Reference Manual
Coolpix P520 Recommended Features
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EMovie A92
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Introduction
About This Manual
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Other Information
Information and Precautions
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Life-Long Learning
Before Taking Important Pictures
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
For Your Safety
Turn off in the event of malfunction
Handle the camera strap with care
Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child
For Your Safety
Observe caution when handling the battery
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Do not immerse in or expose to water
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Modifications
Interface Cables
Defects or other reproductive harm
Nikon Inc
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BUsing the camera overseas
Important Notes on GPS
BLocation name data of this camera
BGPS Functions
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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E30 White Balance Adjusting Hue E31
E26
E33
E34
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Camera Body
Flash raised
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Lens
Camera Body
Principle Functions of the Controls
For Shooting
Continuous or Vibration reduction
For Playback
Zoom control
Return to shooting mode Emovie-record button
Full-frame
Play back movies
Selection
Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap
Lens Cap
Attach the strap at two places
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
Switching the Monitor Screen sButton
Histogram and Framing Grid Displays for Shooting
Photo information
See A15 for more information on tone level information
Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be changed
Basic Menu Operations
Press the dbutton
Use the multi selector to select a menu item
Switching Among Menu Tabs
Basic Menu Operations
Tab Types
Tabs
Monitor Screen
250 F5.6
Eye-Fi communication indicator
45, E7
106, E80
102
Monitor Screen
Tone level information display1 A9
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Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot Cover
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot Cover
Inserting the Battery Correctly
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
Removing the Battery
High Temperature Caution
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger
AC Power Source
Understanding the Charge Lamp
Operating the Camera During Charging
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Insert the memory card
Inserting the Memory Card Correctly
Formatting a Memory Card
Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Approved Memory Cards
Removing Memory Cards
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining
Turn the Camera On
Open the monitor and remove the lens cap
Power Saving Function Auto Off
Turning the Camera On and Off
Turn the Camera On
Monitor Display
Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time
Press Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button
Press Hor Ito choose the date display order
Press the kbutton or K
Clock Battery
Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting
Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images
Order D day M month Y year hour minute
Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode
Select a Shooting Mode
See Monitor Screen A12 for more information
Select a Shooting Mode
Changing the Settings When Shooting
User settings mode A53
Available Shooting Modes
Using a Tripod
Frame a Picture
Ready the camera
Frame the picture
Using the Zoom
Assign side zoom control in the setup menu A103
Frame a Picture
Digital Zoom and Interpolation
Focus and Shoot
AF-assist Illuminator
To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot
See Focus and Exposure A31 for more information
Focus and Exposure
Focus and Shoot
Focus areas that are in focus up to 9 areas light in green
Subject Is Too Close to the Camera
Play Back Images
Press the cplayback button
Use the multi selector to view previous or next images
Viewing Pictures
Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode
Delete Unwanted Images
Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button
Current image Only the current image is deleted
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen
Delete Unwanted Images
Changing AAuto Mode Settings
AAuto Mode
Shooting Features
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Scene auto selector default setting a
Viewing a Description Help Information of Each Scene
Close-up a
Characteristics of Each Scene
Changing Scene Mode Settings
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Night landscape
Landscape
Camera focuses at the center area of the frame
Digital zoom is not available
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
YMhSunset
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
YMiDusk/dawn
YMuFood Focus mode A62 setting is changed to pmacro
Even after the camera is turned off
YMmFireworks show
Close-up and the zoom is automatically set at a position
YMpPanorama
Viewing Pictures Taken Using Pet Detection
Pet Portrait Auto Release
Focus Area
Digital zoom is not available
Cancel
Using Skin Softening
Viewing 3D Photography
Skin softening can also be applied to saved images A84
It may take more time to save images
Camera focuses at the center area of the frame
Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting
Changing Special Effects Mode Settings
Special Effects Mode Settings
L, mModes Setting the Exposure for Shooting
Adjusting the Shutter Speed
Adjusting the Aperture Value
L, m Modes Setting the Exposure for Shooting
User settings Mode
Mark a is displayed next to the mode indicator j
Programmed auto
Shutter-priority auto
Aperture-priority auto
Changing j, k, l, m Modes
User Setting Modes
General setup
Following settings can be stored in M
Flash mode a Fn button a
Saving Settings in M Mode
Rotate the mode dial to the desired exposure mode
User Setting Modes
Resetting for User Settings
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Self-timer A59/ Smile timer A60
DFocus mode A62
Flash mode A56
Using the Flash Flash Modes
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Press the mflash pop-up button to raise Flash
Frame the subject and take a picture
Lowering the Flash
Available Flash Modes
Effective Range of the Flash
Flash Mode Setting
Auto with Red-eye Reduction
Using the Self-timer
Press the shutter-release button all the way
Set the focus and exposure
Scene mode, Ypet portrait auto release is displayed
Press J n self-timer on the multi selector
Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically Smile Timer
Finish shooting
See Autofocus A81 for more information Shooting Features
When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes
Releasing the Shutter Manually
Using Focus Mode
Press Ipfocus mode on the multi selector
Choose a focus mode according to the desired scene
Few seconds even if monitor indicators a 9 are Turned on
Focus Mode Setting
Available Focus Modes
Macro Close-up
Autofocus
Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation
Press K o exposure compensation on the multi selector
Press the kbutton
Press the shutter-release button to take a Picture
Using the Histogram
List of the Default Settings
Features Not Available in Combination
Flash mode1 Self-timer Focus mode Exposure A56 A59 A62
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A38
A39
Available functions differ according to the shooting mode
Function L, m, M Image quality A72 Image size A73
When Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-shooting
Options Available in the Shooting Menu
Standard
If Continuous H 120 fps, Continuous H 60 fps or
Autofocus to Face priority A80, Auto, Manual
Auto or Fixed range auto is selected
Target finding AF A79
This function cannot be set when using M mode
Functions That Can Be Set Using the Fn Function Button
Use the multi selector to select the menu
Then, select the desired function from
Displayed menu
Image Quality Setting
Setting Compression ratio of about
Changing the Image Quality and Image Size
Image Quality
Image Size
Image Size Setting
Changing the Image Quality and Image Size
Printing Images of Size
Number of Exposures Remaining
Image size Image quality
Features Not Available in Combination
Features Not Available in Combination
Metering is reset to Matrix when Active D
Exposure bracketing is reset to Off when
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
Focusing on Subject
Using the Target Finding AF
Features
Shooting
Using Face Detection
Focusing on Subject
Viewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection
Area mode A69 in j, k, l
Camera can also focus using manual focus A62, E2
Frame Subject to be Focused on Using Camera
Focus Lock
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
Using the Screen for Selecting Images
Setup menu Selected images in Copy E57
Press Hor Ito select on or OFF or the number of copies
Press the kbutton to apply the image selection
USB/Audio video connector
Hdmi mini connector Type C
Using ViewNX
Installing ViewNX
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows
Start the installer
Using ViewNX
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software
Download the software
Connecting the USB Cable
When using Windows
Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK
Transferring Images to the Computer
Viewing Images
Transfer images to the computer
Terminate the connection
Start ViewNX
Recording Movies
Turn on the camera and display the shooting screen
Press the bemovie-record button to start movie recording
Press the bemovie-record button again to end recording
Focus and Exposure During Movie Recording
Pausing Movie Recording
Recording Movies
Countdown indicator B10s appears on the monitor, and then
Functions Available in Movie Recording
Is displayed
Then use it
Saving Still Pictures While Recording Movies
Recording HS High Speed Movies
Available Movie Menus
Features That Can Be Set Using the dMenu Button Movie Menu
25p
Playing Back Movies
Adjusting the Volume
Operations Available During Movie Playback
Default setting is Off
Starting GPS Data Recording
Turn the GPS Functions On
Select On and press the kbutton
Battery Drain While Recording GPS Data
Starting GPS Data Recording
100
Pictures with Recorded Position Information
GPS reception
Location name information POI information
Options Available in the GPS Options Menu
101
102
Create log
Button
Synchronize
Setup Menu
103
Panorama assist or 3D photography
Fps or Continuous H 60 fps is selected for
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Setup Menu
Conditions, set Vibration reduction to Active
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106
E10
E17
E19
E24
Press the multi selector Ip focus mode
Adjust the focus
Taking Pictures With Manual Focus
EManual Focus
Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing back
Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama
Select VEasy panorama and press the k button
WNormal
Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing back
When the guide showing the shooting point reaches
Example of Moving the Camera
Iicons showing the panorama direction are displayed
Viewing Easy Panorama Scroll
Select UPanorama assist and press the k button
Using Panorama Assist
Shoot the next picture
Press the kbutton when shooting is completed
Using Panorama Assist
RExposure Lock Indicator
Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker
Playing Images in a Sequence
Sequence Display Options
Changing Key Picture in Sequence
Sequence display
Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence
Deleting Images in a Sequence
Editing Features
Editing Still Images
E10
Original Pictures and Edited Copies
Editing Still Images
E11
Restrictions on Image Editing
KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
ID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
E12
Select a picture A32 Mdbutton A10 MkQuick retouch
Setting level, and press the kbutton
ESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones
Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose
Confirm the results and press the kbutton
Adjust the effect and press the kbutton
PFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects
Check the effect and press the kbutton
E14
GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an Image
Choose Yes and press the kbutton
E15
Select a picture A32 Mdbutton A10 MgSmall picture
ACrop Creating a Cropped Copy
Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press Kbutton
E16
Image Size
Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV
When connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable
E17
Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TV
When Nothing Appears on the TV
Using the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control
E18
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Turn off the camera Turn on the printer
Camera is automatically turned on
Printing Individual Images
Set the number of copies and paper size
Choose Start print and press the kbutton
Printing starts
Printing Multiple Images
Choose Print selection, Print all images or
Dpof printing and press the kbutton
E21
Print all images
E22
Current print/total number of prints
E23
Paper Size
Printing Pictures
See Printing Images of Size 11 A74 for more information
Editing Movies
Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie
Press Hor Ito choose Kchoose end point
E24
E25
Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture
Editing Movies
Shooting Menu j, k, l or m Mode
Image Quality and Image Size
Picture Control Coolpix Picture Control
E26
Shooting Menu j, k, l or m Mode
Above procedure is displayed, the contrast
E27
View Grid of Coolpix Picture Control
E28
Types of Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust
Neutral and 4 for Vivid
Options that Can Be Adjusted in Custom 1 and Custom
Press Jor Kto adjust the saturation
E29
Contrast, Saturation and a Auto
Custom Picture Control Coolpix Custom Picture Control
Creating Coolpix Custom Picture Controls
Choose the registration destination and press
E30
White Balance Adjusting Hue
E31
Using Preset Manual
BPreset manual, then press the k button
Choose Measure
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E33
Metering
Metering Area
Continuous Shooting
E34
Intvl timer
E35
Pixels
Shooting Interval E36
Interval Timer Shooting
Use the multi selector to select XIntvl timer
Shooting for the Continuous setting, and then
E36
Choose the interval between each shot and press the kbutton
E37
ISO Sensitivity
E38
Exposure Bracketing
E39
E40
AF Area Mode
You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus
Manual To adjust the following settings
E41
Center of the frame
Take a picture
E42
Press the kbutton to cancel the registration of the subject
Using Subject Tracking
E43
Autofocus Mode
Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording
E44
Choose how the camera focuses
Noise Reduction Filter
Flash Exp. Comp
E45
Save User Settings/Reset User Settings
Active D-Lighting
E46
Active D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting
Zoom Memory
Startup Zoom Position
E47
600 mm, 800 mm and 1000 mm
Movie Menu
Movie Options
Normal Speed Movies
E48
E49
HS Movie
Movie Menu
Maximum Movie Length
E50
When a movie is recorded at h/uHS 480/4×
When a movie is recorded at j/xHS 1080/0.5×
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie
E51
Playback Menu
APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order
Use the multi selector to choose Select
Images, and press the kbutton
Choose whether or not to also print shooting
Date and shooting information
E53
Deleting All Print Orders
BSlide Show
Slide show begins
Choose End or Restart
E54
Protect
FRotate Image
E55
Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion
EVoice Memo
Recording Voice Memos
Playing Voice Memos
Deleting Voice Memos
Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A10 MhCopy
HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card
Select a copy option and press the k button
E57
CSequence Display Options
XChoose Key Picture
E58
Message Memory contains no images
GPS Options Menu
GPS Options
Updating the A-GPS File
E59
GPS Options Menu
E60
POI Display
When log recording is completed, select End
Create Log Record the Log of Moving Information
Log in Create log in the GPS options menu
Select Save log, and press the kbutton
E62
To Erase Log Data
View Log
Synchronize
To Erase Log Data
E63
E64
Welcome Screen
O1920×1080 , I4896×3264 or H3672×3672
Time Zone and Date
E65
Hour minute
Year/Month/Day , Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year
Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone
Choose xTravel destination and press the kbutton
Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone
E66
Monitor Settings
E67
Print Date Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures
E68
Print Date and Print Order
Press the dbutton Mztab A10 MPrint date
Vibration Reduction
E69
Motion Detection
E70
Reduction burst in Close-up,Fireworks show, Easy
Monochrome
Enable or disable the digital zoom
AF Assist
Digital Zoom
E71
Assign Side Zoom Control
E72
Sound Settings
Auto Off Setting
Auto Off
E73
Format Memory/Format Card
Language
Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting Memory Cards
Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV
TV Settings
E75
Charge by Computer
E76
E77
Charge Lamp
Toggle Av/Tv Selection
Reset File Numbering
E78
Did someone blink? Screen
Blink Warning
E79
Reverse Indicators
Eye-Fi Communication Indicator
Press the dbutton Mztab A10 MReverse indicators
Eye-Fi Upload
Reset All
E81
E82
Shooting Menu
Movie Menu
GPS Options Menu
Setup Menu
E83
Function Menu
Others
Firmware Version
E84
Displays the current camera firmware version
Press the dbutton Mztab A10 MFirmware version
Display Cause/Solution
Error Messages
E85
Error Messages
E86
Error Messages Display Cause/Solution
E87
E88
Card Check the following items
Events have been saved for one day
Or replace the memory card with a new one Reference Section
E89
File and Folder Names
E90
File and Folder Names
E91
GPS Log Data Saved on Memory Cards
Optional Accessories
E92
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Caring for the Products
Caring for the Camera
Caring for the Products
Camera
Battery
Caring for the Products
Charging AC Adapter
Memory Cards
Cleaning
Cloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner
Caring for the Camera
Storage
Troubleshooting
Power, Display, Settings Issues
See Error Messages E85 for more information
Problem Cause/Solution
Troubleshooting
Shooting Issues
F10
F11
Playback Issues
F12
F13
F14
F15
Terms and Conditions
Governing Law. The above terms
F16
Contractor Manufacturer/ Supplier Name
F17
F18
F19
Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P520 Digital Camera
Specifications
F20
F21
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5
Specifications
Supported Standards
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
AVC Patent Portfolio License
F23
Symbols
Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 16 Beach Z40
Index
Numerics
F25
Portrait b 39 Power 22, 23
F26
Switching between tabs 11 Synchronize 102, E63
F27
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