Nikon COOLPIXP520BLK, P520 Red, P520 Black, 26397 specs

Introduction

Parts of the Camera and Main Functions

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

Shooting Features

Playback Features

Recording and Playing Back Movies

Using GPS

General Camera Setup

Reference Section

Technical Notes and Index

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Nikon COOLPIXP520BLK, P520 Red, P520 Black, 26397 manual

Contents

Reference Manual A98 Coolpix P520 Recommended FeaturesA104 EMovie A92Page Introduction Read This First Other Information About This ManualIii Read This First Before Taking Important Pictures Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Life-Long Learning Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Disposing of Data Storage Devices Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child For Your SafetyTurn off in the event of malfunction Handle the camera strap with care Do not immerse in or expose to water For Your SafetyObserve caution when handling the battery Vii Viii Interface Cables Modifications Melville, New York Defects or other reproductive harmNikon Inc Walt Whitman Road BGPS Functions BUsing the camera overseasImportant Notes on GPS BLocation name data of this camera Table of Contents Xiii Table of Contents 103 Xiv E34 E30 White Balance Adjusting Hue E31E26 E33 Xvi Lens Camera BodyFlash raised 104 Camera Body For Shooting Principle Functions of the Controls For Playback Continuous or Vibration reductionZoom control Selection Return to shooting mode Emovie-record buttonFull-frame Play back movies Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens CapLens Cap Attach the strap at two places More Information Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor Diopter adjustment control Viewfinder Using the Viewfinder See A15 for more information on tone level information Switching the Monitor Screen sButtonHistogram and Framing Grid Displays for Shooting Photo information Use the multi selector to select a menu item Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be changedBasic Menu Operations Press the dbutton Tabs Switching Among Menu TabsBasic Menu Operations Tab Types 250 F5.6 Monitor Screen 102 Eye-Fi communication indicator45, E7 106, E80 Monitor Screen 132 Tone level information display1 A9 Inserting the Battery Correctly Preparation 1 Insert the BatteryOpen the battery-chamber/memory card slot Cover Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot Cover Removing the Battery Preparation 1 Insert the BatteryHigh Temperature Caution Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Operating the Camera During Charging Charging Using Computer or Battery ChargerAC Power Source Understanding the Charge Lamp Formatting a Memory Card Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardInsert the memory card Inserting the Memory Card Correctly Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Internal Memory and Memory CardsApproved Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Open the monitor and remove the lens cap Press the power switch to turn on the cameraCheck the battery level and number of exposures remaining Turn the Camera On Monitor Display Power Saving Function Auto OffTurning the Camera On and Off Turn the Camera On Press the kbutton or K Setting the Display Language, Date, and TimePress Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button Press Hor Ito choose the date display order Order D day M month Y year hour minute Clock BatteryChanging the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Select a Shooting Mode Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting modeSee Monitor Screen A12 for more information Available Shooting Modes Select a Shooting ModeChanging the Settings When Shooting User settings mode A53 Frame the picture Using a TripodFrame a Picture Ready the camera Digital Zoom and Interpolation Using the ZoomAssign side zoom control in the setup menu A103 Frame a Picture See Focus and Exposure A31 for more information Focus and ShootAF-assist Illuminator To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot Subject Is Too Close to the Camera Focus and ExposureFocus and Shoot Focus areas that are in focus up to 9 areas light in green Viewing Pictures Play Back ImagesPress the cplayback button Use the multi selector to view previous or next images Current image Only the current image is deleted Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting ModeDelete Unwanted Images Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button Delete Unwanted Images Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen AAuto Mode Changing AAuto Mode SettingsShooting Features Close-up a Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesScene auto selector default setting a Viewing a Description Help Information of Each Scene Night landscape Characteristics of Each SceneChanging Scene Mode Settings Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Camera focuses at the center area of the frame Landscape Digital zoom is not available Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes YMhSunsetYMiDusk/dawn Close-up and the zoom is automatically set at a position YMuFood Focus mode A62 setting is changed to pmacroEven after the camera is turned off YMmFireworks show YMpPanorama Digital zoom is not available Viewing Pictures Taken Using Pet DetectionPet Portrait Auto Release Focus Area Cancel It may take more time to save images Using Skin SofteningViewing 3D Photography Skin softening can also be applied to saved images A84 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 User settings Mode Adjusting the Shutter SpeedAdjusting the Aperture Value L, m Modes Setting the Exposure for Shooting Aperture-priority auto Mark a is displayed next to the mode indicator jProgrammed auto Shutter-priority auto Changing j, k, l, m Modes Flash mode a Fn button a User Setting ModesGeneral setup Following settings can be stored in M Resetting for User Settings Saving Settings in M ModeRotate the mode dial to the desired exposure mode User Setting Modes Flash mode A56 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorSelf-timer A59/ Smile timer A60 DFocus mode A62 Frame the subject and take a picture Using the Flash Flash ModesFeatures That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Press the mflash pop-up button to raise Flash Available Flash Modes Lowering the FlashEffective Range of the Flash Auto with Red-eye Reduction Flash Mode Setting Scene mode, Ypet portrait auto release is displayed Using the Self-timerPress the shutter-release button all the way Set the focus and exposure 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 Few seconds even if monitor indicators a 9 are Turned on Using Focus ModePress Ipfocus mode on the multi selector Choose a focus mode according to the desired scene Autofocus Focus Mode SettingAvailable Focus Modes Macro Close-up Press the shutter-release button to take a Picture Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationPress K o exposure compensation on the multi selector Press the kbutton List of the Default Settings Using the HistogramFeatures Not Available in Combination A39 Flash mode1 Self-timer Focus mode Exposure A56 A59 A62A37 A38 Function L, m, M Image quality A72 Image size A73 Available functions differ according to the shooting mode If Continuous H 120 fps, Continuous H 60 fps or When Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-shootingOptions Available in the Shooting Menu Standard 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 Displayed menu Functions That Can Be Set Using the Fn Function ButtonUse the multi selector to select the menu Then, select the desired function from Image Quality Image Quality SettingSetting Compression ratio of about Changing the Image Quality and Image Size 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 Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-shooting Features Not Available in CombinationMetering is reset to Matrix when Active D Exposure bracketing is reset to Off when Active 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 ISO Shooting Focusing on SubjectUsing the Target Finding AF Features Area mode A69 in j, k, l Using Face DetectionFocusing on Subject Viewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection Autofocus Camera can also focus using manual focus A62, E2Frame Subject to be Focused on Using Camera Focus Lock Operations During Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Operations During Thumbnail Playback and Calendar Display Vignette Available Playback Menus Pictures taken using Easy panorama or 3D photography Press the kbutton to apply the image selection Using the Screen for Selecting ImagesSetup menu Selected images in Copy E57 Press Hor Ito select on or OFF or the number of copies Hdmi mini connector Type C USB/Audio video connector Windows Using ViewNXInstalling ViewNX Compatible Operating Systems Download the software Start the installerUsing ViewNX Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software Transferring Images to the Computer Connecting the USB CableWhen using Windows Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK Start ViewNX Viewing ImagesTransfer images to the computer Terminate the connection Press the bemovie-record button again to end recording Recording MoviesTurn on the camera and display the shooting screen Press the bemovie-record button to start movie recording Pausing Movie Recording Focus and Exposure During Movie RecordingRecording Movies Then use it Countdown indicator B10s appears on the monitor, and thenFunctions Available in Movie Recording Is displayed Recording HS High Speed Movies Saving Still Pictures While Recording 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 Select On and press the kbutton Default setting is OffStarting GPS Data Recording Turn the GPS Functions On Starting GPS Data Recording Battery Drain While Recording GPS Data Location name information POI information 100Pictures with Recorded Position Information GPS reception 101 Options Available in the GPS Options Menu Synchronize 102Create log Button Fps or Continuous H 60 fps is selected for Setup Menu103 Panorama assist or 3D photography Setup Menu 104Conditions, set Vibration reduction to Active 105 106 E24 E10E17 E19 EManual Focus Press the multi selector Ip focus modeAdjust the focus Taking Pictures With Manual Focus WNormal Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing backTaking Pictures with Easy Panorama Select VEasy panorama and press the k button Iicons showing the panorama direction are displayed Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing backWhen the guide showing the shooting point reaches Example of Moving the Camera Viewing Easy Panorama Scroll Using Panorama Assist Select UPanorama assist and press the k buttonShoot the next picture Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker Press the kbutton when shooting is completedUsing Panorama Assist RExposure Lock Indicator Sequence display Playing Images in a SequenceSequence Display Options Changing Key Picture in Sequence Deleting Images in a Sequence Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence Original Pictures and Edited Copies Editing FeaturesEditing Still Images E10 E11 Editing Still ImagesRestrictions on Image Editing Select a picture A32 Mdbutton A10 MkQuick retouch KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and SaturationID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast E12 Confirm the results and press the kbutton Setting level, and press the kbuttonESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose E14 Adjust the effect and press the kbuttonPFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects Check the effect and press the kbutton Select a picture A32 Mdbutton A10 MgSmall picture GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an ImageChoose Yes and press the kbutton E15 Image Size ACrop Creating a Cropped CopyUse the multi selector to choose Yes and press Kbutton E16 When connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TVE17 E18 Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TVWhen Nothing Appears on the TV Using the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control Camera is automatically turned on Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintConnecting the Camera to a Printer Turn off the camera Turn on the printer Printing starts Printing Individual ImagesSet the number of copies and paper size Choose Start print and press the kbutton E21 Printing Multiple ImagesChoose Print selection, Print all images or Dpof printing and press the kbutton E22 Print all imagesCurrent print/total number of prints See Printing Images of Size 11 A74 for more information E23Paper Size Printing Pictures E24 Editing MoviesExtracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie Press Hor Ito choose Kchoose end point Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture E25Editing Movies E26 Shooting Menu j, k, l or m ModeImage Quality and Image Size Picture Control Coolpix Picture Control View Grid of Coolpix Picture Control Shooting Menu j, k, l or m ModeAbove procedure is displayed, the contrast E27 Types of Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust E28Neutral and 4 for Vivid Contrast, Saturation and a Auto Options that Can Be Adjusted in Custom 1 and CustomPress Jor Kto adjust the saturation E29 E30 Custom Picture Control Coolpix Custom Picture ControlCreating Coolpix Custom Picture Controls Choose the registration destination and press E31 White Balance Adjusting Hue E32 Using Preset ManualBPreset manual, then press the k button Choose Measure Metering E33Metering Area E34 Continuous Shooting Shooting Interval E36 Intvl timerE35 Pixels E36 Interval Timer ShootingUse the multi selector to select XIntvl timer Shooting for the Continuous setting, and then E37 Choose the interval between each shot and press the kbutton E38 ISO Sensitivity E39 Exposure Bracketing AF Area Mode E40You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus Take a picture Manual To adjust the following settingsE41 Center of the frame E42 Using Subject Tracking Press the kbutton to cancel the registration of the subjectE43 Choose how the camera focuses Autofocus ModeAutofocus Mode for Movie Recording E44 Flash Exp. Comp Noise Reduction FilterE45 Active D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting Save User Settings/Reset User SettingsActive D-Lighting E46 600 mm, 800 mm and 1000 mm Zoom MemoryStartup Zoom Position E47 E48 Movie MenuMovie Options Normal Speed Movies HS Movie E49Movie Menu E50 Maximum Movie Length E51 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 Images, and press the kbutton Playback MenuAPrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order Use the multi selector to choose Select Deleting All Print Orders Choose whether or not to also print shootingDate and shooting information E53 E54 BSlide ShowSlide show begins Choose End or Restart Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion ProtectFRotate Image E55 Deleting Voice Memos EVoice MemoRecording Voice Memos Playing Voice Memos E57 Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A10 MhCopyHCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card Select a copy option and press the k button Message Memory contains no images CSequence Display OptionsXChoose Key Picture E58 E59 GPS Options MenuGPS Options Updating the A-GPS File E60 GPS Options MenuPOI Display Select Save log, and press the kbutton When log recording is completed, select EndCreate Log Record the Log of Moving Information Log in Create log in the GPS options menu To Erase Log Data E62 E63 View LogSynchronize To Erase Log Data Welcome Screen E64O1920×1080 , I4896×3264 or H3672×3672 Year/Month/Day , Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year Time Zone and DateE65 Hour minute E66 Setting the Travel Destination Time ZoneChoose xTravel destination and press the kbutton Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone E67 Monitor Settings Press the dbutton Mztab A10 MPrint date Print Date Imprinting Date and Time on PicturesE68 Print Date and Print Order E69 Vibration Reduction Monochrome Motion DetectionE70 Reduction burst in Close-up,Fireworks show, Easy E71 Enable or disable the digital zoomAF Assist Digital Zoom E72 Assign Side Zoom Control E73 Sound SettingsAuto Off Setting Auto Off Formatting Memory Cards Format Memory/Format CardLanguage Formatting the Internal Memory TV Settings Adjust the settings for connecting to a TVE75 E76 Charge by Computer Charge Lamp E77 Reset File Numbering Toggle Av/Tv SelectionE78 Blink Warning Did someone blink? ScreenE79 Eye-Fi Upload Reverse IndicatorsEye-Fi Communication Indicator Press the dbutton Mztab A10 MReverse indicators E81 Reset All GPS Options Menu E82Shooting Menu Movie Menu Others Setup MenuE83 Function Menu Press the dbutton Mztab A10 MFirmware version Firmware VersionE84 Displays the current camera firmware version Error Messages Display Cause/SolutionE85 E86 Error Messages E87 Error Messages Display Cause/Solution Or replace the memory card with a new one Reference Section E88Card Check the following items Events have been saved for one day E89 E90 File and Folder Names E91 File and Folder NamesGPS Log Data Saved on Memory Cards E92 Optional Accessories Caring for the Camera TroubleshootingSpecifications Caring for the Products Camera Caring for the Products Caring for the Products Battery Charging AC Adapter Memory Cards Storage CleaningCloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner Caring for the Camera Problem Cause/Solution TroubleshootingPower, Display, Settings Issues See Error Messages E85 for more information Troubleshooting Shooting Issues F10 F11 F12 Playback Issues F13 F14 Terms and Conditions F15 F16 Governing Law. The above termsContractor Manufacturer/ Supplier Name F17 F18 Specifications F19Nikon Coolpix P520 Digital Camera F20 Specifications F21 Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5Specifications Supported Standards F23 AVC Patent Portfolio License Numerics SymbolsBattery-chamber/memory card slot cover 16 Beach Z40 Index F25 F26 Portrait b 39 Power 22, 23 F27 Switching between tabs 11 Synchronize 102, E63 FX3A0311