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Nikon P520 Red, P520 Black, 26397 manual E10, E17, E19, E24, E26, E48, E52, E59, E64, E85, E90, E92

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Reference Section

The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints for using the camera.

Shooting

Taking Pictures With Manual Focus	E2
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back)	E3
Using Panorama Assist	E6
Playback

Playing Images in a Sequence	E8
Editing Still Images	E 10
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)	E 17
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)	E 19
Movies

Editing Movies	E 24
Menu

Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode)	E 26
Movie Menu	E 48
The Playback Menu	E 52
GPS Options Menu	E 59
The Setup Menu	E 64
Additional Information

Error Messages	E 85
File and Folder Names	E 90
Optional Accessories	E 92

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Nikon P520 Red, P520 Black, COOLPIXP520BLK, 26397 manual E10, E17, E19, E24, E26, E48, E52, E59, E64, E85, E90, E92

Contents

Reference Manual A104 Coolpix P520 Recommended FeaturesEMovie A92 A98Page Introduction Read This FirstIii About This ManualRead This First Other InformationUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Information and PrecautionsLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important PicturesItems prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Disposing of Data Storage DevicesTurn off in the event of malfunction For Your SafetyHandle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or childObserve caution when handling the battery For Your SafetyVii Do not immerse in or expose to waterViii Interface Cables ModificationsNikon Inc Defects or other reproductive harmWalt Whitman Road Melville, New YorkImportant Notes on GPS BUsing the camera overseasBLocation name data of this camera BGPS FunctionsTable of Contents Xiii Table of Contents103 XivE26 E30 White Balance Adjusting Hue E31E33 E34Xvi Flash raised Camera Body104 LensCamera Body For Shooting Principle Functions of the ControlsZoom control For PlaybackContinuous or Vibration reduction Full-frame Return to shooting mode Emovie-record buttonPlay back movies SelectionLens Cap Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens CapAttach the strap at two places Remove the lens cap before you shoot a pictureMore Information Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the MonitorDiopter adjustment control Viewfinder Using the ViewfinderHistogram and Framing Grid Displays for Shooting Switching the Monitor Screen sButtonPhoto information See A15 for more information on tone level informationBasic Menu Operations Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be changedPress the dbutton Use the multi selector to select a menu itemBasic Menu Operations Switching Among Menu TabsTab Types Tabs250 F5.6 Monitor Screen45, E7 Eye-Fi communication indicator106, E80 102Monitor Screen 132 Tone level information display1 A9Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot Cover Preparation 1 Insert the BatteryClose the battery-chamber/memory card slot Cover Inserting the Battery CorrectlyHigh Temperature Caution Removing the BatteryPreparation 1 Insert the Battery Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Preparation 2 Charge the BatteryAC Power Source Charging Using Computer or Battery ChargerUnderstanding the Charge Lamp Operating the Camera During ChargingInsert the memory card Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardInserting the Memory Card Correctly Formatting a Memory CardApproved Memory Cards Internal Memory and Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardCheck the battery level and number of exposures remaining Press the power switch to turn on the cameraTurn the Camera On Open the monitor and remove the lens capTurning the Camera On and Off Power Saving Function Auto OffTurn the Camera On Monitor DisplayPress Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button Setting the Display Language, Date, and TimePress Hor Ito choose the date display order Press the kbutton or KChanging the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting Clock BatteryImprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Order D day M month Y year hour minuteSee Monitor Screen A12 for more information Select a Shooting ModeRotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode Changing the Settings When Shooting Select a Shooting ModeUser settings mode A53 Available Shooting ModesFrame a Picture Using a TripodReady the camera Frame the pictureAssign side zoom control in the setup menu A103 Using the ZoomFrame a Picture Digital Zoom and InterpolationAF-assist Illuminator Focus and ShootTo Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot See Focus and Exposure A31 for more informationFocus and Shoot Focus and ExposureFocus areas that are in focus up to 9 areas light in green Subject Is Too Close to the CameraPress the cplayback button Play Back ImagesUse the multi selector to view previous or next images Viewing PicturesDelete Unwanted Images Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting ModePress Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button Current image Only the current image is deletedDelete Unwanted Images Operating the Erase Selected Images ScreenShooting Features AAuto ModeChanging AAuto Mode Settings Scene auto selector default setting a Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesViewing a Description Help Information of Each Scene Close-up aChanging Scene Mode Settings Characteristics of Each SceneScene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Night landscapeCamera focuses at the center area of the frame LandscapeDigital zoom is not available Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes YMiDusk/dawn Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesYMhSunset Even after the camera is turned off YMuFood Focus mode A62 setting is changed to pmacroYMmFireworks show Close-up and the zoom is automatically set at a positionYMpPanorama Pet Portrait Auto Release Viewing Pictures Taken Using Pet DetectionFocus Area Digital zoom is not availableCancel Viewing 3D Photography Using Skin SofteningSkin softening can also be applied to saved images A84 It may take more time to save imagesCamera 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 Aperture Value Adjusting the Shutter SpeedL, m Modes Setting the Exposure for Shooting User settings ModeProgrammed auto Mark a is displayed next to the mode indicator jShutter-priority auto Aperture-priority autoChanging j, k, l, m Modes General setup User Setting ModesFollowing settings can be stored in M Flash mode a Fn button aRotate the mode dial to the desired exposure mode Saving Settings in M ModeUser Setting Modes Resetting for User SettingsSelf-timer A59/ Smile timer A60 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorDFocus mode A62 Flash mode A56Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using the Flash Flash ModesPress the mflash pop-up button to raise Flash Frame the subject and take a pictureEffective Range of the Flash Available Flash ModesLowering the Flash Auto with Red-eye Reduction Flash Mode SettingPress the shutter-release button all the way Using the Self-timerSet the focus and exposure Scene mode, Ypet portrait auto release is displayedFinish shooting Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically Smile TimerPress J n self-timer on the multi selector Releasing the Shutter Manually When the Self-timer Lamp FlashesSee Autofocus A81 for more information Shooting Features Press Ipfocus mode on the multi selector Using Focus ModeChoose a focus mode according to the desired scene Few seconds even if monitor indicators a 9 are Turned onAvailable Focus Modes Focus Mode SettingMacro Close-up AutofocusPress K o exposure compensation on the multi selector Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationPress the kbutton Press the shutter-release button to take a PictureFeatures Not Available in Combination List of the Default SettingsUsing the Histogram A37 Flash mode1 Self-timer Focus mode Exposure A56 A59 A62A38 A39Function L, m, M Image quality A72 Image size A73 Available functions differ according to the shooting modeOptions Available in the Shooting Menu When Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-shootingStandard If Continuous H 120 fps, Continuous H 60 fps orTarget finding AF A79 Auto or Fixed range auto is selectedAutofocus to Face priority A80, Auto, Manual This function cannot be set when using M mode Use the multi selector to select the menu Functions That Can Be Set Using the Fn Function ButtonThen, select the desired function from Displayed menuSetting Compression ratio of about Image Quality SettingChanging the Image Quality and Image Size Image QualityChanging the Image Quality and Image Size Image Size SettingImage Size Image size Image quality Number of Exposures RemainingPrinting Images of Size Features Not Available in Combination Metering is reset to Matrix when Active D Features Not Available in CombinationExposure bracketing is reset to Off when Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-shootingActive D-Lighting is not available Control Range of the Shutter Speed j, k, l, m Modes 40003 to 1 s up to 1/2 s when ISOUsing the Target Finding AF Focusing on SubjectFeatures ShootingFocusing on Subject Using Face DetectionViewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection Area mode A69 in j, k, lFrame Subject to be Focused on Using Camera Camera can also focus using manual focus A62, E2Focus Lock AutofocusOperations During Playback Zoom Playback ZoomOperations During Thumbnail Playback and Calendar Display Vignette Available Playback MenusPictures taken using Easy panorama or 3D photography Setup menu Selected images in Copy E57 Using the Screen for Selecting ImagesPress Hor Ito select on or OFF or the number of copies Press the kbutton to apply the image selectionHdmi mini connector Type C USB/Audio video connectorInstalling ViewNX Using ViewNXCompatible Operating Systems WindowsUsing ViewNX Start the installerFollow the on-screen instructions to install the software Download the softwareWhen using Windows Connecting the USB CableImport File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK Transferring Images to the ComputerTransfer images to the computer Viewing ImagesTerminate the connection Start ViewNXTurn on the camera and display the shooting screen Recording MoviesPress the bemovie-record button to start movie recording Press the bemovie-record button again to end recordingRecording Movies Pausing Movie RecordingFocus and Exposure During Movie Recording Functions Available in Movie Recording Countdown indicator B10s appears on the monitor, and thenIs displayed Then use itRecording HS High Speed Movies Saving Still Pictures While Recording Movies25p Features That Can Be Set Using the dMenu Button Movie MenuAvailable Movie Menus Operations Available During Movie Playback Adjusting the VolumePlaying Back Movies Starting GPS Data Recording Default setting is OffTurn the GPS Functions On Select On and press the kbuttonStarting GPS Data Recording Battery Drain While Recording GPS DataPictures with Recorded Position Information 100GPS reception Location name information POI information101 Options Available in the GPS Options MenuCreate log 102Button Synchronize103 Setup MenuPanorama assist or 3D photography Fps or Continuous H 60 fps is selected forConditions, set Vibration reduction to Active Setup Menu104 105 106 E17 E10E19 E24Adjust the focus Press the multi selector Ip focus modeTaking Pictures With Manual Focus EManual FocusTaking Pictures with Easy Panorama Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing backSelect VEasy panorama and press the k button WNormalWhen the guide showing the shooting point reaches Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing backExample of Moving the Camera Iicons showing the panorama direction are displayedViewing Easy Panorama Scroll Shoot the next picture Using Panorama AssistSelect UPanorama assist and press the k button Using Panorama Assist Press the kbutton when shooting is completedRExposure Lock Indicator Panorama Creation with Panorama MakerSequence Display Options Playing Images in a SequenceChanging Key Picture in Sequence Sequence displayDeleting Images in a Sequence Playback Menu Options Available When Using SequenceEditing Still Images Editing FeaturesE10 Original Pictures and Edited CopiesRestrictions on Image Editing E11Editing Still Images ID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and SaturationE12 Select a picture A32 Mdbutton A10 MkQuick retouchESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones Setting level, and press the kbuttonPress the multi selector Hor Ito choose Confirm the results and press the kbuttonPFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects Adjust the effect and press the kbuttonCheck the effect and press the kbutton E14Choose Yes and press the kbutton GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an ImageE15 Select a picture A32 Mdbutton A10 MgSmall pictureUse the multi selector to choose Yes and press Kbutton ACrop Creating a Cropped CopyE16 Image SizeE17 When connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cableTurn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV When Nothing Appears on the TV Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TVUsing the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control E18Connecting the Camera to a Printer Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintTurn off the camera Turn on the printer Camera is automatically turned onSet the number of copies and paper size Printing Individual ImagesChoose Start print and press the kbutton Printing startsChoose Print selection, Print all images or Printing Multiple ImagesDpof printing and press the kbutton E21Current print/total number of prints E22Print all images Paper Size E23Printing Pictures See Printing Images of Size 11 A74 for more informationExtracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie Editing MoviesPress Hor Ito choose Kchoose end point E24Editing Movies Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still PictureE25 Image Quality and Image Size Shooting Menu j, k, l or m ModePicture Control Coolpix Picture Control E26Above procedure is displayed, the contrast Shooting Menu j, k, l or m ModeE27 View Grid of Coolpix Picture ControlNeutral and 4 for Vivid Types of Quick Adjust and Manual AdjustE28 Press Jor Kto adjust the saturation Options that Can Be Adjusted in Custom 1 and CustomE29 Contrast, Saturation and a AutoCreating Coolpix Custom Picture Controls Custom Picture Control Coolpix Custom Picture ControlChoose the registration destination and press E30E31 White Balance Adjusting HueBPreset manual, then press the k button Using Preset ManualChoose Measure E32Metering Area MeteringE33 E34 Continuous ShootingE35 Intvl timerPixels Shooting Interval E36Use the multi selector to select XIntvl timer Interval Timer ShootingShooting for the Continuous setting, and then E36E37 Choose the interval between each shot and press the kbuttonE38 ISO SensitivityE39 Exposure BracketingYou can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus AF Area ModeE40 E41 Manual To adjust the following settingsCenter of the frame Take a pictureE42 E43 Using Subject TrackingPress the kbutton to cancel the registration of the subject Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording Autofocus ModeE44 Choose how the camera focusesE45 Flash Exp. CompNoise Reduction Filter Active D-Lighting Save User Settings/Reset User SettingsE46 Active D-Lighting Versus D-LightingStartup Zoom Position Zoom MemoryE47 600 mm, 800 mm and 1000 mmMovie Options Movie MenuNormal Speed Movies E48Movie Menu HS MovieE49 E50 Maximum Movie LengthWhen a movie is recorded at j/xHS 1080/0.5× When a movie is recorded at h/uHS 480/4×Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie E51APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order Playback MenuUse the multi selector to choose Select Images, and press the kbuttonDate and shooting information Choose whether or not to also print shootingE53 Deleting All Print OrdersSlide show begins BSlide ShowChoose End or Restart E54FRotate Image ProtectE55 Protect selected pictures from accidental deletionRecording Voice Memos EVoice MemoPlaying Voice Memos Deleting Voice MemosHCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A10 MhCopySelect a copy option and press the k button E57XChoose Key Picture CSequence Display OptionsE58 Message Memory contains no imagesGPS Options GPS Options MenuUpdating the A-GPS File E59POI Display E60GPS Options Menu Create Log Record the Log of Moving Information When log recording is completed, select EndLog in Create log in the GPS options menu Select Save log, and press the kbuttonTo Erase Log Data E62Synchronize View LogTo Erase Log Data E63O1920×1080 , I4896×3264 or H3672×3672 Welcome ScreenE64 E65 Time Zone and DateHour minute Year/Month/Day , Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/YearChoose xTravel destination and press the kbutton Setting the Travel Destination Time ZonePress Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone E66E67 Monitor SettingsE68 Print Date Imprinting Date and Time on PicturesPrint Date and Print Order Press the dbutton Mztab A10 MPrint dateE69 Vibration ReductionE70 Motion DetectionReduction burst in Close-up,Fireworks show, Easy MonochromeAF Assist Enable or disable the digital zoomDigital Zoom E71E72 Assign Side Zoom ControlAuto Off Setting Sound SettingsAuto Off E73Language Format Memory/Format CardFormatting the Internal Memory Formatting Memory CardsE75 TV SettingsAdjust the settings for connecting to a TV E76 Charge by ComputerCharge Lamp E77E78 Reset File NumberingToggle Av/Tv Selection E79 Blink WarningDid someone blink? Screen Eye-Fi Communication Indicator Reverse IndicatorsPress the dbutton Mztab A10 MReverse indicators Eye-Fi UploadE81 Reset AllShooting Menu E82Movie Menu GPS Options MenuE83 Setup MenuFunction Menu OthersE84 Firmware VersionDisplays the current camera firmware version Press the dbutton Mztab A10 MFirmware versionE85 Error MessagesDisplay Cause/Solution E86 Error MessagesE87 Error Messages Display Cause/SolutionCard Check the following items E88Events have been saved for one day Or replace the memory card with a new one Reference SectionE89 E90 File and Folder NamesGPS Log Data Saved on Memory Cards E91File and Folder Names E92 Optional AccessoriesSpecifications TroubleshootingCaring for the Products Caring for the CameraCamera Caring for the ProductsCaring for the Products BatteryCharging AC Adapter Memory Cards Cloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner CleaningCaring for the Camera StoragePower, Display, Settings Issues TroubleshootingSee Error Messages E85 for more information Problem Cause/SolutionTroubleshooting Shooting Issues F10 F11 F12 Playback IssuesF13 F14 Terms and Conditions F15Contractor Manufacturer/ Supplier Name F16Governing Law. The above terms F17 F18 Nikon Coolpix P520 Digital Camera SpecificationsF19 F20 SpecificationsF21 Specifications Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5Supported Standards Charging AC Adapter EH-69PF23 AVC Patent Portfolio LicenseBattery-chamber/memory card slot cover 16 Beach Z40 SymbolsIndex NumericsF25 F26 Portrait b 39 Power 22, 23F27 Switching between tabs 11 Synchronize 102, E63FX3A0311