Using the Flash Flash Modes | Nikon COOLPIXP510BLK guide

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

Using the Flash (Flash Modes)

You can shoot pictures with a flash by raising the flash. You can set a flash mode that suits the shooting conditions.

1 Press the m(flash pop-up) button to raise the flash.

•When the flash is lowered, the flash mode is fixed at W

(off).

Shooting Features

2 Press H (m flash mode) on the multi selector.

3 Use the multi selector to select the desired mode and press the kbutton.

• See “Available Flash Modes” (A67) for more information.

•If the kbutton is not pressed within a few seconds,

the selection will be canceled.

Auto

•When U(auto) is applied, Dis only displayed for

a few seconds even if monitor indicators (A15) are turned on.

4 Frame the subject and take a picture.

•The flash lamp indicates the status of the flash when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

- On:	The flash will fire when you press the
	shutter-release button all the way.

-Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot take pictures.

- Off:	The flash will not fire when a picture is
	taken.

•If the battery is low, the monitor will be turned off while the flash is charging.

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Nikon COOLPIXP510BLK, COOLPIXP510RED Using the Flash Flash Modes, Press the mflash pop-up button to raise the flash

Contents

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 Xiii 101107 Xiv E74 E75E78 E79 Xvi F15F18 F19 Switching the Information on the Monitor s button Parts of the CameraBasic Operations Parts of the Camera Camera BodyFlash raised 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 Using Menus the dButton Shooting menuPlayback menu Switching Between Tabs When the Menu Contains Two or More PagesSelecting Menu Items 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 Removing the Battery Preparation 1 Insert the BatteryHigh Temperature Caution Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger AC Power SourceUnderstanding the Charge Lamp 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 Power Saving Function Auto Off Turning the Camera On and OffTurn the Camera On 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 Select a Shooting Mode Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting modeSee The Monitor A8 for more information Select a Shooting Mode Features That Are Available in Shooting ModeUSpecial effects mode A55 Shooting mode Frame a Picture Ready the cameraFrame the picture 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 AAuto Mode Changing AAuto Mode SettingsFeatures That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously 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 Viewing Pictures Taken Using Pet Detection Single One picture is captured at a timeOFF Press the shutter-release button to release the shutter Viewing 3D Photography YMs3D photographyCamera cannot record 3D movies With your TV or monitor to ensure proper use Using Skin Softening Shooting Features It may take more time to save imagesSkin softening can also be applied to saved images A88 Characteristics of Each Special Effect Camera focuses at the center area of the frame Changing Special Effects Mode Settings Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When ShootingSpecial Effects Mode Settings 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 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Smile timer aAvailable Functions 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 Available Flash Modes Lowering the FlashEffective Range of 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 Using Focus Mode Press I p focus mode on the multi selectorChoose a focus mode according to the desired scene Focus Mode Setting Available Focus ModesMacro Close-up Autofocus Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation List of the Default Settings Using the HistogramExposure Compensation Value Flash mode Self-timer Focus mode Exposure A66 A69 A72 A74 A42A43 A44 Image Quality Setting Changing the Image Quality and Image SizeAvailable Image Quality Image Size Setting Available Image SizeChanging the Image Quality and 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 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Fps or Continuous H 60 fps is selected forWith Subject tracking Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously M mode, the ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO Focusing on Subject Using the Target Finding AFFocus area Using Face Detection Focusing on SubjectViewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection Area mode A61 in j, k, l Focus Lock Position the subject at the center of the framePress the shutter-release button halfway Playback Features Playback Features Features Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu Fisheye, Miniature effect and Painting Pictures 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 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 Maximum Movie Length Functions Available in Movie RecordingRecording HS High Speed Movies 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 Changing the GPS Settings GPS Options Menu 105Log 106 General Camera Setup 107 Setup Menu 108Panorama assist, or 3D photography 109 Setup Menu 110 Displayed when the shooting mode is m Reset all111 Eye-Fi upload 112 File and Folder Names 100Reference Section 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 Using Panorama Assist Select UPanorama assist and press the k buttonShoot the next picture 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 Adjust the effect and press the kbutton PFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter EffectsE19 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 Types of Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust E35Neutral and 4 for Vivid 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 E40Metering Area 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 Choose the interval between each shot and press the kbutton E44Camera returns to shooting screen ISO Sensitivity Types of ISO SensitivityE45 Exposure Bracketing E46 AF Area Mode E47You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus E48 Center of the frameTake a picture Center E49 AF areas Using Subject Tracking Press the kbutton to cancel the registration of the subjectE50 Autofocus Mode Autofocus Mode for Movie RecordingE51 Choose how the camera focuses Flash Exp. Comp Noise Reduction FilterE52 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 Playback Menu APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print OrderE55 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 Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A13 MdProtect ProtectE58 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 HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card Select a copy option and press the k buttonE62 CSequence Display Options XChoose Key PictureE63 Message Memory contains no images Movie Menu Movie OptionsNormal Speed Movies E64 HS Movies E65Movie Menu 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 GPS Setting Menu GPS SettingsE69 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 Welcome Screen E74O1920×1080 , I4608×3072 or H3456×3456 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 Fn Button E87Press the dbutton Mztab A13 MFn button Charge by Computer E88 E89 Charge Lamp Reset File Numbering Toggle Av/Tv SelectionE90 Blink Warning Did someone blink? ScreenE91 Filmstrip E92Press the dbutton Mztab A13 MFilmstrip Eye-Fi Communication Indicator Eye-Fi UploadE93 Supported Eye-Fi Cards Reverse Indicators Reset AllE94 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 Error Messages Display Cause/SolutionE101 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 Specifications F15Nikon Coolpix P510 Digital Camera 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