Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap

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 Introduction About This Manual IiiRead This First Other Information Information and Precautions Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesLife-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 malfunctionHandle 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 batteryVii Do not immerse in or expose to water Viii Modifications Interface Cables Defects or other reproductive harm Nikon IncWalt Whitman Road Melville, New York BUsing the camera overseas Important Notes on GPSBLocation name data of this camera BGPS Functions Table of Contents Table of Contents Xiii Xiv 103 E30 White Balance Adjusting Hue E31 E26E33 E34 Xvi Camera Body Flash raised104 Lens Camera Body Principle Functions of the Controls For Shooting For Playback Continuous or Vibration reductionZoom control Return to shooting mode Emovie-record button Full-framePlay back movies Selection Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Lens CapAttach 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 ShootingPhoto information See A15 for more information on tone level information Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be changed Basic Menu OperationsPress the dbutton Use the multi selector to select a menu item Switching Among Menu Tabs Basic Menu OperationsTab Types Tabs Monitor Screen 250 F5.6 Eye-Fi communication indicator 45, E7106, E80 102 Monitor Screen Tone level information display1 A9 132 Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot CoverClose the battery-chamber/memory card slot Cover Inserting the Battery Correctly Removing the Battery Preparation 1 Insert the BatteryHigh Temperature Caution Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger AC Power SourceUnderstanding the Charge Lamp Operating the Camera During Charging Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Insert the memory cardInserting the Memory Card Correctly Formatting a Memory Card Internal Memory and Memory Cards Approved Memory CardsRemoving 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 remainingTurn the Camera On Open the monitor and remove the lens cap Power Saving Function Auto Off Turning the Camera On and OffTurn the Camera On Monitor Display Setting 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 K Clock 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 minute Select 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 Modes Using a Tripod Frame a PictureReady the camera Frame the picture Using the Zoom Assign side zoom control in the setup menu A103Frame a Picture Digital Zoom and Interpolation Focus and Shoot AF-assist IlluminatorTo Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot See Focus and Exposure A31 for more information Focus and Exposure Focus and ShootFocus 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 buttonUse the multi selector to view previous or next images Viewing Pictures Deleting 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 deleted Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Delete Unwanted Images AAuto 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 a Characteristics of Each Scene Changing Scene Mode SettingsScene 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 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 position YMpPanorama Viewing Pictures Taken Using Pet Detection Pet Portrait Auto ReleaseFocus Area Digital zoom is not available Cancel Using Skin Softening Viewing 3D PhotographySkin 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 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 Mode Mark a is displayed next to the mode indicator j Programmed autoShutter-priority auto Aperture-priority auto Changing j, k, l, m Modes User Setting Modes General setupFollowing 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 modeUser Setting Modes Resetting for User Settings Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Self-timer A59/ Smile timer A60DFocus mode A62 Flash mode A56 Using 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 picture Available Flash Modes Lowering the FlashEffective Range of the Flash Flash Mode Setting Auto with Red-eye Reduction Using the Self-timer Press the shutter-release button all the waySet the focus and exposure Scene mode, Ypet portrait auto release is displayed Shooting 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 on Focus Mode Setting Available Focus ModesMacro Close-up Autofocus Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation Press K o exposure compensation on the multi selectorPress the kbutton Press the shutter-release button to take a Picture List of the Default Settings Using the HistogramFeatures Not Available in Combination Flash mode1 Self-timer Focus mode Exposure A56 A59 A62 A37A38 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 MenuStandard If Continuous H 120 fps, Continuous H 60 fps or Auto 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 menu Image Quality Setting Setting Compression ratio of aboutChanging the Image Quality and Image Size Image Quality Image 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-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 AFFeatures Shooting Using Face Detection Focusing on SubjectViewing 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 CameraFocus 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 E57Press 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 ViewNXCompatible Operating Systems Windows Start the installer Using ViewNXFollow the on-screen instructions to install the software Download the software Connecting the USB Cable When using WindowsImport File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK Transferring Images to the Computer Viewing Images Transfer images to the computerTerminate the connection Start ViewNX Recording 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 recording Pausing 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 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 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 kbutton Battery Drain While Recording GPS Data Starting GPS Data Recording 100 Pictures with Recorded Position InformationGPS reception Location name information POI information Options Available in the GPS Options Menu 101 102 Create logButton Synchronize Setup Menu 103Panorama assist or 3D photography Fps or Continuous H 60 fps is selected for Setup Menu 104Conditions, set Vibration reduction to Active 105 106 E10 E17E19 E24 Press the multi selector Ip focus mode Adjust the focusTaking Pictures With Manual Focus EManual Focus Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing back Taking Pictures with Easy PanoramaSelect VEasy panorama and press the k button WNormal Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing back When the guide showing the shooting point reachesExample of Moving the Camera Iicons showing the panorama direction are displayed Viewing 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 Maker Playing Images in a Sequence Sequence Display OptionsChanging Key Picture in Sequence Sequence display Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence Deleting Images in a Sequence Editing Features Editing Still ImagesE10 Original Pictures and Edited Copies E11 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 retouch Setting level, and press the kbutton ESkin Softening Softening Skin TonesPress 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 EffectsCheck the effect and press the kbutton E14 GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an Image Choose Yes and press the kbuttonE15 Select a picture A32 Mdbutton A10 MgSmall picture ACrop Creating a Cropped Copy Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press KbuttonE16 Image Size When 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 E18 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print Connecting the Camera to a PrinterTurn off the camera Turn on the printer Camera is automatically turned on Printing Individual Images Set the number of copies and paper sizeChoose Start print and press the kbutton Printing starts Printing Multiple Images Choose Print selection, Print all images orDpof printing and press the kbutton E21 E22 Print all imagesCurrent print/total number of prints E23 Paper SizePrinting Pictures See Printing Images of Size 11 A74 for more information Editing Movies Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the MoviePress Hor Ito choose Kchoose end point E24 Saving 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 E26 Shooting Menu j, k, l or m Mode Above procedure is displayed, the contrastE27 View Grid of Coolpix Picture Control Types 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 Auto Custom Picture Control Coolpix Custom Picture Control Creating Coolpix Custom Picture ControlsChoose the registration destination and press E30 White Balance Adjusting Hue E31 Using Preset Manual BPreset manual, then press the k buttonChoose Measure E32 Metering E33Metering Area Continuous Shooting E34 Intvl timer E35Pixels Shooting Interval E36 Interval Timer Shooting Use the multi selector to select XIntvl timerShooting for the Continuous setting, and then E36 Choose the interval between each shot and press the kbutton E37 ISO Sensitivity E38 Exposure Bracketing E39 AF 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 picture E42 Using Subject Tracking Press the kbutton to cancel the registration of the subjectE43 Autofocus Mode Autofocus Mode for Movie RecordingE44 Choose how the camera focuses Flash Exp. Comp Noise Reduction FilterE45 Save User Settings/Reset User Settings Active D-LightingE46 Active D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting Zoom Memory Startup Zoom PositionE47 600 mm, 800 mm and 1000 mm Movie Menu Movie OptionsNormal Speed Movies E48 HS Movie E49Movie 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 OrderUse the multi selector to choose Select Images, and press the kbutton Choose whether or not to also print shooting Date and shooting informationE53 Deleting All Print Orders BSlide Show Slide show beginsChoose End or Restart E54 Protect FRotate ImageE55 Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion EVoice Memo Recording Voice MemosPlaying Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memos Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A10 MhCopy HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory CardSelect a copy option and press the k button E57 CSequence Display Options XChoose Key PictureE58 Message Memory contains no images GPS Options Menu GPS OptionsUpdating the A-GPS File E59 E60 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 kbutton E62 To Erase Log Data View Log SynchronizeTo Erase Log Data E63 Welcome Screen E64O1920×1080 , I4896×3264 or H3672×3672 Time Zone and Date E65Hour minute Year/Month/Day , Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone Choose xTravel destination and press the kbuttonPress Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone E66 Monitor Settings E67 Print Date Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures E68Print Date and Print Order Press the dbutton Mztab A10 MPrint date Vibration Reduction E69 Motion Detection E70Reduction burst in Close-up,Fireworks show, Easy Monochrome Enable or disable the digital zoom AF AssistDigital Zoom E71 Assign Side Zoom Control E72 Sound Settings Auto Off SettingAuto Off E73 Format Memory/Format Card LanguageFormatting the Internal Memory Formatting Memory Cards TV Settings Adjust the settings for connecting to a TVE75 Charge by Computer E76 E77 Charge Lamp Reset 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 Upload Reset All E81 E82 Shooting MenuMovie Menu GPS Options Menu Setup Menu E83Function Menu Others Firmware Version E84Displays the current camera firmware version Press the dbutton Mztab A10 MFirmware version Error Messages Display Cause/SolutionE85 Error Messages E86 Error Messages Display Cause/Solution E87 E88 Card Check the following itemsEvents have been saved for one day Or replace the memory card with a new one Reference Section E89 File and Folder Names E90 E91 File and Folder NamesGPS Log Data Saved on Memory Cards Optional Accessories E92 Troubleshooting SpecificationsCaring 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 cleanerCaring for the Camera Storage Troubleshooting Power, Display, Settings IssuesSee Error Messages E85 for more information Problem Cause/Solution Troubleshooting Shooting Issues F10 F11 Playback Issues F12 F13 F14 F15 Terms and Conditions F16 Governing Law. The above termsContractor Manufacturer/ Supplier Name F17 F18 Specifications F19Nikon Coolpix P520 Digital Camera Specifications F20 F21 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 SpecificationsSupported Standards Charging AC Adapter EH-69P AVC Patent Portfolio License F23 Symbols Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 16 Beach Z40Index Numerics F25 Portrait b 39 Power 22, 23 F26 Switching between tabs 11 Synchronize 102, E63 F27 FX3A0311

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

The Camera Body

Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap

Parts of the Camera and Main Functions

Attach the strap at two places.

BLens Cap

•Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture.

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