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COOLPIX P520 Recommended Features
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About This Manual
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Read This First
Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY
Before Taking Important Pictures
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Read This First
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
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For Your Safety
WARNINGS
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Notices
Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement
CAUTIONS
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<Important> Notes on GPS
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Table of Contents
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Parts of the Camera and Main Functions
The Camera Body
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Principle Functions of the Controls
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Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap
Attach the Lens Cap LC-CP24 to the strap, and then attach the strap to the camera.
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Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor
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Using the Viewfinder
Switching the Monitor Screen (s Button)
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Basic Menu Operations
Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be changed.
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item.
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Basic Menu Operations
Switching Among Menu Tabs
Tab Types
Monitor Screen
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The Basics of Shooting and Playback
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
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Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
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Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
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Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
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Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Approved Memory Cards
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On
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the camera.
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Turning the Camera On and Off
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Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time
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After finishing the setting, the lens extends and the shooting screen is displayed.
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Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode
Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode.
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Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode
Available Shooting Modes
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Step 3 Frame a Picture
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Point the camera at the subject.
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Using the Zoom
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Step 4 Focus and Shoot
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halfway to adjust the focus.
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take a picture.
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Step 5 Play Back Images
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next images.
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Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images
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Shooting Features
A (Auto) Mode
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
Viewing a Description (Help Information) of Each Scene
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Changing Scene Mode Settings
Characteristics of Each Scene
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Using Skin Softening
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
The camera focuses at the center area of the frame.
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Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
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Changing Special Effects Mode Settings
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j (Programmed auto)
k (Shutter-priority auto)
l (Aperture-priority auto)
m (Manual)
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Changing j, k, l, m Modes
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M (User Setting Modes)
General setup Shooting menu
Saving Settings in M Mode
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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Available Functions
Using the Flash (Flash Modes)
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Available Flash Modes
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Using the Self-timer
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n2s) and press the k button.
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the way.
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Using Focus Mode
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Available Focus Modes
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Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
By adjusting exposure compensation when taking pictures, you can adjust overall image brightness.
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multi selector.
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select a compensation value.
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List of the Default Settings
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The default settings in scene mode are described below.
Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode)
The shooting menu can be set by pressing the d button in shooting mode.
Available functions differ according to the shooting mode.
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Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode)
Options Available in the Shooting Menu
Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode)
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Functions That Can Be Set Using the Fn (Function) Button
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Changing the Image Quality and Image Size
The image quality (compression ratio) and image size can be selected for recording.
Image Quality
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Changing the Image Quality and Image Size
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Changing the Image Quality and Image Size
Number of Exposures Remaining
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Features Not Available in Combination
Some features cannot be used in combination with other menu settings.
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The Control Range of the Shutter Speed (j, k, l, m Modes)
Focusing on Subject
Using the Target Finding AF
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Focusing on Subject
Using Face Detection
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Focus Lock
Autofocus
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Playback Features
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Playback Zoom
Select an ima ge to be en larged i n playb ack mode a nd rotat e the zoom control toward g
Viewing Several Images (Thumbnail Playback and Calendar Display)
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Rotate the zoom control toward
Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Playback Mode)
Available Playback Menus
Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Playback Mode)
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Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Playback Mode)
Using the Screen for Selecting Images
Follow the procedure described below to select images.
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choose the desired image.
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number of copies).
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Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer
Using ViewNX 2
Installing ViewNX 2
Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2
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Using ViewNX 2
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Viewing Images
Start ViewNX 2.
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Recording and Playing Back Movies
Recording Movies
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screen.
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Recording Movies
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Saving Still Pictures While Recording Movies
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Features That Can Be Set Using the
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(Menu) Button (Movie Menu)
Available Movie Menus
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Operations Available During Movie Playback
Adjusting the Volume
Using GPS
Starting GPS Data Recording
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Starting GPS Data Recording
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Starting GPS Data Recording
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GPS reception
Location name information (POI information)
Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (GPS Options Menu)
Options Available in the GPS Options Menu
Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (GPS Options Menu)
General Camera Setup
The Setup Menu
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Reference Section
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Shooting
Taking Pictures With Manual Focus
Available when the shooting mode is j, k, l, m, M, special effects mode or Sports scene mode.
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focus mode).
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Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back)
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and release it.
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of the four directions to start shooting.
Example of Moving the Camera
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Using Panorama Assist
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panorama scene, and take the first picture.
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The camera returns to step 2.
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Playing Images in a Sequence
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Deleting Images in a Sequence
Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence
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Editing Still Images
Editing Features
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kQuick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
ID-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
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eSkin Softening: Softening Skin Tones
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setting level, and press the k button.
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filter effect type and press the k button.
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gSmall Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image
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aCrop: Creating a Cropped Copy
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the k button.
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Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)
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Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)
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See the instruction manual provided with your TV for details.
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camera.
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Check the printer settings.
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be printed, and press the k button.
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DPOF printing and press the k button.
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Editing Movies
Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie
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Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture
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Menu
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode)
Image Quality and Image Size
To set the image quality and image size, see Changing the Image Quality and Image Size (A72).
Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control)
The icon for the current setting other than Standard is displayed on the monitor (A12).
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COOLPIX Picture Control and press the k
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(E28) and press J or K to choose a value.
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Types of Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust
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or
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save, and press the k button.
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choose a value (E27).
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Continuous Shooting
Change the settings for continuous shooting and BSS (Best Shot Selector).
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is displayed on the monitor (
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Interval Timer Shooting
Choose from 30 s, 1 min, 5 min or 10 min.
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shooting for the Continuous setting, and then
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shoot the first picture and start interval timer shooting.
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Exposure Bracketing
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AF Area Mode
You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus.
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Using Subject Tracking
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tracking, and press the k button.
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take the picture.
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Autofocus Mode
Choose how the camera focuses.
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Flash Exp. Comp.
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The icon for the current setting other than 0.0 is displayed on the monitor (A12).
Noise Reduction Filter
Noise reduction filter setting can be confirmed on the monitor when recording a picture ( A
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Save User Settings/Reset User Settings
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or
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Startup Zoom Position
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Movie Menu
Movie Options
Normal Speed Movies
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Movie Menu
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HS Movie
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Maximum Movie Length
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Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)
Autofocus Mode
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The Playback Menu
aPrint Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)
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images, and press the k button.
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and number of copies (up to 9 per picture).
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date and shooting information.
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E Voice Memo
Use the cameras microphone to record voice memos for pictures.
Recording Voice Memos
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hCopy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)
Copy pictures or movies between the internal memory and a memory card.
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from the copy screen, and press the
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CSequence Display Options
xChoose Key Picture
GPS Options Menu
GPS Options
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GPS Options Menu
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Points of Interest (POI) (Recording and Displaying Location Name Information)
This shows how to set the POI (point of interest, location name information).
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Create Log (Record the Log of Moving Information)
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View Log
To Erase Log Data
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Synchronize
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The Setup Menu
Welcome Screen
Select whether or not to display the welcome screen on the monitor when the camera is turned on.
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Time Zone and Date
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Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone
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k button.
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Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures)
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Press the d button M z tab (A10) M Print date
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Vibration Reduction
When using a tripod to stabilize the camera, set vibration reduction to Off.
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Motion Detection
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AF Assist
Enable or disable the AF-assist illuminator that assists the autofocus when the lighting is dim.
Digital Zoom
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Assign Side Zoom Control
Choose the function to be performed during shooting when the side zoom control is used.
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Sound Settings
Adjust the following sound settings.
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Auto Off
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Format Memory/Format Card
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Language
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TV Settings
Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV.
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Charge by Computer
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Press the d button M z tab (A10) M Charge by computer Option Description Auto (default setting)
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Toggle Av/Tv Selection
Reset File Numbering
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Blink Warning
The Did someone blink? Screen
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Eye-Fi Upload
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Reverse Indicators
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Reset All
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Shooting Menu
Movie Menu GPS Options Menu
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Setup Menu
Function Menu Others
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Firmware Version
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Additional Information
Error Messages
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File and Folder Names
(1) (2) (3)
Pictures, movies and voice memos are assigned file names as follows.
File name : DSCN0001.JPG
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Folder name : 100NIKON
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Optional Accessories
Technical Notes and Index
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Caring for the Products
The Camera
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The Battery
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Charging AC Adapter
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The Memory Cards
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Caring for the Camera
Cleaning
Storage
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Troubleshooting
Power, Display, Settings Issues
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Shooting Issues
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Playback Issues
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GPS
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USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA
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Notices related to licensed software copyright holders.
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Specifications
Nikon COOLPIX P520 Digital Camera
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Specifications
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Specifications
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Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
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Supported Standards
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AVC Patent Portfolio License
FreeType License (FreeType2)
MIT License (Harfbuzz)
Trademark Information
Index
Symbols
Numerics
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Q
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