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Nikon 26397, P520 Red Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap, Attach the strap at two places

Models: 26397 P520 Black COOLPIXP520BLK P520 P520 Red

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The Camera Body

Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap

Attach the Lens Cap LC-CP24 to the strap, and then attach the strap to the camera.

Parts of the Camera and Main Functions

Attach the strap at two places.

BLens Cap

•Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture.

•At times when you are not shooting pictures such as when the power is off, or while you are carrying the camera, attach the lens cap to the camera to protect the lens.

•Do not attach other than the lens cap to the lens.

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Nikon 26397, P520 Red, P520 Black, COOLPIXP520BLK Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap, Attach the strap at two places

Contents

Reference Manual Coolpix P520 Recommended Features A104EMovie A92 A98Page Read This First IntroductionAbout This Manual IiiRead This First Other InformationInformation and Precautions Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important PicturesDisposing of Data Storage Devices Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproducedFor Your Safety Turn off in the event of malfunctionHandle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or childFor Your Safety Observe caution when handling the batteryVii Do not immerse in or expose to waterViii Modifications Interface CablesDefects or other reproductive harm Nikon IncWalt Whitman Road Melville, New YorkBUsing the camera overseas Important Notes on GPSBLocation name data of this camera BGPS FunctionsTable of Contents Table of Contents XiiiXiv 103E30 White Balance Adjusting Hue E31 E26E33 E34Xvi Camera Body Flash raised104 LensCamera Body Principle Functions of the Controls For ShootingFor Playback Continuous or Vibration reductionZoom control Return to shooting mode Emovie-record button Full-framePlay back movies SelectionAttaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Lens CapAttach the strap at two places Remove the lens cap before you shoot a pictureOpening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor More InformationUsing the Viewfinder Diopter adjustment control ViewfinderSwitching the Monitor Screen sButton Histogram and Framing Grid Displays for ShootingPhoto information See A15 for more information on tone level informationOnce the menu is displayed, various settings can be changed Basic Menu OperationsPress the dbutton Use the multi selector to select a menu itemSwitching Among Menu Tabs Basic Menu OperationsTab Types TabsMonitor Screen 250 F5.6Eye-Fi communication indicator 45, E7106, E80 102Monitor Screen Tone level information display1 A9 132Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot CoverClose the battery-chamber/memory card slot Cover Inserting the Battery CorrectlyRemoving the Battery Preparation 1 Insert the BatteryHigh Temperature Caution Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69PCharging Using Computer or Battery Charger AC Power SourceUnderstanding the Charge Lamp Operating the Camera During ChargingPreparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Insert the memory cardInserting the Memory Card Correctly Formatting a Memory CardInternal Memory and Memory Cards Approved Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardPress the power switch to turn on the camera Check the battery level and number of exposures remainingTurn the Camera On Open the monitor and remove the lens capPower Saving Function Auto Off Turning the Camera On and OffTurn the Camera On Monitor DisplaySetting 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 KClock Battery Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time SettingImprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Order D day M month Y year hour minuteSelect a Shooting Mode Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting modeSee Monitor Screen A12 for more information Select a Shooting Mode Changing the Settings When ShootingUser settings mode A53 Available Shooting ModesUsing a Tripod Frame a PictureReady the camera Frame the pictureUsing the Zoom Assign side zoom control in the setup menu A103Frame a Picture Digital Zoom and InterpolationFocus and Shoot AF-assist IlluminatorTo Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot See Focus and Exposure A31 for more informationFocus and Exposure Focus and ShootFocus areas that are in focus up to 9 areas light in green Subject Is Too Close to the CameraPlay Back Images Press the cplayback buttonUse the multi selector to view previous or next images Viewing PicturesDeleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode Delete Unwanted ImagesPress Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button Current image Only the current image is deletedOperating the Erase Selected Images Screen Delete Unwanted ImagesAAuto Mode Changing AAuto Mode SettingsShooting Features Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene auto selector default setting aViewing a Description Help Information of Each Scene Close-up aCharacteristics of Each Scene Changing Scene Mode SettingsScene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Night landscapeLandscape Camera focuses at the center area of the frameDigital zoom is not available Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes YMhSunsetYMiDusk/dawn YMuFood Focus mode A62 setting is changed to pmacro Even after the camera is turned offYMmFireworks show Close-up and the zoom is automatically set at a positionYMpPanorama Viewing Pictures Taken Using Pet Detection Pet Portrait Auto ReleaseFocus Area Digital zoom is not availableCancel Using Skin Softening Viewing 3D PhotographySkin 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 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 settings ModeMark a is displayed next to the mode indicator j Programmed autoShutter-priority auto Aperture-priority autoChanging j, k, l, m Modes User Setting Modes General setupFollowing settings can be stored in M Flash mode a Fn button aSaving Settings in M Mode Rotate the mode dial to the desired exposure modeUser Setting Modes Resetting for User SettingsFeatures That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Self-timer A59/ Smile timer A60DFocus mode A62 Flash mode A56Using the Flash Flash Modes Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorPress the mflash pop-up button to raise Flash Frame the subject and take a pictureAvailable Flash Modes Lowering the FlashEffective Range of the Flash Flash Mode Setting Auto with Red-eye ReductionUsing the Self-timer Press the shutter-release button all the waySet the focus and exposure Scene mode, Ypet portrait auto release is displayedShooting Smiling Faces Automatically Smile Timer Press J n self-timer on the multi selectorFinish shooting When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes See Autofocus A81 for more information Shooting FeaturesReleasing the Shutter Manually Using Focus Mode Press Ipfocus mode on the multi selectorChoose a focus mode according to the desired scene Few seconds even if monitor indicators a 9 are Turned onFocus Mode Setting Available Focus ModesMacro Close-up AutofocusAdjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation Press K o exposure compensation on the multi selectorPress the kbutton Press the shutter-release button to take a PictureList of the Default Settings Using the HistogramFeatures Not Available in Combination Flash mode1 Self-timer Focus mode Exposure A56 A59 A62 A37A38 A39Available functions differ according to the shooting mode Function L, m, M Image quality A72 Image size A73When Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-shooting Options Available in the Shooting MenuStandard If Continuous H 120 fps, Continuous H 60 fps orAuto or Fixed range auto is selected Autofocus to Face priority A80, Auto, ManualTarget 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 menuThen, select the desired function from Displayed menuImage Quality Setting Setting Compression ratio of aboutChanging the Image Quality and Image Size Image QualityImage Size Setting Image SizeChanging the Image Quality and Image Size Number of Exposures Remaining Printing Images of SizeImage size Image quality Features Not Available in Combination Features Not Available in Combination Metering is reset to Matrix when Active DExposure bracketing is reset to Off when Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-shootingActive 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 ModesFocusing on Subject Using the Target Finding AFFeatures ShootingUsing Face Detection Focusing on SubjectViewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection Area mode A69 in j, k, lCamera can also focus using manual focus A62, E2 Frame Subject to be Focused on Using CameraFocus Lock AutofocusPlayback Zoom Operations During Playback ZoomOperations During Thumbnail Playback and Calendar Display Available Playback Menus VignettePictures taken using Easy panorama or 3D photography Using the Screen for Selecting Images Setup menu Selected images in Copy E57Press Hor Ito select on or OFF or the number of copies Press the kbutton to apply the image selectionUSB/Audio video connector Hdmi mini connector Type CUsing ViewNX Installing ViewNXCompatible Operating Systems WindowsStart the installer Using ViewNXFollow the on-screen instructions to install the software Download the softwareConnecting the USB Cable When using WindowsImport File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK Transferring Images to the ComputerViewing Images Transfer images to the computerTerminate the connection Start ViewNXRecording 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 recordingPausing Movie Recording Focus and Exposure During Movie RecordingRecording Movies Countdown indicator B10s appears on the monitor, and then Functions Available in Movie RecordingIs displayed Then use itSaving Still Pictures While Recording Movies Recording HS High Speed MoviesFeatures That Can Be Set Using the dMenu Button Movie Menu Available Movie Menus25p Adjusting the Volume Playing Back MoviesOperations Available During Movie Playback Default setting is Off Starting GPS Data RecordingTurn the GPS Functions On Select On and press the kbuttonBattery Drain While Recording GPS Data Starting GPS Data Recording100 Pictures with Recorded Position InformationGPS reception Location name information POI informationOptions Available in the GPS Options Menu 101102 Create logButton SynchronizeSetup Menu 103Panorama assist or 3D photography Fps or Continuous H 60 fps is selected forSetup Menu 104Conditions, set Vibration reduction to Active 105 106 E10 E17E19 E24Press the multi selector Ip focus mode Adjust the focusTaking Pictures With Manual Focus EManual FocusUsing Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing back Taking Pictures with Easy PanoramaSelect VEasy panorama and press the k button WNormalUsing Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing back When the guide showing the shooting point reachesExample of Moving the Camera Iicons showing the panorama direction are displayedViewing 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 MakerPlaying Images in a Sequence Sequence Display OptionsChanging Key Picture in Sequence Sequence displayPlayback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence Deleting Images in a SequenceEditing Features Editing Still ImagesE10 Original Pictures and Edited CopiesE11 Editing Still ImagesRestrictions on Image Editing KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation ID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and ContrastE12 Select a picture A32 Mdbutton A10 MkQuick retouchSetting level, and press the kbutton ESkin Softening Softening Skin TonesPress the multi selector Hor Ito choose Confirm the results and press the kbuttonAdjust the effect and press the kbutton PFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter EffectsCheck the effect and press the kbutton E14GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an Image Choose Yes and press the kbuttonE15 Select a picture A32 Mdbutton A10 MgSmall pictureACrop Creating a Cropped Copy Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press KbuttonE16 Image SizeWhen connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TVE17 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 E18Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print Connecting the Camera to a PrinterTurn off the camera Turn on the printer Camera is automatically turned onPrinting Individual Images Set the number of copies and paper sizeChoose Start print and press the kbutton Printing startsPrinting Multiple Images Choose Print selection, Print all images orDpof printing and press the kbutton E21E22 Print all imagesCurrent print/total number of prints E23 Paper SizePrinting Pictures See Printing Images of Size 11 A74 for more informationEditing Movies Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the MoviePress Hor Ito choose Kchoose end point E24Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture E25Editing Movies Shooting Menu j, k, l or m Mode Image Quality and Image SizePicture Control Coolpix Picture Control E26Shooting Menu j, k, l or m Mode Above procedure is displayed, the contrastE27 View Grid of Coolpix Picture ControlTypes of Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust E28Neutral and 4 for Vivid Options that Can Be Adjusted in Custom 1 and Custom Press Jor Kto adjust the saturationE29 Contrast, Saturation and a AutoCustom Picture Control Coolpix Custom Picture Control Creating Coolpix Custom Picture ControlsChoose the registration destination and press E30White Balance Adjusting Hue E31Using Preset Manual BPreset manual, then press the k buttonChoose Measure E32Metering E33Metering Area Continuous Shooting E34Intvl timer E35Pixels Shooting Interval E36Interval Timer Shooting Use the multi selector to select XIntvl timerShooting for the Continuous setting, and then E36Choose the interval between each shot and press the kbutton E37ISO Sensitivity E38Exposure Bracketing E39AF Area Mode E40You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus Manual To adjust the following settings E41Center of the frame Take a pictureE42 Using Subject Tracking Press the kbutton to cancel the registration of the subjectE43 Autofocus Mode Autofocus Mode for Movie RecordingE44 Choose how the camera focusesFlash Exp. Comp Noise Reduction FilterE45 Save User Settings/Reset User Settings Active D-LightingE46 Active D-Lighting Versus D-LightingZoom Memory Startup Zoom PositionE47 600 mm, 800 mm and 1000 mmMovie Menu Movie OptionsNormal Speed Movies E48HS Movie E49Movie Menu Maximum Movie Length E50When 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 E51Playback Menu APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print OrderUse the multi selector to choose Select Images, and press the kbuttonChoose whether or not to also print shooting Date and shooting informationE53 Deleting All Print OrdersBSlide Show Slide show beginsChoose End or Restart E54Protect FRotate ImageE55 Protect selected pictures from accidental deletionEVoice Memo Recording Voice MemosPlaying Voice Memos Deleting Voice MemosPress the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A10 MhCopy HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory CardSelect a copy option and press the k button E57CSequence Display Options XChoose Key PictureE58 Message Memory contains no imagesGPS Options Menu GPS OptionsUpdating the A-GPS File E59E60 GPS Options MenuPOI Display When log recording is completed, select End Create Log Record the Log of Moving InformationLog in Create log in the GPS options menu Select Save log, and press the kbuttonE62 To Erase Log DataView Log SynchronizeTo Erase Log Data E63Welcome Screen E64O1920×1080 , I4896×3264 or H3672×3672 Time Zone and Date E65Hour minute Year/Month/Day , Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/YearSetting the Travel Destination Time Zone Choose xTravel destination and press the kbuttonPress Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone E66Monitor Settings E67Print Date Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures E68Print Date and Print Order Press the dbutton Mztab A10 MPrint dateVibration Reduction E69Motion Detection E70Reduction burst in Close-up,Fireworks show, Easy MonochromeEnable or disable the digital zoom AF AssistDigital Zoom E71Assign Side Zoom Control E72Sound Settings Auto Off SettingAuto Off E73Format Memory/Format Card LanguageFormatting the Internal Memory Formatting Memory CardsTV Settings Adjust the settings for connecting to a TVE75 Charge by Computer E76E77 Charge LampReset File Numbering Toggle Av/Tv SelectionE78 Blink Warning Did someone blink? ScreenE79 Reverse Indicators Eye-Fi Communication IndicatorPress the dbutton Mztab A10 MReverse indicators Eye-Fi UploadReset All E81E82 Shooting MenuMovie Menu GPS Options MenuSetup Menu E83Function Menu OthersFirmware Version E84Displays the current camera firmware version Press the dbutton Mztab A10 MFirmware versionError Messages Display Cause/SolutionE85 Error Messages E86Error Messages Display Cause/Solution E87E88 Card Check the following itemsEvents have been saved for one day Or replace the memory card with a new one Reference SectionE89 File and Folder Names E90E91 File and Folder NamesGPS Log Data Saved on Memory Cards Optional Accessories E92Troubleshooting SpecificationsCaring for the Products Caring for the CameraCaring for the Products CameraBattery Caring for the ProductsCharging AC Adapter Memory Cards Cleaning Cloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleanerCaring for the Camera StorageTroubleshooting Power, Display, Settings IssuesSee Error Messages E85 for more information Problem Cause/SolutionTroubleshooting Shooting Issues F10 F11 Playback Issues F12F13 F14 F15 Terms and ConditionsF16 Governing Law. The above termsContractor Manufacturer/ Supplier Name F17 F18 Specifications F19Nikon Coolpix P520 Digital Camera Specifications F20F21 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 SpecificationsSupported Standards Charging AC Adapter EH-69PAVC Patent Portfolio License F23Symbols Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 16 Beach Z40Index NumericsF25 Portrait b 39 Power 22, 23 F26Switching between tabs 11 Synchronize 102, E63 F27FX3A0311