Reference Manual
EMovie A92
Coolpix P520 Recommended Features
A104
A98
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Read This First
Introduction
Read This First
About This Manual
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Other Information
Life-Long Learning
Information and Precautions
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Before Taking Important Pictures
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Handle the camera strap with care
For Your Safety
Turn off in the event of malfunction
Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child
Vii
For Your Safety
Observe caution when handling the battery
Do not immerse in or expose to water
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Modifications
Interface Cables
Walt Whitman Road
Defects or other reproductive harm
Nikon Inc
Melville, New York
BLocation name data of this camera
BUsing the camera overseas
Important Notes on GPS
BGPS Functions
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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E30 White Balance Adjusting Hue E31
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Camera Body
Flash raised
Lens
Camera Body
Principle Functions of the Controls
For Shooting
For Playback
Continuous or Vibration reduction
Zoom control
Play back movies
Return to shooting mode Emovie-record button
Full-frame
Selection
Attach the strap at two places
Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap
Lens Cap
Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture
Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor
More Information
Using the Viewfinder
Diopter adjustment control Viewfinder
Photo information
Switching the Monitor Screen sButton
Histogram and Framing Grid Displays for Shooting
See A15 for more information on tone level information
Press the dbutton
Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be changed
Basic Menu Operations
Use the multi selector to select a menu item
Tab Types
Switching Among Menu Tabs
Basic Menu Operations
Tabs
Monitor Screen
250 F5.6
106, E80
Eye-Fi communication indicator
45, E7
102
Monitor Screen
Tone level information display1 A9
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Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot Cover
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot Cover
Inserting the Battery Correctly
Removing the Battery
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
High Temperature Caution
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
Understanding the Charge Lamp
Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger
AC Power Source
Operating the Camera During Charging
Inserting the Memory Card Correctly
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Insert the memory card
Formatting a Memory Card
Removing Memory Cards
Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Approved Memory Cards
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Turn the Camera On
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining
Open the monitor and remove the lens cap
Turn the Camera On
Power Saving Function Auto Off
Turning the Camera On and Off
Monitor Display
Press Hor Ito choose the date display order
Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time
Press Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button
Press the kbutton or K
Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images
Clock Battery
Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting
Order D day M month Y year hour minute
Select a Shooting Mode
Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode
See Monitor Screen A12 for more information
User settings mode A53
Select a Shooting Mode
Changing the Settings When Shooting
Available Shooting Modes
Ready the camera
Using a Tripod
Frame a Picture
Frame the picture
Frame a Picture
Using the Zoom
Assign side zoom control in the setup menu A103
Digital Zoom and Interpolation
To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot
Focus and Shoot
AF-assist Illuminator
See Focus and Exposure A31 for more information
Focus areas that are in focus up to 9 areas light in green
Focus and Exposure
Focus and Shoot
Subject Is Too Close to the Camera
Use the multi selector to view previous or next images
Play Back Images
Press the cplayback button
Viewing Pictures
Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button
Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode
Delete Unwanted Images
Current image Only the current image is deleted
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen
Delete Unwanted Images
AAuto Mode
Changing AAuto Mode Settings
Shooting Features
Viewing a Description Help Information of Each Scene
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Scene auto selector default setting a
Close-up a
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Characteristics of Each Scene
Changing Scene Mode Settings
Night landscape
Landscape
Camera focuses at the center area of the frame
Digital zoom is not available
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
YMhSunset
YMiDusk/dawn
YMmFireworks show
YMuFood Focus mode A62 setting is changed to pmacro
Even after the camera is turned off
Close-up and the zoom is automatically set at a position
YMpPanorama
Focus Area
Viewing Pictures Taken Using Pet Detection
Pet Portrait Auto Release
Digital zoom is not available
Cancel
Skin softening can also be applied to saved images A84
Using Skin Softening
Viewing 3D Photography
It may take more time to save images
Camera focuses at the center area of the frame
Changing Special Effects Mode Settings
Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting
Special Effects Mode Settings
L, mModes Setting the Exposure for Shooting
L, m Modes Setting the Exposure for Shooting
Adjusting the Shutter Speed
Adjusting the Aperture Value
User settings Mode
Shutter-priority auto
Mark a is displayed next to the mode indicator j
Programmed auto
Aperture-priority auto
Changing j, k, l, m Modes
Following settings can be stored in M
User Setting Modes
General setup
Flash mode a Fn button a
User Setting Modes
Saving Settings in M Mode
Rotate the mode dial to the desired exposure mode
Resetting for User Settings
DFocus mode A62
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Self-timer A59/ Smile timer A60
Flash mode A56
Press the mflash pop-up button to raise Flash
Using the Flash Flash Modes
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Frame the subject and take a picture
Available Flash Modes
Lowering the Flash
Effective Range of the Flash
Flash Mode Setting
Auto with Red-eye Reduction
Set the focus and exposure
Using the Self-timer
Press the shutter-release button all the way
Scene mode, Ypet portrait auto release is displayed
Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically Smile Timer
Press J n self-timer on the multi selector
Finish shooting
When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes
See Autofocus A81 for more information Shooting Features
Releasing the Shutter Manually
Choose a focus mode according to the desired scene
Using Focus Mode
Press Ipfocus mode on the multi selector
Few seconds even if monitor indicators a 9 are Turned on
Macro Close-up
Focus Mode Setting
Available Focus Modes
Autofocus
Press the kbutton
Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation
Press K o exposure compensation on the multi selector
Press the shutter-release button to take a Picture
List of the Default Settings
Using the Histogram
Features Not Available in Combination
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Flash mode1 Self-timer Focus mode Exposure A56 A59 A62
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A39
Available functions differ according to the shooting mode
Function L, m, M Image quality A72 Image size A73
Standard
When Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-shooting
Options Available in the Shooting Menu
If Continuous H 120 fps, Continuous H 60 fps or
Auto or Fixed range auto is selected
Autofocus to Face priority A80, Auto, Manual
Target finding AF A79
This function cannot be set when using M mode
Then, select the desired function from
Functions That Can Be Set Using the Fn Function Button
Use the multi selector to select the menu
Displayed menu
Changing the Image Quality and Image Size
Image Quality Setting
Setting Compression ratio of about
Image Quality
Image Size Setting
Image Size
Changing the Image Quality and Image Size
Number of Exposures Remaining
Printing Images of Size
Image size Image quality
Features Not Available in Combination
Exposure bracketing is reset to Off when
Features Not Available in Combination
Metering is reset to Matrix when Active D
Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-shooting
Active D-Lighting is not available
40003 to 1 s up to 1/2 s when ISO
Control Range of the Shutter Speed j, k, l, m Modes
Features
Focusing on Subject
Using the Target Finding AF
Shooting
Viewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection
Using Face Detection
Focusing on Subject
Area mode A69 in j, k, l
Focus Lock
Camera can also focus using manual focus A62, E2
Frame Subject to be Focused on Using Camera
Autofocus
Playback Zoom
Operations During Playback Zoom
Operations During Thumbnail Playback and Calendar Display
Available Playback Menus
Vignette
Pictures taken using Easy panorama or 3D photography
Press Hor Ito select on or OFF or the number of copies
Using the Screen for Selecting Images
Setup menu Selected images in Copy E57
Press the kbutton to apply the image selection
USB/Audio video connector
Hdmi mini connector Type C
Compatible Operating Systems
Using ViewNX
Installing ViewNX
Windows
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software
Start the installer
Using ViewNX
Download the software
Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK
Connecting the USB Cable
When using Windows
Transferring Images to the Computer
Terminate the connection
Viewing Images
Transfer images to the computer
Start ViewNX
Press the bemovie-record button to start movie recording
Recording Movies
Turn on the camera and display the shooting screen
Press the bemovie-record button again to end recording
Pausing Movie Recording
Focus and Exposure During Movie Recording
Recording Movies
Is displayed
Countdown indicator B10s appears on the monitor, and then
Functions Available in Movie Recording
Then use it
Saving Still Pictures While Recording Movies
Recording HS High Speed Movies
Features That Can Be Set Using the dMenu Button Movie Menu
Available Movie Menus
25p
Adjusting the Volume
Playing Back Movies
Operations Available During Movie Playback
Turn the GPS Functions On
Default setting is Off
Starting GPS Data Recording
Select On and press the kbutton
Battery Drain While Recording GPS Data
Starting GPS Data Recording
GPS reception
100
Pictures with Recorded Position Information
Location name information POI information
Options Available in the GPS Options Menu
101
Button
102
Create log
Synchronize
Panorama assist or 3D photography
Setup Menu
103
Fps or Continuous H 60 fps is selected for
Setup Menu
104
Conditions, set Vibration reduction to Active
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E10
E17
E24
Taking Pictures With Manual Focus
Press the multi selector Ip focus mode
Adjust the focus
EManual Focus
Select VEasy panorama and press the k button
Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing back
Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama
WNormal
Example of Moving the Camera
Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing back
When the guide showing the shooting point reaches
Iicons showing the panorama direction are displayed
Viewing Easy Panorama Scroll
Using Panorama Assist
Select UPanorama assist and press the k button
Shoot the next picture
RExposure Lock Indicator
Press the kbutton when shooting is completed
Using Panorama Assist
Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker
Changing Key Picture in Sequence
Playing Images in a Sequence
Sequence Display Options
Sequence display
Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence
Deleting Images in a Sequence
E10
Editing Features
Editing Still Images
Original Pictures and Edited Copies
E11
Editing Still Images
Restrictions on Image Editing
E12
KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
ID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
Select a picture A32 Mdbutton A10 MkQuick retouch
Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose
Setting level, and press the kbutton
ESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones
Confirm the results and press the kbutton
Check the effect and press the kbutton
Adjust the effect and press the kbutton
PFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects
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E15
GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an Image
Choose Yes and press the kbutton
Select a picture A32 Mdbutton A10 MgSmall picture
E16
ACrop Creating a Cropped Copy
Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press Kbutton
Image Size
When connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable
Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV
E17
Using the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control
Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TV
When Nothing Appears on the TV
E18
Turn off the camera Turn on the printer
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Camera is automatically turned on
Choose Start print and press the kbutton
Printing Individual Images
Set the number of copies and paper size
Printing starts
Dpof printing and press the kbutton
Printing Multiple Images
Choose Print selection, Print all images or
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E22
Print all images
Current print/total number of prints
Printing Pictures
E23
Paper Size
See Printing Images of Size 11 A74 for more information
Press Hor Ito choose Kchoose end point
Editing Movies
Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie
E24
Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture
E25
Editing Movies
Picture Control Coolpix Picture Control
Shooting Menu j, k, l or m Mode
Image Quality and Image Size
E26
E27
Shooting Menu j, k, l or m Mode
Above procedure is displayed, the contrast
View Grid of Coolpix Picture Control
Types of Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust
E28
Neutral and 4 for Vivid
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Options that Can Be Adjusted in Custom 1 and Custom
Press Jor Kto adjust the saturation
Contrast, Saturation and a Auto
Choose the registration destination and press
Custom Picture Control Coolpix Custom Picture Control
Creating Coolpix Custom Picture Controls
E30
White Balance Adjusting Hue
E31
Choose Measure
Using Preset Manual
BPreset manual, then press the k button
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Metering
E33
Metering Area
Continuous Shooting
E34
Pixels
Intvl timer
E35
Shooting Interval E36
Shooting for the Continuous setting, and then
Interval Timer Shooting
Use the multi selector to select XIntvl timer
E36
Choose the interval between each shot and press the kbutton
E37
ISO Sensitivity
E38
Exposure Bracketing
E39
AF Area Mode
E40
You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus
Center of the frame
Manual To adjust the following settings
E41
Take a picture
E42
Using Subject Tracking
Press the kbutton to cancel the registration of the subject
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E44
Autofocus Mode
Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording
Choose how the camera focuses
Flash Exp. Comp
Noise Reduction Filter
E45
E46
Save User Settings/Reset User Settings
Active D-Lighting
Active D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting
E47
Zoom Memory
Startup Zoom Position
600 mm, 800 mm and 1000 mm
Normal Speed Movies
Movie Menu
Movie Options
E48
HS Movie
E49
Movie Menu
Maximum Movie Length
E50
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie
When a movie is recorded at h/uHS 480/4×
When a movie is recorded at j/xHS 1080/0.5×
E51
Use the multi selector to choose Select
Playback Menu
APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order
Images, and press the kbutton
E53
Choose whether or not to also print shooting
Date and shooting information
Deleting All Print Orders
Choose End or Restart
BSlide Show
Slide show begins
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E55
Protect
FRotate Image
Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion
Playing Voice Memos
EVoice Memo
Recording Voice Memos
Deleting Voice Memos
Select a copy option and press the k button
Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A10 MhCopy
HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card
E57
E58
CSequence Display Options
XChoose Key Picture
Message Memory contains no images
Updating the A-GPS File
GPS Options Menu
GPS Options
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E60
GPS Options Menu
POI Display
Log in Create log in the GPS options menu
When log recording is completed, select End
Create Log Record the Log of Moving Information
Select Save log, and press the kbutton
E62
To Erase Log Data
To Erase Log Data
View Log
Synchronize
E63
Welcome Screen
E64
O1920×1080 , I4896×3264 or H3672×3672
Hour minute
Time Zone and Date
E65
Year/Month/Day , Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year
Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone
Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone
Choose xTravel destination and press the kbutton
E66
Monitor Settings
E67
Print Date and Print Order
Print Date Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures
E68
Press the dbutton Mztab A10 MPrint date
Vibration Reduction
E69
Reduction burst in Close-up,Fireworks show, Easy
Motion Detection
E70
Monochrome
Digital Zoom
Enable or disable the digital zoom
AF Assist
E71
Assign Side Zoom Control
E72
Auto Off
Sound Settings
Auto Off Setting
E73
Formatting the Internal Memory
Format Memory/Format Card
Language
Formatting Memory Cards
TV Settings
Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV
E75
Charge by Computer
E76
E77
Charge Lamp
Reset File Numbering
Toggle Av/Tv Selection
E78
Blink Warning
Did someone blink? Screen
E79
Press the dbutton Mztab A10 MReverse indicators
Reverse Indicators
Eye-Fi Communication Indicator
Eye-Fi Upload
Reset All
E81
Movie Menu
E82
Shooting Menu
GPS Options Menu
Function Menu
Setup Menu
E83
Others
Displays the current camera firmware version
Firmware Version
E84
Press the dbutton Mztab A10 MFirmware version
Error Messages
Display Cause/Solution
E85
Error Messages
E86
Error Messages Display Cause/Solution
E87
Events have been saved for one day
E88
Card Check the following items
Or replace the memory card with a new one Reference Section
E89
File and Folder Names
E90
E91
File and Folder Names
GPS Log Data Saved on Memory Cards
Optional Accessories
E92
Caring for the Products
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Caring for the Camera
Caring for the Products
Camera
Battery
Caring for the Products
Charging AC Adapter
Memory Cards
Caring for the Camera
Cleaning
Cloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner
Storage
See Error Messages E85 for more information
Troubleshooting
Power, Display, Settings Issues
Problem Cause/Solution
Troubleshooting
Shooting Issues
F10
F11
Playback Issues
F12
F13
F14
F15
Terms and Conditions
F16
Governing Law. The above terms
Contractor Manufacturer/ Supplier Name
F17
F18
Specifications
F19
Nikon Coolpix P520 Digital Camera
Specifications
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F21
Supported Standards
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5
Specifications
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
AVC Patent Portfolio License
F23
Index
Symbols
Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 16 Beach Z40
Numerics
F25
Portrait b 39 Power 22, 23
F26
Switching between tabs 11 Synchronize 102, E63
F27
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