communication IndicatorEye-Fi Upload Supported Eye-Fi CardsReset All Reverse IndicatorsE94 E95 E96 GPS Setting MenuSetup Menu Auto off E84 Min Hdmi E86Others Firmware VersionE97 Displays the current camera firmware versionFile and Folder Names E98E99 E100 Optional AccessoriesDamaged when the cover is closed HoursDisplay Cause/Solution Error MessagesE101 Error Messages E102E103 E104 E105 E106 Technical Notes and Index Technical Notes and IndexCaring for the Products CameraBattery Caring for the ProductsCharging AC Adapter Memory Cards Caring for the Camera CleaningCloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner StorageSee Error Messages E101 for more information TroubleshootingPower, Display, Settings Issues Problem Cause/SolutionTroubleshooting BElectronically Controlled Cameras Shooting Issues F10F11 F12 Playback Issues F13F14 F15 SpecificationsNikon Coolpix P510 Digital Camera Specifications F16F17 77FSupported Standards Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5Specifications Charging AC Adapter EH-69PNumerics SymbolsIndex F19Digital zoom 31, 109, E82 Diopter adjustment control F20F21 Lens capF22 Sscn E98F23 FX2B0211 Nikon Corporation